What does Craft Services Table mean?
Craft Services Table refers to the food and beverage station maintained on a film or television set throughout the production day, providing cast and crew with snacks, drinks, and light refreshments between meals. Craft services (often called ‘crafty’ on set) is distinct from catering, which provides full meals during official meal breaks. The craft services table is typically stocked continuously and is available to all cast and crew members at any time during the shoot day.
Example:Between takes, the child actor’s mother guided her to the craft services table for a snack and water, making sure she stayed energized without eating anything that might stain her wardrobe or affect her energy level before the next scene.
Example: The craft services table was positioned just outside the soundstage doors, stocked with fruit, granola bars, sandwiches, and an array of hot and cold beverages so the crew could grab something quickly without leaving the set.
Did you know?
The term ‘craft services’ has nothing to do with arts and crafts. It originally referred to the skilled trade union crafts — the technical crew departments — whose members were provided food service as part of their union working conditions. Over time, the term became the standard name for all on-set snack and beverage service.
