Filming with The Hairy Bikers and Billington’s
A Day Behind the Scenes
The day began early as I unloaded my car, which was packed full of ingredients, equipment and everything I needed for the shoot. Once everything was unpacked, I faced my next challenge — carrying it all up three flights of narrow stairs to reach the kitchen studio.
After setting up, I transformed the small makeshift kitchen into a practical workspace ready for filming. The project involved preparing a French onion soup and a tear-and-share bread recipe for both video and photography.
To begin, I prepared three batches of dough, each at a different stage of proving. Alongside this, I baked extra loaves for the photography session later in the day.
Meanwhile, I prepared the French onion soup in different stages too. By planning ahead, I ensured every element came together at exactly the right moment. This allowed the filming team to work efficiently without unnecessary delays while waiting for ingredients to cook.
Behind the scenes, my role as a Home Economist is to organise every part of the recipe before the cameras start rolling. I carefully plan each stage so the production team can capture the process quickly and efficiently.
As a result, the team can focus on filming without delays caused by bread proving, ingredients cooking or dishes needing extra preparation. Instead, I make sure everything runs smoothly and stays on schedule.
Ultimately, being a Home Economist involves much more than preparing ingredients. It requires careful planning, organisation and attention to detail. These skills are essential for creating a seamless filming experience for everyone involved.
Here’s One I Prepared Earlier!
Of course, this is a familiar phrase from any cookery set. However, behind those simple words is a huge amount of preparation, planning and teamwork that takes place long before the cameras start rolling.
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