The restaurant “Vier Meerjungfrauen” celebrates its anniversary. Maren and her husband Friedrich are in full swing with preparations. Another reason to celebrate: Friedrich has ascended to the “Olympus of gourmet chefs” – but he hardly receives any appreciation for this in the family. A quarrel ensues, and Friedrich moves out. Now Maren asks her daughters for help. But the helping hands also bring a host of new problems and confusions into the house…