Angie Hardwick

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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.

Chafing Dishes: Everything You Need to Know

You’ve probably come across some of those large shiny metallic dishes caterers use in elegant buffet displays, hotels, and restaurants. The intriguing thing is the way they somehow manage to keep the food warm and steamy. Those dishes are what we call chafing dishes, read on to learn everything there is to know about them.Why is it called a ...

Allergen legislation for food businesses in the UK

Anyone involved in the food service industry will have heard of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers, which came into force on 13th December 2014. Yet even now, almost 5 years later, we still hear about errors or misinformation in relation to the presentation of food allergen information, which can, and ...

Why would you use a pressure cooker? (3 Simple Reasons Why)

You may remember a pressure cooker in the distant past screeching away in the kitchen and, if you shudder at the very thought, it’s not difficult to understand why. The pressure cookers of yesteryear were invariably noisy and cumbersome devices, so it’s unsurprising that they became less popular with the advent of quiet and efficient ...

Cooksmill: The One Stop Shop for Pizza Shop Equipment

Pizza has become one of the most beloved foods throughout the world, with it being available in most countries around the world. From its humble origins in Naples to having frozen pizzas at home, one thing has remained the same and that is centuries of economic, technological and social change being baked into every slice. Because of this, pizza ...

Why should you choose Inker coffee cups?

Everyone deserves to have items in their kitchen (or dining room) that are as much about pleasure, as they are about purpose. The same applies to commercial kitchens! In fact, having things of beauty that offer practical uses can be an important part of your brand identity; a way to stand out from competitors. These are just some of the reasons ...

Are commercial microwaves better?

Commercial microwaves can be a considerable investment for smaller businesses, which can lead many to be tempted into buying a microwave designed for domestic use. The question is whether or not a commercial microwave is a wise investment, compared to a domestic one. A domestic microwave may be cheaper in the short term, but there are multiple ...

What equipment is needed for cake decorating?

What equipment is needed for cake decorating? The art of baking a cake takes time and practice. However, after you’ve mastered your craft, it’s time to take your skill to the next level by grasping the art of cake decoration. Baking allows you to experiment with different recipes. You’ll find decorating a cake simple or complex ...

Indian Restaurant Equipment Essentials

There’s always time for an authentic Indian curry for food lovers. It’s recently been confirmed as the second most popular British takeaway food, and there are said to be more Indian restaurants housed within the boundaries of Greater London than in Mumbai and Delhi combined! Love of Indian food is only one part of the puzzle. Whether ...

The Secret to Making Fresh and Succulent Fried Chicken

Chicken is an incredibly versatile meat that can taste mouth-wateringly good when cooked correctly. If you own a takeaway or restaurant, you'll understand that chicken is a popular meat for Britons and it's incredibly important to get the recipe and cooking method right. When you own an independent takeaway, pub, or restaurant you'll need to stand ...

Is it the end for plastic straws?

In a bid to help cut down pollution in the world's oceans, the UK government has pledged to introduce new controls for all single-use plastic items in 2020. The measures will cover plastic straws, as well as plastic drink stirrers and cotton buds, and they will apply to England from April 2020. The only product which will be completely banned from ...
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