So somehow I got suckered into taking care of provisions for tonight's 8-hour campaign fundraiser shoot. Was given $50 (I'd asked for $100) to come up with a plan. Here's what I just brought out of the kitchen, and loaded into my truck.
16 hefty sammiches filled with butter/spread, sliced turkey, sliced cucumber, sliced tomato, shredded lettuce, shredded carrot, thousand island dressing, and a thick slice of swiss cheese.
12 small salads comprised of shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced cucumber, sprinkle of parm, kidney beans, and either thousand island or vinagrette.
Big ol' sack of apples & oranges
20 single-size bags of various Lays snacks
36 bottles water (8-oz bottles)
12-pack generic diet soda
Medium tin of ground coffee
... and that's about it.
All that came to $48.16 - well, not including my time or the cost of the disposable plates, bowls & cutlery I already had on hand. I think I did alright, for the bux.
The talent is all staggered for the three scenes we're shooting, so hopefully they won't chow down too much. Gotta keep a good portion for the all-night crew.
No-budget DIY catering blows.
Anyone else care to detail some micro-budget fixin's?
16 hefty sammiches filled with butter/spread, sliced turkey, sliced cucumber, sliced tomato, shredded lettuce, shredded carrot, thousand island dressing, and a thick slice of swiss cheese.
12 small salads comprised of shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced cucumber, sprinkle of parm, kidney beans, and either thousand island or vinagrette.
Big ol' sack of apples & oranges
20 single-size bags of various Lays snacks
36 bottles water (8-oz bottles)
12-pack generic diet soda
Medium tin of ground coffee
... and that's about it.
All that came to $48.16 - well, not including my time or the cost of the disposable plates, bowls & cutlery I already had on hand. I think I did alright, for the bux.
The talent is all staggered for the three scenes we're shooting, so hopefully they won't chow down too much. Gotta keep a good portion for the all-night crew.
No-budget DIY catering blows.
Anyone else care to detail some micro-budget fixin's?