How we #StayCreative during lockdown
Many of us have had a bit more time on our hands while we haven’t been able to go out
Lin’s crafty courses
I run craft courses from my home in Devon. Fancy making a frame out of driftwood? Knitting a fancy tea-cosy
Father’s day and their little chefs
This Father’s day is a little different to normal. Some of us are not able to see our Dads in
Cautious optimism shared by caterers
With the working world looking very different, contract catering is going to see many changes. What does the future hold for
Staying Connected with a bmFamily💜💚 Picnic
Following the success of Run for Fun, we asked ourselves the obvious question, what’s next, how about a picnic? We
What is Pride Month and why is it so important?
Pride Month is an important period in the global calendar. It celebrates the contributions of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
Observations on the ‘next normal’ in contract catering
The ‘next normal’ is the phrase we’re using to describe the iterative nature of the next 18 months in workplace
The future of hospitality
Our CEO Ian Thomas was recently interviewed by H&C News about the current situation in the B&I sector and what
20 years of BM
Pulling Together
A short time after the lockdown began one Saturday morning, my phone rang… it was Wendy Bartlett, our founder and
Red onion cheddar and bacon muffins
If you’re looking for something different to sandwiches to go with your picnic these red onion cheddar and bacon muffins
Nutmeg and custard yo-yo
These nutmeg and custard yo-yo are a great treat at any time and a lovely addition to any picnic. Method
Positive Thinking at Challenging Times
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week, I’ve decided to share a different side of dealing with an illness whilst
Hebe Richardson – named Acorn Award Winner
Hebe Richardson, wellness manager at bartlett mitchell, has been named as an Acorn award winner – one of 30 outstanding
Successful trials for large-scale commercial recycling for compostables
As foodservice shifts to more disposables for hygiene, we were delighted to take part in a trial as part of
Stay Connected in Lockdown
It’s been challenging to stay connected and positive during lockdown. I had several choices. I could maximise the time to
Communicating with team members in lockdown
During the lockdown, to maintain engagements with team members and business continuity there is a very clear and obvious need
Staying connected with my work family
It never crossed my mind that I will ever live through something like Covid-19 where there is so much uncertainty,
Pretzels
Learn how to make you own pretzels. These are incredibly versatile, crisp on the outside and amazingly chewy in the
Sourdough Bread
Sourdough bread has a bit of a reputation. It is seen as a more complicated bake than a normal farmhouse
Catering and FM experts urge businesses to adapt
Workplace ‘takeaways’, shift-based lunches and more pre-ordering are all likely to be the new ‘normal’ when the COVID-19 lockdown period
Sourdough Bread Starter
Method We have seen loads of home baking during the lock down. An unmissable item on social media has been
The upside of lockdown
Whilst not wishing to make light of this incredibly serious situation we find ourselves in, there may just be some
Soda Bread
New to bread making and looking for an easy to make loaf? Try this lovely recipe for soda bread that