
Everyone’s favourite celebrity chef and good food advocate has left parents shocked following his recent decision to ban prams from his Cornwall restaurant, Fifteen. Especially so, since Jamie himself is a father, having recently welcomed the fifth baby Oliver into the brood.
You’d think with that many children under his belt Jamie would be all too aware of the struggles of getting the kids out of the house?

Jamie recently welcomed his fifth baby, a boy. Image: Jamie Oliver
One mother told The Sun that she was made aware of the new rule after carting her pram down the stairs with her sleeping child inside. She said "Despite our child being asleep and there being empty tables with lots of space around them, we were told this was the policy."
"Considering Jamie has five kids we were very shocked," she added.
The decision was made following discussions between management and staff which aimed to address space issues within the seaside restaurant.
"We don't have room for pushchairs in the restaurant," representatives confirmed in a statement.

Top Comments
I think it's totally fair enough! It's a safety hazard having prams in the way. It would be different if they could tuck under the table slightly like a chair but most prams are huge and a lot of restaurants just don't have the room. And they're being accommodating by having high chairs for older kids and allowing capsules.
Seriously, just because you have kids doesn't mean you get to make your own rules. Just go somewhere that allows prams if you need to take one.
And yes, I have kids and I eat out a lot, so I learnt quickly to ask ahead if they can take prams and if they can't, I make other arrangements.
As someone who has worked in hospitality for years, the issue is when multiple prams are in the restaurant at once, shoved next to chairs. They often stick out in aisle and reduce the available walkway space. It's dangerous for waiters and customers alike.