Catering

'They say an army marches on its stomach, and if that's true for armies it's just as true for film sets' - https://www.mariasitaliankitchen.com/production-catering-los-angeles

Catering, and the general thought of food, although seemingly the last thought on one's mind when making a film, (getting caught up in all the equipment, locations, casting etc), is a crucial part of the film-making process. When on set, it is vital that the members of the crew take care of the cast and each other, both emotionally and physically.

'The tip here is to keep your people happy so that they enjoy working' - http://www.thesmalls.com/low-budget-film-financing-catering

It is good practise to ensure that everyone's needs are catered for. Dietry requirements, disabilities, allergies, so on and so forth. Whether or not money is available to cover the cost of food it is important to realise that there are many ways and means of providing ample enough for everyone.

As this project is about being as green and as environmentally friendly as possible, it was important to look into ways of conserving energy and preventing waste.

Fairtrade was an obvious option, as well as using local produce and making home made food.

These are the final catering arrangements for on set:

• All plates, cups and utensils are to be borrowed from the local GirlGuide unit.
• Food is to be stored in resuable containers - no clingfilm or foil to save waste.
• Food to be stored in cool boxes to save electricity.
• All food to be locally sourced and purchased from within a 5 mile radius.
• Large flasks for hot drinks.
• Any packaging used to be recycled.
• Left over food to be consumed later.
• All utensils to be washed up using environmentally friendly washing up liquid.

It is important to provide a healthy and balanced menu for all involved. This is what will be used on set:

Sunday

• Drinks: 
• Fair Trade/Organic Tea and Coffee
• Milk from local farm
• Fair Trade Sugar
• Chilled tap water with organic lemon slices

• Snacks:
• Home-made fruit cake
• Home-made Organic biscuits

Monday

• Drinks – As above plus fair trade Orange and Apple Juice in recyclable cartons

• Lunch
• A selection of wraps/sandwiches (bread from local baker) with locally sourced ham and cheese, plus MCS certified Tuna. 
• Coleslaw made with spring greens, carrots and onions all grown locally plus organic mayonnaise. 
• Tomatoes and cucumber 
• Locally sourced apples 
• Fair trade, organic bananas
• Home-made fresh cream sponge cake - made with free range eggs and sugar, plus organic flour and locally sourced butter 
• Home-made flap jacks made with organic oats

This menu has been put together by taking into account everyone's needs and the several effects that each decision will have on the environment in the long term.