South Africa, July 21 -- With meal planning becoming even more challenging as schools reopen and households return to packed weekday schedules after the mid-year break, Checkers has partnered with world-renowned chef, Jamie Oliver, to help solve the What's for dinner dilemma.

A real "pinch me" moment

Michelle Adams, a mother to four boys and one of the parents surprised by Jamie at the school, described the experience as a real "pinch me" moment.

"It was completely surreal. The first recipe collection I ever bought for myself was one of Jamie's cookbooks, so I was naturally nervous cooking alongside him. But he was incredibly approachable, and his instructions were so clear."

Adams adds, "What struck me was how the recipes manage to i...