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All the latest BM Caterers news, including podcasts, blogs, recipes, restaurant reviews and insightful reports.

bmstars
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The bmStars were shining

The bmStars were shining at our recent awards evening.  It’s always one of Ian’s and my favourite evenings. It’s like

Easter - Hot Cross Buns
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Preparing For Easter

Like every chef I always really look forward to Easter. Not only does it usually signal the end of the

Cup of coffee can make a difference
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How a cup of coffee can make a difference

There are many great things about owning a company and last Friday night was a showcase for a number of

PEAR - International Women's day - Mentoring
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International Women’s day

In a year that commemorates women winning the right to vote 100 years ago, and press coverage of women fighting

food waste
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A Wasted Opportunity

Food waste is a national issue that not only affects households and businesses across the country but will leave its

ace
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Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of ACE

The annual Association of Catering Excellence (ACE) wine dinner took place on Friday 16th February at the wonderful Langham Hotel,

AI Round Table
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Baking bread and talking food

Baking bread and talking food – what better way to spend an afternoon than in the company of other foodies

bm Inc
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bm Inc – Supporting Young Entrepreneurs

Well here’s an update on what’s been going on with the bm Inc initiative. The approaches from young entrepreneurs have

super bowl
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The Perfect Super Bowl Party

Being a wannabe truck driving, redneck American, the Super Bowl is a big deal to me and my wife. I

Outstanding Food
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Great Year of Outstanding Food

Last year was my best year for eating outstanding food. I have been lucky to eat at some of the

dare to be different - vegan
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DARE to be different – 2018

DARE is bartlett mitchell’s Delicious And Responsible Eating programme, and focusses on the many benefits eating a fresh and nutritious

Food Trends
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Food Trends 2018

Looking at the up and coming food trends for 2018 I realise that this year will see another challenging year

New Year resolutions
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Our New Year’s Resolutions

So the Christmas joy and mayhem is over and we have a fresh year to enjoy with the infamous new

trainee chefs
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bartlett mitchell’s future is in safe hands

I have had many highlights in 2017, but this one stood out. I was privileged to organise the food for

Christmas lunches
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Christmas Hints and Tips!

The “Silly Season” of Christmas lunches and parties is in full flow, indeed it’s the busiest time of year for

Christmas Wine
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Wines for Christmas

The run up to Christmas, and a few Christmas wine ideas to stock the cellar, but not spend too much.

Cheeseboard
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The cheeseboard – an unbeatable conclusion to a festive dinner party.

Although I have an incredibly sweet tooth, I am a sucker for a great cheeseboard, and believe that a well-put-together

Christmas Preparation
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Christmas preparation, it’s all in the P’s

Christmas and Christmas preparation, as I am sure it is for most, is a big occasion in my house. I

Murray Soper, Talent Manager with energy
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Energetic people only need apply

As Stephen Toward and I begin our roles as bartlett mitchell’s first Talent Managers, we have been asking ourselves what

energy
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The Power of Two

As Murray Soper and I begin our roles as bartlett mitchell’s first Talent Managers, we have been asking ourselves what

green
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What does it means to be green?

At bartlett mitchell we are not just passionate foodies, we are equally in love with all things green and sustainable.

Christmas Pudding
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Tis the Season for Christmas Pudding

The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder and everyone seems to be perpetually involved in some form

Perkee Coffee
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Perkee – A very special coffee

There are few times in your career when you are truly surprised and humbled by events at work, for me,

Lin Dickens and Miguel Camara winners at SRA awards 2017
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Winners can be defined in many ways

Perkee fairtrade coffee was recently shortlisted by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) in the Food Made Good Awards for their support