A new baking show focusing on the “Harry Potter” series will air on Food Network this week. Nine teams of pastry chefs and cake artists will compete to make the most impressive showpieces based on “Harry Potter.”
The show was filmed at Leavesden Studios in England and is hosted by James and Oliver Phelps, aka Fred and George Weasley
The show’s judges will be Carla Hall, Jozef Youssef, and several stars from the films, including Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), and Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley).
Here is the “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking” trailer:
The official synopsis of the show
“In a celebration of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, James and Oliver Phelps, who played the Weasley twins in the films, host as pairs of professional pastry chefs and cake artists compete at Leavesden Studios in England, on the actual sets where Harry Potter’s magical journey was brought to life. Each week, the culinary artists create massive, spellbinding and delicious showpieces inspired by moments and themes from the Harry Potter saga and present their creations in many of the films’ locations, such as the Great Hall, the Forbidden Forest and more. Throughout the competition, guest actors from the films share behind-the-scenes experiences as they join expert judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef. The winning team will be awarded the first-ever Wizards of Baking Cup and be featured in the newest Harry Potter cookbook.”
The first episode will air on November 14, 2024, at 8PM EST, and the second episode will air on November 21, at 8 PM EST.
There are six episodes in the season. Here are the challenges.
Episode 1, Platform 9 3/4
“For their first challenge, the bakers must create an edible showpiece that is at least 2 feet tall, includes at least one magical effect, and tells the story of their shared love of Harry Potter. Plus, each team member must make a tasting element that showcases their individual specialty…”
Episode 2, Gringotts Wizarding Bank – November 21, at 8 PM EST.
“The remaining teams enter the breathtaking world of Gringotts Wizarding Bank to face off in three head-to-head battles. Hosts James and Oliver Phelps ask the bakers to create 3-foot showpieces inspired by the resplendent main hall, the network of tunnels and carts, and the underground vaults. The creations must also include at least one enchanting effect and two tasting elements, plus a surprise hidden treasure!”
Episode 3, Diagon Alley –November 28, at 8 PM EST.
“In a salute to the famed Diagon Alley, hosts James and Oliver Phelps ask each team to create fifty identical handheld desserts, inspired by one of the many different shops, and feed them to a crowd of eager Harry Potter fans on the actual set. The bakers must present their desserts in a way that highlights an interactive, magical effect.”
Episode 4, The Forbidden Forest –December 5, at 8 PM EST.
“Inspired by the legendary Forbidden Forest outside Hogwarts, hosts James and Oliver Phelps challenge the baking teams to create a 3-foot-tall grand showpiece that celebrates the dark arts. Plus, one of the two tasting elements must have at least 10 layers and feature an enchanting effect that appears to defy gravity! Judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef are joined by Harry Potter alumna Evanna Lynch.”
Episode 5, Dumbledore’s Office – December 12, at 8 PM EST.
“It’s the semi-finals, and the remaining teams must draw inspiration from the office of headmaster Albus Dumbledore’s office, which houses many iconic items from Harry Potter lore. And since the office is also home to Fawkes the Phoenix, hosts James and Oliver Phelps request that part of each team’s 4-foot-tall showpiece should appear to be transforming from one thing to another. Plus, the tasting elements must highlight two of the four pillars of flavor: sweet, sour, spicy and salty. Harry Potter alumna Bonnie Wright joins judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef to decide which teams will go on to the final showdown.”
Episode 6, The Great Hall – December 19, at 8 PM EST.
“It’s the final showdown in the illustrious Great Hall, and hosts James and Oliver Phelps challenge the teams to create a showpiece that reaches at least 6 feet tall and commemorates at least one event that takes place in the Great Hall. The bakers must also include two enchanting culinary effects and incorporate at least two tasting elements. Surprises unfold throughout the finale, including the return of guest judges Warwick Davis, Evanna Lynch and Bonnie Wright, who join judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef to crown the first-ever Wizards of Baking champions among a crowd of ecstatic Harry Potter fans.”
Here are the nine teams along with the hosts and featured judges.
You can learn about all the teams on Food Network.
This show will be a blast for “Harry Potter” fans!
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