The Smell That Stops a Studio

There's a moment on every film set we've catered where the same thing happens. The batter hits the hot griddle, the butter sizzles, and — regardless of what's happening with the shoot — heads start turning. The aroma of a fresh crepe prepared live on set is one of the most effective crowd-pullers we know.

Over nine years, Eden Crepes has catered at film and TV events across the UK — from Leavesden and Shepperton Studios to productions in Bristol and Cardiff. We've learned what productions need: speed, reliability, dietary flexibility, and food that genuinely excites people at the end of a long day.

The BBC iPlayer Wrap Party

Wrap parties are one of the most rewarding events to cater. The mood is celebratory, people are genuinely hungry, and there's a real sense of occasion. When we catered a recent BBC iPlayer wrap party, the queue barely stopped moving from the moment we opened service — every crepe prepared fresh in front of the crew, served in our specially-designed holders.

Why a Live Creperie Works on Set

Film productions are a unique catering challenge. Space is limited, schedules are tight, crew have high expectations. A live creperie addresses all three: compact setup in under 30 minutes, a fresh crepe every 90 seconds per griddle, and a menu that excites people who've seen every catering option imaginable.

Our savoury galettes — The Parisian and The Florentino in particular — are popular with crews at wrap events, while the sweet crepes come into their own as the evening winds down. Cocktails and hot drinks are also available on request.

"Happy Wrap Days — Love, Cromwell"

We didn't expect the chalkboard to read "Happy Wrap Days — Love, Cromwell." But when Mark Rylance, playing Thomas Cromwell in the BBC's Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, walked over to our trailer in full period costume and picked up a crepe, we knew this was going to be memorable.

The production wrapped at a stunning historic location — a medieval manor house surrounded by bare winter trees. Our green trailer was parked on the gravel drive, the savoury menu chalked up, the griddles hot, and every crepe prepared fresh in front of the cast and crew.

What Made It Special

Crew members in modern kit moved between cast in Tudor costume. Our green trailer sat somewhere between the two worlds. The Florentino — spinach, fried egg and mature cheddar — was the savoury standout, while Lemon and Sugar led the sweet options as the evening wound down.

Mark Rylance eating a crepe in full Tudor costume — cheerfully in front of our trailer — was the kind of moment that captures everything we love about this work. The live cooking experience, the theatre of the creperie, the way it draws people in: it works at a wrap party just as well as it does at a wedding reception.

A Record-Breaking Day

1,100 crepes. 5 events. 3 teams. Pancake Day 2024 was our biggest yet — and a genuine test of what a professional live creperie operation looks like at scale. Every crepe prepared fresh in front of guests, in specially-designed holders, across five simultaneous events.

Pancake Day has become one of our most popular booking days. Schools, universities, corporate offices and private parties all choose to mark the occasion with a live creperie — and increasingly they book months in advance to secure their date.

How It Works at Scale

For Pancake Day, we deploy multiple self-contained teams simultaneously across our coverage areas. Each team arrives with everything needed: griddles, gas, batter, toppings, and serving equipment. Setup takes under 30 minutes in any indoor space — no power required, no kitchen access needed.

The key to serving 1,100 crepes in a single day is rhythm. Our crepiers have each made thousands of crepes — at peak service we can turn out a fresh crepe every 90 seconds per griddle, with multiple griddles running simultaneously.

Book for Pancake Day 2026 & 2027

Pancake Day 2026 falls on Tuesday 17 February, and Pancake Day 2027 on Tuesday 9 March. Corporate and school bookings in London and the South West fill quickly — often by November the year before. If you want Pancake Day to feel like an event rather than just a day, now is the time to check availability.

Oxford's Commemoration Balls

Oxford's Commemoration Balls are among the most prestigious student events in the UK. Guests arrive in black tie, the venues are spectacular, and the catering has to match. A live creperie — with every crepe prepared fresh in front of guests, served in specially-designed holders — sits naturally in that environment.

"Eden Crepes provided a great service for Wadham College Commemoration Ball. Guests loved the variety of crepes on offer and the team were efficient, friendly and helpful. Have no hesitation in recommending." — Matt J, Wadham College

What Made It Work

College ball catering demands precision. Guests arrive in waves between performances — the stall needs to handle sudden surges without queues forming. Our team managed the flow throughout, with the savoury galettes leading early service and Lemon and Sugar the standout sweet option in the later hours.

We cater regularly at Oxford and Cambridge May Balls, Commemoration Balls and college garden parties. If you're planning a college event, get in touch to check availability.

Two Somerset Institutions

Thatchers Cider has operated from Myrtle Farm in Sandford for over 120 years. When they needed catering for their event, they chose Eden Crepes — two businesses rooted in tradition, quality and a genuine love of what they do. It was a natural pairing.

Our green trailer was set up on-site, serving both sweet and savoury crepes throughout the day — every crepe prepared fresh in front of guests, in the Somerset countryside setting that suits our creperie so naturally.

The Parisian was the early savoury favourite. Lemon and Sugar and Runny Honey led the sweet options as the afternoon progressed. The combination of Thatchers cider and a warm crepe in the Somerset sunshine was, by most accounts, exactly as good as it sounds.

Drayton House

Drayton House in Northamptonshire is one of England's most extraordinary private estates — a medieval house in continuous occupation for over 700 years, and the backdrop for the 2023 film Saltburn. The family who own Drayton House held their wedding there, and chose Eden Crepes to be part of the day.

We set up our stall in the walled gardens for the wedding reception — stone walls, immaculate lawns, a deep sense of history. The kind of venue that makes every detail feel more significant. Every crepe was prepared fresh in front of guests, served in our specially-designed holders.

Weddings at Historic Venues

We cater regularly at historic houses and estate venues across the UK. Our completely self-contained setup — running on LPG, requiring no mains power — means we can operate anywhere on an estate without any infrastructure requirements. If you're planning a wedding at a historic or rural venue, check our availability.