Angie Hardwick

Writer

Angie Hardwick is a Content Writer at Cooksmill with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and catering industry. Her perspective is shaped by both frontline hospitality work and years spent working closely with catering equipment and suppliers.

She began her career in restaurants as a waitress and bartender, gaining first-hand experience of the pace and pressures of hospitality. After pivoting to working in IT for some years, Angie returned to the catering sector as a Website Manager for a catering equipment company, combining technical knowledge with deep industry familiarity.

This mix of practical hospitality experience and long-term involvement in catering gives Angie a grounded understanding of what professionals need from the tools they use every day. Since joining Cooksmill, Angie has played a key role in shaping the website and the information customers rely on.

Angie focuses on making sure product information is clear, accurate, and genuinely useful, helping customers navigate equipment choices with confidence and clarity. Her background in both catering and IT enable her to translate complex product specs into straightforward advice that addresses the everyday needs of a busy kitchen.

Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs In a Covid-19 World

Many restaurants, cafes, pubs and other food outlets have been thrown a lifeline during the coronavirus crisis by diversifying into the takeaway and delivery sector. Driving revenue during the current public health emergency has required a shift in focus. It has meant equipping your business with what’s needed to quickly switch from dine-in ...

Cooksmill Is Now Open

Cooksmill is pleased to announce they are opening their stores. The safety of both our valued customers and staff are at the forefront of our minds. As such we have carefully considered safety precautions in place. In Store We shall be limiting the number of people allowed in the store Hand sanitiser will be available in the store Trolleys ...

Covid 19 Statement

Covid-19 Statement Update: 1st June Cooksmill is now open both in store and online. Please see our full statement Cooksmill Is Now Open   *** Cooksmill have taken the difficult decision to temporarily close both our online shop and our stores due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The decision has been a difficult one but the well being ...

Buyer’s Guide To Restaurant Cutlery From The Experts At Cooksmill

Owning and operating any restaurant or cafe entails lots of different buying decisions, and this guide helps inform restaurateurs, hoteliers, and cafe owners about the types of stainless steel and the way cutlery is manufactured. Choosing cutlery to suit your establishment will mean making value decisions, as it's generally a good idea to pair ...

Sizzler Plates and Bases (Get Sizzling with Cooksmill)

Preparing and serving meals is one of the great joys of both the professional and amateur kitchen. We all want our food to look and smell wonderful. When it is presented to us on a sizzler plate then it becomes all the more appealing and appetising. Food is steaming hot, you get the full and fragrant aroma of the dish, and you hear that ...

Jam Making Equipment List

Jam is a British favourite, whether it’s splashed over toast or delicately balanced on a scone. While strawberry jam often takes the crown as the most popular flavour here in the UK, the number of options out there seem endless. Plus, to add yet more variety to the jam menu, more people than ever are indulging in the delight of making their ...

Beautiful Cake Stands for Every Occasion

Why are cake stands such a key part of special occasions? Surely it's the cake that counts most for your customers? This isn't entirely correct: cake stands make a huge difference to how the cake is perceived and received. Let's have a look at exactly why they matter so much. Presentation is Important Cake stands and displays are ...

How Water Baths can Save You Money!

A water bath, otherwise known as a "sous-vide", is a fantastically efficient way of cooking that has been growing considerably in popularity over the last few years. It's easy to dismiss as a fad; however, the water bath has been an invaluable tool in professional kitchens for decades - and with good reason! Here are five simple ways a water bath ...

Aluminium Cookware: Chefs’ Delight!

Everyone knows that chefs tend to have their very own knives that they look after with care and attention, washing and keeping them sharp themselves. What is less well-known is that truly dedicated chefs have their own preferred sets of cooking pots and pans. These pots and pans can help the chef to correctly gauge cooking times, portion control ...

Essential Barista Tools (9 Must-Haves)

If coffee makes the world go around, baristas are the ones giving it a push in the right direction. Without the right barista equipment, though, they can’t do their jobs properly – making a great flat white is about more than just having a great machine! Our list of essential barista tools highlights everything baristas need to knock ...
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