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

salt caramel custard tart dessert

Salt Caramel Custard Tart

  Method   For the Pastry    1.     Mix the flour and sugar in a bowl until evenly combined. Add

Lin Dickens at Momofuku milk bar with cakes
Blog

Making the case for home-baked cakes

I recently went on a course to learn how to make cakes from chefs at the famous Milk Bar in New

Flourless chocolate cake

Flourless chocolate cake

 Heat the butter, don’t boil, and pour over the chocolate and honey. Stir in to melt and combine Whisk the

Garland Canada International Chef Challenge
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Mark Andrews named as Europe’s finest at Garland Canada International Chef Challenge

Mark Andrews, development chef at bartlett mitchell, has been named as the highest performing European-based chef at the Garland Canada

Wendy Bartlett Brexit
Blog

Post Brexit economy, skills shortages and culture change impact on contract catering

Have you ever wondered what caterers do on a rainy Friday? Well, last Friday we all met, courtesy of our

Meatopia
Blog

Meatopia is a Must

What’s better than a fantastic BBQ with one of the best chefs in London?  Twenty five BBQs with twenty five

Lin Dickens - digital media - independent business - team members - social media
Blog

Five benefits of a digital media strategy for contract caterers

Five reasons contract caterers should have a digital media strategy for customers. 1. Increased brand recognition Digital media can help customers’ perception

Gouse - autumn
Blog

Welcome to autumn and a whole new chapter of flavours

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

Pumpkin Soup with Fresh Cows Curd

Preparation  Pre heat the oven to 200 c Cut the pumpkin into wedges and scoop out the seeds and surrounding

Gouse - autumn

Roast Grouse with White Polenta, Cobnuts and Blackberry

Method   1. Preheat the oven to 190°C and season the grouse well with salt and pepper. Sear the grouse

gin
Blog

A gin club worth joining

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

entrepreneurs
Blog

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

Sport Relief
News

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

board
News

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

catering
News

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
Blog

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

5 foodie reasons to look forward to Autumn

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!
Blog

“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)
Blog

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

British Farmers
Blog

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, Cardamon and ginger mocktail

Pear and Cardamon Cooler

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

Simon Houston - dishes
News

Desert Island Dishes

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

catering
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Quality Catering

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