Why BBC Food used Base Studios for over 70 recipe videos.

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When BBC Food embarked on their journey to create over 70 mouth-watering recipe videos, finding the right production space was crucial. After all, the backdrop for culinary content needs to do more than just house cameras and crew—it should embody creativity, efficiency, and culinary flair. 

Here’s what made Base Studios the ideal setting for BBC Food’s project.

1. Purpose-built studio space for every culinary need

Base Studios isn’t just any production venue; it’s designed to accommodate a variety of creative needs. With a spacious prep kitchen alongside a customisable kitchen set, flexible layouts, 500 + kitchen props, and professional-grade equipment, it’s a dream space for recipe video production. 

The team at Base Studios have thought about every minute detail to help ensure that a shoot runs smoothly. With the prep kitchen positioned right next to the set kitchen, food stylists are only a stone's throw away from the action meaning that they’re right on hand for any last minute tweaks to a dish, or to swap in one of our 500+ props.

2. A flexible environment

Over the course of nine months, BBC Food’s team needed a space that could adapt to their evolving requirements. Base Studios offered just that - adaptable studio set ups and looks meaning that BBC Food benefitted from numerous kitchen styles across all of their shoots, all shot in one space, at no extra cost. 

3. Superior facilities to meet high production standards

The production of 70+ recipe videos demands state-of-the-art facilities. Base Studios’ cutting-edge amenities provided everything BBC Food needed, from controlled lighting and top quality sets to on-site storage for ingredients and props. The ability to maintain consistent production quality across such a large volume of content was instrumental in the project’s success.

4. Strategic location and convenience

Located in a prime area, Base Studios made it easy for the BBC Food team to visit. This convenient location also minimised logistical challenges, allowing the team to focus entirely on creating exceptional content.

5. A creative hub that inspires excellence

Spending nine months in a studio could feel like a grind, but not at Base Studios. The vibrant, creative atmosphere allowed for engaging, visually stunning recipe videos that resonate with the BBC Foods audience. The blend of professionalism and inspiration was a winning recipe for success.

Why choose Base Studios for your next production?

Whether you’re filming a series of recipe videos, a TV commercial, or social media content, Base Studios offers the perfect combination of facilities, expertise, and inspiration. Their track record—evident in the success of BBC Food’s project—speaks for itself.

Ready to get started?

To learn more about our studio offerings and how we can bring your creative vision to life, contact bookings@shotatbase.com to book your tour. From short-term projects to extended stays, Base Studios has the space, tools, and team to make your production seamless and successful.

Don’t settle for less when it comes to your content creation. Take a cue from BBC Food and experience why Base Studios is the home for high-quality production.

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