See for yourself in this teaser. With a recipe that include dazzling dessert artistry, the magic of Harry Potter and some familiar faces – this is set to be another spectacular season…
Premiering 2nd November, returning hosts James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) bring their signature Weasley wit and charm once again, and are joined by esteemed culinary judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef, who bring their discerning palates and high expectations to the table.
For an extra sprinkle of wizarding fun, throughout the six-episode series they will be joined by fellow Hogwarts residents, and special guests, Warwick Davis aka Professor Flitwick, Afshan Azad also known as Padma Patil and Devon Murray the one and only Seamus Finnigan. Each with the very important, and mouthwatering, task of helping to judge the competitors’ creations while taking a trip down memory lane (we’re not jealous at all).
Speaking of which, Chapter Two will take baking wizardry to new heights with creations that convince you that magic must be real – thanks to the brand-new batch of bakers and their ridiculous talent.
Starting with the two-hour premiere, where eight teams of two are sorted by the Sorting Hat into one of the four Hogwarts houses – where they then have to create something that is both enchanting and edible… with the stakes only getting higher as the approach the final.
Plot twist! There’s been a secret ingredient added to this season… winning a task is no longer just about the glory but comes with an extra bonus too – an advantage for the team in the next episode, or the chance to bestow an impediment to others. This could be delightfully messy.
So, who are the pairs ready behind these confectionary creations? This year, the teams come for all around the world and are: Alex Madrigal (Playa Del Carmen, Mexico) and Jenny Chambers (Salisbury, UK), Andy Ortega (Yonkers, NY) and Stefan Rose (Yorkshire, UK), Angel Figueroa (Denver, CO) and Rui Mota (Lisbon, Portugal), Caitlin Taylor (Bowie, MD) and Jaleesa Mason (Bloomfield, NJ), Heather Tocco (Rochester, MI) and Kate Sigel (Nashville, TN), Marj Santaromana (Richmond, VA) and Sarah Arnold (Charleston, SC), Molly Robbins (Lancashire, UK) and Priya Winsor (St. Albert, Alberta, Canada), and Jujhar Mann (Surrey, BC, Canada) and Katie Bonzer (Orlando, FL).
Once again, Wizards of Baking was shot amidst the backdrop of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, on some of the original sets where Harry Potter's journey was brought to life on screen. Keep an eye out and you might spot some famous locations from Privet Drive to The Great Hall and even Gringotts Bank.
Though some of you might even be lucky to see all of this in person! A group of lucky fans will have the opportunity to attend the grand finale and witness the bakers create a showpiece that celebrates the Goblet of Fire in a nod to the 20th anniversary. Which seems a fitting conclusion, as in the end, only one team can emerge as the champions. Who will take home the trophy and be crowned the Wizards of Baking?
You’ll have to wait and see…
Premiering Sunday, November 2 at 8pm ET/PT on Food Network, the series will stream the next day on HBO Max and discovery+, and will roll out globally with additional info to follow on international dates and times.
