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

Beetroot-cured Salmon Gravadlax

  Fish starters in their simplest format work well as light lunches, but can easily be dressed up for a

Blog

A starter is a great place to start!

A starter is, well…a great place to start! Whether you’re hosting a festive get together or enjoying a stripped-down meal

5-star
Blog

The secret to delivering a 5-star service

The secret to delivering a 5-star service Recently I had the good fortune, through a holiday savings club, to enjoy

BM Inc foodie entrepreneurs Virtue
News

bartlett mitchell launches innovative foodie entrepreneur programme

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has formally launched ‘BM Inc’ – a young foodie entrepreneur programme

iso 14001
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bartlett mitchell recognised for energy saving activities

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has secured ISO 14001 accreditation at its Surrey head office for

Beetroot, cranberry & almond Bircher

Beetroot, Cranberry and Almond Bircher

Method In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together, except the topping and leave to stand for one hour

Miguel - Coffee Brand Manager
News

Miguel Camara, Coffee Brand Manager, bartlett mitchell – Rising Stars

What is your current role and what does it entail? My role is Coffee Brand Manager which basically means that I

Food Made Good Awards 2017
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bartlett mitchell shortlisted for Food Made Good Awards 2017

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, was today announced as a finalist for the Support Global Farmers

Perkee Coffee roastery
Blog

What happened when we visited the Perkee Coffee Roastery

In late July Joe (my purchasing assistant), Miguel (coffee brands manager) and I took the brave step to venture north

Creating a successful mobilisation
Blog

Wendy Bartlett’s top 5 tips for creating a successful mobilisation

Creating a successful mobilisation is fun Mobilisation (where we take over or open a new café or restaurant site) is

The main event salmon

Poached Salmon with Vegetables

Preparation: Peel or trim the vegetables, then slice into 2mm-thick shapes that allow them to be recognizable. Take your time

The main event salmon
Blog

Simplicity is key for the main event

The main event. The entrée. The piece de resistance. Whatever you choose to call it, this is the part of

bbq
Blog

A Brief Lesson on BBQ

Summer is in full swing, so if you haven’t already, it’s time to pull out those dusty, rusty grills, give

Simon Houston - dishes
News

What is the biggest factor currently affecting the B&I market

What is the biggest factor currently affecting the B&I market We see the major challenges for B&I falling into three

street food
News

Taco Time – Street Food Awards

Dave Hands talks in b&i catering magazine about why he entered the street food awards and what he believes is

barista championship
News

bartlett mitchell launches first ever barista championship

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today announced the launch of its first-ever barista championship. The

Barista Championship
Blog

Looking forward to our first bartlett mitchell Barista Championship

Our first bartlett mitchell Barista Championship. Next week are the round one heats of bartlett mitchell’s first Barista Championships. Barista’s

Essence training
Blog

Essence training – Building great teams

Obsessive about our people One of the things that makes bartlett mitchell stand out as a contract caterer is that

clean water
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bartlett mitchell helps provide clean water to 5,000 people

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has ensured more than 5,000 people will have access to clean

Honeyed baked pears

Baked Pear Salad

Preheat your oven to 200°c. Place the cubed butter, caster sugar, and pears on to an oven proof tray. Give

sausage rolls

Pork, Smoked chicken, pistachio and apricot sausage rolls

Method Heat a splash of olive oil in a frying pan, dice the onion and sweat down in a pan

Ethical company
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Ethical company, ethical people

Ethical company, ethical people We recently hosted a charity fine-dining supper to raise money to buy an automatic milling machine

Bozena
News

Support and encouragement to grow

Bozena, Client Accounts Manager I started my career with bartlett mitchell as a barista in Reading, in September 2006. I

Angus Brydon
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A company that keeps its promises

Angus, Operations Director I left bartlett mitchell three years ago to experience working in a larger organisation. When Francois, our