Chef of the Year 2019
Last month we held our third annual Chef of the Year 2019 Competition and I have to say it was
Being Sustainable
I guess first you have to decide what does being sustainable mean to you? I’ve just googled the word sustainable
The Importance of Retention
Sales come first! That’s a popular ethos in the world of contract catering. Having a healthy pipeline and impressive annual growth
Celebrating Women in Business has never been more exciting
Working at bartlett mitchell has been such an exciting start to my career in the UK. The simple truth is
My Gastronomic trip to Copenhagen
After winning Chef of the Year in 2018, I had waited patiently for my gastronomic trip with Adam Byatt (Chef
Vitality – The Journey from DARE till now
We’ve made it through January – congratulations! It’s a time of year well known for making promises we can’t keep,
Chef of the Year – Foodie Trip to Copenhagen
The bartlett mitchell chef of the year has quickly become a highlight in the chef calendar, a chance to test
#bmInc – the story so far
The #bmInc initiative had been going great guns since I last updated you in Feburary 2018. During the summer months
With Dilmah it’s that family feeling
Ages ago I booked a flight to Sri Lanka – spur of moment – based on 3 incidents where Sri
The secret to how the #bmfamily💜💚 wins awards
The secret to how the #bmfamily💜💚 wins awards We are often asked why we win awards? There’s one reason, it’s
Great foodie adventures and growth
It’s been another year of great foodie adventures and growth, positive change and best of all #bmfamily love. It’s
My Best Christmas Cooking Tips
If ever there was a time of year for tasty snacks, canapés and bite-sized loveliness this is it. What better
A Healthy Christmas
Christmas is a time of year that often invokes mixed emotions. We are joyful at the thought of spending time
Fermenting and Brews – a healthy kind of Fizz.
I’m talking about a different kind of F and B words here. I was never quite sure what to think
Receiving the Princess Royal Training Award
What’s it all about….Yes another Award – but this one is a Royal one and involved a visit to the
The Perfect Christmas Cake
The perfect Christmas Cake, well this is a hard one! Why? because everyone’s Christmas is different, some people have recipes
Inspirational Cooking
Whilst my role with bartlett mitchell is diverse, at the core, my responsibility is to infect the business with new
#bmFamily is a pretty special group to be part of
The #bmFamily is a pretty special group to be part of. We have so many amazing individuals who come together
Talented People – the heart of the #bmfamily
During my early days with bartlett mitchell, whilst working as a butler, one of the owners said to me “we
Making the most of the season
No point denying it…Autumn is finally upon us. The bright side to reaching this season is, as a cook, our
Group contract catering contracts
When I was asked to write about group contract catering contracts, I was a little underwhelmed at the subject for
Working Alongside Michelin Starred Chefs
I recently had an amazing opportunity to not only see some more of the world but also to work alongside Michelin
Summer Food Festivals
I am, and have always been, a big lover of food festivals. Admittedly in my younger years this mainly came
Reflections on our coffee carnival and barista competition
I’m delighted to share some of the excitement, tension and joy of our 2018 barista championship (BMBC). I will also