Mitchell & Cooper Insights

As a commercial manager in the quick service restaurant (QSR) sector, your priorities are clear: reduce waste, increase speed, maintain consistency, and protect profitability across multiple sites. Every operational decision you make has a direct impact on customer satisfaction, cost control, and staff efficiency. In environments where seconds ...

When kitchens experience staffing shortages, managers often focus on recruitment, scheduling, or streamlining menus. While these approaches matter, one strategic lever is consistently overlooked: the quality and capability of the equipment being used.  In today’s hospitality landscape, many kitchens are operating with fewer hands-on ...

From Tin to Table: The Remarkable Journey of the Can Opener - and the Bonzer® Legacy That Perfected It Tinned food transformed global eating habits over 225 years ago, offering long-lasting, portable meals for households, explorers, and armies. But while the tin arrived in 1810, a practical can opener wouldn’t appear for decades, ...

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Christmas is the perfect time to show appreciation for the chefs in your life, whether they work in a professional kitchen or love cooking at home. A thoughtfully chosen tool or appliance can make a real difference, enhance their craft and bring joy to every prep session. You’re in the right place, because at Mitchell & Cooper, we offer ...

In a professional kitchen, every team member plays an integral role in keeping the business running smoothly. With countless starters, main courses, and desserts to prepare and send out during each shift, precision and timing are everything. To ensure service is seamless, each person must understand their responsibilities completely, and be able ...

The sandwich has always been a lunchtime staple. But what used to be chosen mainly for convenience has evolved into more than just an easy meal. From the chopped sandwich craze to the viral Japanese sando, sandwiches have dominated food trends over the past few years. And with the market predicted to more than double by 2030, their popularity ...

The countdown is on for the Catering Innovation Show 2025, taking place on 28 October at London’s Business Design Centre. It’s set to be one of the biggest gatherings for catering and hospitality professionals this year, and we’re excited to be part of it. On Stand 17, we’ll be showcasing the latest innovations from Bonzer ...

New Look. Same Bonzer® Performance. Bonzer®, the original name in professional-grade can openers for over 75 years, has unveiled a bold new look for its industry-leading Classic R Can Opener. Effective immediately, the entire Bonzer® can opener range will now be available exclusively in a sleek, matte black finish with the brand&rsquo...

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the kitchen, mastering core cooking methods is essential to becoming a competent and versatile chef. The way a dish is cooked makes all the difference to food presentation, texture, flavour, and even its nutritional value. From the simplicity of boiling to the precision of sous ...

There are many different types of pans out there, and whether you’re a home cook or a professional chef, each one has its place in the kitchen. From sizzling breakfasts to sautéed vegetables and perfectly seared steaks, the right pan can make all the difference. But with so many options available, how do you know which type of pan to ...

If you want a culinary career with flexibility and creative freedom, becoming a private chef or personal chef could be the perfect choice for you. With the ability to work independently in the kitchen, choose your clients, and even travel if you desire, it is a truly unique way to enjoy working in the food industry.  You may think that it is...