Small TV Production Catering

Docs, unscripted, second units — fed on time, every callsheet.

Chef Jones caters small TV productions across the UK — documentary shoots, unscripted, short-form and second-unit days. Fresh food from an all-electric pop-up gazebo, sized for crews of 10–40.

10–40 crew

Crew size

Min. 10 covers

Minimum

100% Electric

No gas, no flames

Fixed packages for small tv

Per-head pricing, no surprises. All packages served from the all-electric pop-up prep & serving gazebo.

Full Shoot Day

Up to 10 hours

A complete day of food from first call to wrap — breakfast, lunch and grazing included.

Simple TierMin 15 covers

£42per head

£630 all-in based on minimum crew

—Continental breakfast + hot bap option
—Lite lunch: warm baguettes, salads & soup
—Hot main: bangers & mash, burgers or curry
—All-day drinks & snack station

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Premium TierMin 15 covers

£65per head

£975 all-in based on minimum crew

—Full cooked breakfast + barista bar
—Premium lite lunch: Philly cheese baguettes, grain bowls
—Hot main incl. sirloin steak or signature burger
—Dessert course, cheese & artisan snack table
—Talent rider & dressing-room drops

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Long Day + Wrap

12+ hours / night shoot

Built for double shifts and late wraps — breakfast through to midnight snacks.

Simple TierMin 10 covers

£55per head

£550 all-in based on minimum crew

—Breakfast, hot lunch & evening meal
—Midnight snack bar: bacon butties & loaded fries
—Unlimited hot drinks & soft drinks

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Premium TierMin 15 covers

£85per head

£1,275 all-in based on minimum crew

—Breakfast, premium hot lunch & 2-course evening meal
—Steak or roast course + dessert
—Late-night snack bar + warm cookies & milk
—Talent rider, dietary & allergen management

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The menu

Sample selections tailored to small tv. Every dish is bespoke to your production, location and dietary spread. Prices per person, ex. VAT.

Reel 01

Breakfast

05:00 – 10:00

Minimum 15 covers

Full English
Bacon, sausage, eggs, black pudding, beans, mushrooms, tomato, hash brown, toast
GFADFAGLUDAIEGGSUL
£11.50
Veggie Full English
Halloumi, veggie sausage, eggs, beans, mushrooms, tomato, hash brown, toast
VGFAGLUDAIEGGSOY
£10.50
Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs
Toasted sourdough, chives, lemon
GFAGLUDAIEGGFSH
£10.00
Bacon or Sausage Bap
Soft roll, brown or red sauce
DFAGLUMUSSUL
£5.50
Overnight Oats
Berries, honey, toasted seeds
VVGDFGLUSES
£4.50
Pastry Basket (per person)
Croissant, pain au chocolat, danish
VGLUDAIEGG
£3.75
Seasonal Fruit Platter
VGGFDF
£3.50

Reel 02

Lite Lunch

11:30 – 14:30

Minimum 10 covers

Deli Sandwich Selection
Rotating fillings on sourdough & ciabatta
GFADFAGLUDAIEGGMUS
£6.50
Wrap of the Day
Chicken caesar, falafel or beef & horseradish
GLUDAIEGGFSHMUSSES
£7.00
Warm Baguette – Philly Cheese Steak
Shaved rib-eye, peppers, onions, molten cheese
GLUDAIMUSSUL
£9.50
Warm Baguette – Chicken & Chorizo
Roast peppers, garlic mayo, rocket
GLUDAIEGGMUSSUL
£8.50
Warm Baguette – Roast Veg & Mozzarella (v)
Pesto, balsamic onions
VGLUDAINUTSUL
£7.50
Grain Bowl
Bulgar, roast veg, feta, pomegranate, tahini
VDFAGLUDAISES
£8.50
Soup & Sourdough
Changes daily, always vegetarian
VDFAGLUCELDAI
£5.50
Crew Salad Box
Chicken or halloumi, mixed leaves, dressing
VGFDAIMUS
£8.00
Fresh Fruit Pot
VGGFDF
£3.00

Reel 03

Hot Lunch

12:00 – 15:00

Minimum 20 covers

Prime Sirloin Steak
8oz, peppercorn or garlic butter, skin-on fries, dressed leaves
GFDFADAIMUSSUL
£19.50
Bangers & Mash
Butcher's pork sausages, buttered mash, onion gravy, peas
GLUDAISULCEL
£11.00
Slow-Braised Beef Chilli
Rice, sour cream, guacamole, tortilla chips
GFDFADAICELSUL
£12.00
Chicken Katsu Curry
Steamed rice, pickled slaw
DFGLUEGGSOYCEL
£12.50
Wild Mushroom Risotto (v)
Parmesan, truffle oil, rocket
VGFDAISUL
£11.50
Fish & Chips
Beer-battered haddock, triple-cooked chips, mushy peas
DFGLUFSHSUL
£13.50
Chef Jones Signature Burger
Dry-aged beef, smoked cheddar, bacon jam, brioche, fries
GLUDAIEGGMUSSESSUL
£13.50
Buttermilk Chicken Burger
Slaw, pickles, skin-on fries
GLUDAIEGGMUSSUL
£12.00
Halloumi & Portobello Burger (v)
Chilli jam, rocket, fries
VGLUDAIEGGSES
£11.50
Roasted Cauliflower Steak (vg)
Chimichurri, giant couscous
VGDFGLUSUL
£11.00

Reel 05

Midnight Snacks

22:00 – 04:00

Minimum 10 covers

Bacon Butty Bar
Fresh baps, streaky & back bacon, sauces
DFAGLUMUSSUL
£5.00
Loaded Fries
Cheese, chilli or pulled pork
VGFDAICELSUL
£6.50
Mac & Cheese Cups
Crispy crumb top, hot sauce optional
VGLUDAIMUS
£5.50
Late-Night Soup
Bottomless, mug served, sourdough
VDFAGLUCELDAI
£4.50
Toasties Trio
Ham & cheese · tuna melt · mushroom & taleggio
GLUDAIEGGFSHMUS
£5.50
Warm Cookie & Milk
VGLUDAIEGGSOY
£3.50

All-day hydration included

Tea & Coffee Station

All-day, unlimited, oat/dairy/soy

£3.50 pp

Espresso Bar

Barista-made from 06:00 – 14:00

£4.50 pp

Soft Drinks & Mixers

Coke, Diet Coke, lemonade, tonic, sparkling water

£1.75

Fresh Juice Bar

Orange, apple, grapefruit, seasonal press

£3.00

Fruit & Snack Bar

Whole fruit, granola, nuts, chocolate, crisps

£4.50 pp

Smoothie of the Day

Berry, tropical or green

£4.50