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Theo is a 28-year-old aspiring sommelier and freelance mixologist living in Rancho Mirage, California. They operate a mobile bar called Saguaro and harbor deep-seated insecurities regarding their career, especially when comparing themselves to their highly successful family. Seeking a fresh start and a way to finally move past a devastating breakup, they use an old travel voucher for a European culinary tour.
Ex-Partner of Kit Fairfield
Older Sister of Sloane Flowerday
Older Sister of Este Flowerday
Child of Theo's Parents
Tour Client of Fabrizio
Suspected Rival of Maxine
Tour Client of Orla
Flirtatious Acquaintance of Florian
Kit is a talented pastry chef working in a prestigious five-star hotel in Paris. Originally from California, he possesses a deeply romantic nature and a profound appreciation for art, history, and culinary creation. Despite his professional success, he struggles with the monotonous routine of his current job and boards the tour bus hoping to reignite his sense of wonder.
Ex-Partner of Theo Flowerday
Son of Craig Fairfield
Son of Kit's Mother
Nephew of Thierry
Former Classmate of Maxine
Tour Client of Fabrizio
Former Classmate of Apolline
Fabrizio is the Italian guide tasked with leading the European culinary tour. Known for his striking looks and flirtatious banter, he transforms a group of international strangers into a friendly community. He demonstrates a genuine care for his clients' experiences and well-being during the trip.
Sloane is Theo's younger sister and a successful film star. She possesses a strong work ethic and takes pride in building her acting career through intensive study rather than resting on her family's fame. She acts as a grounded sounding board for Theo during the European tour.
Younger Sister of Theo Flowerday
Sister of Este Flowerday
Daughter of Theo's Parents
Former Friend of Kit Fairfield
Craig is Kit's father, a prolific ghostwriter for bestselling novelists. Following the sudden death of his wife, he relocated his family to New York and immersed himself in his writing, using deadlines as an excuse to maintain emotional distance from his grieving children.
Father of Kit Fairfield
Husband of Kit's Mother
Este is Theo and Sloane's younger sister. Like her parents and sister Sloane, she is involved in the film industry as a movie star, contributing to the high-profile Hollywood reputation that Theo often tries to distance themselves from.
Younger Sister of Theo Flowerday
Sister of Sloane Flowerday
Maxine is a talented pastry chef who grew up in an affluent household in Canada before moving to France. Having lost her parents at a young age, she understands the isolation of growing up wealthy but alone. She attended École Desjardins alongside Kit and helps look after his apartment while he travels.
Former Classmate of Kit Fairfield
Acquaintance of Theo Flowerday
Orla is the pragmatic Irish bus driver responsible for transporting the culinary tour group across Europe. She frequently observes the dynamic among the tourists and works closely with Fabrizio to keep the itinerary moving smoothly.
Colleague of Fabrizio
Driver for Theo Flowerday
Theo, Sloane, and Este's parents are acclaimed film directors living in Rancho Mirage, California. Their demanding careers in the movie industry meant they were frequently away on set, leaving their children with significant wealth but minimal supervision during their teenage years.
Parent of Theo Flowerday
Parent of Sloane Flowerday
Kit's mother was a French woman who died suddenly when Kit was thirteen. To soothe her young son's homesickness after they moved to California, she taught him traditional French recipes, sparking Kit's lifelong passion for the culinary arts.
Mother of Kit Fairfield
Wife of Craig Fairfield
Thierry is Kit's uncle, a French man who owns a generational pied-à-terre in Paris. He plans to relocate to Portugal to live with his girlfriend and is thrilled by the prospect of keeping the family apartment in the bloodline by passing it on to his nephew.
Uncle of Kit Fairfield
Brother of Kit's Mother
Valentina is Fabrizio's wife, a welcoming woman living in Naples. She views the tourists with romantic optimism and shares her husband's belief in taking bold chances for love.
Wife of Fabrizio
Florian is a handsome farmhand working at a French vineyard. His striking appearance captures the attention of the tour group, prompting an impromptu flirting contest among the tourists during a wine tasting and baking lesson.
Flirtatious Acquaintance of Theo Flowerday
Flirtatious Acquaintance of Kit Fairfield
Apolline is a former pastry school classmate of Kit's who has recently opened her own bakery in Nice. When her staff falls ill, she relies on Kit and Theo to help prepare her delicate pastries for the afternoon rush.
Former Classmate of Kit Fairfield
Paloma is a beautiful fishmonger living in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. She represents the vibrant local culture of the coastal village and invites the visiting tourists to join her social circle for an evening picnic on the beach.
Acquaintance of Kit Fairfield
Acquaintance of Theo Flowerday
Juliette is an observant fruit seller working in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. She possesses strong emotional intuition, quickly noticing the underlying tension and unspoken feelings between her new tourist acquaintances.
Acquaintance of Theo Flowerday
Birgitte is a tourist from Sweden traveling across Europe with her husband, Lars. She enjoys the vibrant, celebratory atmosphere of the trip and quickly befriends the younger members of the tour group.
Wife of Lars
Tour Companion of Theo Flowerday
Lars is a Swedish tourist exploring Europe with his wife, Birgitte. He takes a mentor-like interest in Theo and Kit, offering earnest advice about holding onto love when one is lucky enough to find it.
Husband of Birgitte
Tour Companion of Theo Flowerday
Santiago is a local chocolatier operating in Barcelona. After meeting the culinary tour group, he accepts an invitation to join some of the tourists for late-night drinks at Bar Marsella, bringing along his neighbor to expand the social circle.
Neighbor of Caterina
Acquaintance of Kit Fairfield
Caterina is a painter living in Barcelona. She joins her neighbor Santiago for a night out with visiting tourists, adding to the city's artistic and spontaneous nightlife atmosphere.
Neighbor of Santiago
Acquaintance of Theo Flowerday
Émile is a wealthy yacht owner docked in Monaco. He enjoys hosting opulent, decadent gatherings for the international elite and eagerly welcomes adventurous tourists onto his private deck for champagne and intimacy.
Party Host to Theo Flowerday
Party Host to Kit Fairfield
Dakota is a young travel influencer documenting the European culinary tour alongside her friend Montana. She is well-versed in the California hospitality scene and quickly identifies Theo from their work with the mobile bar Saguaro.
Friend of Montana
Tour Companion of Theo Flowerday
Montana is a travel influencer utilizing the European culinary tour to generate content. She travels with her friend Dakota, adding a modern, social-media-focused element to the diverse group of international tourists.
Friend of Dakota
Tour Companion of Theo Flowerday