From plant based catering to halal, kosher, and nut free options, we provide fully inclusive, allergen-aware catering for film and TV productions across the UK.
Film sets are busy, high-pressure environments made up of people from all walks of life. A crew of 50 might include someone who’s vegan, someone with a severe nut allergy, someone who eats halal, someone who’s coeliac, and someone who simply doesn’t like mushrooms. That’s not a complication, it’s a standard crew.
The role of a good location caterer is to make sure every one of those people gets a proper meal. Not a token alternative. Not something put aside at the end. A well-prepared, considered dish that stands on its own.
That’s something we take seriously, and it’s something we’ve built our approach around.
It sounds straightforward, everyone on set should be able to eat well. But in practice, dietary requirements can easily become an afterthought, especially on busy productions where the focus is on delivering the main service quickly.
Getting it wrong goes beyond morale. A crew member with a serious allergy who cannot eat safely presents a welfare issue. Someone whose dietary or religious requirements are overlooked is being excluded, whether intentionally or not.
We approach dietary inclusion from the menu planning stage, not as something added at the end.
Demand for plant based catering on film sets has increased significantly, and expectations have changed with it. The days of a single vegetarian alternative are long gone.
Our plant based dishes are designed to sit alongside the main menu, not separate from it. Proper meals, balanced, filling, and built with the same level of attention as any other dish.
Productions working towards sustainable film production standards, including Albert certification, often prioritise strong plant based options as part of their environmental commitments. We’re set up to support that in a practical, consistent way.
Allergen management is non-negotiable on any professional catering operation.
For us, allergen-aware catering means having clear systems in place and following them properly. That includes:
• Full ingredient transparency across all dishes
• Separate preparation for high-risk allergens where required
• Clear and consistent labelling at service
• Briefing our team on specific crew requirements in advance
• Nut free catering options available where needed
If someone on your crew has a serious allergy, we’d rather know early and plan properly than try to manage it on the day.
Religious dietary requirements are something that need to be planned, not improvised.
We provide halal catering across the UK using certified suppliers, ensuring those options are part of the core menu rather than treated as an afterthought. The same approach applies to kosher catering, working with productions to understand requirements and build a suitable plan.
The earlier we’re aware of these needs, the better the end result.
More productions are now working towards sustainability frameworks, and catering plays a significant role in that.
Sustainable film production isn’t just about energy and transport. It’s also about sourcing, waste reduction, and how food is delivered on set.
Our approach focuses on:
This isn’t something we’ve added recently, it’s something we’ve built into how we operate.
The most effective approach to dietary inclusion is building menus that work for everyone from the start.
When plant based dishes are genuinely appealing, when allergen-aware options are clearly handled, and when halal and kosher requirements are integrated properly, the result is simple. People eat well, nobody feels like an afterthought, and the day runs smoother.
That’s the standard we aim to deliver on every production.
If you’re organising a shoot with a range of dietary needs, or working to sustainability targets, we’re happy to help you plan it properly from the outset.
We provide inclusive film and TV catering across the UK, designed to support both your crew and your production. Get in touch and let us know what you’re working with. The more we understand upfront, the better we can deliver on the day.
