Do you have any ideas for making fabulous meals on a low budget?

I am currently producing a micro-budget independent film in Tallahassee. Currently, the other producer and I are living in the production office/apartment alone, but in the coming days seven other people will be coming to stay with us (including two actors and the director). I’m working on a meal plan right now for the coming week that would be both yummy, cheap, and easy enough to make. If anyone has recipe suggestions for cooking interesting and fun meals while on an amazingly low budget for about 10 people, I’d really appreciate it! I’d also love any dessert/baking suggestions you have!