In the world of film and TV, long days, early call times and fast-paced schedules are part of everyday life. Crews rely on dependable support to keep energy high and morale steady. At Pretty Bean Coffee Co., we specialise in TV and film catering and film set craft services that keep everyone fuelled, focused and ready for the next scene.
For over a decade, our team has worked on major film industry productions, supporting everything from small video production jobs to large-scale TV productions. We have provided great coffee, light craft catering and on-set support for Netflix, BBC, Apple TV, Prime Video, Disney Plus, Sky, Warner Bros and more. Our role is simple: arrive prepared, deliver consistently, and help ensure the cast and crew stay energised throughout the day.
We are a small, family-run catering company, and that personal touch is what sets us apart. When we join a film crew, we become part of the environment, supporting every department with friendly service, high-quality drinks and a calm, reliable presence. Whether it is a perfectly timed coffee at sunrise or a quick snack between setups, our team understands how much these moments matter on a busy film set.
With years spent providing catering services in some of the UK’s busiest filming locations, we understand what keeps a production moving smoothly. Timing, speed and precision are essential. Our setups are self-contained and efficient, allowing us to operate indoors, outdoors or on remote units where traditional location catering may not reach.
We know how shooting days unfold, how departments move and how important it is to anticipate needs before they arise. That is why productions trust us to deliver a smooth, consistent service that takes pressure off the Assistant Directors and Production Office.
Our expert baristas deliver high-quality, handcrafted coffees using premium beans and commercial equipment. Whether your crew wants espressos, flat whites or energising iced drinks, we serve quickly and consistently. We also offer healthy options and plant-based alternatives to ensure everyone is catered for.
Our craft service stations are designed to offer quick, convenient food and drinks that keep energy levels stable throughout the day. Options may include pastries, fruit, breakfast rolls, savoury snacks and more. These are ideal for fast-paced environments where sit-down meals are not always practical.
We offer mobile coffee vans, indoor craft service stations, compact setups for tight studio spaces and outdoor units for challenging filming locations. If your production moves, we move with you. Our setups are tidy, efficient and designed to avoid disrupting departments.
We work directly from the call sheet, whether service starts at 3:30 am or continues into the night. Productions rarely run exactly to plan, so flexibility is part of our service. We adapt as call times shift to ensure your team never goes without support.
Every drink, snack and moment of interaction plays a role in keeping a film set running smoothly. We focus on delivering high-quality coffee and dependable craft services that help maintain morale across all departments. Whether it is the first morning espresso or a quick refuel between takes, we ensure your cast and crew members receive a consistently enjoyable experience.
Time is everything on a film set. Our team works with speed, precision and awareness of the shooting schedule, keeping queues short and service flowing so no department is held up. We know resets move fast and that grabbing great coffee should never interrupt the momentum of a scene.
From intimate indie projects to large-scale film and TV productions with multi-unit shoots, our TV and film catering packages adapt to your requirements. We scale staffing, menus and setups to match your location, call sheet and changing timelines, whether you’re filming in a studio, remote countryside or urban base.
Beyond coffee, productions value our attitude. We are discreet, approachable and easy to work with, offering a calm and reliable presence throughout the day. Many teams tell us that we feel like an extension of their own crew because we understand the pressures of the industry and integrate seamlessly into their workflow.
Our setups are engineered specifically for the fast, unpredictable pace of film and TV environments. Everything we use is built with production needs in mind, including:
Whether you are filming in a warehouse, a studio lot, a forest location or a busy city street, our team adapts effortlessly to support your workflow without getting in the way. Our goal is to provide a dependable presence that moves with production, not against it.
Pretty Bean Coffee Co. is a carbon-neutral business, and we believe that catering services for the film industry should support both people and the planet. Productions today are increasingly conscious of their environmental impact, and our approach helps crews make responsible choices without adding complexity to their workflow.
We use:
– Ethically sourced beans selected for quality and traceability
– Recyclable and compostable materials wherever possible
– Low-impact logistics that reduce unnecessary travel
– Energy-efficient equipment designed for modern production demands
These choices allow productions to meet their own sustainability goals while still enjoying high-quality, reliable service. It is film catering that feels good, tastes great and supports long-term environmental responsibility.
If you are looking for dependable TV and film catering with exceptional coffee, friendly staff and production-ready flexibility, we would be proud to support your next project. Contact us today!
Pretty Bean Coffee Co
Keeping coffee flowing and crews motivated across the UK.
Pretty Bean Coffee Co. has supported major productions for Netflix, BBC, Sky, Disney+, Prime Video and more. We understand the pressures of shooting days, the role each department plays, and the importance of keeping crew members energised. Our background working directly within production environments means we know how to fit into the rhythm of a set and deliver reliable TV and film catering without disrupting workflow.
Yes. We offer barista coffee, teas, iced drinks, hot chocolate and a wide selection of snacks and healthy options designed to fuel cast and crew throughout the day. Our craft service stations are set up for quick access so crew members can grab something between takes without delaying the schedule. We can also adjust menus for dietary needs or specific preferences if required.
Absolutely. Our mobile setups are self-contained and designed for flexibility, making them ideal for rural bases, outdoor filming, unit moves or small studio spaces where traditional catering cannot reach. As long as we can get a vehicle reasonably close, we can provide full film set craft services with minimal requirements. We are happy to assess location plans in advance to ensure the best setup.
Yes. Many productions require catering services for several weeks or months, and our team is fully equipped to provide consistent support over long schedules. We can supply stable daily service, adjust hours around night shoots or early calls and scale our offering as the size of your film crew changes. This continuity helps maintain morale and energy throughout demanding shoot blocks.
Yes. Flexibility is essential in film and TV catering, and we plan for the unexpected. We regularly arrive before first light and continue service well into the night when required. If weather shifts, shots overrun or departments request schedule changes, we adapt instantly. Our goal is to ensure that crew members always have access to reliable food and drink, no matter how the day evolves.
