Food Network Announces a Magical New Season of 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking'

Food Network is conjuring up another magical season of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking. Season 3 offers ambitious new creations, iconic locations and enchanting surprises. "This year is especially exciting as fans celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first film," says Betsy Ayala, president of Food Network.

What to Expect From Season 3

Premiering Wednesday, November 4 at 8|7c on Food Network and HBO Max, Season 3 will expand on the magic of the first two seasons, with cakes of epic scale and artistry presented in even more famed locations Harry Potter fans know and love. James and Oliver Phelps return as hosts, bringing their signature charm and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. The new season will feature a tournament-style team format, with each team representing one of the Hogwarts houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. Plus, each episode will pay tribute to a Harry Potter film in celebration of 25 years of movie magic.

Also new this season, James and Oliver are joined by two new “Ministers of Baking,” cake royalty Duff Goldman and celebrated pastry chef Sarah Mountain, who will judge the teams’ showpieces and determine which House will earn the trophy and a once-in-a-lifetime VIP trip to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter (also known as Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo).

In the supersize two-hour premiere, hosts James and Oliver will welcome the newly created teams of three to the tournament; however, with extra hands come higher standards, as judges Duff and Sarah expect showpieces beyond anything seen in previous seasons. The first challenge for the teams is to create confections inspired by “Memorable Firsts” from the first movie, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and present the cakes for judging against the backdrop of the legendary Quidditch Pitch. There’s no rest for the weary, as James and Oliver then challenge the bakers to create a second showpiece inspired by their favorite spells.

Throughout the seven-episode season, teams will face challenges inspired by themes from the Harry Potter books and films, including the Chamber of Secrets, the Dark Arts, the Weasleys and the ever-present battle between Good vs. Evil. Viewers can also look forward to seeing more famed locations from the Harry Potter films, including the Burrow, the Defense Against the Dark Arts Classroom, Ollivander’s Wand Shop, Hagrid’s Hut, the Chamber of Secrets, the Hogwarts Courtyard and the Ministry of Magic. A guest judging appearance by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto during the Dark Arts challenge in Episode 4 adds even more pressure to the high-stakes tournament.

The four teams competing this season are: Gryffindor: Andy Ortega (Yonkers, New York), Angel Figueroa (Denver, Colorado) and Rui Mota (Lisbon, Portugal); Hufflepuff: Elizabeth Rowe (Dallas, Texas), Molly Robbins (Birmingham, United Kingdom) and Priya Winsor (St. Albert, Alberta, Canada); Ravenclaw: Caitlin Taylor (Bowie, Maryland), Jujhar Mann (Surrey, British Columbia, Canada) and Kimberly Adams (Milwaukee, Wisconsin); and Slytherin: Christopher Teixeira (Chicago, Illinois), Hemu Basumatary (Katy, Texas) and Miko Uy (Astoria, New York).

How to Watch Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Season 3

Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Season 3 premieres Wednesday, November 4 at 8|7c on Food Network and HBO Max. Harry Potter fans can follow #WizardsOfBaking and @foodnetwork to join the conversation and catch even more magic beyond the episodes, with behind-the-scenes moments, fun games and challenges with hosts James and Oliver Phelps, judges Duff Goldman and Sarah Mountain, and this season’s talented baking teams. Plus, fans can watch the Phelps brothers taste their way through some of the incredible creations from each episode and share their own takes on the competition, and catch highlights and culinary delights from the Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo. Here on FoodNetwork.com, fans can get to know the competitors and special guests, plus see magical bakes and recipes inspired by Harry Potter.

Watch the Season 3 Trailer