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

chefs
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Developing the next generation of chefs with Westminster Catering College

One of the most rewarding parts of working for BM Caterers — and in contract catering — isn’t just the

Luminary
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Supporting opportunity through work experience with Luminary

Hospitality has always been an industry built around people. Kitchens bring together individuals from different backgrounds, experiences and cultures, all

responsible
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Why ethical supply chains matter in modern contract catering

As chefs, we often focus on developing dishes and menus, but investing time in people — and where our food

Gareth
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From our kitchens: Introducing Gareth Ruck

At BM Caterers, some of the most important leadership happens in our kitchens. While our senior team sets direction, it’s

epilepsy
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Living beyond the label: My journey with Epilepsy

Age brings perspective. I find myself caring less about the small things and more about what truly matters, like helping

Eat the rainbow
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Eat the rainbow: Energising the workplace through colourful food

With March bringing the start of spring, it’s a great time to refresh energy levels and bring a little more

Reduce waste
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3 Ways to Reduce Waste in a Contract Catering Environment

As ESG Lead for a contract caterer, food waste is always high on the agenda. We serve thousands of customers

Danielle
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International Women’s Day: My journey in hospitality

In hospitality, every career journey is different, shaped by passion, perseverance and the people we meet along the way. For

Food and hospitality apprenticeships
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Celebrating apprenticeships

Our people have always been at the heart of everything we do. Developing skills, building confidence and supporting long-term careers

Workplace coffee
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Perkee at 10: always moving forward

At BM, we never stand still. And neither does Perkee. At our AGM last week, our Head of Coffee, Graziano

Restaurant refresh
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How a restaurant refresh can add value

Industry insight shows that consistent branding and considered improvements to hospitality environments can increase revenue by over 20%. Refreshing a

Fibre February
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Fibre February: The unsung hero of a healthier plate (and how to get more without the fuss)

Fibre doesn’t usually steal the spotlight. It’s not flashy, it doesn’t trend on social media, and it rarely gets the

ESG Unwrapped
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ESG unwrapped setting the tone for 2026

On 19 January, we celebrated a milestone moment: our first-ever themed AGM. The brief was ambitious and unambiguous, this AGM

workplace experience
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Energising workplaces in a hybrid world: People, service and sustainable change

As hybrid working becomes the norm, organisations are rethinking how their workplaces support productivity, wellbeing and connection. The question many

Blue Monday
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Blue Monday and brew Monday: How we support mental health

Blue Monday is often described as the most challenging day of the year. Dark mornings, colder weather and post-Christmas pressures

UK hospitality food trends 2026
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Food trends for 2026: better for you, better for the planet

As we move into 2026, the way people eat at work, at events and in social spaces is evolving fast.

2026
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What’s on the menu for 2026?

We are back at work, with good intentions around healthy eating after the indulgence of the Christmas period. Research suggests

Festive
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Christmas festive foodie greetings

Christmas festive foodie greetings to you and your family. We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and had the

ESG roundtable
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Reflecting on a year of ESG roundtables

Over the past year, our quarterly ESG roundtables have become a powerful space for conversation, connection and reflection. Bringing together

Blog

Healthy switches: Reframing food and guilt this festive season

December is here, the season of mince pies, mulled wine and more tempting buffets than any of us can count.

Festive wine
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Festive wine guide 2025

The festive season is here, a time for cosy gatherings, long lunches, toasts with friends and plenty of delicious food.

workplace wellbeing
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When 35 professionals walk into a room… something powerful happens

In November, we gathered a room full of passionate people in Manchester for our first BM Caterers wellbeing networking event.

Afternoon slump
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Beat the afternoon slump

Have you ever noticed how your energy dips around 3 p.m.? You’re not alone. That mid-afternoon slump is something most

Lake District Farmers
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I am not trying to change the world; I am trying to feed my local community.

In supermarkets, meat is often judged solely by its weight, cut, and fat content. That’s what most people see, and