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

cser/Sustainable Development Goals
News

bartlett mitchell commits to United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today published its latest CSER report, announcing that it will

harri
Blog

harri – Helping the best people join the #bmFamily💜💚

Here at bartlett mitchell we are obsessive about our people; as Wendy Bartlett said “The members of the #bmFamily???????? really are

Autumn
Blog

Embrace the simplicity of late summer

The summer is fading fast, the leaves are falling, and as we find ourselves on the brink of Autumn, a

Katarina Goodwin
News

Leadership team strengthened with Katarina Goodwin appointment

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today announced the appointment of Katarina Goodwin as people and

Beekeeping
Blog beekeeping

Getting a buzz out of beekeeping

Beekeeping is an expensive, unpredictable, disappointing but very rewarding and extremely satisfying hobby. For nearly ten years, we have kept

Planet Mark
News

Bartlett Mitchell Becomes First Contract Caterer to Deliver The Planet Mark Commitments

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has achieved certification to The Planet Mark sustainability programme – becoming

#bmInc
Blog

#bmInc – What’s been happening

#bmInc update August 19. Wow, #bmInc has certainly picked up momentum since my last blog in January 2019 We now

tea
Blog

Extraordinary Brews with Dilmah Tea

Tea is a unique herb, with different types of tea obtained depending on its method of processing. After all, the

Hebe Richardson - Wellness Manager
News

First Wellness Manager appointed

Hebe Richardson has been the appointed to the newly created position of Wellness Manager. As part of the new role,

BMBC winners 2019- karma
Blog

Does karma exist at work?

I believe karma happens in business and personal life. Not in a vindictive way of hoping that some get their

Smoking
Blog

Outdoor Smoking

I’ve spoken before about my love of cooking outdoors and of holidays in the USA. Nowhere is that more aligned than

Pretzel bun

Pretzel Bun

I discovered pretzel burger buns on holiday and pair them with turkey and melted cheese, they also go really well

Smoked Turkey

Smoked Turkey

Something I’ve recently realised with smoking turkey is, for me anyway, it does need quite a lot of attention to

barbecue beans

Barbecue beans

Barbecue beans are easy to make and go with everything.  Make a huge batch and freeze them, they are great

apprenticeship
Blog

Kelly’s apprenticeship journey with the #bmFamily💜💚

Meet Kelly, a talented Chef de Partie at one of our sites in Reading. Kelly started her career with the

perkee decaf
Blog

Perkee Decaf Coffee

We’ve had a full on 2019 so far, with the bartlett mitchell barista competition, Perkee Carnival and most recently the

Ian's 70th birthday
Blog

Celebrating Ian’s 70th Birthday

I often say it, and those that know bartlett mitchell know it’s true, I have the very best business partner

Huskup
News

bartlett mitchell launches eco-friendly cup to support female coffee producers

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has launched Huskup – an eco-friendly reusable coffee cup that will

communication
Blog

Why Great Communication is Vital

For every caterer, team communication and engagement is vital. If it’s done well, it fosters a culture of inclusivity, respect

Andrew Dargue
News

bartlett mitchell signs up top vegan chef Andrew Dargue

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has announced a new partnership with top vegetarian and vegan chef

News

Sarah Reynolds shares her Desert Island Dishes

Sarah Reynolds recently spoke to b&i catering and shared her desert island dishes Cheesecake – any flavour will work for

Summer Courgette, caramelized onion, whipped feta and truffle honey tart
Blog

Summer Outdoor Eating Inspiration

Summer is finally with us or will be when it finally decides to stop raining. I have only managed to

hummus

Hummus

Easy and quick to make this lovely hummus makes a great snack and the perfect addition to any picnic this

Taste of London 2019
Blog

Taste of London 2019 – A foodies delight

As has now become an annual tradition, we once again hosted bartlett mitchell team members and clients at Taste of