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

masks
Blog

Beyond the masks – how one member of the #bmFamily💜💚 showed she cared

I started making face-covering masks when my sister showed me the ones she made for herself and our Mum. My mum

covid hub
Covid-19 Info Hub

Covid-19 Hub launched to support workplace reopening

We have today launched our Covid-19 Info Hub – giving clients, customers, team members and the wider industry a live

covid-19 catering
Blog

Catering during a pandemic

There are many webinars and roundtables providing insights into what is happening and what may happen in catering. But who

pearpay
Covid-19 Info Hub

PearPay contact-free workplace app rolled out

We’ve launched PearPay – our new contact-free food app enabling customers to order food straight to their desks and minimise

Pulled Pork Shoulder

Pulled Pork Shoulder with Summer Vegetable Slaw

Across the pond in America they cook BBQ the ‘slow and low’ way, this creates a delicious smoky piece of

Volunteers
Blog

#bmFamily💜💚 celebrate Volunteers Week

As this week is Volunteers Week it’s a perfect time to celebrate some of the wonderful things the #bmFamily💜💚 have

bm Links
Blog

What do you do when your world is turned upside down?

One day Ian and I had quite a nice business and the next – woosh it was nearly all gone

Spatchcock Chicken

Spatchcock Chicken with Chermoula

Spatchcock is a great way to speed up cooking times and also add extra flavour to your chicken. Best of

stay creative
Blog

How we #StayCreative during lockdown

Many of us have had a bit more time on our hands while we haven’t been able to go out

Lin Dickens craft courses
News

Lin’s crafty courses

I run craft courses from my home in Devon. Fancy making a frame out of driftwood? Knitting a fancy tea-cosy

Father's Day
Blog

Father’s day and their little chefs

This Father’s day is a little different to normal. Some of us are not able to see our Dads in

FCSI and ACE webinar - caterers
Covid-19 Info Hub

Cautious optimism shared by caterers

With the working world looking very different, contract catering is going to see many changes. What does the future hold for

Blog

Staying Connected with a bmFamily💜💚 Picnic

Following the success of Run for Fun, we asked ourselves the obvious question, what’s next, how about a picnic? We

Pride Month
Blog

What is Pride Month and why is it so important?

Pride Month is an important period in the global calendar. It celebrates the contributions of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender

next normal
Blog

Observations on the ‘next normal’ in contract catering

The ‘next normal’ is the phrase we’re using to describe the iterative nature of the next 18 months in workplace

Ian Thomas - hospitality
Covid-19 Info Hub

The future of hospitality

Our CEO Ian Thomas was recently interviewed by H&C News about the current situation in the B&I sector and what

20 years of BM

20 years of BM

Pulling Together
Blog

Pulling Together

A short time after the lockdown began one Saturday morning, my phone rang… it was Wendy Bartlett, our founder and

Red onion cheddar and bacon muffins

Red onion cheddar and bacon muffins

If you’re looking for something different to sandwiches to go with your picnic these red onion cheddar and bacon muffins

Nutmeg and custard yo-yo

Nutmeg and custard yo-yo

These nutmeg and custard yo-yo are a great treat at any time and a lovely addition to any picnic. Method

Gregory Hall positive thinking d&i
Blog

Positive Thinking at Challenging Times

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week, I’ve decided to share a different side of dealing with an illness whilst

Hebe Richardson - Wellness Manager
News

Hebe Richardson – named Acorn Award Winner

Hebe Richardson, wellness manager at bartlett mitchell, has been named as an Acorn award winner – one of 30 outstanding

composting
News

Successful trials for large-scale commercial recycling for compostables

As foodservice shifts to more disposables for hygiene, we were delighted to take part in a trial as part of

Stay Connected
Blog

Stay Connected in Lockdown

It’s been challenging to stay connected and positive during lockdown. I had several choices. I could maximise the time to