My Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) journey
Gregory Hall became involved in Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in the hospitality industry 12 years ago and has continued to
International Coffee Day
Today, 1st October, is International Coffee Day. The day we celebrate this wonderful beverage which so many nations call “Coffee”.
Roadmap to recovery
So, Covid-19 has undoubtedly been the most challenging situation for a generation, not just for the catering and hospitality industry
Investing in entrepreneurs
As a business founded on the values of “innovation in all we do” and “entrepreneurial teams”, we understand the value
Sustainability lessons from brand love
The last year has pushed businesses to their limit and beyond. Some of the world’s biggest brands have struggled to
Celebrate carnival at home this bank holiday
This weekend we would have been celebrating Europe’s biggest street party- the Notting Hill Carnival. Like so many of our
Catering for essential organisations during Covid-19
The government has recently announced that it’s safe to return to the workplace. There’s a lot of coverage and discussion
Cross Competitor Comradeship
Life is getting back to some normality, although so much has changed. What has been most heartbreaking is how all
Fermentation and Pickling the bm way…
After last week’s blog, we looked in detail at chutneys and jams, which covered the cooking side of preserving. This
Pickling and preserving the BM way…
There’s nothing that says summer more than jam and chutney-making! I have been taking my boys out to ‘pick-your-own’ farms during
10 lessons of my lockdown adventure
When lockdown happened I was furloughed. To stop feeling bored I started making bread. First for me and my wife
Going forward agility is key
It is crazy to think that it has been 15 weeks since the UK government put in place a nationwide
Beyond the masks – how one member of the #bmFamily💜💚 showed she cared
I started making face-covering masks when my sister showed me the ones she made for herself and our Mum. My mum
Catering during a pandemic
There are many webinars and roundtables providing insights into what is happening and what may happen in catering. But who
#bmFamily💜💚 celebrate Volunteers Week
As this week is Volunteers Week it’s a perfect time to celebrate some of the wonderful things the #bmFamily💜💚 have
What do you do when your world is turned upside down?
One day Ian and I had quite a nice business and the next – woosh it was nearly all gone
How we #StayCreative during lockdown
Many of us have had a bit more time on our hands while we haven’t been able to go out
Father’s day and their little chefs
This Father’s day is a little different to normal. Some of us are not able to see our Dads in
Staying Connected with a bmFamily💜💚 Picnic
Following the success of Run for Fun, we asked ourselves the obvious question, what’s next, how about a picnic? We
What is Pride Month and why is it so important?
Pride Month is an important period in the global calendar. It celebrates the contributions of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
Observations on the ‘next normal’ in contract catering
The ‘next normal’ is the phrase we’re using to describe the iterative nature of the next 18 months in workplace
Pulling Together
A short time after the lockdown began one Saturday morning, my phone rang… it was Wendy Bartlett, our founder and
Positive Thinking at Challenging Times
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week, I’ve decided to share a different side of dealing with an illness whilst
Stay Connected in Lockdown
It’s been challenging to stay connected and positive during lockdown. I had several choices. I could maximise the time to