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Film, TV & Commercial Production Catering

FILM · TV · COMMERCIAL · CONCERTS · STAGE

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At Brooks & Landry Fine Catering, our goal is simple: to make sure your crew, clients, and talent have the great food they need, when they need it — whether it's an early-morning call time, a remote outdoor shoot, or a late-night wrap. From full buffets to boxed lunches, we bring exceptional food and seamless service to every location, so your team stays nourished, focused, and ready to perform.

Reliable. Professional. Anywhere. Anytime.

Our Production Services

  • Full-Service Buffet Catering — Hot, freshly prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

  • Drop-off & Delivery Buffets — Delivered hot and ready to serve; perfect for self-service or smaller productions.

  • Boxed Meals & Grab-and-Go Options — Individually packaged meals ideal for mobile units, short breaks, or tight schedules.

  • Coffee & Beverage Stations — Keep your crew energized with all-day coffee, tea, and cold beverages.

  • Buffet Attendant Staffing — Friendly, professional attendants to keep your buffet stocked, tidy, and organized.

  • Remote-site & Cold-weather Catering — Fully equipped for challenging outdoor shoots, with heated serving lines and insulated equipment.

  • VIP & Talent Meals — Elevated, plated, or custom meals tailored for directors, clients, and on-camera talent.

Why Brooks & Landry

  • Chef-driven, crew-focused catering designed for production demands.

  • Flexible and reliable for early mornings and late nights.

  • Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

  • Fully licensed, insured, and trusted across Michigan.

  • Based in Allen Park with regional travel available throughout Southeast Michigan and beyond.

Menu Packages & Pricing

Our production catering packages are designed to be flexible, fast, and satisfying. Pricing includes eco-friendly service ware. Vegan, vegetarian, and diet-sensitive meals are always available.

Lunch Buffets

  • 2 Entrées + 2 Sides + 1 Salad — Starting at $20/person

  • 3 Entrées + 3 Sides + 1 Salad — Starting at $26/person

  • 4 Entrées + 4 Sides + 1 Salad — Starting at $32/person

Sample Entrées: Lemon-Herb Chicken, Braised Boneless Short Ribs, Grilled Flank Steak, Brown-Butter Steelhead Trout, Eggplant Parmesan, Swedish Meatballs.
Sample Sides: Seasonal Roasted Vegetables, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Wild Rice Pilaf, Three-Cheese Mac, Lemon & Parmesan Risotto, Harissa Roasted Carrots & Cauliflower.
Sample Salads: Classic Caesar, Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese, Caprese, Chopped Wedge Salad, Cali Green Goddess, Apple-Cherry & Kale, Strawberry & Blue Cheese.

Buffet upgrades

  • Salad Bar in place of the buffet salad: +$8 per crew member, or +$12 with proteins (attended or full-service only)

  • Extra side from the Deli & BBQ sides list: +$3 per crew member

Classic BBQ Buffet

April–October · minimum 25 A crew favorite. Hardwood-smoked meats with your choice of salad, Deli & BBQ sides, and two to four sauces by tier.

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  • Tier 1 — $22 · 1 salad · 2 meats · 2 sides · rolls

  • Tier 2 — $28 · 1 salad · 3 meats · 3 sides · rolls

  • Tier 3 — $34 · 1 salad · 4 meats · 4 sides · rolls

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Smoked meats: jalapeño cheddar sausage, Italian sausage, pulled pork, smoked chicken, chorizo-spiced beef cheeks, shawarma lamb shoulder, baby back ribs (+$1.50), Santa Maria tri tip (+$2), "pulled" chuck roast (+$1.50).

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Sauces: chimichurri, Carolina, Memphis sweet & tangy, Kansas City pit, Hawaiian.

 

Live smoker or Santa Maria grill on site: $750 per 3-hour event, full-service only, 50 guest minimum.

Salad Bar

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Attended or full-service only · minimum 25

A fresh, build-your-own salad bar, kept stocked and replenished by your attendant through the meal service. Order it on its own or in place of the salad on any buffet.

 

Greens: romaine, spring mix, baby spinach

Vegetables: cherry tomato, cucumber, shaved red onion, radish, sweet peppers, artichoke hearts, Castelvetrano olives

Crunch & extras: house croutons (on the side), candied walnuts, black beans, dried tart cherries

Cheeses: shaved parmesan, feta, chèvre

Proteins: Grilled Herb-Lemon Chicken (GF/DF), albacore tuna, marinated chickpeas (VG)

Dressings: lemon-thyme vinaigrette, vegetarian Caesar, green goddess, white balsamic

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  • On its own: $12 without proteins — $16 with proteins

  • As a buffet upgrade: +$8 no proteins — +$12 with proteins

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A production attendant is required and billed separately (see Staffing).

Value Buffet

$17 per crew member · minimum 25

Choose from four fixed pre-set menus built for budget-conscious crews. Each one includes a chicken entrée, a vegetarian entrée, a starch, a vegetable, a salad, and bread — so every plate has a vegetarian and a gluten-free path.  One set menu per order per day. Set menus are served as listed, with no substitutions. Prefer to choose your own dishes? See the Classic Buffet below.

Italian

  • Insalata Mista (VG/GF/DF)

  • Grilled Herb-Lemon Chicken (GF/DF) 

  • Mediterranean Pasta (VG/DF) 

  • Oven-Roasted Baby Potatoes (VG/GF/DF) 

  • Oven-Roasted Seasonal Vegetables (VG/GF/DF) 

  • Rolls & butter

American

  • Honey-Dijon Grilled Chicken (GF/DF)

  • Mac & Cheese (V)

  • Yukon Gold Mash (V)

  • Oven-Roasted Seasonal Vegetables (VG/GF/DF)

  • Classic Caesar (V)

  • rolls & butter

Mexican

  • Pollo Asada (GF/DF)

  • Poblano & Cheese Enchiladas (V/GF)

  • Mexican-Style Rice (VG/GF/DF)

  • Corn Succotash (V/GF/DF)

  • Ensalada Veraniega (V/GF)

  • tortilla chips, salsa roja & salsa verde

Asian

  • Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (GF/DF)

  • Japanese Yellow Curry (VG/GF/DF)

  • Fried Rice (V/GF/DF)

  • Oven-Roasted Seasonal Vegetables (VG/GF/DF)

  • Miso-Ginger Salad (VG/GF/DF)

  • Hawaiian sweet rolls (VG/DF)

Boxed & Individual Meals

Per box · Minimum 20 Individually packed and labeled for mobile units,

staggered breaks, and crews that eat on the move.

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  • Half & Soup — $12 · Half sandwich on Michigan Bread Co. sliced bread, a 12 oz cup of seasonal soup, and a cookie. Classic fillings.

  • Classic Deli Box — $13 · Whole sandwich on Michigan Bread Co. sliced bread, chips, and a cookie. Classic fillings.

  • Sandwich & Soup — $15 · Whole sandwich or wrap, a 12 oz cup of seasonal soup, and a cookie. All 8 fillings.

  • Entrée Salad — $17 · Full-size Caprese, Panzanella, Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese, or Ensalada Veraniega salad topped with Grilled Herb-Lemon Chicken, plus a cookie. Up to 2 salads per order.

  • Boxed Lunch — $18 · Sandwich or wrap, side salad, chips, cookie, and a drink. All 8 fillings.

  • Hot Individual Meal — $22 · One entrée, two sides, a salad, and a freshly baked roll with whipped butter. From the buffet menu.

Classic fillings:

Roast Beef & Sharp Cheddar · Oven-Roasted Turkey & Baby Swiss · Black Forest Ham & Baby Swiss · Chicken Salad (dried cherry, green apple, shaved almond), 

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Plus 4 more fillings:

Mediterranean Chicken · Fattoush-Portobello (VG) · Classic Italian · Caprese (V), all on house-baked focaccia.  

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Wraps:

12" whole wheat, spinach, or sun-dried tomato.

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Seasonal soup:

Always vegan & gluten-free

Roasted butternut squash & apple (Sept–Nov) · Tuscan white bean, kale & rosemary (Dec–Feb) · lemony red lentil with spinach (Mar–May) · roasted tomato & basil (Jun–Aug)

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Ordering rules: 

Minimum 20 boxes per order; minimum 6 per sandwich or wrap filling and 5 per salad. Up to 3 fillings per order. One seasonal soup per order, the same soup for every box. Add a side cup from the Deli & BBQ sides list for $4.

Sandwich & Wrap Platters

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Every sandwich and wrap is cut in half and boxed. Choose from all 8 fillings. Our most economical way to feed a crew, at about $6 per person.

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  • Small (feeds up to 12) — Sandwich $75 · Wrap $60 (6 whole) · up to 2 fillings

  • Medium (feeds up to 24) — Sandwich $140 · Wrap $110 (12 whole) · up to 3 fillings

  • Large (feeds up to 36) — Sandwich $200 · Wrap $165 (18 whole) · up to 4 fillings

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Deli & BBQ Sides

$4 per 8 oz cup Add a side cup to any boxed meal, or an extra side to any buffet for $3 per crew member:

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Choose From:  Mac & Cheese · Classic Macaroni Salad · Antipasto Salad · German Potato Salad · Baked Beans · New York Style Pasta Salad · Tortellini Salad · Three Bean Salad · French Potato Salad · Green Beans with Crispy Shallots · Garden Pasta Salad · Italian White Bean Salad · Classic Potato Salad · Coleslaw Side cups: minimum 6 per side, sold by the half dozen, up to 2 different sides per order.

Sweet corn on the cob (April–October) is available on the BBQ buffet only.

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Parfaits & Fruit Cups — Minimum 6 per item

Yogurt parfaits — Vanilla yogurt, seasonal fruit, honey-almond granola — $48/dozen · $24/half dozen

Fresh fruit cups — $45/dozen · $22.50/half dozen

Tropical fruit cups — $50/dozen · $25/half dozen

Breakfast: Grab-and-Go

  • Assorted Juices & Bottled Water — $2.50/person

  • Milk or Chocolate Milk — $3/person

  • Parfaits (vanilla yogurt, seasonal fruit, honey-almond granola) — $48/dozen

  • Fresh Fruit or Tropical Fruit Platters

  • Freshly Baked Pastries — Starting at $3.50 each

  • Hot Oatmeal Cups (with toppings) — $48/dozen

  • Jumbo Breakfast Empanadas (bacon-egg-cheddar-potato or veggie) — Starting at $10 each (minimum 6 per flavor)

  • Breakfast Burritos (sausage, bacon, or veggie) — Starting at $10 each (minimum 6 per flavor)

  • Breakfast Sandwiches (egg, cheese, choice of meat or veggie) — Starting at $11 each (minimum 6 per flavor)

Breakfast Buffets

  • 4-Item Buffet — Starting at $13/person

  • 5-Item Buffet — Starting at $16/person

  • 6-Item Buffet — Starting at $19/person

Buffet examples include: Scrambled eggs, hickory smoked bacon, breakfast sausage, potatoes o'brien, brioche french toast, cinnamon roll bread pudding, apple-gouda chicken sausage, and more!

Coffee & Tea Service

  • Up to 50 crew — $150

  • 51–100 crew — $250

  • 101–150 crew — $350

Includes gourmet coffee, decaf, hot water, assorted hot teas, oat milk creamer, half & half, flavored creamers, hot chocolate mix, assorted sugars and sweeteners, honey, 12oz paper cups, lids, heat sleeves, and coffee stirrers.

Production Location Terms & Requirements

Location & Logistics

Please provide: parking or load-in access for catering vehicles; a flat, stable, or tented surface for buffet setup; water access, if available; an on-site contact (location manager or production assistant); and waste disposal options after service. For remote sites, provide advance routing, permit, and staging details.

Cold-Weather Service

For outdoor events below 40°F, we provide heated and insulated setups. Cold-weather surcharge: $100 per meal service (includes one hour of staff time). Additional staff time: $35/hour.

Early, Late & Remote Service Fees

  • Early call-time (before 6:00 a.m.) — $150

  • Late-night service (after 7:00 p.m.) — $150

  • Remote or hard-to-access locations — $150 per meal service

Deposits & Cancellations

Short-Term Productions & Concerts

  • No deposit required.

  • Final count due 48 hours before service.

  • Cancellations within 24 hours are billed at 50% of the estimate.

  • Menu or schedule changes need 3 business days' notice.

Large Multi-Day Productions

(3 or more service days averaging over $5,000 per day)

  • 25% deposit at booking.

  • Menus and minimum counts due 14 days before Day 1; daily counts flex at 48 hours.

  • Cancel within 30 days of booking: deposit refunded less a 25% handling charge. After that, or if booked within 30 days of Day 1, the deposit is non-refundable.

  • Cancel within 30 days of Day 1: the full balance is owed.

Payments

  • Payment is due on the day of delivery, by check or credit card.

  • ACH is welcome through your own bank or payment processor, as long as confirmation reaches us no later than the day of delivery.

  • Custom terms can be arranged in some circumstances, but payment is never accepted after the final delivery date of a multi-day production.

Staffing

Our production attendant is a lead member of our crew who sets up, runs the line, and stays on site for the entire service. Required for the Salad Bar and seafood displays.

  • Short services (2-hour minimum) — $50 per hour

  • Any shift up to 6 hours — $235 maximum

  • Hours 7 and 8 — +$35 per hour

  • Longer than 8 hours — a second shift is booked

Delivery

  • Free delivery on orders over $500; otherwise a $50 delivery fee applies (within a 120-mile round trip).

Booking Is Simple

  • Contact us with your date, crew size, service times, and location details.

  • Receive a tailored quote with all applicable surcharges clearly listed.

  • Reserve your date with a deposit and final headcount confirmation.

  • Enjoy stress-free service — hot, on-time meals from setup to wrap.

  • Email: events@brooksandlandry.com · Phone: 248-761-1844

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