Curious Caterer
5 movies
Curious Caterer is the Hallmark mystery where the sleuth shows up with canapes. Nikki DeLoach plays Goldy Berry, a single-mom caterer in the small Colorado town of Elk Park who can't cater an event without a body turning up in it. Andrew W. Walker is Detective Tom Schultz, the lawman who keeps finding her at his crime scenes and slowly stops minding. Half the fun is the case; the other half is their romance simmering away in the background. Jaycie Dotin, Riley Davis and Lochlyn Munro recur as Goldy's friends, the local deputy, and her ex-husband.
There are five films, beginning in 2022, adapted from Diane Mott Davidson's culinary cozy novels. The recipe is dependable: a catering gig goes sideways, someone dies, and Goldy notices the detail everyone else walks right past. It's light, food-forward, and easy to half-watch with a snack in hand, though the series keeps finding new venues to stage a murder, from a high-society wedding to a snowed-in castle. Cozy mystery comfort food, in the most literal sense.
Curious Caterer movies in order
Each film is a self-contained case and works alone, but Goldy and Tom's relationship moves forward across the series, so release order makes the romance land better.
- 1
Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate(2022)
A Colorado caterer and single mom, Goldy Berry teams with detective Tom Schultz to identify the ingredients that led to the mysterious death of her friend, finding that everyone in Elk Park hides a secret.
- 2
Curious Caterer: Fatal Vows(2023)
In the third movie of the series, Goldy Berry, a caterer and amateur detective, is recruited to provide food for a sizable wedding. Jessamyn Cole, the bride, is the ex-wife of Goldy's current love interest, detective Tom Schultz.
- 3
Curious Caterer: Grilling Season(2023)
Caterer Goldy Berry reunites with detective Tom Schultz when a realtor is murdered. As they uncover personal and professional rivalries, they realize the culprit is closer than expected.
- 4
Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit(2024)
A caterer's date turns awry when the singer at the event she's catering gets electrocuted, making it a crime scene she has to help investigate.
- 5
Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans(2024)
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.
Curious Caterer cast
Frequently asked questions
What order should I watch Curious Caterer?
Go in release order: Dying for Chocolate (2022), Fatal Vows, Grilling Season, then the 2024 films Forbidden Fruit and Foiled Plans. Each mystery stands alone, but Goldy and Tom's romance develops across the run, so the order pays off.
How many Curious Caterer movies are there?
There are five Curious Caterer films, beginning with Dying for Chocolate in 2022 and continuing through the two 2024 entries, Forbidden Fruit and Foiled Plans.
Who stars in Curious Caterer?
Nikki DeLoach stars as caterer-sleuth Goldy Berry and Andrew W. Walker plays Detective Tom Schultz in all five films. Jaycie Dotin, Riley Davis, and Lochlyn Munro appear throughout as recurring characters.
Are the Curious Caterer movies based on books?
Yes. The series adapts Diane Mott Davidson's culinary cozy mystery novels featuring caterer Goldy, reworked for Hallmark's Elk Park setting.
Where can I watch Curious Caterer?
The films air on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery and stream on Hallmark+. Check each film's page on HallmarkDB for current availability.