
Reflections on Gregory’s Positive Legacy
As we celebrate LGBT history month we wanted to take some time to reflect on the positive legacy Gregory, who

What are Healthy Fats
Dietary fat usually gets a bad rep, however, fat is an important part of a healthy and balanced diet. In

£20m of new contracts secured
BM has has secured more than £20 million of contracts in the last six months – with businesses operating in

Contract catering inflation in 2023
Contract catering inflation in 2023: adapting and mitigating The new year for many businesses offers an opportunity to ‘go again’.

Apple Pie with Burnt Brandy Cream
This recipe for apple pie is unique with the addition of duck fat in the pastry, which adds a rich

Intuitive and Mindful food choices for 2023
Trusting your instincts…Intuitive and Mindful food choices for 2023 As we return to work, many of us have kicked started

Skillet Pizza Recipe
We’ll take you through the process step by step, from mixing the dough and allowing it to rise, to rolling

Pork Belly Glazed in a Char Siu Sauce
Sticky with a hint of spice this recipe for Pork Belly Glazed in a Char Siu Sauce is a must

Gunpowder Tofu
Add a bang to your tofu dish with this tasty recipe for Gunpowder Tofu Method Press the tofu between 2

Asian Slaw
Looking a delicious accompaniment to your Chinese feast, try this gorgeous Asian Slaw, which is quick and easy to make.

How Teardrops uplifted me
Whilst chatting with a client about a recent charity bike ride I’d completed, she mentioned how she, and some her

Classic Battenberg recipe
Always wanted to know how to make the perfect Battenberg cake? This is the easiest Battenberg recipe. INGREDIENTS 175g Butter

Celebrating Veganuary
To celebrate Veganuary, in this blog, we will be exploring plant-based diets and discussing tips on how to incorporate more

4 Key Challenges for 2023
Challenging economic times lead to higher stress levels than normal which can make customer service work even more challenging but

Courgette, spaghetti ndujanara
Similar to a Carbonara, it’s called a Ndujanara (N-du-yah-nara). This recipe is a version of Christian Puglisi’s recipe that he

Review of 2022
As I write my annual blog to sum up the year, it struck me that 2022 was still a bit

Spreading Foodie Joy
As I sit writing this, shivering with the first flurry of snow, I can truly say that Christmas is upon

Sharing Comfort and Joy at Christmas with BM
Christmas is a time to think about others and to remind ourselves about what’s important. This Christmas we wanted to

The Essential Christmas Planner
Christmas, as I am sure it is for most, is a big occasion in my house. I grew up in

Wine for Christmas
As we gallop towards Christmas, all sorts of panic and excitement coming at us fast; buying the Christmas pressies, trying

Gregory De La Peña-Hall made honorary fellow of the Institute of Hospitality
We’re honoured that the Institute of Hospitality has recognised our dearly departed friend and treasured colleague Gregory De La Peña-Hall with a posthumous fellowship.

How to Eat, Drink and be Merry without Overindulging
Christmas is the season to be jolly, spend quality time with your loved ones, and of course, share lots of

Creating extra kindness this Christmas
I have just listened to a brilliant podcast about kindness (twice!). Dr Rangan Chatterjee (Feel better, live more) interviewed Claudia

How many cheeses make the perfect cheeseboard
Buchanans Cheesemonger is an artisan cheesemonger based in Porchester Place, London. They have around 100 varieties of British and European cheese