Craft Services 101: Here’s What Celebrities Actually Eat on Set

Have you ever heard of a craft service? Although the name sounds like it suggests something to do with a creative craft like sewing, this isn't the case. Actually, a craft service is the department in the entertainment industry (TV, film, and video) that provides crew and cast with food and drinks.

Why is this necessary? Well, think about it. In large movie and TV productions, they sometimes have hundreds, if not thousands, of extras. While it varies, most of the time, extras get fed for filming. The same goes for the main stars, and everyone's diet varies!

It's an interesting world, one we dove right into and researched for you. Ready to learn about the secrets behind craft services and what celebrities prefer to eat on set? Click through the slideshow. For this slideshow, we used sources like Reddit and Quora to see what ex-employees and cast members remember eating. We also used Backstage as a source.

So, what exactly does a craft service provide? While it varies from production and craft service companies, there are a few staples most craft services provide.

One of the main things a craft service in the entertainment industry provides cast members is beverages. Some of the more common things they bring are bottled water (still or sparkling), juice, coffee, hot teas, and sodas.

Another item they may provide as snacks is chips. The brand and type depend on the client's interest and order.

Although craft services can provide large meals, they usually just stick to snacks in between catering. This includes delicious cut-up fruits.

What else would you enjoy with coffee other than some sweet pastries? On a craft table, you're likely to find all sorts of tasty treats, including muffins, cookies, danishes, croissants, and bread.

Granola and protein bars are quick and tasty, giving cast a perfect pick-me-up in between shots.

On the same wavelength, craft services may also provide nuts like peanuts, cashews, and walnuts. This, of course, depends as some cast members may have allergies.

Catering companies usually handle the larger meals like lunch and dinner. However, craft services can provide small/mini meals like salads, sandwiches, and crackers with dips.

Have you ever wondered what your favorite celebrity eats while on set? Well, we have a few answers for you. Slide on through for celebrities and their favorite things to eat (both on-set and not).

Cravings come and go. Meryl Streep changes her snacks and interests with each film or TV show she's in. While filming for "Little Women," she almost always ate French fries.

Blake Lively isn't just a great actress, but also a delicious baker with a sweet tooth. While on set and at home, she craves cupcakes, cookies, and donuts. Who doesn't?

While on set filming for "Your Place or Mine," Reese Witherspoon snacked on two things: apple slices with peanut butter and SunChips!

Zendaya is an easy person to copy. She's constantly posting about her love of ramen, including instant cup ramen. In interviews, she's also mentioned it's her favorite thing to eat when there is craft service with hot sauce.

While this might not be the tastiest thing to you and me, Rachel Brosnahan gets through long set days drinking bone broths. She also drinks it when she isn't working! Would you try this savory snack?

Why settle for chips or fruit for on-set snacks when you can eat chicken salad or tuna sandwiches? Apparently, that's what Selena Gomez eats on set (but with pickles on the side - her favorite treat).

One of Anna Kendrick's favorite snacks to eat on set is Oreos, although she will indulge in chips and salty snacks.

Jennifer Lawrence sticks to healthy snacks while on set. She's been interviewed, stating she likes to eat Greek yogurt and light vegetables while working.

So, what does Mindy Kaling like to eat while filming movies or shows? While it varies with each production, she's been seen snacking on healthier foods like salads and raw veggies. She is also all about hydration, drinking plenty of water during her long set days.

Ice Cube has a varied diet. However, while filming for shows and movies, and even recording songs, he snacks on sunflower seeds all day. It's a perfect snack.

While some actors won't eat food while filming a scene, Brad Pitt is the opposite. He's always eating on set and while filming eating scenes. Watch some of his movies and count the number of times he's chowing.