Everything You Need To Know About Hot Box Catering

If you’ve ever worked on a film or TV set, you’ll know one thing for sure - food matters. It keeps the crew going, lifts morale and helps the day run smoothly. But catering for a shoot is a whole different game from your regular event. Here’s what you need to know:

1. Early Starts, Tight Schedules

Now there’s early and ‘film set early’. With call times often in line with the crack of dawn, long days and ever changing locations, a great caterer is one that is able to ‘roll with the punches’ and be one step ahead so everything is ready for the crew to dive into a well deserved hot meal. May it be in fields, warehouses, studios, you name it.

2. Feed Everyone, Properly

There’s no one-size-fits-all on set. From vegans to meat-eaters and crew with allergies, everyone needs to eat well. Great hot box catering offers variety and generous portions without ever compromising on quality and flavour.

3. Craft Services Count

As well as hot and hearty meals, a craft table plays an as important role. Filled with tea and coffee, cold drinks, water, snacks and fruit to keep people going, a well-stocked craft station can genuinely boost energy and morale and should never be considered an after thought.

4. Film-Savvy Teams Only

Set etiquette is essential. Caterers need to know when to stay quiet, be quick, clean up fast, and stay out of the shot. No drama. No fuss. Just solid service.

5. Good Food = Good Vibes

Feeding people well isn’t just about nutrition, it’s about care. A hot, tasty meal halfway through a long, cold shoot can make all the difference to the mood on set.

At Honest Foods London, we get it. With over a decade’s experience in the industry and having catered for some of the biggest names, we are everything you could look for in a caterer; reliable, flexible and offering only the best. If you’re looking to keep your crew fed and happy - we’ve got you!