How catering contributes to workplace wellness
Workplace wellness is now mainstream and recognised as being a top priority for organisations in 2017. January is now over, I set out
David Steel – Food Thoughts and Inspirations
After nearly 33 years in the kitchen I would like to think that I have pretty much seen every type
Real Cookery
Every chef I know has a book full of basic staples and secret one-off recipes they have picked up on
Wines for Christmas and the New Year
Not sure what to drink this festive season? Ian shares his recommendations – Wines for Christmas and the New Year
Christmas Traditions
What makes Christmas special to you? Here some of our team have shared what Christmas means to them and what
Christmas to me is about family, friends, fun and food
In contrast to the majority of ‘2016 Reviews’, I won’t reflect on Brexit/Trump, or even the truly phenomenal Olympics/Paralympics or Major
Christmas dinner countdown time plan
Cooking Christmas dinner can be a stressful affair. If you want to cook the perfect Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, there’s
Competitors to companions
The final installment of Mark Andrew’s blog about the PEI Garland Canada International Chef Challenge and how the move from
Advent calendar countdown to Christmas
The Advent calendar countdown really begins for us in February! That is the time of year we start planning for the festive season
Food for good, more sustainable and healthier contract catering
I was recently interviewed by journalist, Martin Green for Catalyst, the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s member Magazine. We talked about how
My journey to the final of PEI Garland Canada International Chef Challenge
Mark Andrews, Development Chef from bartlett mitchell recently pitted himself against eleven top chefs from across the globe to compete
I look forward to goose season all year round
Winter is a time when British cooking comes into its own. With slow-braised meats, dried fruits and game, especially goose,
Food inflation is back to challenge us
After a few years of lows, inflation is now back with a vengeance. Recent headlines in the national press are awash
Michelin restaurateur Adam Byatt’s ideas for a great dessert
For me a dessert is not something that guests need, it’s a part of the meal that is a real
Making the case for home-baked cakes
I recently went on a course to learn how to make cakes from chefs at the famous Milk Bar in New
Post Brexit economy, skills shortages and culture change impact on contract catering
Have you ever wondered what caterers do on a rainy Friday? Well, last Friday we all met, courtesy of our
Meatopia is a Must
What’s better than a fantastic BBQ with one of the best chefs in London? Twenty five BBQs with twenty five
Five benefits of a digital media strategy for contract caterers
Five reasons contract caterers should have a digital media strategy for customers. 1. Increased brand recognition Digital media can help customers’ perception
Welcome to autumn and a whole new chapter of flavours
The summer is fading fast, the leaves are falling, and as we find ourselves on the precipice of Autumn, a
A gin club worth joining
Last time I wrote about “Product Innovation in Food Service “, a heavy subject for me as I usually write
A great environment for entrepreneurs
One of the real features of the contract catering sector is that it has traditionally been a great environment for
5 foodie reasons to look forward to Autumn
My 5 foodie reasons to look forward to Autumn Autumn I have highlighted below the ingredients I most look forward
“You’re the one for me fatty!” (it’s a Morrissey song)
Summer is upon us and that means soaking in any sunshine we can to top up the tan and our
AN EXTRAORDINARY FOOD TRIP TO JAPAN (PART TWO)
AN EXTRAORDINARY FOOD TRIP TO JAPAN (PART TWO) Day 5 The following day we embraced our tourist personas, and decided