Why I love cooking outside
I have been known to do my best work at home. One of the main reasons for this I love
Getting rid of plastic
Getting rid of plastic is a hot topic amongst our clients at the moment. It’s turning me into a geek
Olleco – Closing the loop from waste to valuable resource
bartlett mitchell’s business relies on great quality food and service but as a company that cares about the environment, they
Mentoring
Is mentoring a myth? Maybe mentoring is something fashionable or could it be one of those HR initiatives that drives
Taste of London
This year, we were delighted to host over 250 bartlett mitchell team members and clients to Taste of London in
My Foolproof Way to Reign it all in
I have made this mistake too many times before; something finally had to be done. I have often found myself
Healthy Eating Forever!
So it’s healthy eating week! I am going to be a little contrary here (me? really?) Healthy eating is so
How to achieve financial success in a catering contract
You like numbers Nick… Write about financial success in catering, they said. Easy I said, until of course I had
My Waste Journey
As I sit in my garden writing this blog I wanted to share my “waste” journey of my own life
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
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
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
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
It was the beginning of April and I felt more excited as the London Coffee Festival drew closer. This is
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
In London, one of the wealthiest cities in the world, more than 25% of the population face food insecurity. Meanwhile,
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
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
Preparing For Easter
Like every chef I always really look forward to Easter. Not only does it usually signal the end of the
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
International Women’s day
In a year that commemorates women winning the right to vote 100 years ago, and press coverage of women fighting
A Wasted Opportunity
Food waste is a national issue that not only affects households and businesses across the country but will leave its
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,
Baking bread and talking food
Baking bread and talking food – what better way to spend an afternoon than in the company of other foodies