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.

The ultimate cutlery set buying guide

No restaurant or kitchen is complete without a good quality set of cutlery. However, purchasing the right set can be difficult. From knowing what to look for to the plethora of options on the market today, choosing the perfect set for your kitchen can be challenging. This guide covers the top factors to consider and what you should look for when ...

A knife guide for chefs: What you need to know

The knife is, without a doubt, the most important tool in any chef’s kitchen. Knives make prepping food easy, fast and safer. However, there are so many different kinds of knives out there, so which is the right one for your kitchen? In this article, we will discuss the different types of knives available at Cooksmill, so that you can work ...

Porland Enigma, A New Era of Inspired Tableware

Porland Enigma, A New Era of Inspired Tableware The Porland Enigma range of crockery is a new era of fine china tableware designed for restaurants, hotels and other catering venues. It was created to enthuse chefs to create inspiring new dishes as well as to excite and delight diners. The range has 6 stunning designs which complete current trends ...

Top 10 essentials for cake making

Baking a cake can be one of the most satisfying activities in the kitchen. Whether you are a professional baker, a hobbyist who loves creating beautifully iced cupcakes, or an enthusiastic amateur looking to level up, having the right tools can make all the difference. Before you break out the recipe book and bake your next cake, read on. We have ...

Cool Summer Drink Recipes | Monin X Cooksmill

It’s summer and it is warm, this year being warmer than ever! What better way to cool down than to have a refreshing mocktail full of exciting flavours. Forget the boring iced water or predictable lemonade and reach for something special to tingle your tastebuds. We’ve put together a great range of tempting drinks made using our ...

10 reasons your customers will enjoy takeaway picnics

After spending so much time indoors, people are itching to get out and about. Although restaurants and cafés are opening up their indoor seating, there are many reasons why customers are still choosing to dine outside. If you're looking to increase revenue for your catering business, cashing in on takeaway picnics is the ideal way to meet ...

What makes a good stock?

It's pretty easy to buy stock from your regular supplier. Whether in powdered, cubed or liquid format, it's a quick and easy way to get your hands on an ingredient that's key to so many dishes. But have you checked the ingredients of the ready-prepared stock that you buy? Are you completely happy with the flavour? Are you looking for more ways to ...

The rise and rise of vegan food

The perception of vegan food has rapidly changed within the last few years, with more and more people either becoming vegan, considering becoming vegan, or just eating more vegan food in general. Vegan food is everywhere right now. In adverts, in cookbooks and even on the high streets in specialist vegan shops. But as well as being in its own ...

Why pizza is the best choice for profits

While flatbreads served with toppings were a treat in ancient Rome, the modern pizza was born in South-west Italy in the Campania Region famed for the city of Naples. Loved all over the world, pizza is renowned for its versatility and fresh ingredients, but it has many benefits for firms in the food sector looking to turn a handsome profit. In ...

Bank Holiday Closure 2nd June

Online Orders You can continue to place orders over the bank holiday weekend. Orders will be processed on our return on Monday 6th June. If you have any issues or concerns please email [email protected] These emails will be answered on our return.   Salford, Manchester Store The Salford ...
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