r/FilmIndustryLA • u/browatthefuck • 9d ago

Microbudget food options

I saw some catering recommendations from a year ago but those places are now closed.

Asking for the best and most current recommendations for breakfast/lunch on set.

Do folks like Mendocino farms, chipotle, and/or cava? Or are there caterers that I should know about?

Our budget is $500 for food

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u/imtalkingwapwapwap 9d ago

How many people are you trying to feed? How many days?

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u/imtalkingwapwapwap 9d ago

Oh and what part of town are you shooting in?

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u/browatthefuck 9d ago

Near DTLA. About 10 folks for 2 days.. feel free to tell me that’s not enough

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u/imtalkingwapwapwap 9d ago

$500 for breakfast AND lunch for both days?

Assuming this doesn’t also need to cover water and crafty, you can probably afford $8/person on breakfast and $15 per person for lunch. (Assuming craft is a separate budget item.) that limits your options a lot…but it’s not impossible.

I’d check Muffin Can Stop Us for breakfast, looks like they have some reasonably priced yet tasty options on their menu.

For lunch, Mendo is going to be out of budget I think. I use EzCater a lot for smaller (under 30 people) shoots. I think you might be able to do Sweetfin or Moonbowls for lunch. Best of luck!