Holiday Party With Andrew and Zoe

About Holiday Party With Andrew and Zoe

"Holiday Party With Andrew and Zoe" is a feel-good movie released in the winter of 2023 that can be enjoyed any time of the year, but particularly around the holidays. Renowned chef Andrew Zimmern and pastry chef Zoë François team up to host a festive Christmas/Hanukkah party for their mutual friends. In an epic culinary collaboration, they see themselves preparing their favorite holiday delicacies, sharing tips on everything from the art of time management in the kitchen to their go-to dishes and ideas for guest gifts - all to create an unforgettable holiday party.

Making / Production

The underpinning delight of this film is in its absurdly heartwarming execution of the holiday season's cherished traditions. Filmed in 'direct cinema' style, the movie takes a documentary approach to let viewers feel as if they are part of the preparation and festivities. The directors tastefully merge a traditional holiday movie with cooking show elements to create a cozy, immersive experience. On the production side, great attention is given to the audio-visual presentation to make the cooking sequences not only informative but also highly mouth-watering.

Actors

• Andrew Zimmern - Playing himself, he brings his rich culinary background to the show, instilling it with authentic touches of holiday cheer.
• Zoë François - Also playing herself, Zoë provides sweet contrast to Andrew's hearty, savory leanings with her mastery over French pastries and desserts.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The set was decorated by renowned event stylist, Ava Evergreen, who has worked on several high-profile Hollywood parties.
• The movie was filmed in real-time over the course of preparing and hosting an actual party, adding a zest of authenticity to it.

Quotes

• Andrew Zimmern: "The essence of a holiday party is not about perfect cooking but about love and sharing."
• Zoë François: "Baking is my way of adding a touch of sweetness to our friends' lives, this holiday."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Home for the Holidays" by Perry Como brings a sense of familiarity and kinship to the audience.
• "Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah" by Matisyahu adds cultural diversity and cheer to the holiday mix.