Filmed on the real sets
The Great Hall, Forbidden Forest, and Diagon Alley are not replicas — they are the actual Harry Potter film locations at Leavesden.
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking is a Food Network competition series that brings professional pastry chefs and cake artists to Leavesden Studios — the actual sets where the Harry Potter films were made. Hosted by James and Oliver Phelps, who played Fred and George Weasley, the show challenges teams to build massive, spellbinding edible showpieces inspired by the wizarding world, judged by Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef with guest appearances from film cast members.
At a Glance
Full titleHarry Potter: Wizards of Baking
NetworkFood Network
CountryUnited States / United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
HostsJames and Oliver Phelps
JudgesCarla Hall, Jozef Youssef
Filming locationWarner Bros. Studio Tour, Leavesden
Season 1 premiereNovember 14, 2024
Season 2 premiereNovember 2, 2025
Why Wizards of Baking works
It sounds like a novelty — Harry Potter meets baking competition. But filming on the actual sets and casting the Weasley twins as hosts gives it a warmth that standard food TV cannot replicate.
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking arrived in November 2024 as a holiday-season gamble for Food Network and Warner Bros. Discovery. The premise — professional bakers making wizard-themed showpieces on the Leavesden sets — could easily have felt like cynical brand extension. Instead, the show found an audience of more than 16 million viewers across its first season by leaning into what makes the location special.
James and Oliver Phelps are the secret weapon. Their easy banter and genuine affection for the sets they grew up on gives every episode a personal quality that a generic host could never provide. When Evanna Lynch or Warwick Davis appears as a guest judge, the line between competition and reunion blurs — and that is when the show is at its best.
The baking itself is genuinely impressive: towering structures themed around Hogwarts houses, Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans, the Knight Bus, and the Goblet of Fire. Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef bring serious culinary credentials, and the prize — the Wizards of Baking Cup plus a cookbook feature — gives stakes beyond the usual food-show trophy. For Harry Potter fans who also love baking competitions, it is the crossover that actually delivers.
It is the only baking show where the judges have actually walked through the Forbidden Forest — even if they were not carrying cake.
The Phelps brothers as hosts
James and Oliver Phelps bring authentic franchise connection and charm that elevates every episode beyond standard reality TV.
A hit first season
Season one ranked as the #1 non-news/sports cable program on Thursday nights for Adults 25-54 and drew over 16 million total viewers.
Returning for season two
The show returned in November 2025 with six new episodes and a Goblet of Fire-themed finale in the Great Hall.
Story
Magical baking on the sets where Harry Potter was filmed
01
The Weasley twins host
James and Oliver Phelps bring Fred and George energy to Leavesden — guiding teams through challenges on the actual film sets while sharing stories from a decade of making the Harry Potter movies.
02
Showpieces in the Great Hall
Each week teams build massive, themed dessert sculptures inspired by Hogwarts houses, magical creatures, and iconic moments — presenting their creations in the Great Hall and other legendary locations.
03
Film stars as guest judges
Warwick Davis, Evanna Lynch, Bonnie Wright, Devon Murray, and Afshan Azad join Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef to evaluate bakes and share their own memories from the franchise.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Filmed at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London — The Making of Harry Potter at Leavesden, on the original film sets.
James and Oliver Phelps played Fred and George Weasley in all eight Harry Potter films before hosting this series.
Season one premiered on Food Network on November 14, 2024, with six episodes.
The winning team receives the Wizards of Baking Cup and is featured in the official Harry Potter cookbook.
Season one guest judges included Warwick Davis, Evanna Lynch, and Bonnie Wright from the film cast.
Season two premiered November 2, 2025, and concluded with a Goblet of Fire-themed finale in the Great Hall.
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FAQ
Where can I watch Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking?
It airs on Food Network and streams on Max and discovery+ in the United States. Availability varies by region — check MovieLinks for current options.
Who hosts Wizards of Baking?
James and Oliver Phelps — who played Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter films — host the series.
How many seasons of Wizards of Baking are there?
Two seasons with six episodes each, for twelve episodes total. Season one aired in late 2024 and season two in late 2025.
Where is Wizards of Baking filmed?
On the original Harry Potter film sets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Leavesden, England — including the Great Hall, Forbidden Forest, and Diagon Alley.
Who are the judges on Wizards of Baking?
Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef serve as the main judges throughout both seasons, joined by guest judges from the Harry Potter film cast.
Is Wizards of Baking a cooking competition?
Yes. Pairs of professional pastry chefs and cake artists compete each week to create themed edible showpieces inspired by the Harry Potter wizarding world.
Will there be a season three?
The series has been renewed beyond season two, though a premiere date for additional episodes has not been announced at time of writing.
