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

food
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A world of flavours: how Christmas food unites us

Food at the heart of Christmas Working in the diverse #bmFamily💜💚 has showed me that regardless of what or where,

Saffron bun

Saffron Buns

Looking for a decadent, delicious addition to your Christmas festivities, then these beautiful saffron buns are a must for your

silent night
Blog

Silent night dinner

We recently revisited the Refettorio Felix at St Cuthbert’s Centre, once again bringing the ‘Friends of BM’ together for our

jess
Blog

BM journeys – Jess Galan Diaz

At BM, we nurture our team members’ personal and professional development. We continue our BM happy journey series meeting Jess

vegan
Blog

Breaking free from nut roast: elevate your vegan Christmas celebration!

Christmas is a time for warmth, joy and of course, indulging in delicious food. If you’re a vegan, you may

sugar

How to reduce your sugar intake – tips from Charlotte and Paul

An image of a pan fried panettone pudding, with golden brown slices of the dessert arranged on a plate. The pudding has a creamy, layered appearance, with bits of chopped fruit visible.

Leftover Panettone Dessert

METHOD Preheat your oven to 170°c. Line a small tin with parchment paper. Squish the chopped panettone or other baked

turkey

Roast Turkey

A lot of people’s opinion of turkey is that is can be ‘a bit dry’.  This is mainly because, to

Brussel sprouts

Brussel sprouts, pancetta and chestnuts

Enjoy your Brussel sprouts, they work wonders for the immune system. If you’re not the biggest fan try this lovely

Light Christmas Pudding Pie

Light Christmas Pudding Pie

A lovely light Christmas Pudding Pie, just perfect after Christmas and makes the most of any left over Christmas pudding,

Christmas Eccles Cakes

Christmas Eccles Cakes

Want to make the most of any leftover Christmas Pudding? These Christmas Eccles Cakes are easy to make and ensure

MasterChef
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BM’s Catrin featured on MasterChef

We’re so proud of BM head chef Catrin Rehnström-Hymer, who was recently featured on BBC One’s MasterChef: The Professionals! Catrin

leek wellington

Leek and Aged Parmesan Wellington

Leeks are an often forgotten and under-appreciated member of the allium family. At times their delicate flavour can be ruined

A scoop of brandy butter ice cream in a bowl

Brandy Butter Ice Cream

Method Melt your butter in a pan on a high heat till it starts to brown, then leave to cool

Christmas Pies in the style of the McDonalds Apple Pie

McDonald’s Fakeaway Christmas Pie

Method Mash up a Christmas pudding with your hands Cut a store bought puff pastry sheet into 6 rectangles Place

Hot Buttered rum

Hot Buttered Rum

Great for a post walk warm up, this hot buttered rum is a twist on the traditional Hot Toddy. Method

Hasselback Butternut Squash - plant based

HASSELBACK BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH SMOKED ALMONDS, SAGE AND RAISINS

If you’re looking for a lovely vegetarian showstopper to enjoy this easter, this fabulous recipe for Hasselback Butternut Squash with

Christmas Day Gravy

Christmas Day Gravy

A lovely gravy is the absolute must to go with your turkey. But how do you make the perfect Christmas

Panettone

Panettone

Panettone is an Italian type of sweet bread originally from Milan. Method Grease a panettone tin or a 20cm deep

roast potatoes

The Perfect Roast Potatoes

I’ve always considered roast potatoes to be an essential element of a roast dinner and have tried many different methods

Christmas pudding crumble tart

Christmas pudding crumble tart

Not sure what to do with the left over Christmas Pudding? This Christmas Pudding Crumble Tart makes a delicious warm

Maple glazed tofu with balsamic red cabbage and cranberries

Maple glazed tofu with balsamic red cabbage and cranberries

METHOD Press tofu to drain excess moisture: line a baking tray with kitchen paper and place tofu on top. Cover

Mincemeat

Mincemeat

Method Mix all the ingredients together (use only half the brandy) in a large deep baking tray. Cover and leave

sugar
Blog

How to combat the sugar induced slump

In a world filled with tempting sweet treats and sugary indulgences, it’s no wonder that sugar has become a prevalent