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

Preserving
Blog

Pickling and preserving the BM way…

There’s nothing that says summer more than jam and chutney-making! I have been taking my boys out to ‘pick-your-own’ farms during

dill pickle martini

Dill pickle martini

The lovely dill pickle martini is a twist on the classic dirty vodka martini. First you will need to make

sedex
News

bartlett mitchell in Sedex ethical trading first

We are delighted to have become the first independent caterer to commit to Sedex ethical trading – joining thousands of

Provencal vegetables

Sea Bass with Provencal vegetables

Provencal vegetables are a classic French dish which can be served with fish, white meat or simply as a side.

lockdown
Blog

10 lessons of my lockdown adventure

When lockdown happened I was furloughed. To stop feeling bored I started making bread. First for me and my wife

mackerel

Whole BBQ Mackerel with Lime and Chilli

The NHS guidelines recommend having 2 portions of fish a week, this includes 1 piece of oily fish. Research suggests

Connect and collaborate webinars
Covid-19 Info Hub

Planning the future at ‘Connect and Collaborate’ webinars

Never has the need for the industry to pull together and collaborate as in these unprecedented times in order to

bm Links
News

bm links-supporting team member’s personal businesses

We are delighted to announce the launch of bm Links – a new platform showcasing services offered by team members

agility
Blog

Going forward agility is key

It is crazy to think that it has been 15 weeks since the UK government put in place a nationwide

Grilled Spiced Lime Cauliflower Steaks

Grilled Spiced Lime Cauliflower Steaks

If you want to add the wow factor to your BBQ why not try these gorgeous grilled spiced lime cauliflower

masks
Blog

Beyond the masks – how one member of the #bmFamily💜💚 showed she cared

I started making face-covering masks when my sister showed me the ones she made for herself and our Mum. My mum

covid hub
Covid-19 Info Hub

Covid-19 Hub launched to support workplace reopening

We have today launched our Covid-19 Info Hub – giving clients, customers, team members and the wider industry a live

covid-19 catering
Blog

Catering during a pandemic

There are many webinars and roundtables providing insights into what is happening and what may happen in catering. But who

pearpay
Covid-19 Info Hub

PearPay contact-free workplace app rolled out

We’ve launched PearPay – our new contact-free food app enabling customers to order food straight to their desks and minimise

Pulled Pork Shoulder

Pulled Pork Shoulder with Summer Vegetable Slaw

Across the pond in America they cook BBQ the ‘slow and low’ way, this creates a delicious smoky piece of

Volunteers
Blog

#bmFamily💜💚 celebrate Volunteers Week

As this week is Volunteers Week it’s a perfect time to celebrate some of the wonderful things the #bmFamily💜💚 have

bm Links
Blog

What do you do when your world is turned upside down?

One day Ian and I had quite a nice business and the next – woosh it was nearly all gone

Spatchcock Chicken

Spatchcock Chicken with Chermoula

Spatchcock is a great way to speed up cooking times and also add extra flavour to your chicken. Best of

stay creative
Blog

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 Dickens craft courses
News

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
Blog

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

FCSI and ACE webinar - caterers
Covid-19 Info Hub

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

Blog

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

Pride Month
Blog

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