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Available 7 Days
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The Trusted Choice for Film Set Catering
RELIABLE, PROFESSIONAL, EXPERIENCED
Specialist Film Catering Across the North West
Film and television productions run on tight schedules, unpredictable hours, and often in challenging locations.
Hungry crews lose focus, low morale slows the shoot, and logistical slip-ups cost money. At 5 Star Chefs, our speciality is solving those problems.
We provide TV and film set catering across Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, North Wales and the Lake District, ensuring your cast and crew are well fed, on time, and energised to perform at their best.
OUR PROCESS
How Does It Work?
Tell Us About Your Event
Let us know the date, how many people it's for, and the type of event you’re planning, and we’ll book you in. Whether it's a wedding, a corporate celebration, or an intimate dinner, we tailor everything to your environment.
Menu Development
No two events, dinners, or businesses are the same, so we create bespoke menus tailored to you and your guests' needs. We’re specially trained in handling allergens and dietary requirements, including gluten-free meals, hala diets.
Menu Sent for Your Approval
We’ll send you your personalised menu and full quote to review. When you’re happy, we’ll finalise your booking. If you have any questions before the big event, get in touch, and we can make any changes you need.
Prep, Delivery, and Service
We freshly prepare your food on the day and set up the catering area for you, whether it's a hot buffet, a three-course meal, or a craft services station. At the end of the event, we’ll clean down and pack up.
Tell Us About Your Film Catering Requirements
FILM CATERING FOR ALL KINDS OF SETS
Breakfast Stations
Film shoots often begin before dawn, and crews can’t function without a solid start. Our breakfast stations are set up early so cast and crew arrive to hot drinks, cooked options, and lighter choices, fuelling everyone for the long day ahead.
Hot Box Catering
Location shoots often mean units are scattered or moving quickly. Our hot box catering ensures food travels safely and stays hot, so whether you’re filming in a city backlot or up a mountain track, meals reach your team in perfect condition without holding up production.
All-day Craft Services
Craft services aren’t an afterthought — they’re essential for keeping energy high and morale steady during long takes and late nights. We supply continuous craft tables stocked with fresh fruit, snacks, and quick bites to keep everyone going between meal breaks.
Split-Lunch Solutions
When productions split into multiple units, staggered breaks are often needed. We provide flexible split-lunch solutions, ensuring every department eats without downtime disrupting the shooting schedule. This keeps filming efficient while still looking after your crew’s well-being.
OUR PROUD ACHIEVEMENTS
Featured Project
5 Star Chef Secured The BBC Eurovision Catering Contract
We were honoured to be chosen by the BBC to supply chefs for the Eurovision Song Contest Liverpool 2023. Our team delivered exceptional catering for the production crew, artists and guests, showcasing the best of the local talent on an international stage.
LIVERPOOL EUROVISION 2023
BBC PRODUCTION CONTRACT
INTERNATIONAL LIVE EVENT
LOCAL CHEF RECRUITMENT
LOCATIONS
Our Regional Hubs
Nationwide coverage, local expertise. Staff deployed from our regional hubs.
Liverpool
Our film and TV catering service provides hot meals, craft services, and chef cover for shoots of every size, from large-scale productions on the docks to smaller units working across the city.
Manchester
From breakfast call times to split-lunch service for multiple units, we deliver flexible catering solutions that support crews across Greater Manchester.
Chester
Our chefs are used to handling complex logistics, serving everything from hot box catering to all-day craft services that keep cast and crew ready for action.
North Wales
North Wales is a popular destination for filming. Our film catering mobile catering units deliver reliable, nourishing meals across the region, keeping the cast and crew ready to perform.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional food and service. Don’t just take our word for it – see what our clients have to say.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you provide craft services as part of your film catering?
Yes, we do. Craft services are a big part of our TV and film catering. We set up continuous snack and refreshment stations to keep cast and crew fuelled throughout the day. That includes hot drinks, fresh fruit, healthy snacks, and light bites, the kind of small but essential touches that help a production run smoothly.
- Can you handle catering for TV and film productions in remote locations?
Absolutely. Our team specialises in TV and film location catering. We have mobile kitchens that are designed for all environments, from city studios to rural or hard-to-reach film sets in the Lake District or North Wales. No matter how remote the location, we’ll get there and serve your team on time.
- What about dietary requirements on set?
We know that every production has a wide range of dietary needs, so our TV and film catering service always includes vegan, vegetarian, halal and allergen-friendly options. All meals are clearly labelled, so your crew can eat with confidence and focus on the job at hand.
- What areas do you cover for film and TV catering?
We’re proud to specialise in TV and film catering for the North West. That means Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, North Wales and the Lake District. Being locally based allows us to deliver cost-effective, flexible and reliable TV and film location catering without the travel overheads of London-based providers.
- How quickly can you provide chefs or catering cover for a shoot?
We’re built for fast mobilisation. Productions often face last-minute changes, so our chefs can be deployed at short notice to provide catering for TV and film shoots. Whether you need emergency cover or a full team for a long-running series, we’re ready to respond quickly.