All language subtitles for Christmas on the Slopes (2022)

♪ Those 12 days of Christmas ♪

♪ Used to be the
loneliest that I knew ♪

♪ Now my coldest winter is
just a wonderland with you ♪

♪ All the joy I've
been feeling ♪

♪ All the kisses
I've been stealing ♪

Bon! Everyone!

Christmas is
around the corner,

and I know you've been
working very hard

to make this season a
success for the ski resort.

And if you don't
hear it enough...

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Bon!
Let's get to it. No?

The lunch and dinner buffet
menu will be on the board.

The à la carte menu will be on the board within the hour. Okay?

-Marie!
-Yes sir.

Where is my dairy delivery.

They're delayed
because of the snow.

Twenty minutes tops.

Good. Keep on them because
with the supply we have,

we have one hour, two
hours, tops, maybe, eh.

On it, Chef.

Ah, hi.

Hi. You must be
my new sous chef?

I'm Sophia.

You'll be Newbie until
I see how you work out.

Everyone! This is
our new sous chef!

Ah...

And don't be late
tomorrow. Okay?

My family's from Switzerland.

We like things on time. Okay?

♪ All I ever asked for me was a little love to call my own ♪

♪ Then you waked into my life ♪

♪ And I knew I'd
never be alone ♪

♪ All the joy
I've been feeling ♪

♪ All the kisses
I've been stealing ♪

♪ Yeah you're one of a kind ♪

♪ Now I hear bells ringing ♪

♪ And I hear angels singing ♪

♪ All of the time ♪

♪ Oh baby your love ♪

♪ Is all my Christmases ♪

♪ Come at once ♪

♪ Come at once ♪

Okay.

Hello.

Oh, Goose à l'Orange
with juniper berries.

This worked well in Chicago.

Hey, um, let's put some sage on the plating for this one. Yeah?

I think it's going to
make it pop a bit more.

Thank you all!

This is the third Sophia
Kitchen to open this year but

each one needs to reflect
the heart of this city.

You all have worked hard
to bring that heart.

And I thank you from
the bottom of mine.

Now let's open those doors!

You beat the pros on
TV, now you're the pro.

Being the underdog on 'Knife to
Knife' did garner lots of fans

but I needed to prove that I
can helm my own restaurants.

First Chicago, then Austin.

Are you just as excited
to open this third one?

Well, I did poach the
best staff in the city,

so I'm confident that
we can pull this off.

But with Christmas right around
the corner, the pressure is on.

I'm not saying take
marriage off the table!

I'm saying you're putting too
much pressure on tonight.

I thrive on stress!

False. You thrive on success.

Yowza. I love it.

Right?

For another night, it's perfect.

Tonight is perfect.

Okay, picture this.

I'm cutting the ribbon
for my third restaurant,

I'm wearing my
favorite outfit and

I'm surrounded by people who support me and believe in me.

I get it. But think about
it from Lou's perspective.

He might feel a
little emasculated.

No. No no no.

You don't know Lou like I do.

Powerful young
women are his thing.

Stop worrying.

Tonight is going to be perfect.

Perfect pressure cooker.

Just support me! Okay?

You know what might be fun?

What?

A New Year's proposal!

Why am I going to
wait till New Year's?

I know what I want.

Okay!

To the most talented and
beautiful chef in Chicago,

Austin and now Savannah!

Congratulations on
the grand opening of

Sophia's Kitchen restaurant number three!

Cheers.

Thank you!

As much as I'd like to take all
the credit for the success of

the Sophia Kitchen restaurants,

we all know that it takes a
village to raise an empire.

And so I want to thank
every single one of you

for taking a chance on me
with this new location.

And with the doors
about to open,

I'm going to keep this short.

Most of you know, Lou Foster is
not only our biggest investor,

but he's also the
love of my life.

So I have a very important
question to ask him right now.

Lou, you are my business
partner and my partner in life.

And I love you with
all of my heart.

Will you marry me?

I, um...
Wasn't expecting this.

Um...

Could we talk
about this in private?

Sorry, I'm actually
really busy right now.

Soph, please stop cleaning.

We still have a great Christmas.

Listen, I love you, okay.

But the night
didn't go well.

That's the understatement
of the holiday season!

No, I mean the restaurant.
It was a disaster.

What are you talking about?

You know I've always had my
concerns about this location.

And you love it but...

I mean, even our extensive
marketing campaigns

didn't get us anywhere
near a full house.

What?

People are lining up around
the block for our openings.

Not this one.

And if opening night
doesn't go well,

then the restaurant
doesn't stand a chance.

I'm pulling my money.
I have to cut my losses here.

It's just not going to make it.

This is nothing to do
with the proposal, honey.

It's just business.

No, you know what?
You're right.

You're a hundred
percent correct.

Everything between us
is just business, honey.

Oh, Soph, come on.
I didn't mean it like that.

I am so sorry to hear that
Sophia's Kitchen Savannah

will not be working out
for you, Mr. Foster.

And I apologize for wasting your
time with a TV celebrity chef

who just can't make it
in the big boys' game.

Soph, don't do this.

Do what?

Reduce our relationship
to the bottom line?

Now that's not fair.

We said we'd always keep
business and personal separate.

Tonight you stepped
over that line.

Because I thought saying 'I
love you' meant something.

Get out, Lou.

Back in
good old Chicago...

I'm so sorry, Soph.

I did not want to
be right about him.

How could I be so stupid!

'It's just business.'

That's what he said?

Yep.

That's cold.

Look, I'm sorry about your job.

I had no idea this
was going to happen.

We both know I'll be fine.

You want to know
what I think?

This happened for a reason.

You put your heart on the
line, and you got an answer.

It wasn't the answer you wanted,

but now you know
where you stand.

You're a woman who took
her reality show win

and turned her dreams
into a reality.

You've done it with every
restaurant you've opened.

This time you're building
a whole life in your head.

A whole romantic life.

And this was the first
step to making that happen.

Yeah, I say good for you!

But he said no.

Right. So aren't you glad
you don't have to waste

anymore time with him?

You're right.

With this location on hold I
can have some time to regroup.

And come back swinging
like you always do.

Do you want me to stay
a little while longer?

I can't even throw
myself into work.

I was supposed to be in Savannah

and all my other restaurants
are staffed to the gills.

That's a good thing!
Take a break.

A break?

You know, like a vacation.

Oh no. That's for other people.

Think about it. Please.

My mom is inviting
you to Christmas.

Come to Arizona with me.

Tell Sophia she won't have to cook.

Unless she really wants to.

Tell her thank you, but
I'm just too on edge

to make any
decisions right now.

I don't want you to
be alone on Christmas.

Look, I just, I need a
few days to clear my head.

I'm going to be okay. You go.

You know this isn't
about you, right?

It's not not about me.

I'm the one that
pushed too hard.

Look, when it's
the right person,

there's no pushing required.

It's like finding
the right recipe.

How am I supposed to
make my béarnaise sauce

with a stove that
doesn't work!

Oh no, the great chef
will settle things.

This is the greatest stove in
the world but it doesn't work.

So how am I supposed
to do my job?

This stove is as
incompetent as Chef Ans...

Ch-Chef Ansell...

Chef Marcus...

You need some time off.

Yes... Yes...

A lot, a lot of time off.

Absolutely!

So maybe take your
coat, go home...

And never work for me again.

Go.

Go.

Leave the pot!

If this is the right thing
to do, give me a sign.

There you go. Room 52. You're welcome. Bye.

Chef Grewal!

I am so pleased to
receive you at our hotel.

I voted for you on the show.

And I have dined at your
restaurant in Austin.

Ah, mwah, it was fantastic!

Oh, thank you.

I am actually here for just
a little bit of R and R.

Whoo hoo. You don't
have to pretend here.

I saw the video on shatter.

How'd did they get that?

You know how tabloid sites are.

Just proves your star power.

All it proves is that
I need to lie low.

I will help make your
stay as low as possible.

I mean...

Thanks. I think.

Now, can I see that list
of Christmas activities?

Believe me, the mountains, the clear sky and the fresh air

can fix pretty
much anything.

Even a broken heart.

Excuse me.

Front desk, how may I help you?

Yes, we're waiting
for a new sous chef.

Oh! I'm sorry to hear
about your sister.

Yes, we'll see you in a
few days, then. Au revoir.

Voila.

Thank you.

Enjoy your stay.

It's too late for breakfast
and too early for lunch.

Hmm...

Maybe a fellow cook
can spot me a snack.

I'm good for it.

Good. Keep on them because with the supply we have,

we have one hour, two
hours tops. Maybe, eh.

On it, Chef!

Ah, hi.

Hi. You must be
my new sous chef.

Ah, I'm Sophia.

You'll be Newbie until
I see how you work out.

Everyone! This is
our new sous chef.

What?

Don't be late tomorrow, okay.

My family's from Switzerland.
We like things on time. Okay?

Come, I want
to show you the basics.

This is Christopher, with meats.

This is the prepping station

and this is going to be
your new best friend.

And then we have Marie, our
very talented pastry chef.

Welcome.

And this is you.

As impressive as all of this is,
I really need to speak with you.

No time to speak!

Except with Gareth,
the Executive Chef.

- You know how they can get.
- Hello?

Yes I do. Perfectionist.

Looks at this clipboard.

If you have any questions,
I'll be right back. Okay?

Hey!

Welcome.

Just so you know,

the changing rooms are down
the hall and on the left.

Hey, do you thing your
tart has an apple to spare?

I'm starving.

You're literally a life saver.

No, Sophia! What are you doing?

Jet lag plus hunger equals
bad decision making.

Ooh! Coq au vin.

Oh, who can resist this
savory deliciousness.

They had me at chicken and wine.

I'm going to assume you had

a nap and some hearty
après ski food.

Sure. We'll go with that.

Are you okay?
You don't sound okay.

You know what? Just...
It's okay. Taylor, I'm fine.

Don't worry about it.

Hey listen, I got to go.

Let's talk later, yeah?

Okay bye.

Make your calls
quick, huh Newbie.

And straight back into prep.

People are coming
down from the slopes.

They are tired,
they are hungry and,

they are expecting
an early dinner.

Yes, Chef Ansell.

Do you understand
the dinner recipes?

They're a bit more complex.

Yes, Chef Ansell.

Okay.

Friends, I have some news!

The big Christmas Eve
wedding has been confirmed.

Finally!
So, who are the celebrities?

Maybe you've heard of
Yolanda Medweather?

The fashion designer?

Oh! Christopher, I didn't know
that you were so into fashion.

No, ah. My wife...

Loves her.

So, ah... Do we need to
know anything about Yolanda?

She likes meat.

She wears sunglasses.

Okay.

Okay, so thank you so much for
the vital piece of information.

More meat means more
work for you. Of course.

So, it seems she will be
marrying Johann Zering,

the heir to the Swiss
watchmaker fortune.

Both our families are from

the same region in
Switzerland, as such.

Their wedding will have
more of an alpine theme.

It's up to us to make sure that
every bite they eat is perfect.

So, no pressure then.

I've been in contact with
the wedding planners.

It seems this event could be

the biggest our
resort has ever seen.

And if all goes well, it
could put us on the map

for being the best resort
kitchen in the country.

Which means it looks great on your resumes. Come on, guys.

Okay, okay!

Get to work.

-Yes Chef.
-Yes Chef.

Newbie!

How are you settling in?

This is the suprême?

Yes. So, I went a little
off the map with it

because I noticed that your recipe called for nutmeg but,

I know this amazing
variation that goes perfect

with the pairing tonight.

Okay. So.

I asked you if you understood
the recipes and you said yes.

And so I ask you what
would possess you

to improvise on
your first day? Hmm?

There's a reason my recipes
are the way that they are.

I was flown in from
Europe all the way here

because my recipes
have rave reviews.

Are you trying to
sabotage my reputation

by adding your own twist? Hmm?

Do you think people come from... Where do you come from?

Chicago.

No! No no no no no no.

This is not deep dish pizza.

I'm sorry.

I guess I'm just used to
thinking outside the box.

People do not come to the
mountain for trendy food.

I do classic American
and I do classic French.

And I do it well.

Now, is this going to
taste like the big city?

There's only one
way to find out.

This is amazing.

Do I taste chestnuts?

Yes! Yeah. You had some in
the pantry and fresh no less.

I love the flavor.

Is this how they do
it at the Hilton?

No, no, this is my
own personal spin.

It's adequate, Newbie.
Thank you.

I think he likes it.

What is wrong with you?

Nothing is wrong with me!
I was just having fun!

It's really nice
to just cook again.

You know, I don't
think I realized that

the weight of my entire restaurant was weighing on me.

Soph, you spent the first day
of your Christmas holiday

working in a
restaurant kitchen!

Please look up the
definition of vacation!

I did feel bad
because it was clear

that the new sous
chef was a no-show.

Oh! But the kitchen
was gorgeous.

And the Head Chef was...

Gorgeous?

Ohhhh! The soup thickens!
What's his name?

Wait! Never mind.

I'm looking up your fancy ski
resort's Head Chef right now.

Oh, his little cute
picture popped up.

Mm, mm.

Taylor! Stop!

Ansell.

I can't see his
biceps from here,

but he looks like he's
got a very cute...

I was too busy
manning my station.

Ha! So you looked!

Oh that tells me
everything I need to know.

How come he didn't
recognize you though?

Because I'm not
that famous, Taylor.

Only fans from the show know.

Though, I do think some of
the other chefs recognized me

but they didn't say anything.

Maybe they think you are on
a new undercover chef show.

Or, they saw the video
of my failed proposal

and think this is all
the work I can get now.

It's okay because you're going
to come clean to them all

and ask that hot
chef out on a date.

I will come clean.

But I am not dating.

Remember where
taking charge got me?

Exactly! In a kitchen cooking
with a super hunky chef!

I will consider your suggestions

because I should have taken
your advice last time.

Thanks for checking
in on my place, T.

I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Any time.

Ansell, can I talk to
you about something?

I really need to
tell you, umm...

I'm not the person
that you think I am!

Don't worry. You're doing fine. You're doing fine.

Go go go.

Okay? I see you in a minute
because I'm on the phone.

Ah, go please.

So... Not so much
with the coming clean?

I know! I have to tell him.

You should be shopping!
Or skiing!

Have you even left
the kitchen yet?

Or are you still up to
your elbows in demi-glace.

I am actually going
shopping for ski wear now,

in case I might want
to hit the slopes.

What about the real
sous chef anyway?

When does that hit the fan?

Oh, relax. I actually
overheard Mia saying

that the real sous chef
isn't in for a few days.

So I can use that time to
figure out how to tell Ansell

the truth without
sounding like a psycho.

Newsflash!
That ship is sailing.

Okay okay. I'm going
shopping now and later,

I'm actually showing Ansell
my portfolio of wedding cakes.

Oh, yes, by all means!
What if he doesn't like them?

He might fire
you from your fake job!

I just want to impress him.

You know what's impressive?
The truth!

Don't worry, Taylor.
I'm going to figure it out.

You do know you're
playing with fire right?

Hey, what are you working on?

Wow, you look fantastic.

Thank you.

Sometimes it's just nice to
get out of my kitchen whites.

You know.

Well, I hear your boss
is quite the taskmaster.

Taskmaster?

You don't like this word?

Well, no. I just don't hear people using it often.

Well, which word would you use?

To describe you?

Um, I...

I like the way you
run your kitchen.

Oh, that's good to know.

That way I know I don't
have to change my ways.

No. Not yet.

Meanwhile, would you like to
take a look at my cake designs?

Yes. Please.

Okay. Here you are.

Wow. These are exquisite.

Where did you develop them?

I ah...

Actually, does it matter?

Well, it matters if they were
lifted from somewhere, say,

the five star kitchen you were
working at up until last week.

Oh, no, no.

No, these are one hundred
percent original to me.

I just, um...

I just don't make them
anymore, but I love it.

Well you should because
you have talent.

They are going to be
blown away by this.

Who's going to be blown away?

Christmas Eve, Johann Zering, Yolanda Medweather.

You mean the fashion
mogul and the watch heir?

Yes, I thought you knew.

That’s why I'm asking you
about the wedding cakes.

Oh no, that's too soon.
No, um...

I thought you already
had a cake for that?

Well, the main menu is set, hmm.

But I'm meeting with them
tomorrow to talk about desserts,

the numbers, and I think
you should be there.

With these.

I mean, I'm honored. I just...

You know what? I'm actually
going skiing tomorrow, so...

Here?

Is that strange?

No, it's just a bit expensive.

Oh, well you know.

I haven't really looked into
it that much yet. So I'm...

Are you okay?

Yes. Yes yes.

It's just that, I think
you should reconsider.

I think it would be
a good opportunity

for you to meet the couple,
become part of the team.

Ansell, I...

I have to be honest with
you about something.

The day I first walked into
your kitchen, I was actually

snooping around for a
snack, as a hungry tourist.

I felt this homing instinct

that was just drawing me
to the kitchen, and...

I...

Oh oh! Come come.

Ah, Ms. Medweather, it's
such an honor to meet you.

My name is Ansell Valleé.

My team and I are so
happy, so looking forward

to bring you the best, most
tasty menu for your special day.

I like your ambition.

Johann and I very much enjoyed
your cuisine last winter.

The European influence
feels like home to Johann.

Very sophisticated.

Thank you.

Are you...?

It is so nice to meet you.

Are you involved with
the resort as well?

Yes, this is my
right hand, Sophia.

Oh, man! Your right hand?
That is very cute.

Okay.

You've arrived early?

I know we were supposed to meet
tomorrow, but my gown designer

changed the schedule and I'm
hoping we can have a chat

about the food right now.

Right now? Okay, ah...

Is that a problem?

Ah....

No! No! There is no problem.

Actually, let's
sit down and chat!

How about I go grab the
notes from the office?

No no. Ansell, you go grab the
notes from the office, yes!

He's the only one with the key.

Secrets of the kitchen!

Notes! Yes.
I come right back.

So, I'm actually test piloting
a brand new series called

"Chef Under Wraps"
for the network.

I love those series!

You are going to surprise
the practical pants

right off of these chefs.

What can I do to help?

Well...

I have three words
for my wedding theme.

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas!

I want the biggest and
happiest holiday celebration

that this town has ever seen.

That any town has ever seen!

I love your vision.

But it might be a
bit of a tall order.

I want a nod to Johann's family.

I love Switzerland and it's
four official languages,

the quad cultures, so I'm thinking that we should do

some French, some Italian
and some German food.

I don't understand.

I thought when you confirmed
you also confirmed the menu?

Yeah. Nothing's
written in stone.

The best Christmas
presents are surprises.

And it's not like you want us
to reinvent the wheel, right?

Oh, not at all. I want
something more cosmopolitan.

Switzerland is all about

bringing different
influences together.

Let's use that.

I just feel that
it's right to

have some Italian and
some German food in.

I think it feels perfect.

Our pastry chef is from France,
you're going to love Marie.

And, our sommelier
has an Italian family.

Yeah! Perfect!

We're missing a couple cultures
there. But that's okay.

I just, I thought that maybe you
wanted to have classic American?

Well, I would love that and
my family would love that.

But if there is no Godda
Daulfeenos on the menu,

I am not responsible if
Johann's grandfather

has a temper tantrum.

What are Godda
Daulfeenos anyway?

Gratin Dauphinois.
Gratin Dauphinois.

Gra--tin Dau--phinois.

Gratin Dauphinois.

Gra--tin Dau--phinois.

Yes, it's a sliced
potatoes baked

with butter and crème fraîche.

Very traditional. Usually
served with fish or meat.

It sounds like
scalloped potatoes.

Only better.

Hmmm. Well you can't go
wrong with butter and cream.

Well, you are going to have
the final say on everything,

Yolanda. So put any worry
in your mind to rest.

We are going to play
with the menu tonight

and we're going to email
you some revisions.

Yes, and I will
take some notes and

I will come up with
some new ideas.

Perfect. Thank you.

Now for the exciting part.

Do you want to take a
look at some cake designs?

Oh yes! Yes yes yes yes yes!

I want something that is
'wedding-y' but Christmassy.

I mean, after all, the guests
are not going to be spending

time with their family
during the holidays.

So I do not want anything
avant-garde. Uh huh.

Well, these are just
for inspiration.

We can add any custom
touches that you want.

Wow!

It's like you were in my head.

This is amazing. This is the exact cake that I am feeling!

Well, then that's the cake
that we're going to make.

And, you are the first
person to choose it.

Even better.
I love to be original.

How did it go with
the wedding plans?

In the end, good.

Next time some warning would be great.

Sorry.
It all happened so fast.

So so.

Oh! Sophia, there you are.

Yolanda! Hi!

Mia said that you'd be
around here somewhere, so...

Oh she did?

I hope it's okay that
I tracked you down?

Yes yes of course.

I figured.

I just wanted to
have a little chat.

You know what?
Why don't we chat in my room?

Great.

What's your room number?

Ah, two nineteen.

So if you're filming a pilot

where are the
camera and crew?

That's a very good question. Ummmmmmm.

Uh uh uh uh.

Okay, ah, truth.

I came here on vacation

and I went into the
kitchen to ask for a snack

and Ansell mistook me
as his new sous chef.

The only reason that I haven't
come clean is because I...

Because...

Because?

Because I'm having fun.

Are you serious?

I've been going through a
lot of personal junk lately

and it's been stressful.

It's just so nice
to be able to cook

and not worry about my
business or my brand

and to just be myself
instead of a celebrity.

Well, that's new to me.
Working on vacation for fun.

But between you and me, you are
the celebrity chef here and I

trust you to make the food that
my guests are going to adore.

So if it all blows
up on my big night,

you will be the one to blame.

Message received.

And we all know the media
is going to hear about it,

either way. Got to go.

Tootles.

Mmm!
That was exactly what I needed

to kick start my morning.

Good.

Ah! My deliveries have arrived. Thank you.

There you go.

Ah, Sophia.

How about I show you
what we're cooking, huh?

Come.

Now, I know most chefs like to
work in the late vampire hours

but I like to go to the market first thing in the morning

hand select my ingredients
and have them delivered

directly to the restaurant.

Wow! Well I guess the
early bird gets the worm.

I prefer the early bird
gets the best ingredients.

It really helps me
guide my menu, you know.

Now, we have the cheese.

It looks so creamy.
I love goat cheese!

I can think of a millions ways
to use this in the kitchen.

Well, I look forward to tasting
your goat cheese dishes.

Then we have the sage.

The sage will be added to the
roasted potatoes tonight.

It will give it a
Christmas season

nostalgic flair, you know.

Oh, it smells like
grandma's stuffing!

Yes. And then, the bread.

Now normally we bake
everything in house.

This locally sourced bread
is heavenly.

It's going to be the
base of a stuffing.

Ah, it
smells like heaven.

Add cranberries to that and...

And Christmas in every bite.

Voila!

You know you have a gift,
you, in the kitchen.

Oh, well, thank you.

You make people feel really
comfortable really easily.

The way that you handled
Yolanda's last minute request

was quite effortless.

Well I'm...
I'm just happy to help.

♪ Dashing through the snow ♪

♪ In a one horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Over the fields we go ♪

Hello. How are you doing?

Oh, hi.

May I?

A touch of European,
just like your food.

It's good. It's good.

Do you know what
would make it better?

A touch of truffle.

Actually, I think that
that would overpower it.

I mean, don't you think
it would overpower it?

I mean, we could
use just a sliver.

Sorry.

♪ Now just the other day ♪

♪ I thought I'd take a ride ♪

♪ And soon Miss Fanny Bright ♪

♪ Was seated by my side ♪

♪ The horse was lean and lank ♪

♪ Misfortune seemed his lot ♪

Mmm.

Mmm.

Actually, that's perfect.

Ah, I make it better, no?

I guess two cooks
are better than one.

♪ Oh what fun it is to ride
in a one horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Jingle Bells Jingle Bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

Hey, um, would you like go to
dinner with me tomorrow night?

Ah, yes.

How do you feel about
barbecue and wings?

Barbecue and wings?

Yes. My cousin
owns a sports bar.

He's one of reasons
I moved to Aspen.

Well, then, I would
love to try it.

Okay. Cool.

By the way. It's a great apron.

It's not uniform.
But I'll allow it.

Thanks. There's a pretty
sweet gift shop in the lobby.

Good to know.

♪ Jingle Bells Jingle Bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh what fun it is to ride
in a one horse open sleigh ♪

Are you sure
your cousin is French?

I can't see it in the decor.

Ha! He would take this
as a great compliment.

He loves American comfort food.

But I happen to
know that they have

French menus in the
back of the bar.

Oh, is it because it
reminds him of home?

They have menus in
eleven languages,

on account of all the
people who come to visit.

But I know that the
French are on top.

Hey, how do you say
barbecue in French?

Barbecue.

Okay, how do you say
Merry Christmas in French?

Joyeux Noël.

-Joyeux Noël.
-Bon.

Joyeux Noël, Ansell.

To you.

Joyeux Noël, Sophia.

It smells so good.

I think I want to try
every single sauce.

Okay, so first we
go honey garlic,

and then we try ghost pepper. Hmm?

Bring it!

Allez. Two.

Oh! That was the best
Buffalo wings I've ever had.

Yes.

Straight up comfort food.

Georges's wife makes them.

She says mine are
an abomination.

She says they're too chef-y.

So this is a
family run restaurant?

Uh huh. Yup.

They have two sons.

One of them is next in
line to run the business.

The other is a bit
of a disappointment.

You know, he only got
into medical school.

So, do you have a
family or a boyfriend?

Um...

None of the above. You?

I had a girlfriend but I
couldn't get a good read on her.

She was hot and cold, and
eventually I got the message.

Sounds painful.

I was so in love.

I really wanted to prove to her

that I was the right
man, you know.

I was still in culinary school.

I took whatever I had left
in my savings account

to buy her a hot
air balloon ride.

What? How could she dump you after a hot air balloon ride!

We never went! Never went. No!

She said, how could you
do such a big gesture?

Ahhhahhahh!

Anyway, it's not her fault.
She never loved me.

I'm sorry.

But you, you are going to try

the best dessert this
place has to offer.

Let me guess what
goes well with wings.

Chocolate chip cookies?

Close. Cheesecake.

I love cheesecake.
It's so velvety.

Especially with the
cherries on top, it's like,

it's like Christmas.

Do you like Christmas?

I, ah, I still write
letters to Santa Claus.

Okay, sorry.
It's sweet, it's sweet.

In Switzerland we had this
thing called Samichlaus.

And he has his trusted sidekick

to take care of
the naughty kids.

Wait. That sounds terrible.

Yeah. Yeah, he chases them
with a bundle of sticks.

It's weird.

Now that would not
fly in today's world.

He would get canceled.

Oh, maybe he should.

Thank you
so much for dinner.

And thank you for walking me.

It's a door-to-door service.

I can walk you to
your staff residences.

Oh, yeah...

Of course.
The staff residences.

Hey, you know, tomorrow we
both have the day off, no?

So let's go skiing! My treat.

Okay, yeah!

Okay. Shall we walk?

You know what? Actually,
I've got it from here.

Thank you.

Okay. Okay.

-Good night.
-Good night.

Ah, Sophia!

Hm, yeah?

The residence is that way.

Yes, of course!

Too much wine.

No no no.

This is so wrong, Sophia.

You're such a big liar!

So basically you
can't leave your room

because you're trapped
in a web of deceit?

Why did I call you?

Because you need
a reality check?

Call him. Right now.

And text me when it's done.

He's probably tired from skiing!

No he's not.
You stood him up, remember?

I texted him that
I couldn't make it.

Call him! The only thing
worse than you telling him,

is him finding out
some other way.

Okay. Okay okay.

My shift is in an hour.

Before I even turn the
stove on, I'll tell him.

Good.

Sofia! I was so
worried about you.

I tried to text you but...

I know. I'm so sorry.

Something came up and,

I actually need to talk to
you about it right away.

Okay. Is everything okay?

Well, not exactly.

Um, it's kind of a funny story.

Well, at least I hope you
think it's a funny story.

Wait a second...
May we help you?

Yes, hello. I'm Nora!
Finally.

Nora?

Ah, I'm your new sous chef.

I had a family emergency
and I got delayed.

I left a message
at the front desk.

My new sous chef?

You're Ansell Valleé, right?

Uh huh.

Ansell, this is actually what
I wanted to talk to you about.

Okay.

Nora. Nice to meet you.

Okay, you take this.
This is your new station, okay.

So, ah, what is happening?

Okay. I know this looks bad.

Just, please let me explain.

Wait, why are you smiling?

You.

You saw an opportunity
and you grabbed it.

You can't get ahead without
breaking a few rules, right?

I'm not who you think I am.

You know where I
would be if I didn't

bend a few protocols and
make a few bold moves.

Listen, I don't love the way
that you handled it,

but I appreciate
your drive.

No! I should have handled
it better because

I'm not the sous chef.

You're so talented!

Listen, I don't want to take
this away from you, okay.

And do you know why?

Because I need to staff for
this big Christmas Eve event.

How about you stay on and
train the new sous chef, huh?

I guess I did promise to take
care of Yolanda and Johann.

It's done!

It's done.

Okay.

Hi!

Ansell! I haven't seen
you on skis in a week.

Too busy in the kitchen.

And, um, well, some
sous chef issues.

Again? It's been so peaceful since the last guy left.

Took all his screaming.

No, this one isn't
so loud, she's, ah...

You like her.

Okay.

I need some parfait glasses
that you have in the back.

Change the subject, that's cute.

Yeah, they're right back here. Help yourself.

Hello, hi.

-Hi.
-Hi.

I will have your White
Christmas Martini, please.

-You got it.
-Thank you.

-Yolanda!
-Hello!

What are you ordering?

I ordered the White
Christmas Martini.

Ooh, you know what?

The Peppermint White
Russian sounds really good.

You got it.

So how's the sneaking
around going?

Oh! Shhhhhh.

I'm actually in it pretty deep.

I don't really understand what
you're playing at, honey.

No no! I'm not playing
at anything. I just...

Ansell is just one of
the loveliest people

I've ever known.

And his chef skills
are just dazzling.

Hmmm. And what about
the chemistry?

I mean, I feel it.

I just don't know if he does.

Oh, trust me, if you
feel it, he feels it.

But once he finds out,
he's going to hate me.

Not necessarily.

You are a huge upgrade.

You could help him!

You know, thank you so much for
not ratting me out about this.

Oh, of course.

So... How are you feeling
about the wedding?

Umm... I'm a little nervous.

Judging by how you
handle your branding,

all of this is going
to be brilliant.

I'm not nervous about the
wedding itself or the show.

It's the being married part.

No! You guys are
a perfect couple!

I love him, and I
know that he loves me.

It's just that, we've
technically have never lived

in the same place
at the same time.

You're kidding?

But once we get married

we're planning on settling
down in Los Angeles.

It's just...
I hope he likes it.

What is there not to like?
Palm trees, no cold weather.

Oh, he's a mountains guy.
He loves the snow.

Honestly, I think it's romantic.

Two hearts joining together,
despite the ocean between them.

Wow, when you put
it that way it sounds epic.

So tell me more about your life.

Where are you guys
planning to live?

Oh, I don't know. I mean,
there's so many great places.

But we definitely
love the water.

And Zillow is helping
us find a place.

Ah!

Zillow and Johann.

Zillow knows real estate
like Johann knows watches.

Well, cheers to you.

Cheers.

Mmm. It's good.

Minty.

Everyone, Merry Christmas. Joyeux Noël!

This is it.

The moment we've all been
prepping for a long time.

I want to say I am proud of
each and every one of you.

I'm also very grateful that you
would choose to be here and not

with your family
during Christmas.

I know it's a sacrifice.
I appreciate it.

And I know that the bride
and groom appreciate it.

That's why you will be
getting a special bonus.

Yeah, if that's a
fruitcake, I quit.

Let's give them a wonderful meal

for when they start their
life together! Hmmm?

-Qui, chef. Yes, chef.
-Allez!

Hey. Is everything okay?

I don't know. Is
everything okay with you?

Before we dine, I would like
to introduce you to the man

who created this fabulous meal
that you're about to eat.

Ansell Vallée.

Wow, Sophia Grewal?

Sophia Grewal...

-It's...
-No... no.

Oh, he's coming.

Go go go go.

Ooh boy, Ansell just found out
that Sophia is Sophia Grewal!

How did he not know that Sophia
is Sophia's restaurants?

I have no idea, but
he looks really mad.

Go go go go.

No.
No no no no no. I'm not...

You're not Sophia Grewal?

Yeah, I am.

I just don't want to
make a fuss about it.

Tonight I'm part of the team.

Everyone!

We have a lot of work to do. Let's get to it.

Ansell, I'm so sorry I
didn't tell you sooner.

No no no. I'm sure it
was very funny for you.

No!

As soon as I realized that you
had no idea about my show or me,

I was in bits.

Oh you were in bits!

I'm so sorry for your feelings.

It must be so painful
to be so deceptive.

Okay. I deserved that.

Look, can we please just go
talk in private in your office?

-Please?
-No!

No! Anything you
need to tell me,

you can tell me in front
of my kitchen staff.

My kitchen staff.

Look, my feelings
for you are real.

Well, I don't know what is real

and what's an illusion
anymore, Sophia.

So maybe you can take this
mask off as well, huh?

No. No no no.
That's my only secret.

I'm Sophia Grewal.
That's it! Okay?

And in my defense, you assumed
that I was the sous chef.

I just agreed.

Right! Right, of course!

It's my fault I didn't ask you
if you were a celebrity chef.

Of course. Désolé.
It is my fault.

No no no, it's my fault. Entirely, okay.

I was just so excited to not
be noticed and to just be me.

And you were just so
charming and talented.

Not as talented
as you apparently.

Here I was praising
the great prodigious,

the great Sophia Grewal, telling her how good her sauces are.

This must have been so
hilarious for you, huh?

No! It was awful.

Not awful enough to
tell me the truth.

Look we can, we can
have it out later.

Just, tonight is
Yolanda's wedding

and we made a
commitment to her.

So, should we get started
with the appetizer?

Yes.

Yes yes.
Fire course one!

Sophia.

Do you think we should use
the chocolate powder or

confectioner's sugar
for the chestnut log?

No, why are you asking me?

I'm not the one in charge.

No no no no no.
By all means, go ahead.

Give her your expertise.

Everyone knows
that you are here.

I'm sure they'll be thrilled
to know what you decide!

It is not my call.
And it's not my kitchen.

Well, what about the beef garnish? Parsley or sage?

Sage.

I was...

What were you thinking?

Sage. It's more seasonally
appropriate and fresh.

Hey. I have to tell
you something.

Your chicken win on night four

completely changed the
way I think about chicken.

Like life changing.

Right. The Winner Winner
Chicken Dinner episode.

Yeah. When you said
how many chefs

think of chicken as peasant
food, I mean, that was me!

You were talking about me.
It was the way I've learned.

It's what I always understood...

Wow.

I'm going to go back...

♪ I'mma get the whole cake ♪

♪ Cause I'mma hustle all day ♪

♪ No sleep until I get paid ♪

♪ Breaking a sweat
till it's done ♪

♪ So kick it into motion ♪

♪ Ain't no magic potion ♪

♪ To get your dreams rolling ♪

♪ Better walk like you
talk like you run ♪

♪ I don't mess around ♪

♪ I don't mess around ♪

♪ When I break it down ♪

♪ You gone hear the sound ♪

♪ I don't mess around ♪

♪ I don't mess around ♪

♪ When I take it down ♪

♪ You gone hear the sound ♪

♪ Rarrrr! ♪

Mind if I join you?

It was a great night.

I actually don't think it
could have gone better.

Your staff really love you.

Yup. But they worship you.

Oh, Sophia.

Oh, you warned me
and I didn't listen!

I was so happy to be with him,
in a relationship without any

worries about only being
known for the competition

and all those complications.

You, complicated?

Ha ha.

Is that Ansell coming to
sweep you off your feet?

It's room service.

I am working through my pain. With fruit.

You need a nice guy.

Maybe not a chef.

Someone who takes care of you

the same way you
take care of him.

That's the dream.
A two-way street.

Sorry.

How did the big wedding go?

It was good.

Yolanda was thrilled.

Well that's something, isn't it?

Yeah. She's a boss.

Hey, I wish you were here
decorating cookies with me.

Yours are always so perfect.

Actually, scratch that.

Yours are always so perfect they make mine look like a hot mess.

Yours are great.

I love you.

I love you too. Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas.

Well, Merry Christmas, Sophia.

Hi, Lou. Merry Christmas.

Hey, Merry Christmas, Soph!

Where are you?

At a ski resort.

Oh, upstate New York?

Nope. Wrong side of the country.

Aspen.

Wow! How is it?

Oh, you know. Snow, mountains.

Hey, um, did you
get my messages?

I know we didn't leave
things on great terms

but I hope you're
not ignoring me.

By not great terms you mean

you rejecting my
marriage proposal

and then giving up on my
beautiful Savannah restaurant

after just one dinner service?

Yeah, those terms kind
of don't work for me.

Right. Well, I deserve that.

So, listen. Now that a
little bit of time has passed

on the personal stuff, I
actually wanted to talk to you

about the Savannah venture.

Really, Lou? Enough time
has passed for you?

Soph, come on.

You know we've always
been better at business

than personal. Right?

I have an idea for
Savannah, and, um,

I really want you
to think it over.

Okay, I emailed you the plans.

And I would need an answer
from you as soon as possible.

Whatever.

Whatever?

I'm offering to fix
that loss for you.

This is a chance to save face.

You're going to be coming
home to a headache

when you see that mailbox
full of bills, okay.

Fine.

Thank you, Lou. Is that
what you want to hear?

Actually, no! You
know what, not thank you, Lou.

You should have
been straight with me.

And you should've trusted me.

All right, okay.

All right,
Merry Christmas, kid.

Hey, Merry Christmas Sophia!

Sorry.

Merry Christmas, Marie!

Oh, they didn't give
you the day off today?

No no. I was just, um,

baking Tarte Tatin for
Christmas for the family.

It's kind of our thing.

It's so much easier here

with the pro equipment
and space. So...

I'm here. But I'm not here.

Would you like to try one? Please.

Oh, these are beautiful.
Thank you.

I'm actually, um, I'm glad
that I got to see you again

because I really wanted
the chance to tell you

what an honor it's
been working with you.

Likewise.

Your pastries are world class.

The best I've even
seen and eaten.

No, I mean it. I mean it.

That means a lot
coming from you.

I'm glad my word means
something to someone.

Look, I have never,
ever seen Ansell

as happy as when
he's with you.

Not even when he
was with Claudia.

His ex-girlfriend?

And don't get me wrong,
she was cool but,

they did not have
what you guys have.

You think we have something?

Come on, you know you do.

That would be excellent news
if I hadn't already blown it.

You guys will work
this out together.

He, he loves you!

Don't you love him?

Look, when it comes to business,
everything is so simple.

I know my skills are
worth the investment,

and so I have the confidence
to just ask for what I need.

But when it comes to love...

You don't think your heart
is worth the investment?

Something stronger, Ansell?

No. Thanks.

You should talk to Sophia.

Sophia.

You know, her first name is the
only thing she didn't lie about.

Not speaking up isn't exactly
the same as an outright lie.

Yeah it is.

She completely
misrepresented who she was.

Did she mean to do that?

Look, she did it herself.

She came to work in my kitchen
under false pretenses.

She's not the head
of one restaurant,

she's the head of a
group of restaurants.

She's a household name.
People buy her cookbooks.

And she sneaked in, like
a thief in the night.

I mean, of course
I know who she is.

But is it my fault I
didn't recognize her?

I haven't been in
America that long.

And when you are a proper chef,
you don't have time to watch

these silly cooking
shows or follow gossip!

But that's her career,
her celebrity status.

Not who she really is.

Go see her.

No. No.

She's too much like Claudia.
You remember Claudia? Huh?

I thought I was on solid
ground with her until...

until I wasn't.

You're wrong. Claudia
hid her true feelings.

Because it turns out,
she didn't have any.

It just takes one look at
Sophia to see her real passion.

For cooking. For you.

For celebrity. For herself.

Go talk to her.

Hi! How are you?

Okay, so, where
did you get those?

My favorite famous chef!

Oh no, please don't say that.

But you are my favorite.
And you are a chef.

Also famous in some places.

Christopher told me what
happened with Ansell.

I have to say,

it explains a lot about what
I've been seeing lately.

Yup. Ansell hates me.

Oh, wow. These are really good. Did you make them?

Uh uh. My father made them.

He brought them
over this morning.

Hmmm.

And Ansell does not hate you.
He may dislike me a little.

I forgot to tell him
the new sous chef

couldn't come for a few days.

You forgot?

Well, at first I remembered.

Then I saw you two together.

Then I forgot. On purpose.

It's not like it matters anyway.

I wasn't honest with him, so
he has every right to hate me.

Sophia, it seems his feelings
are the exact opposite.

Yeah, but he's never
going to trust me again.

You are wrong.
You just need to apologize.

I did apologize. Many times.

Well, you need to apologize
a little bit more.

What does that mean?

He has his pride.

So what do people do
here on Christmas?

We ski!

-Really?
-Uh huh.

Dear Ansell,

I am so very sorry
that I lied to you,

that I pretended to
be someone I'm not.

You may not change
your mind about me,

but I need you to know

that I've never felt
this way about any man.

Smart, funny,
charming, gorgeous.

You actually like me,
not my celebrity.

I know you can't trust me again.

That's logical.

But with matters of the heart,
if it's really true,

all logic flies
out the window!

If your heart would let
you see me once more,

I will never pretend again.

All my love, Sophia.

If I should give Ansell this
letter, give me a sign.

It should be good skiing
tomorrow. It's snowing.

Hey.

Can you give this
to Ansell for me?

Sure.

One second!

I just have one more suitcase.

Oh! Yolanda.

I thought you were the bellhop.

-Sophia...
-Come on in.

You and Ansell put together
the perfect wedding.

You fit.
You're natural together.

And if he doesn't see
that, he's a fool.

Honestly, I think I'm the fool
for not telling him the truth,

right when I walked
into his kitchen.

Look, we all do foolish
things for love.

And I'm not the first
person to say that.

Is it okay we talk
business for a second?

Sophia's Kitchen?

Sure. I'm better at
business anyway.

So, I see that you closed
your place in Savannah

as quickly as you opened it.

Huge fail.

Huge fail... That's fair.

It's been a never
ending nightmare.

My ex-business partner,

he's pressuring me with
this new location.

He pulled out the night
of the opening and

now wants to open a
gourmet burger place.

Which is not going to happen
because, that's just not me.

So tell him that.

Ah, it's just...
It's not that simple.

He, he kind of has the
upper hand because, well,

he brings in the money
and I don't have

as much leverage with the bank, so he's going to exercise

his rights in the contract.

Whatever.

Do you want to know what I see?

You are creative, you are
talented, you are smart,

and successful.

And do you want to know
what creativity breeds?

More creativity.
It keeps fueling more fires.

You need new challenges.

And right now your
biggest challenge

is getting yourself
back up on your feet.

And you do that by putting more
Sophia back into your work.

Okay, but how do I do that?

I really do know
everything, don't I?

Yes, you do.

So, where is your favorite
place in the world?

A town that brings
you comfort and joy?

That's easy. Not that I don't love the mountain range,

but anywhere in the South.

Especially a place with history. Like Savannah.

Hmm. I love that city.

My manager lives there
and I want to invest.

Invest? Sure. In what?

In you.

In the community.
In whatever you want.

Weigh in here but I am thinking
a cooking school for children

to feel at home in the kitchen.

And baking too because
everyone loves a good starter.

Yes. I love a good starter.

A whole campus.
Children of all ages.

A neighborhood cafe, a
garden, a place of sharing.

I want to do everything.

Everything that's in here.

We could host international
cooking competitions.

Or even create our own.

It'd be so much fun.
And we'd bring awareness.

Yes and with your food
skills and my crew,

Savannah is the
perfect place.

Huge expansion
opportunities, too.

We'd be sharing our passion
with the next generation.

Oh, and you can actually take
some time off throughout

the week and work on
your food journey.

We would be a force to be reckoned with. A dream team.

Mh hmm.

So, what do you think?

The next generation?
Food journey?

I'm not sure. I'm...

These last few week with Ansell,
cooking with him,

have just been the best, the
best two weeks of my life.

Better than winning
the competition.

I just think I have a few
things that I need to sort out.

Maybe take care of the
two restaurant locations

that I already have.

Retreat and strengthen.

Yeah. Yeah, I understand.

You want your life
on solid ground,

not just on social media.

Yes.

Hey. Thank you for
believing in me but I think

I need to believe in myself
first before anything else.

The offer still stands.

Good luck.

Hello.

Hi.

I, um, I read your letter.

You did?

Was it all the truth?

Yes. Of course.

I have never been more
truthful in my entire life.

Well, if we are talking truth,

I'd like to tell you that
since reading your letter,

I have been thinking a lot
about my life as well.

And the truth is, my truth is,

I wasn't only upset
with you lying.

Though I was very
upset about that.

The most painful
part was that...

I felt like such a fool.

You're so much more
successful than I am.

Your reputation is so much more
out into the world than mine...

I'm so sorry.

It's okay, Sophia. Ecoutez.

Just listen.

Once I got past the humiliation,

once I got past all these
awful feelings I realized...

That these awful feelings
have nothing to do with

my feelings for you.

Which are?

I'm madly in love
with you, Sophia.

I'm in love with you too.

I'd like to propose a toast.

I have no idea what the
future holds for us

especially even we live on two different sides of the world.

But I do like the idea of
two hearts coming together,

despite the oceans between them.

Hmm, that sounds familiar.

Oh no.

You heard me and
Yolanda at the bar.

You heard our girl talk.

It's okay, it's okay.
I make it my secret.

Well, I like my ocean metaphor.

I like it too, Sophia. A lot.

To us.

To us. The oceans. Together.

Merry Christmas.

Joyeux Noël.

Hey!

Oh you look so good.

Thank you.

Hey, wait a second.
This is Ansell Vallée.

He is the best Head Chef
that I have ever known.

Including myself.

Hello, Taylor!

So you're the famous Ansell
I've heard so much about.

We actually have
some really big news.

Yes yes. We have a new investor.

Maybe you know her from her
ready-to-wear fashion lines?

Yolanda Medweather.

I love her!

So we actually have plans with
her to create, and I quote,

The South's First Community
Culinary Inspiration Incubator.

That's a mouthful!

A mouthful of good
food, we hope.

We'll be mentoring kids to
have fun in the kitchen.

Inspiring them with delicious
food and smart nutrition, quote

Skills for Life and Health.

Yolanda again?

Who else?

Wait! So you're both
moving to Savannah?

For now!

Here's to Sophia and Ansell! Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!

Whoooohooo!

Incroyable! Incroyable!

In fact, no one has ever done
anything like this for me.

Thank you!

Well you deserve your
romantic balloon ride.

Amazing! It's amazing!
It's so high!

You know, from the
moment I met you,

I knew I was
falling in love.

I wanted to be honest from
the beginning, I just,

I let things get
out of control.

And since I met you, I knew
something was special.

I just couldn't put
my finger on it.

But the way you cook!

How could you be
anything but a star?

Sophia Grewal...

Will you marry me?

Yes, Ansell. Definitely yes!

Whooohooo!

Aujourd'hui! She said yes!

Whooohooo!

We're getting married!