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    Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans

    Not yet ratedยท2024ยท1h 24mยทWeirdness 3/10
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    At a glance

    3/10

    Mostly standard issue

    What bumps it up: Enemies to lovers.

    Season
    Winter
    Setting
    Small Town
    Time period
    Contemporary
    Leads start as
    Brief Acquaintances
    Runtime
    1h 24m
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    Where to watch

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    The premise

    Goldy Berry's Medieval feast at Hyde Castle gets interrupted by a murder. She teams up with Detective Shultz to solve the mystery before the murderer strikes again.

    Themes:RedemptionClearing one's conscienceFather-son reconciliationJustice for the wrongly accused

    How unusual is it?

    Mostly classic comfort-watch, give or take an enemies-to-lovers arc.

    Whoโ€™s in it

    Nikki DeLoach headshot

    Our Girl

    Nikki DeLoach

    as Goldy

    Andrew W. Walker headshot

    Our Guy

    Andrew W. Walker

    as Steel Toes

    Youโ€™ve seen this pairing before: Nikki DeLoach and Andrew W. Walker have made 8 Hallmark movies together.

    Alongside them

    • Jaycie Dotin headshot
      Jaycie DotinMarla
    • Riley Davis headshot
      Riley DavisMason
    • Lochlyn Munro headshot
      Lochlyn MunroRichard
    • Brock Morgan headshot
      Brock MorganTrach
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    • Eric Breker headshot
      Eric BrekerGerard
    • Daxton Grey headshot
      Daxton GreyJake (as Daxton Gujral)
    • Britt Good headshot
      Britt GoodEmma Kensington
    • Maesa Nicholson headshot
      Maesa NicholsonOlive
    • Graeme McComb headshot
      Graeme McCombCharlie
    • Vincent Gale headshot
      Vincent GaleKlaus
    • Tanis Dolman headshot
      Tanis DolmanAgatha Wynford
    • Ted Cole headshot
      Ted ColeIvan
    • Andrew Kavadas headshot
      Andrew KavadasSir Alistair

    Behind the camera

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    Directed by

    • Paul Ziller headshot
      Paul Ziller
    • Diane Mott Davidson headshot
      Diane Mott Davidson
    • Julie Kim headshot
      Julie Kim
    • Karinรฉ Marwood headshot
      Karinรฉ Marwood

    Wait, what?

    The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.

    • Medieval-themed murder mystery in a modern Colorado castle
    • A US Marshal being the secret high-stakes villain
    • Solving a murder via a 'medieval murder tapestry' (murder board)
    • 911 chocolate emergency rescue cookies used to calm a mob
    • The use of fencing epees as murder weapons

    Every trope, all in one place

    Hereโ€™s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 24 to find more movies that do the same thing.

    Setting2

    ๐Ÿ˜๏ธSmall Town๐Ÿ“Castle

    Time & season2

    โ„๏ธWinter๐Ÿ—“๏ธContemporary

    Premise3

    ๐Ÿ”’Secret PastโœจOther Secret๐Ÿ”’Hidden secret

    Characters3

    ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณLead: Chef/Restaurant Owner๐Ÿ‘ฎLove interest: Police Officer๐Ÿ‘ถCute kid

    Conflict2

    ๐Ÿ’”Life/Death๐Ÿ’”Life/Death stakes

    Romance6

    ๐Ÿ’•Start as brief acquaintances๐Ÿ’•First kiss: late (final third)โš”๏ธEnemies to lovers๐Ÿ’“Instant attraction๐Ÿ”ฅSlow burn๐Ÿ’—Love confession

    Tone & quirks4

    ๐ŸŽฌLight/Heartwarming๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณCooking scenesโ„๏ธSnow activities๐Ÿ’ƒDance scene

    How it ends2

    ๐Ÿ’‹Ends with a kiss๐ŸคFamily reconciliation

    How it all plays out

    Already seen it, or just canโ€™t wait? Open this up for the whole story, ending included.

    Full story (spoilers)
    The film begins with Goldy Berry and her friend Marla preparing for a lavish medieval-themed fundraiser at Hyde Castle, hosted by the eccentric billionaire Sir Alistair Harrell. The atmosphere is tense as Alistair, a man with many enemies, fires the school's fencing coach, Pierre, and taunts Baron Sweetwater, whose company he acquired in a hostile takeover. Alistair hints at a 'showstopper' announcement he plans to make after the feast. Meanwhile, US Marshal Gerard Track (Detective Dave Track's father) arrives at the castle, informing Detective Tom Schultz that his estranged father, Edmund Schultz, has escaped from prison and may be heading their way. During the evening's fencing exhibition, Alistair collapses and dies; it is discovered he was stabbed with a fencing epee. A massive snowstorm traps all guests inside, and the phone lines are cut, forcing Tom, Dave, and Detective Mason Kildea to conduct an impromptu investigation without forensic kits. Goldy assists by using kitchen supplies like hydrogen peroxide to test for blood and mason jars for evidence collection. The investigation reveals that Alistair was dying of cancer and intended to use his 'big announcement' to clear his conscience. A secret room in the library contains millions in cash and a ledger detailing payments to a mysterious 'Dr. Tag Archer.' Suspicion initially falls on Coach Pierre and the butler, Klaus, but the stakes rise when Tom's father, Edmund, is spotted in the castle. It is revealed that Alistair had actually arranged Edmund's escape to clear his name, as Edmund was framed 25 years ago for a murder Alistair was involved in. The mystery deepens when Judge Agatha Winford is found dead after being strangled and thrown from a window. Goldy eventually realizes that 'Dr. Tag Archer' is an anagram for 'Gerard Track.' It is revealed that Gerard was the 'dirty cop' who framed Edmund decades ago and killed Alistair to prevent him from confessing. In a final confrontation, Tom and Goldy find Gerard's gun hidden in a grandfather clock, proving his guilt. Gerard is arrested by the FBI, Edmund is exonerated, and Tom and Goldy finally share a romantic moment after the ordeal.

    Beat by beat

    1. 1

      Opening

      Goldy and Marla arrive at Hyde Castle for a medieval ball where Sir Alistair displays his dangerous weapon collection.

    2. 2

      Inciting Incident

      Sir Alistair is murdered during his 'big announcement' feast, and a snowstorm traps everyone inside the castle.

    3. 3

      Midpoint

      Tom learns his escaped convict father, Edmund, is in the castle, and Goldy finds a secret room with a ledger mentioning 'Dr. Tag Archer'.

    4. 4

      Climax

      Judge Agatha is murdered, and Goldy decodes the 'Dr. Tag Archer' anagram, identifying US Marshal Gerard Track as the killer.

    5. 5

      Resolution

      Gerard is arrested, Edmund is cleared of his past crimes, and Tom and Goldy finally go on their date.

    24 tropes in one movie

    We counted 24 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one โ€” a genuine greatest-hits reel.

    Where this one fits

    The corners of the catalog Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans belongs to โ€” handy if youโ€™re after more of the same.

    Curious CatererPart of the 5-film Curious Caterer series.
    • โ„๏ธHallmark Winter MoviesSnow-season romance without the Christmas trappings.
    • ๐Ÿ’ขHallmark Enemies-to-Lovers MoviesStarts with sparks of the wrong kind.
    • ๐ŸงHallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.
    • ๐Ÿ”Hallmark Mystery MoviesA whodunit at heart.
    • ๐Ÿ˜๏ธHallmark Small Town MoviesA classic small-town setting.

    Lines worth quoting

    The lines that stuck with us โ€” the ones youโ€™ll be repeating after the credits roll.

    • โ€œNow you're the secret ingredient that makes the ordinary extraordinary.โ€
      โ€” Tom SchultzTom expressing his feelings to Goldy during the ball.
    • โ€œEverything is urgent for you, Emma.โ€
      โ€” Sir AlistairAlistair dismissing his assistant's concerns about the doctor's calls.
    • โ€œI'm an orthopedic surgeon, not a coroner.โ€
      โ€” Dr. Richard KormanWhen asked to examine the body without proper tools.

    Meet the characters

    Whoโ€™s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

    • Goldy Berry

      Lead

      Caterer

      InquisitiveResourcefulObservant
    • Tom Schultz

      Love interest

      Detective

      Romantic interest and investigative partner

      StoicProtectiveProfessional
    • Gerard Track

      Antagonist

      US Marshal

      Colleague's father and secret enemy

      CorruptDeceptiveRuthless
    • Edmund Schultz

      Supporting

      Former Convict

      Tom's estranged father

      MisunderstoodQuiet
    • Sir Alistair Harrell

      Supporting

      Billionaire Host

      Employer/Victim

      ArrogantDyingRegretful

    Questions people ask about Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans

    Where can I watch Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans?

    Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

    How long is Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans?

    Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2024.

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