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

coffee grounds
Blog

Every little helps

Sometimes, when the world feels full of big challenges and problems to solve, it is easy to feel powerless. The

Dubai Chocolate

Dubai chocolate

Dark chocolate shells filled with pistachio, tahini and crisp kadayif pastry This viral Dubai chocolate is all about contrast: glossy

spotted dick

Spotted dick

A proper British classic. This traditional spotted dick is made the old-school way with suet, giving it its distinctive rich,

treacle sponge

Classic treacle sponge

Serves 6–8 A proper British pudding: light sponge, rich golden syrup and best served warm with custard. This is a

Eton Mess

Eton mess

A playful, elevated take on the British classic. Our Eton mess layers Chantilly cream, crème mousseline, crisp meringue, fresh macerated

Beans
Blog

Raising the pulse: Why beans are back on the menu

For years, protein has dominated the nutrition conversation. High-protein snacks, protein-enriched products, and “added protein” claims have been everywhere. But

Lasagne

Deep fried lasagne (with red pepper sauce, pickled red onions, and parmesan)

A seriously satisfying way to give leftover lasagne a second life. Press it overnight, slice it into portions, pane it,

Pickled onions

Pickled red onions

These are one of our most-used “little extras” in a busy kitchen because they’re quick to make, easy to scale,

cucumber

Pickled baby cucumber (our go-to burger pickle)

Pickled cucumber is one of those little extras that makes everything better. Salads, burgers, sandwiches – you name it. (But

people
Blog

The heart of BM: Celebrating the people who make it special

Our values aren’t just words on a page, or a poster on the wall. They’re brought to life every day

foodies awards
News

Foodies 2026 winners with Ben Schobs taking ED&I award for flagship neurodiversity work

What a wonderful evening announcing the winners of our 2026 Foodies awards, with the Gregory Hall Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Lasagne

Lasagne with beef rib and smoked cheese

A rich mince ragu, braised beef rib folded through for extra depth, and a smoked cheese béchamel that makes the

Spring wines
Blog

Wines to celebrate the start of Spring

April marks a welcome shift in the seasons. The days grow longer, the first real warmth returns, and dining naturally

winners
News

Two’s company at the Contract Catering Awards 2026

This year’s Contract Catering Awards took place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on 2 March. Nominated by peers and

chefs
Blog

Developing the next generation of chefs with Westminster Catering College

One of the most rewarding parts of working for BM Caterers — and in contract catering — isn’t just the

Luminary
Blog

Supporting opportunity through work experience with Luminary

Hospitality has always been an industry built around people. Kitchens bring together individuals from different backgrounds, experiences and cultures, all

responsible
Blog

Why ethical supply chains matter in modern contract catering

As chefs, we often focus on developing dishes and menus, but investing time in people — and where our food

Gareth
Blog

From our kitchens: Introducing Gareth Ruck

At BM Caterers, some of the most important leadership happens in our kitchens. While our senior team sets direction, it’s

Salt and Pepper Squid

Salt and pepper squid

Light, crunchy, and satisfying. This is a dredge batter (so it puffs up in the fryer and gives you all

Foolproof Fish Batter

Foolproof fish batter

Extra crispy outside. Moist, flaky fish inside. This is one of those simple kitchens wins that feels a bit magic.

epilepsy
Blog

Living beyond the label: My journey with Epilepsy

Age brings perspective. I find myself caring less about the small things and more about what truly matters, like helping

Eat the rainbow
Blog

Eat the rainbow: Energising the workplace through colourful food

With March bringing the start of spring, it’s a great time to refresh energy levels and bring a little more

Coffee and Chocolate Brownies

Coffee and chocolate brownies

Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies made with used coffee grounds. A simple zero-waste recipe that transforms surplus coffee into a deeply

vegetable pakoras

Vegetable pakoras with roasted apple chutney

A zero-waste recipe using vegetable trimmings. These vegetable pakoras are a brilliant way to use up surplus veg and are