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

turnover
News

Bartlett Mitchell posts record turnover

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today announced a 11% increase in turnover for the period ending 31st October

tomato chutney

Tomato chutney

This delicious chutney is easy to make and is a great way to use up any spare tomatoes. Method Place

Achieving the planet mark certification for 2 consecutive years
Blog

My Waste Journey

As I sit in my garden writing this blog I wanted to share my “waste” journey of my own life

brexit
News

Brand Britain in a post Brexit UK

June 23rd 2016 changed the course of British history forever. The closely-fought, and sometimes bitter, referendum campaign proved to be a watershed moment,

#5DaysOnTheVeg
Blog

How our directors managed #5DaysOnTheVeg

This blog has two halves. The beginning part is the science. If you only want the insider ‘goss’ on how

scones

Scones with Cherry Compote

Method Mix  the dry ingredients together. Add the butter, milk and cream, then rub with your fingers until all the

AGM
Blog

The bartlett mitchell AGM

Every year, bartlett mitchell holds not one, but two AGMs.  The first is in the Spring and is really geared around

Little Troopers
News

Bartlett Mitchell helps Little Troopers climb to £10,000 target

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has helped to raise over £10,000 for children’s charity Little Troopers,

Gambia
Blog

Making a Difference to a village in Gambia

A few weeks ago we gathered together some of our supplier partners for a special dinner. It was great that

Caterer Top 100 Most powerful people in Hospitality
Blog

Only 13 women in the Top 100 Most powerful people in hospitality

It was good to see the efforts of so many recognised in the the 100 most powerful people in hospitality,

London Coffee Festival
Blog

London Coffee Festival

It was the beginning of April and I felt more excited as the London Coffee Festival drew closer. This is

cser
News

bartlett mitchell announces sustainability milestone in ‘Fruitful World’ report

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has prevented more than 500,000 coffee cups going to landfill, according

green
Blog

5 Handy Tips to kick-start your own Green Roadmap

Visiting different businesses and meeting our customers who are as passionate as us in the Green department, has been a

soppexcca women farmers
News

Keeping Perkee – today and tomorrow

When Wendy Bartlett, Lin Dickens and Fatima Ismael forged their partnership in 2016, there was one clear objective: to create

city harvest
Blog

City Harvest

In London, one of the wealthiest cities in the world, more than 25% of the population face food insecurity. Meanwhile,

three major contract wins
News

bartlett mitchell announces three major contract wins

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has announced the signing of three major contract wins. The wins,

Chef of the year competition
Blog

The Chef of the Year Competition

A couple of weeks ago we held the final of our second bartlett mitchell chef of the year competition. We

bmstars
Blog

The bmStars were shining

The bmStars were shining at our recent awards evening.  It’s always one of Ian’s and my favourite evenings. It’s like

chef of the year
News

Rose scoops Chef of the Year prize at ‘Foodie’ awards

Will Rose has taken home the coveted Chef of the Year title at bartlett mitchell’s annual company awards. Based at Reading

Easter - Hot Cross Buns
Blog

Preparing For Easter

Like every chef I always really look forward to Easter. Not only does it usually signal the end of the

Cup of coffee can make a difference
Blog

How a cup of coffee can make a difference

There are many great things about owning a company and last Friday night was a showcase for a number of

PEAR - International Women's day - Mentoring
Blog

International Women’s day

In a year that commemorates women winning the right to vote 100 years ago, and press coverage of women fighting

food waste

Sweet and Sour Baked Beetroot

Preparation: Wash the beetroot, then trim off the roots and excess leaves. Line a large shallow baking tray with foil,

food waste
Blog

A Wasted Opportunity

Food waste is a national issue that not only affects households and businesses across the country but will leave its