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

catering trends
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10 workplace catering trends and themes to look out for in 2025

Workplace catering is transforming with trends like zero-waste kitchens, plant-based menus, and social-impact-driven procurement. Here we share the top 10 workplace

wine picks
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Festive wine picks

Over the past few years, it has been my absolute pleasure to write the BM Wine Blog, following in the

Christmas preparations
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Christmas preparations tips

As the daylight hours dwindle and the layers of clothing pile on, it can only mean one thing—winter has arrived,

Golden Hearts Dinner
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Golden Hearts Dinner: An evening of generosity and compassion

Our Golden Hearts Dinner was a night to remember, held in the lovely setting of Hogan Lovells with a mission

Fairtrade
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Why Fairtrade?

When you choose Perkee coffee, not only can farmers in the Soppexcca cooperative build a better quality of life for

Training
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Training

Perkee believes that customers should be happy with their coffee and have fun. To do this we need highly trained

Seasonal coffee
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Seasonal coffee

As coffee enthusiasts, we love creating seasonal coffee drinks with Perkee. Seasonal Perkee coffees are the way we maintain customer

Black
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Our transformative Black History Month

This year’s Black History Month (BHM) has been one of the most impactful I’ve experienced in hospitality. It’s been a

AGM
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Bringing the bmFamily💜💚 together

On Monday 21st October we met together with over 100 of our senior chefs and location managers for our second

Menopause
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Eating well during the Menopause

Menopause brings about significant changes in a woman’s body due to fluctuating hormone levels. These changes can lead to various

Blog contract catering

The rise of regenerative organic coffee (ROC)

Regenerative organic coffee (ROC) farming goes beyond sustainability, aiming to restore and enhance ecosystem health while producing high-quality coffee[5]. This

Atelier
Blog catering service

Exploring the Atelier Kitchen network

We recently brought together 60 industry leaders to witness how our Atelier Kitchen network is not just redefining off-site catering

Migraines
Blog healthy eating

Did you know 1 in 7 people live with migraines?

Migraines can be debilitating and can impact quality of life. While many factors contribute to migraine development, such as genetics

Italy
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Exploring the inner workings of coffee machinery: Our trip to Italy

Our recent trip to Italy was a remarkable journey, brimming with enriching experiences, educational insights, and personal growth. We delved

connection
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The power of connection

I believe it was Barbra Streisand who sang “People Who Need People,” and after watching The Blue Zones, it’s interesting to

Happiness
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Unlocking workplace happiness with Vanessa King 

At BM, we believe that a happy team is a productive team. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Vanessa

vegetables
Blog food trends

Making vegetables the hero of the barbecue

When you think of barbecuing in the summer, your mind might naturally go to what meat you are going to

wine
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Perfect bank holiday wine

The last time I tasted as much wine as I have in 2024 was 1990. Back then I was tasting

masterclasses
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Masterclasses at Trinity: a celebration of seasonal cookery

Our masterclasses with BM are particularly special in my view. They offer an up-close, intimate window into a different sector

prebiotics
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Prebiotics and Probiotics 

Maintaining a healthy gut is essential for overall well-being, and incorporating prebiotics and probiotics into your diet can be a

lake district
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Our inspiring time with Lake District Farmers

At BM we undertake many visits to our supplier partners, there are lots of reasons why we do this. From

business
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Business lessons from a professional sportsman

The Paris Olympics is well underway, but between flimsy cardboard beds and an opening ceremony longer than your GP’s waitlist,

Inspiring People
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Inspiring People Awards: Honouring our unsung heroes

We believe that the heart and soul of BM lies with the members of #bmFamily💜💚. To celebrate our incredible team

picnics
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The best ingredients for great picnics

Whether it’s the gentle rustle of leaves, the warmth of the sun on your face, or the delectable spread of