Stirring Memories from my Favourite Cookbooks
I have loved cookbooks for as long as I can remember and, as much as I haven’t been in one
Inspiring Men’s Awards
We have celebrated the Inspiring Women in our organisation for over 3 years. It is a wonderful initiative. We recognise
How can contract catering achieve High Street coffee standards?
For a long time, coffee had a small part to play in workplace cafes. Food was usually the main
Implementing Natasha’s Law
Natasha’s Law came into effect on the 1st of October 2021 and requires food businesses to provide full ingredient lists
Fairtrade and the climate crisis
Here at bartlett mitchell we are focused on having a sustainable approach to business and ensuring our activities, as a
My Hospitality Journey
We recently spoke to Ameya Bhalekar about his journey working in hospitality and how, if at all, the hospitality industry
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
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
World Mental Health Day is recognised on Sunday 10th October to raise mental health awareness and cut down the stigma
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
I’m not sure there is anything or any time in recent history to compare the past 18 months to, in
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
Inflation is back Eighteen months ago it would have been a challenge to write about how inflation is back. Recently
Bank Holiday BBQ
As a rule of thumb, bank holidays are not my thing. Sadly, cutting the working week short is a pain
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
“When Jack was 5 weeks old he received his first blood transfusion. The doctors told us that sometimes babies are
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
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,