4 Key Challenges for 2023
Challenging economic times lead to higher stress levels than normal which can make customer service work even more challenging but
Review of 2022
As I write my annual blog to sum up the year, it struck me that 2022 was still a bit
Spreading Foodie Joy
As I sit writing this, shivering with the first flurry of snow, I can truly say that Christmas is upon
Sharing Comfort and Joy at Christmas with BM
Christmas is a time to think about others and to remind ourselves about what’s important. This Christmas we wanted to
The Essential Christmas Planner
Christmas, as I am sure it is for most, is a big occasion in my house. I grew up in
Wine for Christmas
As we gallop towards Christmas, all sorts of panic and excitement coming at us fast; buying the Christmas pressies, trying
How to Eat, Drink and be Merry without Overindulging
Christmas is the season to be jolly, spend quality time with your loved ones, and of course, share lots of
Creating extra kindness this Christmas
I have just listened to a brilliant podcast about kindness (twice!). Dr Rangan Chatterjee (Feel better, live more) interviewed Claudia
How many cheeses make the perfect cheeseboard
Buchanans Cheesemonger is an artisan cheesemonger based in Porchester Place, London. They have around 100 varieties of British and European cheese
Transgender Day of Remembrance
The UK media and politics seem obsessed with the “transgender issue”, steering the conversation away from the real problems the
5 Ways to Reduce Sugar
We all enjoy eating sugary foods and it’s okay to include these as an occasional treat as a part of
Angus – The Future is Bright and Exciting
After studying Hospitality Management in Cardiff, my first role was in HR where I worked in a role that firmly
Bringing the BM Family Together
The #bmfamily💜💚 came together for a full on – face to face – #FundamentallyFoodies AGM. It was wonderful to see
Antony’s Focus for 2023
Many people in the hospitality sector will say that they “fell into the industry”. I very much chose a career
BM Barista Championship 2022
What an amazing time we had welcoming back the BM Barista Championship 2022 (BMBC22). It’s fabulous to be back supporting
Bikes, bonding and bravery
I have always wanted to complete the London to Brighton bike ride. Ever since I lived in South London and
BM team’s farm to fork experience
Earlier this month I took bm team members – chefs, ops, HR and marketing to visit one of our farms.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On behalf of the #bmFamily it’s with heartfelt sadness that I write about the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
Managing challenging times
The only certainty now is that unfortunately it’s a very challenging time for everyone. Trio of challenges for hospitality It’s
What is a Healthy and Sustainable Diet?
Sustainability is defined as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
Strong culture – the vital ingredient for success
A company’s culture is a reflection of their values. It impacts every facet of business from performance through to market
London-Edinburgh-London
Riding a bicycle from London to Edinburgh and back again, many people who I have spoken to about this ride
National Allotment Week – Enjoying The Good Life
This week we celebrate National Allotment Week. I was lucky enough to take on our very own family plot in
Making the most of cooking outside
Cooking on barbecues and outside has really taken off in this country over the last 5 years or more. So