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

energy
Blog

The Power of Two

As Murray Soper and I begin our roles as bartlett mitchell’s first Talent Managers, we have been asking ourselves what

green
Blog

What does it means to be green?

At bartlett mitchell we are not just passionate foodies, we are equally in love with all things green and sustainable.

Gender pay gap
News

Gender pay gap data

bartlett mitchell is committed to equal pay opportunities for men and women. We actively encourage women to apply for senior

Christmas Pudding
Blog

Tis the Season for Christmas Pudding

The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder and everyone seems to be perpetually involved in some form

eat out awards
News

Perkee beats caterers and retailers to prestigious award

bartlett mitchell’s sustainable coffee brand Perkee took home the award for Best New Brand at the 2017 Eat Out Awards

Achieving the planet mark certification for 2 consecutive years
News

Throwing money in the bin (no longer) at bartlett mitchell

I hate wasting money. When I see food going in the bin I look at it and see it as

Lin Dickens - digital media - independent business - team members - social media
News

Lin Dickens, Marketing Director, Bartlett Mitchell

“In what has become an incredibly consolidated market, we do see real and tangible advantages of being an independent business.

Perkee Coffee
Blog

Perkee – A very special coffee

There are few times in your career when you are truly surprised and humbled by events at work, for me,

Wendy Bartlett - Veganuary
News

Five minutes with… Wendy Bartlett

Wendy Bartlett is executive chairman of catering company bartlett mitchell, which she founded with her business partner Ian Mitchell in

Barista Champion
News

Bartlett Mitchell announces first ever barista champion

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today named Laura Floyd as the winner of its first-ever

grab & go Food To Go
News

Grab & go becomes Food To Go

I have been part of the bartlett mitchell team who have just launched a completely new grab & go offer

Lin Dickens and Miguel Camara winners at SRA awards 2017
Blog

Winners can be defined in many ways

Perkee fairtrade coffee was recently shortlisted by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) in the Food Made Good Awards for their support

grab and go
News

bartlett mitchell introduces sustainable ‘grab and go’ lunchtime range

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has launched ‘Food to Go’, a sustainable new ‘grab and go’

Antony Prentice - focus
Blog

A Day in the Life of a bartlett mitchell Area Manager

Early Start There are some key attributes required to be an Area Manager such as being super organised and having

Beetroot-cured Salmon Gravadlax

  Fish starters in their simplest format work well as light lunches, but can easily be dressed up for a

Blog

A starter is a great place to start!

A starter is, well…a great place to start! Whether you’re hosting a festive get together or enjoying a stripped-down meal

5-star
Blog

The secret to delivering a 5-star service

The secret to delivering a 5-star service Recently I had the good fortune, through a holiday savings club, to enjoy

BM Inc foodie entrepreneurs
News

bartlett mitchell launches innovative foodie entrepreneur programme

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has formally launched ‘BM Inc’ – a young foodie entrepreneur programme

iso 14001
News

bartlett mitchell recognised for energy saving activities

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has secured ISO 14001 accreditation at its Surrey head office for

Beetroot, cranberry & almond Bircher

Beetroot, Cranberry and Almond Bircher

Method In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together, except the topping and leave to stand for one hour

Miguel - Coffee Brand Manager
News

Miguel Camara, Coffee Brand Manager, bartlett mitchell – Rising Stars

What is your current role and what does it entail? My role is Coffee Brand Manager which basically means that I

Food Made Good Awards 2017
News

bartlett mitchell shortlisted for Food Made Good Awards 2017

bartlett mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, was today announced as a finalist for the Support Global Farmers

Perkee Coffee roastery
Blog

What happened when we visited the Perkee Coffee Roastery

In late July Joe (my purchasing assistant), Miguel (coffee brands manager) and I took the brave step to venture north

Creating a successful mobilisation
Blog

Wendy Bartlett’s top 5 tips for creating a successful mobilisation

Creating a successful mobilisation is fun Mobilisation (where we take over or open a new café or restaurant site) is