Series synopsis
Sweet Empire is an American drama television series that premiered on Food Network on November 9, 2025. It stars Wells Adams, Yolanda Gampp and Jacques Torres.
Welcome to Sweet Empire, hosted by Wells Adams where bakers hold the power to build their teams, shape their vision and rise to sweet supremacy … or crumble in defeat. Each episode, competitors craft jaw-dropping desserts and showstopping masterpieces inspired by holiday traditions, pop culture and pure imagination. Judged by Yolanda Gampp and Jacques Torres, only the most daring creations will stand tall. At stake: $50,000 and the title of Sweet Empire.
Premise
Welcome to Sweet Empire, hosted by Wells Adams where bakers hold the power to build their teams, shape their vision and rise to sweet supremacy … or crumble in defeat. Each episode, competitors craft jaw-dropping desserts and showstopping masterpieces inspired by holiday traditions, pop culture and pure imagination. Judged by Yolanda Gampp and Jacques Torres, only the most daring creations will stand tall. At stake: $50,000 and the title of Sweet Empire.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Wells Adams as Self
- Yolanda Gampp as Self
- Jacques Torres as Self
Guest cast
- Yaya Graham as Self
- Tatiana Kovalenko as Self
- Sarah Myers as Self
- Nils Rowland as Self
- Renu Mathew as Self
- Liu Mei-Antonio as Self
- Jonathan Elias as Self
- Hollie Fraser as Self
- Francois Paille as Self
- Dana Herbert as Self
- Cory Jong as Self
- Cami SanRomani as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 9, 2025 | December 14, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Home for the Holidays Host Wells Adams welcomes 14 talented bakers to the Yuletide Lodge, where they'll compete for the chance to lead their own Sweet Empire and win $50,000. In their first challenge, each baker must create a holiday showpiece that represents how they celebrate at home. Judges Yolanda Gampp and Jacques Torres choose the top six bakers to become empire leaders, who will then pick their partners to form six empires of two. |
November 9, 2025 |
| 2 |
Vintage Toys Host Wells Adams asks the six empires to channel childhood nostalgia as they create holiday showpieces inspired by vintage toys, with a requirement to incorporate movement. Experts Yolanda Gampp and Jacques Torres judge the bakers on their creativity, craftsmanship, and flavor. In a dramatic shake-up, the bottom empires will disband and be absorbed by the strongest teams. |
November 16, 2025 |
| 3 |
A Night at the Movies In honor of the new blockbuster, "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants," host Wells Adams challenges the empires to dive under the sea to create edible 3D movie posters featuring SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, and the Flying Dutchman. Each team of bakers must design a frame, sculpt a bold character, and defy gravity with their build, all while delivering festive sponge cake flavors! Judges Yolanda Gampp and Jacques Torres decide which empires sink and which ones swim. |
November 23, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Food Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 9, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 14, 2025 |
| Status | continue |