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

New Year's Eve
Blog

My New Year’s Eve Celebrations

I have a slightly controversial view on New Year’s Eve in that I only ever do lunch… As the great

leftovers MINCEMEAT AND STILTON SOURDOUGH TOASTIE
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I love the leftovers

Oh Christmas! Why oh why do you test me so! I’m not sure if it’s just me, but for some

Cateys
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Winning the Cateys

What a year it has been, I never could have dreamed of ending the year with the “Foodservice Cateys General

mocktail
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Enjoy a Mocktail this Christmas

If you enjoy a mocktail, an adult soft drink, an alcohol free beer or a ginless G&T, it seems you

cookbooks
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Stirring Memories from my Favourite Cookbooks

I have loved cookbooks for as long as I can remember and, as much as I haven’t been in one

biscuit factory
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BM helps Soppexcca build a biscuit factory

We are delighted to have raised over $10,000 (around £7,500) to enable Nicaraguan coffee co-operative Soppexcca to build a biscuit

Inspiring men's awards
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Inspiring Men’s Awards

We have celebrated the Inspiring Women in our organisation for over 3 years. It is a wonderful initiative. We recognise

coffee
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How can contract catering achieve High Street coffee standards?

  For a long time, coffee had a small part to play in workplace cafes. Food was usually the main

Natasha's Law
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Implementing Natasha’s Law

Natasha’s Law came into effect on the 1st of October 2021 and requires food businesses to provide full ingredient lists

coconut ladoo

Coconut Ladoo

It’s  impossible to think of, Diwali, this festival of happiness and harmony without mentioning of some indulgent delicacies that have been

fairtrade
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Fairtrade and the climate crisis

Here at bartlett mitchell we are focused on having a sustainable approach to business and ensuring our activities, as a

hospitality journey
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My Hospitality Journey

We recently spoke to Ameya Bhalekar about his journey working in hospitality and how, if at all, the hospitality industry

StrEATfood awards
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StrEATfood Awards

My name is John Clarke and I am sous chef at one of bartlett mitchell’s marquee sites. I have been

Black History Month
Blog D&I

Black History Month

Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, is an annual commemoration that began in the United States. Governments

World Mental Health Day
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World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day is recognised on Sunday 10th October to raise mental health awareness and cut down the stigma

Perkee Co-Lab
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bm launches coffee Co-lab

We have today launched, Perkee Co-lab, a new coffee incubator programme, supporting independent brands aiming to grow their foodservice market presence.    Perkee Co-Lab

cookbook
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Stirring memories – a journey through my cookbook shelf

This blog is the first in a series where we are asking members of the #bmFamily💜💚 to share their cookbook

Inclusion week
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Trio Of Key EDI Commitments Ahead Of Inclusion Week

We are delighted to announce the signing of three key Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) commitments, during Inclusion Week which starts

National Hospitality Day
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National Hospitality Day

I’m not sure there is anything or any time in recent history to compare the past 18 months to, in

Blog

Taking care of our team members’ mental wellbeing

On Friday it was World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy. The Samaritans say

inflation is back
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Inflation Is Back

Inflation is back Eighteen months ago it would have been a challenge to write about how inflation is back. Recently

bank holiday bbq
Blog

Bank Holiday BBQ

As a rule of thumb, bank holidays are not my thing. Sadly, cutting the working week short is a pain

Heritage tomato and herb salad

Heritage tomato and herb salad

This Heritage tomato and herb salad A light and refreshing salad to go with your weekend BBQ. Method Place the

Burnt Basque style cheesecake

Burnt Basque style cheesecake

This Burnt Basque style cheesecake with its caramelised exterior is the perfect addition to your weekend dinner. Method Set your oven