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

Natasha's Law
Blog

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
Blog

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
Blog

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
Blog

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
News

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
Blog

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
News

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
Blog

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
Blog

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

Apple, feta, quinoa and walnut salad

Apple, feta, quinoa and walnut salad

Looking for a tasty alternative salad to go with your BBQ, this gorgeous apple, feta, quinoa and walnut salad is

Charred Bavette steak with Guasacaca sauce

Charred Bavette steak with Guasacaca sauce

A smooth twist on Guacamole creates the perfect dipping sauce to accompany your Bavette steak Method For the steak, heat

re-opening office
Blog

The excitement of re-opening

I have been truly excited to see our catering operations, on client sites, re-opening throughout June and July. Though this

5 Star -bmfamily simple - lockdown - industry
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A Great Industry To Be Part Of

I find it amazing that I have now been in this industry over 40 years. I’m sure that gives me

flavour
Blog

Cooking with the flavours of an English Country Garden.

The English country garden is full of wonderful plants with great flavour, cooking with these sounds romantic hey… but this

Fresh Fig Leaf Tart

Fresh Fig Leaf Tart with Ricotta

This recipe for Fresh Fig Leaf Tart with Ricotta is perfect to make during August when the fig leaves are

#StravaGroup
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bmFamily💜💚 #StravaGroup more important than ever

I have always been an advocate for healthy living and the importance of exercise in our day to day lives.

ready
Blog

We Are Ready

Let’s face it.  We’ve all had a tough last year, not least hospitality, having been one of the hardest hit