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

StrEATfood awards
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StrEATfood Awards

My name is John Clarke and I am sous chef at one of bartlett mitchell’s marquee sites. I have been

Black History Month
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Black History Month

Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, is an annual commemoration that began in the United States. Governments

World Mental Health Day
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World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day is recognised on Sunday 10th October to raise mental health awareness and cut down the stigma

cookbook
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Stirring memories – a journey through my cookbook shelf

This blog is the first in a series where we are asking members of the #bmFamily💜💚 to share their cookbook

National Hospitality Day
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National Hospitality Day

I’m not sure there is anything or any time in recent history to compare the past 18 months to, in

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Taking care of our team members’ mental wellbeing

On Friday it was World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy. The Samaritans say

inflation is back
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Inflation Is Back

Inflation is back Eighteen months ago it would have been a challenge to write about how inflation is back. Recently

bank holiday bbq
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Bank Holiday BBQ

As a rule of thumb, bank holidays are not my thing. Sadly, cutting the working week short is a pain

re-opening office
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The excitement of re-opening

I have been truly excited to see our catering operations, on client sites, re-opening throughout June and July. Though this

5 Star -bmfamily simple - lockdown - industry
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A Great Industry To Be Part Of

I find it amazing that I have now been in this industry over 40 years. I’m sure that gives me

flavour
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Cooking with the flavours of an English Country Garden.

The English country garden is full of wonderful plants with great flavour, cooking with these sounds romantic hey… but this

#StravaGroup
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bmFamily💜💚 #StravaGroup more important than ever

I have always been an advocate for healthy living and the importance of exercise in our day to day lives.

ready
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We Are Ready

Let’s face it.  We’ve all had a tough last year, not least hospitality, having been one of the hardest hit

Jamelia's skin
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Life is fabulous in Jamelia’s Skin

For the first time in my life, I am talking about myself in a way I never have done before.

Learning disabilities
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Understanding Autism and Learning Disabilities

Recently we were lucky enough to receive training from Ben Taylor a Practice Development Nurse for Learning Disabilities and Autism,

Blood Donor Day
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Blood Donor Day

“When Jack was 5 weeks old he received his first blood transfusion. The doctors told us that sometimes babies are

Foraging
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Beginner’s guide to foraging

First off, I am in no way a foraging expert and you should always do as much research as possible

Mental Health First Aider
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Training to be a Mental Health First Aider

My name is Diana and I am a General Manager with more than 15 years experience in the hospitality industry,

World FM Day
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World FM Day 2021- ‘Celebrating FM: standing tall beyond the pandemic’

We all appreciate the purpose of World FM Day, to recognise and celebrate the vital work that Workplace and Facilities

outsourcing training
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The Importance Of Training As We Reopen

Here in the #bmFamily💜💚 as we continue travelling along the roadmap out of lockdown, we have been working on ensuring

stress
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Stress Awareness Month

Stress can affect us all. Spotting the signs and getting the help needed is vital for good health. There are

appreciate
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Slow Down and Appreciate the Little Things

If there’s one thing this pandemic has taught me it’s slow down and appreciate the little things in life! I

World Health Day
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World Health Day

World Heath Day is a day of celebration which aims to build awareness of specific health issues and to highlight

The felix Project
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My Charity Experience at The Felix Project

I must start off with a confession: I had never really considered volunteering for a charity before joining The Felix