
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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