Directed by Stefan Scaini, the holiday romance film ‘The Christmas Eve Feast’ centers on Silvana “Silvy” Gianetti, who is disillusioned with her job as the Executive Chef at a swanky restaurant in New York. Growing up in a large and loving Italian-American family, Silvy is drawn to the food and comfort of her home. When her beloved Nonna suffers a minor wrist injury, Silvy is called back home to Boston’s Italian North End to prepare the family’s beloved “Feast of the Seven Fishes”” Christmas Eve dinner. As she preps for the big feast, her family is joined by Ethan (McGarry), a photographer who is documenting different family traditions around town and who’s become close to her Nonna. After a rocky start with Ethan, things begin to heat up as Silvy grows to appreciate the heart and soul he puts into capturing the magic of the little moments and a romance could be simmering. Every day leading up to Christmas Eve, Silvy gathers in the kitchen with her Nonna, mom and aunt to prepare the pasta, struffoli and other Italian classics near and dear to Silvy’s heart. This special family time reminds her of the kind of cooking that truly brings her joy and leads Silvy to rethink where she belongs and gets a clear picture of who should be by her side.
‘The Christmas Eve Feast’ stars Daniella Monet (as Silvy) and Kevin McGarry (as Ethan), with Toni Ellwand (as Nonna Marie), Maria Syrgiannis (as Julia), Francesco Filice (as Luca), Katherine Cappellacci (as Angela), Vania Giusto (as Aunt Rosie), Gerry Mendicino (as Nonno Salvatore), Mason Hinchliffe (as Albie), Salvatore D’Agostino (as Vinny), Danny Waugh (as Jake), and Addison Bell (as Mary).
Written by James LaRosa, ‘The Christmas Eve Feast’ is produced by Jordana Aarons, with executive producers Giada De Laurentiis, Arnie Zipursky, Suzanne Berger, Larry Grimaldi, Dayna Zipursky, Anne Fox, and Dan Fox. Production companies are Neshama Entertainment and Hallmark Media.
The film’s cinematography is by Tomasz Kurek, with editing by Dona Noga.
Watch the trailer below:
*The official trailer hasn’t been released yet, but it will be posted here once available.
Hallmark Channel will release ‘The Christmas Eve Feast’ on Hallmark Channel on November 27, 2026, at 6/5c, with streaming available the next day on Hallmark+.
For more details, visit the official website here.
Daniella Monet is most known for Victorious and iCarly. Kevin McGarry is most known for When Calls the Heart and Saw 3D. Toni Ellwand is most known for Mafia Inc.
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