Catering in the business – Making a difference
Catering in office and manufacturing buildings is an immense economic investment, but perhaps it is an oversight to look at
Vending in contract catering
The potential for vending in the contract catering sector is huge. This incredibly diverse arena covers a whole host of
bartlett mitchell becomes the first contract caterer to achieve top three-star SRA company assessment
Boutique contract caterer bartlett mitchell has just achieved the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s (SRA) top Three-star Champion status rating for the
bartlett mitchell appoints new business development director
Boutique contract caterer, bartlett mitchell, has appointed Simon Houston to the role of business development director. You can read more
Cooking myths (don’t believe everything you are told)
For my entire working life I have had an absolute obsession with knowing everything there is to know about my
Polish Food
Polish cuisine shares some styles and ingredients of other Central and Eastern Europe countries. Many dishes tend to be hearty
Comfort Food
My Aunty (known to the world as Aunty Jo) who brought my brother and me up was diagnosed with terminal
Great food – a fantastic way to rejuvenate an area
What I love about this food emporium above everything else is the simplicity of the cooking equipment. Incredible things can
The flavour of food trends in 2014…
According to commercial gurus, the trend is currently trend spotting, confused? Basically there are large companies that look through global
Christmas Food around the World
The Danish love Roast Pork, Goose or Duck, served with boiled or roast potatoes, red cabbage and gravy. Their dessert
German Christmas Market
The modern German Market is a fairly new phenomenon but Christmas markets set outside the main church is part of
Winsome festive wines, courtesy of our Chairman
Great books on wine For a smaller present I recommend Hugh Johnson’s 2014 Pocket Wine Book. It’s the best wine
When a great invention causes more harm than good?
Rise of the super blogger Anyway, there is no way I’ll get anything for this blog except lots of arguments
Vegetables on the side
At this point I must state that I am not a vegetarian! I am a full blooded carnivore and proud
Turkey or Goose this Christmas?
Goose really didn’t go into decline until the 50’s and 60’s. Turkey was one of the first ‘gifts’ back from
It’s almost summertime … in South Africa
South Africa’s food is incredibly diverse and reflects its unique history. Colonists from Portugal, The Netherlands, Germany, France and the
Where do ideas come from?
Exercise your brain: Have a learning mindset, learn about new things and read about things that aren’t in your regular
Foodie Tour – a bartlett mitchell chef’s perspective
Universal cookery & food festival 2013 I have been fortunate enough to attend this festival for the 2nd time and
bartlett mitchell wins three-star SRA rating for Ofgem site
bartlett mitchell has become the first contract caterer to achieve the top three-star Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) rating for one of
Food from Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican food has been influenced not only by indigenous tribes but settlers over the past 500 years as well. Discovered
London – A new food culture
Being the stereotypical culturally ripe ‘Yankee’ that I am, my impression of London was built entirely around the typical stereotypes
The reservation greeting
Yesterday I went to the Oblix at the Shard. It was a business lunch and as this particular client always
Food – The Italian way
The wonderful thing about Italian food is that there are as many variations as there are Italian families, each variation
Bread – Striving for perfection
I have been making bread for about 15 years now but I would say that I have only been making