Wild mushroom barley risotto with crispy shallots

Hotbox Catering.

Chef-prepared crew catering delivered piping hot to your location. No kitchen setup, no compromise. Restaurant-quality meals timed to your schedule.

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Ready When You Are

From our kitchen to your set. Guaranteed hot, guaranteed on time.

< 2hrs

Kitchen to Set

Average delivery time

65°C+

Guaranteed Temp

Maintained for up to 4 hours

0 min

Setup Time

Serve directly from hotboxes

Hotbox vs Traditional Delivered Catering

See why productions are switching to ReelMenus hotbox service.

Feature	ReelMenus Hotbox	Traditional
Food Temperature on Arrival	Guaranteed 65°C+	Variable, often lukewarm
Chef-Prepared Quality	Michelin-trained chef, cooked fresh	Mass-produced or pre-made
Schedule Flexibility	Timed to your call sheet	Fixed delivery slots
Setup Required	None, serve directly from hotbox	Kitchen space, power, water
Dietary Accommodation	Full range, chef-crafted	Limited pre-set options
Minimum Crew Size	10 covers	Often 50+

Temperature-Controlled Quality

Our professional-grade insulated hotboxes use dual-layer thermal technology to hold food at optimal serving temperature for up to four hours. Every compartment is individually sealed, ensuring flavours stay distinct, textures stay crisp, and nothing arrives anything less than perfect.

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From Our Kitchen

Hot, Fresh, Delivered To Set

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What's Included

Chef-Prepared Meals

Every dish cooked fresh by Michelin-trained chefs, never mass-produced or reheated

Temperature Guaranteed

Insulated hotboxes maintain serving temperature for up to 4 hours

On-Time Delivery

Precisely timed to your call sheet. We arrive when you break, not before

Full Service Setup

Serving stations, cutlery, plates, and napkins. Everything except the kitchen

Dietary Options

Vegan, vegetarian, halal, kosher, and allergen-free, all prepared with equal craft

Crew Sizes Up to 100

Maximum numbers of 100 covers per delivery, with 48 hours' notice

How It Works

Chef-Crafted Menu

Our chefs design the menu for your production. Share dietary needs such as allergen-friendly or red meat-free, and we will build them in.

Chef Preparation

Every dish cooked fresh by our chefs and loaded into insulated hotboxes at peak temperature.

Precision Delivery

Timed to your schedule, hotboxes arrive exactly when your crew breaks, guaranteed hot.

Serve & Enjoy

Restaurant-quality meals served directly from temperature-controlled hotboxes. No kitchen setup needed.

Who It's For

Hotbox catering is ideal for productions that need premium food without the overhead of a full kitchen setup.

Smaller Productions

Short films, music videos, and indie shoots that don't justify a full kitchen setup but still want premium food.

Multi-Location Shoots

Productions that move between setups throughout the day and need hot meals at each location.

Supplementary Service

As an add-on to studio catering, hotbox delivery for splinter units, second units, or satellite locations.

Every hotbox meal is prepared by our Michelin-trained head chef using the same techniques and standards honed across 15 years in fine dining kitchens, from AA Rosette-winning restaurants to productions for Netflix, Sky and Disney.

Hotbox Catering FAQ

Hot Food. No Kitchen. No Compromise.

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