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

bm Inc
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bm Inc – Supporting Young Entrepreneurs

Well here’s an update on what’s been going on with the bm Inc initiative. The approaches from young entrepreneurs have

super bowl
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The Perfect Super Bowl Party

Being a wannabe truck driving, redneck American, the Super Bowl is a big deal to me and my wife. I

Outstanding Food
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Great Year of Outstanding Food

Last year was my best year for eating outstanding food. I have been lucky to eat at some of the

dare to be different - vegan
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DARE to be different – 2018

DARE is bartlett mitchell’s Delicious And Responsible Eating programme, and focusses on the many benefits eating a fresh and nutritious

Food Trends
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Food Trends 2018

Looking at the up and coming food trends for 2018 I realise that this year will see another challenging year

New Year resolutions
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Our New Year’s Resolutions

So the Christmas joy and mayhem is over and we have a fresh year to enjoy with the infamous new

trainee chefs
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bartlett mitchell’s future is in safe hands

I have had many highlights in 2017, but this one stood out. I was privileged to organise the food for

Christmas lunches
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Christmas Hints and Tips!

The “Silly Season” of Christmas lunches and parties is in full flow, indeed it’s the busiest time of year for

Christmas Wine
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Wines for Christmas

The run up to Christmas, and a few Christmas wine ideas to stock the cellar, but not spend too much.

Cheeseboard
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The cheeseboard – an unbeatable conclusion to a festive dinner party.

Although I have an incredibly sweet tooth, I am a sucker for a great cheeseboard, and believe that a well-put-together

Christmas Preparation
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Christmas preparation, it’s all in the P’s

Christmas and Christmas preparation, as I am sure it is for most, is a big occasion in my house. I

Murray Soper, Talent Manager with energy
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Energetic people only need apply

As Stephen Toward and I begin our roles as bartlett mitchell’s first Talent Managers, we have been asking ourselves what

energy
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The Power of Two

As Murray Soper and I begin our roles as bartlett mitchell’s first Talent Managers, we have been asking ourselves what

green
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What does it means to be green?

At bartlett mitchell we are not just passionate foodies, we are equally in love with all things green and sustainable.

Christmas Pudding
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Tis the Season for Christmas Pudding

The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder and everyone seems to be perpetually involved in some form

Perkee Coffee
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Perkee – A very special coffee

There are few times in your career when you are truly surprised and humbled by events at work, for me,

Lin Dickens and Miguel Camara winners at SRA awards 2017
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Winners can be defined in many ways

Perkee fairtrade coffee was recently shortlisted by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) in the Food Made Good Awards for their support

Antony Prentice - focus
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A Day in the Life of a bartlett mitchell Area Manager

Early Start There are some key attributes required to be an Area Manager such as being super organised and having

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A starter is a great place to start!

A starter is, well…a great place to start! Whether you’re hosting a festive get together or enjoying a stripped-down meal

5-star
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The secret to delivering a 5-star service

The secret to delivering a 5-star service Recently I had the good fortune, through a holiday savings club, to enjoy

Perkee Coffee roastery
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What happened when we visited the Perkee Coffee Roastery

In late July Joe (my purchasing assistant), Miguel (coffee brands manager) and I took the brave step to venture north

Creating a successful mobilisation
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Wendy Bartlett’s top 5 tips for creating a successful mobilisation

Creating a successful mobilisation is fun Mobilisation (where we take over or open a new café or restaurant site) is

The main event salmon
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Simplicity is key for the main event

The main event. The entrée. The piece de resistance. Whatever you choose to call it, this is the part of

bbq
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A Brief Lesson on BBQ

Summer is in full swing, so if you haven’t already, it’s time to pull out those dusty, rusty grills, give