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

Achieving the planet mark certification for 2 consecutive years
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My Waste Journey

As I sit in my garden writing this blog I wanted to share my “waste” journey of my own life

#5DaysOnTheVeg
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How our directors managed #5DaysOnTheVeg

This blog has two halves. The beginning part is the science. If you only want the insider ‘goss’ on how

AGM
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The bartlett mitchell AGM

Every year, bartlett mitchell holds not one, but two AGMs.  The first is in the Spring and is really geared around

Gambia
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Making a Difference to a village in Gambia

A few weeks ago we gathered together some of our supplier partners for a special dinner. It was great that

Caterer Top 100 Most powerful people in Hospitality
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Only 13 women in the Top 100 Most powerful people in hospitality

It was good to see the efforts of so many recognised in the the 100 most powerful people in hospitality,

London Coffee Festival
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London Coffee Festival

It was the beginning of April and I felt more excited as the London Coffee Festival drew closer. This is

green
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5 Handy Tips to kick-start your own Green Roadmap

Visiting different businesses and meeting our customers who are as passionate as us in the Green department, has been a

city harvest
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City Harvest

In London, one of the wealthiest cities in the world, more than 25% of the population face food insecurity. Meanwhile,

Chef of the year competition
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The Chef of the Year Competition

A couple of weeks ago we held the final of our second bartlett mitchell chef of the year competition. We

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