Three mystery franchises will return to Hallmark Channel in May 2026, but a new “Curious Caterer” movie starring Andrew Walker and Nikki DeLoach is not one of them.
A year and a half after the fifth mystery in the franchise premiered, back in October 2024, Walker told Us Weekly in an interview published on May 2 that there are still no concrete plans to bring caterer Goldie Berry and Detective Tom Schultz back for another whodunit. But with a bit of pressure from fans, he said they’re hopeful the franchise can make a comeback.
Andrew Walker Encourages Fans to ‘Message Hallmark’ About Bringing Back ‘Curious Caterer’
HallmarkIn July 2025, Walker exclusively told EntertainmentNow that there were more “Curious Caterer” movies ahead for him and DeLoach, whom he jokingly calls his “work wife.”
“We will be doing more ‘Curious Caterers,’” Walker confirmed at the time. “I can definitively say we will be doing more. I’ve been told by trusted sources. It’ll be next year, though.”
But when he spoke with Us Weekly, he was less certain, telling the outlet, “I wish there were updates on the ‘Curious Caterer.’ Message Hallmark and go to the chat groups and tell them how much you’re missing ‘Curious Caterer.'”
The franchise started in 2022 with “Dying For Chocolate,” which is now available to watch for free on YouTube. The mysteries follow caterer Goldy as she stumbles upon unsolved murders in her small town and helps Walker’s character solve the cases. By the end of the last movie, “Forbidden Fruit,” their characters had also developed feelings for each other and shared their first kiss.
Andrew Walker Says New ‘Curious Caterer’ Scripts Are Already Written
“I’ve been told that we might get some more episodes back,” Walker told Us Weekly. “So we’re ready to go. Scripts are written.”
Walker even knows where those scripts would take the “Curious Caterer” franchise, including more of the blossoming romance between Goldy and Tom, and storylines featuring supporting characters, like Goldy’s best friend Marla Maguire (played by Jaycie Dotin) and Tom’s deputy, Mason (played by Riley Davis).
“It really is now about what are the individual characters around (Goldy and Tom) and their peripheral doing? And where do they come from, and what are their hobbies and fun things they like to do? Walker explained. “Because they’re so developed, those characters, even though they’re not in it as much as Tom and Goldy are. But I think there’s just a lot of fun opportunities there.”
After premiering his latest Hallmark movie on May 2,“Kentucky Roses,” Walker told Us Weekly his schedule is wide open, so he’d love to get back to filming “Curious Caterer.”
What Hallmark Mysteries Will Air in May?
HallmarkMeanwhile, Hallmark fans who are missing what used to be a robust schedule of cozy mysteries can get their fill in May. On May 16, Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster continue the beloved “Hannah Swensen Mysteries” franchise with “Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery.”
The following Saturday, May 23, DeLoach will appear in the second “True Justice” movie, “Eye For an Eye,” which will finally be released more than a year after the cast filmed it.
Then on May 30, Tamera Mowry-Housely’s Ireland-based mystery franchise returns with “‘Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Key to the Castle.”
Okay Hallmark, it’s time to bring back Curious Caterer. It’s Fantastic with Nikki & Andrew. Us Fans want it back ASAP.
Please bring back the “Curious Caterer” mysteries! They’re fun and enjoyable, and I personally enjoy seeing Nikki and Andrew together…they’re two of my favorite Hallmark stars. More of these stories would be fun!!
HALLMARK – please get with it!! Curious Caterer Mysteries is a GREAT series. Absolutely LOVE
Andrew and Nikki together!! We look forward to seeing them together again!! This is a NO Brainer!!
More Curious Caterer, please!!!!
Crious Caterer Mysteries are great and should be brought back!!