BM Caterers
Richard Waddingham is an experienced hospitality professional, currently serving as Contract Director at Compass Group since August 2024. With a diverse career spanning several leadership roles, Richard has been Group Manager and General Manager at bartlett mitchell since January 2014, and previously held the positions of General Catering Manager and Head Chef at Vacherin from January 2009 to September 2013. Earlier experience includes roles as Sous Chef at Compass Group (January 2007 - January 2009) and Events Head Chef at Skybluepink Catering (June 2005 - January 2007), along with Head Chef at Fade and the hard to find cafe (January 2004 - June 2005). Richard's educational background features a BsHons degree in Acupuncture from the University of Portsmouth and a BTEC Diploma in Hotel & Catering Management from ncn Clarendon Nottingham, along with culinary training through City & Guilds 7061/7062.
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BM Caterers
BM is an independently minded contract caterer. The talented #BMfamily 💜💚 powers business by offering a personal service tailored for every client with a fundamentally food philosophy. AGILE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL Our culture is based on the personalities of our founders. Wendy and Ian are entrepreneurial foodies, with all the energy, creativity and drive you expect from natural entrepreneurs. Together, they’ve created a company of like-minded ‘can do’ people, who enjoy building strong, long-term relationships with clients. INNOVATION We don’t have a one-size-fits-all. Instead, we focus on the innovative and bespoke. We take time to develop ideas tailored to the client culture, employees’ tastes and the physical environment. We also recognise the importance of delivering value for money, working as a tight and agile team to develop solutions that reduce costs and use resources more smartly. FUEL FOR THE BODY AND MIND When food works well, so do people. Food is vital to business, it brings pleasure, changes moods and renews energy. We enjoy serving food that keeps our clients'​ teams enthusiastic, interested and fueled ready for the day ahead. BM operates over 90 contracts throughout the UK, providing services including; staff restaurants, executive dining services, hospitality services, café & delicatessen services, conference catering services, front of house, reception and vending services Talk to us at http://www.facebook.com/bmltd