Love's Kitchen (2011)

Rob Haley (Dougray Scott), an up-and-coming chef and restaurateur in London, is grief-stricken when he loses his wife. With encouragement from his infamous friend and real life TV Chef ... See full summary »

Director:

James Hacking

Writer:

James Hacking

Stars:

Dougray Scott, Sarah Sharman, Katrine De Candole

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dougray Scott	...	Rob
Sarah Sharman	...	Waitress
Katrine De Candole	...	Françoise
Lee Boardman	...	Loz
Michelle Ryan	...	Shauna
Matthew Clancy	...	Ingo
Rick Panesar	...	Kitchen Staff
Suzi Salkeld	...	Kitchen Staff
Tony Mann	...	Food Critic
Holly Gibbs	...	Michelle
Gordon Ramsay	...	Gordon Ramsay
Philip Cross	...	Gordon Ramsay's PA
Simon Callow	...	Guy Witherspoon
Seretta Wilson	...	Jill (as Serretta Wilson)
Claire Forlani	...	Kate Templeton

Storyline

Rob Haley (Dougray Scott), an up-and-coming chef and restaurateur in London, is grief-stricken when he loses his wife. With encouragement from his infamous friend and real life TV Chef Gordon Ramsay, Rob decides to spice up his life by turning a run-down country pub into a gourmet restaurant. His food catches the eye - and taste buds - of beautiful American food critic Kate Templeton (Claire Forlani) and they soon both write a recipe for love that leaves both their hearts - and their stomachs - in full.

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Plot Keywords:

chef | restaurant | food critic | father daughter relationship | maitre d' | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content and brief language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 June 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

A szerelem konyhája

Filming Locations:

Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Just Nuts Films, Trifle Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Given a limited initial release (4 screens) in the UK, it famously took just £121.00 during its opening weekend.

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Connections

Referenced in Bad Movie Beatdown: Review of 2011 (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Open Arms"
Written by Gary Go & Andreas Eide Larsen
Performed by Gary Go
Published by TCR Music Ltd.

User Reviews

A Chef gets his Mojo back with the help of family and a new love...

In a world where everyone wants to be Top Chef in Hell's Kitchen, LOVE'S KITCHEN -- formerly known as NO ORDINARY TRIFLE-- really hits the spot as a fun and sweet cinematic delicacy.

In the vein of FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL and NOTTING HILL, LOVE'S KITCHEN is a completely charming romantic comedy.

Claire Forlani easily gives her best performance since her break-out role in MEET JOE BLACK. Dougray Scott proves he can be a romantic leading man as well as an action star with his strong silent-type good looks and restrained performance here. The supporting cast is excellent led by Peter Bowles as the heavy. Simon Callow is hilarious as the soused critic as is Lee Boardman as the sidekick sous chef/waiter. Michelle Ryan is a delicious waitress. And finally, Gordon Ramsay shows surprising charm in a terrific cameo appearance.

Writer/director Hacking gives the story punch and pace without heavy sentimentality or maudlin predictability. LOVE'S KITCHEN is a great date picture. As its title implies, LOVE'S KITCHEN is the place to find hearty good fun and a satisfying cinematic meal.