Every ‘Curious Caterer’ Movie in Order: Goldy and Tom’s Full Mystery Menu Explained
If you’ve been scrolling through Hallmark’s lineup and wondering where to start with the ‘Curious Caterer’ franchise, you’re far from alone. The series follows Goldy Berry, a Colorado caterer and single mom, as she teams up with Detective Tom Schultz to solve various murder mysteries, with each installment connecting to Goldy’s catering business or personal life.
The franchise is inspired by the Goldy Bear mysteries book series by author Diane Mott Davidson. What started as a single cozy mystery in 2022 has grown into one of Hallmark’s most beloved ongoing franchises, and watching every film in the proper sequence makes all the difference in appreciating how the story unfolds.
The Hallmark ‘Curious Caterer’ Mysteries Watch Order
The chronological order of the ‘Curious Caterer Mysteries’ movies is the same as the release order of the films, and watching them in this particular order is strongly recommended because you will get the most out of the stories. Jumping in anywhere else risks missing character details and callbacks that only land if you have the earlier films as context.
The best way to watch ‘Curious Caterer Mysteries’ movies in order is to start with ‘Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate’ from 2022, then ‘Curious Caterer: Grilling Season’ from 2023, followed by ‘Curious Caterer: Fatal Vows’ from 2023, and ‘Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans’ from 2024. The fifth and most recent entry is ‘Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit’, which premiered in October 2024.
Watching the ‘Curious Caterer’ movies in order is the best way to fully appreciate the evolution of Goldy and Tom’s relationship. While each movie can stand on its own as a thrilling mystery, the real charm of the series lies in the chemistry between the two leads, as their bond deepens with each mystery they solve together.
Goldy Berry and Tom Schultz: Breaking Down Each Film
The series kicks off with ‘Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate’, where Colorado caterer Goldy Berry teams with detective Tom Schultz to identify the ingredients that led to the mysterious death of her friend, discovering that everyone in Elk Park hides a secret. It premiered on April 10, 2022 and served as the fourth Hallmark movie pairing for stars Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker.
In ‘Curious Caterer: Grilling Season’, Goldy throws a lavish barbecue event for her childhood friend, acclaimed realtor Susie Craig. After the event concludes, she discovers that Susie’s grill exploded and killed her, putting Goldy’s professional reputation under fire when people realize she was the last one to use it. The third film, ‘Curious Caterer: Fatal Vows’, sees Goldy catering the elaborate wedding of Jessamyn, Tom’s ex-girlfriend, only for the groom to turn up dead and the bride to go missing.
‘Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans’ follows Goldy and Tom as they attend a medieval feast at Hyde Castle catered by Goldy. The event is interrupted when a guest is found dead, and Goldy and Tom must reunite to solve the mystery before the murderer strikes again. In ‘Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit’, a caterer’s date goes awry when the singer at the event she is catering is electrocuted, turning the evening into a crime scene she has to help investigate.
The Slow-Burn Romance Driving the Curious Caterer Series
Beyond the mysteries themselves, the series has built a dedicated following largely on the strength of Goldy and Tom’s evolving relationship. From Goldy’s culinary expertise to Tom’s detective skills, the combination of food and forensics makes for an entertaining series that keeps you guessing, with the characters’ growth and storylines intertwining across the franchise.
‘Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate’ marked the fourth Hallmark movie pairing for Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker, their previous three being ‘A Dream of Christmas’, ‘The Perfect Catch’, and ‘Sweet Autumn’. That pre-existing familiarity between the two actors is a big reason the chemistry feels so natural from the very first scene.
Fans have particularly responded to how deliberately the romance is handled. Both Walker and DeLoach have expressed interest in continuing the series, with Walker confirming more movies are planned and DeLoach sharing her excitement about returning. The slow build has kept audiences invested across five installments and counting.
Where to Stream and What’s Coming Next
Seeing that the ‘Curious Caterer Mysteries’ franchise is a Hallmark Movies and Mysteries original, you can find them on Hallmark Movies Now and the Hallmark Movies Now Amazon Channel. The series has remained consistently available for subscribers since each new installment arrives.
The franchise is inspired by the Goldy Bear mysteries book series by author Diane Mott Davidson, and plans for a sixth and seventh movie are in place, though filming was pushed back to mid-year after originally being scheduled for January and February. The delay has naturally left fans restless for news on when production will officially resume.
DeLoach confirmed that she knows the ideas for both the sixth and seventh ‘Curious Caterer’ films, which are expected to be a return to form for the franchise.
She mentioned that the new films would revisit elements from the very first movie, honoring the original vision created by Diane Mott Davidson in the novels, and fans can expect to see more of Goldy Berry in her role as a chef. With that kind of intentional storytelling circling back to its roots, the series looks set to reward longtime viewers who followed every case from the very beginning.
Whether you are a first-time viewer or someone revisiting the series after ‘Forbidden Fruit’ left you wanting more, now is the perfect time to settle in from the start with ‘Dying for Chocolate’ and work your way through, so which of Goldy’s five cases do you think is the most satisfying mystery the show has pulled off so far?
