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.

The importance of catering food containers

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and increased awareness about food hygiene standards, high-quality catering food containers are more important than ever. Whether you require catering food containers for your business or for a private event you are hosting, this article covers everything you need to know about catering food containers. Why are ...

5 tips for reducing food waste in the kitchen

Waste, especially from food and packaging, is a big problem in commercial kitchens. According to WRAP, commercial kitchens generate around a million tonnes of food waste, costing almost £3 billion every year. With around 811 million around the world suffering from hunger, it's a bitter pill to swallow that so much food waste still ...

Catering supplies for the perfect Platinum Jubilee celebration

This year sees Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrate 70 years on the throne. It's an incredible achievement and one which very few monarchs in history have achieved. In fact, the Queen is the first British monarch to reach that milestone, easily surpassing the 63 years of Queen Victoria her great-great-grandmother. The Platinum Jubilee will be ...

How do you serve Indian food?

Indian food is one of the most popular cuisines globally and certainly within the UK. Most people in Britain for example love a good curry - be it a mild Korma or hot Madras. For people who produce Indian cuisine for others to eat, there are many things that go into preparing the best meals. How you serve food is definitely key - whether you are ...

Bank Holiday Closure 2nd May

Online Orders You can continue to place orders over the bank holiday weekend. Orders will be processed on our return on Wednesday 4th May. If you have any issues or concerns please email [email protected] These emails will be answered on our return.   Salford, Manchester Store The Salford ...

What tools do you need to make a burger?

Burgers may be one of the simplest meals on the menu, but they can make or break your food business. Customers expect a perfect burger each time from a restaurant or fast-food business. While you may have your signature look and taste, consistency is also essential. Dismissing burgers as only some meat and vegetables between buns can be a costly ...

Bank Holiday Closure

Online Orders You can continue to place orders over the bank holiday weekend. Orders will be processed on our return on Tuesday 19th April. If you have any issues or concerns please email [email protected] These emails will be answered on our return.   Salford, Manchester Store The Salford ...

Glass, stainless steel, or plastic - which mixing bowl is the best type for you?

The mixing bowl is a staple of any kitchen - be it in your personal baking arsenal at home or as an essential component of a commercial catering business. Whatever your reason for needing to purchase a mixing bowl, it's wise to understand the different types of mixing bowls available to you and which one will be best for your needs. ...

A complete guide to tabards. At work and at home.

When it comes to workwear, the humble tabard is likely to be one of the first items of clothing that comes to mind. As well as within the workplace, tabards are also ideal for use around the home. Whether this is your first time buying a tabard for your home or you continually buy tabards in bulk for a business, there's lots of useful ...

What makes a good paring knife?

Any good commercial or home kitchen needs the right tools for every job. This is never truer than when buying knives, as choosing the right blade for a specific purpose can make individual tasks far easier.   The devil can often be in the detail, and at times like that, a good paring knife can be your best friend in the kitchen.What is a ...
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