What Proper Local is all about
The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and September has arrived. Autumn is that magical season when food feels
American-style biscuits
Best eaten warm, split open and spread with butter. Perfect alongside soups, stews, or chilli
Guest coffee powered by women from bean to cup
We are excitied to have launched ‘Soppexcca powered by women’, a coffee sourced, developed, roasted, and marketed entirely by women. The limited-edition guest roast,
Gut health made simple: Prebiotics & probiotics for everyday wellbeing
Gut health is everywhere right now — and with good reason. Your digestive system isn’t just about breaking down food.
Quick kimchi fried rice
A fast, flexible, and healthy dish that you can throw together with whatever protein and veg you’ve got in the
Data Protection is more than an office tick-box exercise
When people hear data protection, they often think of cookie banners, privacy notices, or tedious compliance training. But treating it
Homade focaccia
This easy homemade focaccia is fluffy, golden, and endlessly versatile. Perfect for dipping in olive oil, serving with soups, or
Big Filled Focaccia Sandwich with Panko Chicken, Romesco Sauce and Creamy Salad
A bold, hearty focaccia sandwich layered with crispy panko chicken, smoky-sweet Romesco sauce, and a creamy salad filling. Perfect for
Bank Holiday bottles – Wines to pair with your summer feast
The August Bank Holiday weekend is on the horizon, the last big summer hurrah before the leaves start to turn.
Paratha
Flaky, buttery, and soft, these homemade parathas are perfect with curries, chutneys, or even topped with a fried egg for
Romesco sauce
This easy and flavourful Romesco sauce uses just a few ingredients and centres around beautifully roasted red peppers. Great with
Nova’s Biscuit & Bun Co. takeover is turning heads in Farringdon
If you’ve been anywhere near Farringdon lately, chances are you’ve caught the buzz, or at least the smell, wafting from
Why what and how you eat matters more than you think
We talk about food a lot what’s “good”, what’s “bad”, and what’s trending, but when you strip it all back,
Euros half-time snacks
If you’re watching the Lionesses in the final of the Women’s European Cup this weekend, here are a few Chef’s
Sausage and pancake stack
A comforting and indulgent breakfast stack, perfect for lazy weekends. Fluffy pancakes layered with juicy sausage patties, all drizzled with
BM achieves gold accreditation for people investment
BM Caterers has been awarded Gold by Investors in People, recognising its people-first culture, strong leadership and commitment to employee wellbeing. The accreditation celebrates BM’s ability to retain its family feel while growing rapidly. It reflects feedback from team members and leaders across the business, highlighting BM as a great place to work and grow.
A taste of innovation: behind the scenes of our innovation days
When I first took over our Innovation Days after Covid, they were all about reconnection. Our teams had been scattered,
Whole pot-roasted cauliflower
This whole pot-roasted cauliflower is golden, buttery, and irresistibly tender. A showstopping side or vegetarian main, ready in under an
From vision to value
What if your catering budget could do more than manage costs?What if it could spark delight, empower teams, and bring big visions to
Double cake
Inspired by Ben Shewry’s original recipe, this Double cake layers a light vanilla sponge with a gooey blondie topping. Best
Basque cheesecake
This rustic, rich Basque cheesecake is gorgeously burnt on top, silky in the middle, and dangerously moreish. No biscuit base,
Deep dish cookie pie
A gooey, golden, bakery-style cookie with a molten centre and crispy edges, inspired by Ben Shewry’s genius method. These deep
Savoury labneh with pumpkin seeds, sesame, coriander and fresh turmeric
This savoury labneh is hand-strained until rich and creamy, then rolled in a vibrant mix of toasted pumpkin seeds, sesame,
The Mediterranean diet
When it comes to eating for health, flavour, and longevity — few approaches rival the Mediterranean diet. More than just