
A gin club worth joining
Last time I wrote about “Product Innovation in Food Service “, a heavy subject for me as I usually write

A great environment for entrepreneurs
One of the real features of the contract catering sector is that it has traditionally been a great environment for

bartlett mitchell raise nearly £2,500 for Sport Relief
The money has now been collected and counted and bartlett mitchell have announced their head office team have raised nearly

bartlett mitchell strengthens board
Today bartlett mitchell announced the appointment of Ian Thomas to it’s board as its new CEO. Thomas will be responsible

What will the Brexit Impact on B&I be
On Thursday, the 23rd of June, 72% of the UK population proudly stood up, asserted their independence and voted for

5 foodie reasons to look forward to Autumn
My 5 foodie reasons to look forward to Autumn Autumn I have highlighted below the ingredients I most look forward

Fried Goose Egg with Pan-fried Wood Pigeon
Intro: Wood pigeon is another indigenous ingredient which this country has ample supply of and although considered feathered game, meat

Spiced Apple Tart Tatin
Roll the puff pastry out on a lightly floured surface to the thickness of a pound coin. Rest in the

“You’re the one for me fatty!” (it’s a Morrissey song)
Summer is upon us and that means soaking in any sunshine we can to top up the tan and our

AN EXTRAORDINARY FOOD TRIP TO JAPAN (PART TWO)
AN EXTRAORDINARY FOOD TRIP TO JAPAN (PART TWO) Day 5 The following day we embraced our tourist personas, and decided

My Arnie Schwarzenegger encounter
The Best of British Even though it has rained a lot this summer, my enthusiasm wasn’t dampened after I met some

Pear and Cardamon Cooler
Treat yourself with this fabulous cocktail Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with crushed ice and shake vigorously. Strain

Desert Island Dishes
Top eight dishes With no hesitation, the BBQ tops the list. The social aspect of cooking outside with friends and

Quality Catering
Lovingly kneaded into reality by its three founders, Wendy Bartlett, Ian Mitchell and David James, bartlett mitchell began in 2000

How we use social media to enhance our B&I business
My marketing strategy breaks down into different objectives and social media is one of the tools that helps me to

Product innovation in foodservice.
As Procurement Director for bartlett mitchell I’m very keen to engage with ‘young people’, enabling them to ‘pitch’ their product

How to say ‘Goodbye’
Closer to home and we said goodbye to our first two catering Managers Jill and Gary and it was more

bartlett mitchell secures first ‘Investors in People Gold Award’
The award, the first of its kind for the business, follows a silver rating the company achieved when it was

Brexit Meanderings
However, it is interesting with the big Brexit question today, that it’s been perfectly acceptable to ask people if they

Venison Loin with Sprout Tops, Truffled Honey and Chestnuts
Peel the chestnuts raw, and then slice on mandolin as thinly as possible. Reserve for later. Take the sprout tops;

Knickerbocker Glory 99
Preparation: Put 4 glasses into the freezer and leave them for several hours so that they get ice cold before

Whole Salt Baked Seabass with a Fennel, Radish and Unpotted Shrimp Salad
Preparation: For the spiced butter: Place all ingredients into a pan and melt the butter, infuse it for 1 hour

Salad of Heirloom tomatoes with capers and basil
Preparation Cut the tomatoes according to their ripeness: slice the firmest ones and quarter the softer; leave whole or halve

Sweet and Sour noodles with Chargrilled vegetables
Preparation Burn the peppers over an open flame or under the grill until charred on all sides. Place the peppers