On-set catering is not a wedding buffet. It is food that keeps a crew standing through a long day and a second meal, served in shade, out of the wide, with dietary notes that actually match the call sheet. A fed crew is a faster crew, and in Dubai heat it is also a safer one.
A catered shoot day
- Breakfast before call, so the first setup is not waiting for coffee.
- A craft table through the day: fruit, snacks, tea, coffee and far more water than anyone expects.
- A hot lunch at a sensible hour, served where the crew can sit down.
- A second meal or substantial snacks if the day runs long.
What we need from you
Headcount by department, the call time and wrap estimate, vegetarians and allergies, and whether the table can be seen by camera. A desert day needs water before it needs a grill, so tell us the location early.
Heat and hydration
For much of the year, outdoor crews lose water faster than they notice. We plan shaded eating areas, cold water on every setup and food that holds safely in the heat, and we move service indoors or under cover whenever the location allows.
Craft-only days
Not every day needs a full lunch. Short studio days, recces and small crews often need only tea, coffee, fruit and snacks. Ask for craft only and we will size it to the call sheet.
Questions
- Can you do craft catering only?
- Yes. Many days need tea, coffee, fruit and snacks rather than a full lunch. Tell us the headcount and hours.
- Can you cook on location?
- Only if the location allows it. Many sites forbid open flames, so we confirm the rules before planning live cooking.
- How do you handle dietary requirements on set?
- Send vegetarian, vegan and allergy notes with the call sheet. Meals are labelled and planned to the list, not improvised on the day.
- Do you cater desert and outdoor shoots?
- Yes, with shade, extra water and food chosen to hold safely in the heat. Tell us the access route early.
Ready when you are.