Most of the "hidden" areas of film production fall under what are termed as crafts; those parts of film development that the average person is not likely to read about in the credits.

These services are responsible for providing drinks and snacks in a buffet style for the personnel who fulfill various crafts positions. The craft services department is also responsible for providing various types of security on set, as well as for set protection; setting out layout boards, covering up after completion of filming for the day, and so on.

Although food is a part of the crafts services department's job description, they should not be confused with catering. Catering refers to the provision of the actual meals on the set of a production; these meals are sit down and take place every six hours for either an hour or half an hour.
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