Christmas on the Menu

2020 • 80 min • Romance · TV Movie · Comedy

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Synopsis

Josie Jennings a celebrated, romantic, 35-year old chef in the city heads home to spend the holidays at the quaint, magical bed and breakfast where she grew up, and where her mother Shannon has just opened a new restaurant. Famous food critic Tanner Rhodes, who has given Josie harsh reviews in the past, comes to town to review the new restaurant and Josie’s Christmas Cuisine. As the holidays unfold, Josie and Tanner get to know each other better, and a romance soon begins to blossom but will Tanner find a way to right his wrongs, write a rave review for the bistro’s delicious cuisine, and win Josie’s heart by Christmas Eve?

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

23 reviews

53 Audience · 23 · 100%

Josie, a city chef, returns home for the holidays to her mother's new restaurant. A critical food critic, Tanner, who previously gave Josie bad reviews, arrives to review the new place. As they spend time together, a romance begins to bloom amidst the festive Christmas atmosphere, leading to questions about Tanner's reviews and his feelings for Josie.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Some mild romantic tension and kissing
Brief mentions of adult beverages at celebrations
The story is fairly predictable

What it models well

The importance of family and traditions
Following your passion
Giving people a second chance

Talk about it after

How past perceptions can change over time
The meaning of holiday traditions
The role of honest feedback, even if it hurts

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Christmas on the Menu. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.