Good ol’ Lasagna
Lasagna is one of the most inexpensive ideas filmmakers can utilize when serving food to crew and cast members. Save even more money on the independent film budget by obtaining homemade lasagna. Many people enjoy lasagna, which reduces the chances of cast and crew complaining about their on set film catering experience. There are a lot of kids who love lasagna as well, so this baked food idea can work wonders for filmmakers who are making family oriented movies. Lasagna can be made using ground beef, ground turkey or other ground meet. Filmmakers can also prepare meatless lasagna when choosing food for film productions.
Although one of my previous tips to saving money on film set catering included home cooking, that does not have to apply on every production. Filmmakers who do not know how to make lasagna can hire someone else to cook this food for crew and cast members. Do not confuse “hiring” with the impression that money has to be exchanged in order for someone to cook a pan of lasagna.
Extra Alternative: Lasagna Rolls are a good substitute for baking one large dish that has to be carved out section by section. Lasagna rolls are also less messy which can reduce the amount of cleanup time on a film set. Save money on pasta, sauce and other Lasagna ingredients using Free Local Grocery Store Coupons to free up some extra cash for film festivals and other expenses.
Honey Glazed Ham
Ham is delicious but varies in quality and can be a waste if filmmakers serve a mediocre one to cast and crew members. There are supermarkets, meat shops and specialty gourmet stores that sell pre-cooked ham for around $30. Purchasing a pre-cooked ham makes the film catering task a little easier because no one has to really “cook” for this food to be made available on set. There is a glaze that should be burshed over the ham from time to time when it’s heating in the oven. A combination of household items including maple syrup, brown sugar, mustard or honey can accomplish this task with ease.
Much like quality, the price for ham varies depending its brand and size. There should be someone designated to cut the ham when it’s ready to be served because this process requires a sharp knife. One main person having the responsibility minimized the risk of some tired crew or cast member accidentally cutting themselves while trying to get a piece of ham.
Some stores also sell ham that is ready-to-eat, which can save a lot of time during production breaks and shorten the film shooting schedule. There are advantages to getting a ready-to-eat ham over pre-cooked ham. A pre-cooked ham may take the film catering person longer to heat up. Filmmakers can prepare a pre-cooked ham while setting up shots for the next scene.
Baked Ziti
Many people like Baked ziti and it’s on the menu of many pizza restaurants so it’s not hard to sample when choosing film set food. Some Baked ziti recipes include ground meat while others keep this ingredient out. Filmmakers can couple this with Lasagna or film set Taco ideas to provide options for vegetarian staff members or those who do not eat meat. It takes less than one hour to cook Baked ziti, if the person in charge of film catering is quick, skilled and organized.
This article was previously published on the topic of Indie Film Warp Parties as part of my AC Film Tips series. These baked food ideas can be used on a film set in addition to being part of the wrap party menu.
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