When will Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking air? Release date, what to expect, and more

Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking will premiere on November 14 on Food Network and stream on Max in regions where the platform is accessible. The show will feature teams of bakers competing to create Harry Potter-themed desserts in a setting inspired by the Wizarding World.

The show is hosted by James and Oliver Phelps, known for their roles as the Weasley twins in the Harry Potter films, the competition will also include culinary experts Carla Hall and Jozel Youssef as judges, who will guide the bakers and evaluate their creations.

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A closer look at the premiere of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking

Filming Location

The series is filmed at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, a notable filming location for the original Harry Potter films. Contestants will create their themed bakes in iconic sets from the movies, including the Great Hall and Diagon Alley.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, which showcases many original sets and props from the films, provides a familiar atmosphere for the baking challenges. The competition finale will take place in the Great Hall, where the winning team will be presented with the Wizards of Baking Cup.

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Hosts, judges, and special guest appearances

James and Oliver Phelps, known for their roles as Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter films, host the competition and bring their knowledge of the Wizarding World to Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking. As experienced actors from the Harry Potter franchise, the Phelps twins connect with both contestants and viewers, adding continuity to the series’ theme.

Judges Carla Hall, a respected chef and television personality, and Jozel Youssef, a noted pastry chef, will guide contestants through the competition with expertise and feedback.

Their roles as judges involve assessing various aspects of each bake, including creativity, presentation, and technical execution, to ensure high culinary standards are met.

The show will also feature guest appearances by actors from the Harry Potter films. Guests include Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick), and Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), adding familiar faces to the competition.

Their appearances are expected to motivate contestants and connect the baking challenges with memorable elements from the films.

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Contestant pairings

In the show, bakers will compete in teams of two to take on the challenges. Working in pairs allows contestants to combine their skills and collaborate on more elaborate and intricate bakes inspired by the Harry Potter universe. The teams competing on Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking are:

• Kimberly Adams from Milwaukee, MI, and Ashley Cardona from Charleston, SC
• Lisa Altfest from Orange County, CA, and Mitzi Reyes from Los Angeles, CA
• Hemu Basumatary from Katy, TX, and Riccardo Menicucci from Los Angeles, CA
• Zoe Burmester from Brooklyn, NY, and Jordan Pilarski from Ojai, CA
• Jess Lewis from Washington, DC, and Jamie Louks from Seattle, WA
• Kayla Giddings from Lafayette, LA, and Yohann Le Bescond from Ocala, FL
• Juan Gutierrez from Chicago, IL, and Elizabeth Rowe from Dallas, TX
• Michael Russ II from Modesto, CA, and Conner Strackman from Smithville, TX
• Christopher Teixeira from Chicago, IL, and Miko Uy from Astoria, NY

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Magical challenges and themes

Each episode of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking will feature themed baking challenges inspired by Harry Potter characters, creatures, and settings. Contestants will design intricate desserts based on iconic elements from the Harry Potter series, with challenges including creations like a Patronus, Fawkes the Phoenix, and the Whomping Willow.

These themes require technical skill and creativity, as bakers must integrate these references into their final bakes. The themes provide a structured approach to the competition, with each challenge offering contestants an opportunity to showcase their interpretations of the Harry Potter universe through baking techniques.

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Wizards of Baking Cup

The winning team will earn the Wizards of Baking Cup, an appreciation of their performance in Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking. As well as the trophy, winners will be featured on one of the recipes included in a new Harry Potter cookbook featuring recipes inspired by the movie series.

This grand prize is both an acknowledgment of their baking skills and an opportunity to have their work associated with the broader Harry Potter universe.

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Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking premieres on Tuesday, November 14, available on Max in select regions and airing on Food Network.