Halloween Baking Championship Season 10: Release date, Judges, Contestants, Trailer, & Everything we know

The Halloween season is almost here, and so is one of Food Network's most anticipated shows: Halloween Baking Championship. Known for its eerie themes and spine-chilling creations, this competition series has been a seasonal favorite since its debut in 2015. Following last year's nail-biting finale, where bakers conjured up some of the most hauntingly delicious desserts ever seen, fans are eagerly awaiting what the new season will bring.

Season nine left viewers on the edge of their seats as bakers battled it out in the steampunk-inspired "Henson Laboratories." This unique setting pushed contestants to their creative limits, leading to a spectacular showdown where only the spookiest and most delicious creations reigned supreme. 

As we gear up for season ten, the buzz is already building with the release of the latest trailer, promising even more thrilling challenges and jaw-dropping desserts.

So, what can you expect from the upcoming season? Get ready for a deep dive into all things Halloween Baking Championship, from the latest news and contestants’ list to exclusive insights into what’s in store for this year’s bakers. And don’t worry—we’ll keep this article updated with every new detail that comes our way, ensuring you won’t miss a single piece of information. 

Release date & Where to Watch

Season ten of Halloween Baking Championship premieres Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET on Food Network. New episodes will be available to stream the next day on Max.

Plot

Hosted by John Henson, the show welcomes ten talented bakers from across the country to compete in creating eerie, awe-inspiring desserts inspired by the haunted science lab, "Henson Laboratories." Each week, the bakers face off in two heats, with a chance at immunity on the line for the first time. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Carla Hall, and Zac Young decide who will earn the coveted title of Halloween Baking Champion and a $25,000 prize.

In the competition, bakers tackle both "Preliminary Heat" and "Main Heat" challenges. The "Preliminary Heat" requires bakers to create small pastries, like cookies or cakes, based on specific themes within a limited timeframe. The winner of this round gains a strategic advantage in the "Main Heat," where they have several hours to craft a larger dessert that aligns with a new, yet related, theme. As the competition progresses, one baker is eliminated each episode until the finale, where the remaining contestants compete in a winner-takes-all showdown for the title and the grand prize.

Additionally, "Halloween Wars" brings together eight teams of master pumpkin carvers, cake bakers, and sugar artists, each led by former champions. These teams compete to create monster-themed displays that capture the essence of classic Halloween monsters. The team that outshines the rest will be crowned the "Halloween Wars" champions.

Host & Judges

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• John Henson as a Host 
• Pastry chef Stephanie Boswell (Spring Baking Championship: Easter) as a Judge
• Chef Carla Hall (The Chew) as Judge
• Pastry chef Zac Young (Top Chef: Just Desserts) as Judge

Contestants

• Hollie Rivera (Winnipeg, Canada)
• Aaron Davis (Surprise, Ariz.)
• Manny Martinez (San Antonio, Texas)
• Carly Robertson (Lehi, Utah)
• Joel Gonzalez (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
• Lillian Chng (San Diego, Calif.)
• Megan Aucone (Sayreville, N.J.)
• Samantha Santiago Torres (Chicago)
• JL Hinojosa (Austin, Texas)
• Thierry Aujard (Norristown, Pa.)

Episode Guide

• Season 10 Episode 1: Laboratory Story (Monday, Sept. 16, 2024)
• Season 10 Episode 2: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Monday, Sept. 23, 2024)

Official Trailer

Who won Season 9?

Season nine of the Halloween Baking Championship on Food Network wrapped up on October 30, 2023, with Hollie taking home the $25,000 grand prize. In the final showdown at the Henson and Sons Carnival, Hollie faced off against two other finalists in a series of intense baking challenges.

Behind the Scenes

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Triage Entertainment produces both the Halloween Baking Championship and the Kids Baking Championship.