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.

What advantages do OXO Pop storage containers offer?

You might be a professional chef managing a restaurant kitchen or just an amateur with a passion for cooking, but either way, how you store your foodstuffs is important.   Finding the right storage solution isn’t always easy. Many brands offer storage containers, but the quality isn’t always assured. Inferior containers ...

What is the best way to cook potatoes?

The potato. The humble spud. Red, white, yellow, purple, sweet, or fingerling – there are so many types and species of potatoes; each a little different, and each more delicious than the last.   Potatoes have been enjoyed by humans since about 8000BC when they were first cultivated by the Incas. They’ve since been cooked and ...

Why are they called tapas?

Tapas is a versatile menu option for any bar, restaurant or even home. There is a dish for everyone and the small size makes them tempting even to those that don’t think they are hungry. Offering a tapas selection is a brilliant way of not only raising revenue but delighting customers too. Who can resist a small bowl of patatas bravas!What ...

What is induction cooking?

Induction cooking has increased in popularity in recent years, as more and more people recognise the benefits this style of cooking can bring. But, what is it exactly, and why should you make the switch?Induction cooking explained Induction cooking uses direct heat to warm up a pan, rather than an indirect source such as a gas flame or an ...

Restaurant bins (who knew there were so many types?)

One important aspect of owning a restaurant, cafe or bar is that you collect and store waste correctly. What you may be surprised to know is that there are many different types of bins that can be used in the restaurant setting. They can be found in the kitchen, front of house area and in outdoor seating areas. So what bins do you need to keep your ...

Which frying pan to buy?

A high-quality frying pan is a must-have in any kitchen. Whether you cook at home or in a professional environment, you know the importance of having quality cookware, from your knives to your baking trays and especially anything that goes on your stovetop. We all know that a good frying pan should be sturdy enough to use daily and easy ...

What is melamine crockery and is it safe?

Melamine crockery may have its roots in the 1940s and 50s, but today’s designs are sleek, on-trend and come in all manner of designs, colours and uses, yet all have a nod to nostalgia.   Quality modern melamine products have the look and feel of china. Melamine is one of the most durable dinnerware materials available and will outlast ...

Christmas and New Year Ordering and Opening Times 2021

Everyone at Cooksmill would like to wish all our customers a happy holiday and a happy new year. Over the holiday period we will have the following opening and delivery times.   Last Orders Last orders for pre Christmas delivery, for items that are In Stock, is 1pm Friday 17th December. (Please note this is ...

Is food presentation more important than ever?

Modern consumers are savvier and more demanding than their predecessors. They are very aware of their buying power and their right to enjoy personalised products and services, as well as their ability to post negative reviews online! This can make food presentation more important than ever for caterers and hospitality venues. If you’re not ...

Welcome to Cooksmills New Website

Cooksmill are very pleased to announce the launch of their new website.  After months of hard work, we are very excited to say our new website is now live. We’ve listened to feedback from our customers and our new website has incorporated many features that have been requested by you. We hope you love it!   Our new website is ...
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