During Universal Fan Fest Nights, guests can enjoy a special three-course meal from the Three Broomsticks in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood.
A reservation is required for Three Broomsticks during Universal Fan Fest Nights. The meal includes one starter, one main course, one dessert, and one drink for $39 per person. The starter options are Cornish pasties inspired by the Hogwarts Houses:
- Gryffindor Cornish Pasty: potato and pea Cornish pasty with red pepper chutney
- Ravenclaw Cornish Pasty: potato and pea Cornish pasty with blueberry chutney
- Hufflepuff Cornish Pasty: potato and pea Cornish pasty with mango chutney
- Slytherin Cornish Pasty: potato and pea Cornish pasty with cilantro and mint chutney
The main course options are:
- Sunday Roast: herb-crusted roast beef served with roasted vegetables, potato puree, beef demi, and Yorkshire pudding
- Toad in the Hole: vegan Yorkshire pudding with plant-based sausage served with roasted vegetables, potato puree, and onion gravy
- Fish and Chips: fresh beer battered cod served with chips, mushy peas, and grilled lemon
- Curry Chicken: served with steamed rice, charred red onion, and yogurt drizzle
There are just two dessert options:
- The Golden Snitch: vanilla sponge cake, chocolate mousse, and orange marmalade topped with honey tuille wings.
- The House Cup Trifle: pineapple, kiwi, strawberries, and blueberries layered with a vanilla orange sponge cake and vanilla bean pastry cream
All the starters are vegan and there is one vegan entree — however, there is no vegan dessert, which is odd.
The meal’s drink options do not include Butterbeer, although you can add that on.
Three Broomsticks Meal – $39
We got unsweetened ice tea and the Fishy Green Ale. For starters, we chose the Gryffindor and Slytherin pasties.
Fishy Green Ale
Fishy Green Ale is a non-alcoholic boba drink. It has a nice hint of mint and blueberry-flavored “fish eggs” (boba balls). It usually sells for $8.
Gryffindor Cornish Pasty
Potato and pea Cornish pasty with red pepper chutney
The pasties are shaped like the Hogwarts crest. They’re crunchy and buttery. Universal knows how to do puff pastries. They come with a good amount of chutney. We liked the red pepper chutney with the Gryffindor pasty, although we preferred Slytherin’s cilantro and mint chutney.
Rating out of 7: 6
Slytherin Cornish Pasty
Potato and pea Cornish pasty with cilantro and mint chutney
The cilantro and mint chutney is bright and citrusy. It’s heavy on the cilantro with a sharp flavor, which we like.
Rating out of 7: 7
Toad in the Hole
Vegan Yorkshire pudding with plant-based sausage served with roasted vegetables, potato puree, and onion gravy
This vegan Yorkshire pudding is delicious, especially for a quick-service restaurant. The pastry is crisp and the plant-based “sausage” is perfectly cooked. The onion gravy is smoky. The roasted veggies include Brussels sprouts and pepper.
The instant mashed potatoes bring the dish down. They have a thick skin to them and are super dry. Because they’re vegan, there’s no butter to help moisten them.
Rating out of 7: 6
Fish and Chips
Fresh beer battered cod served with chips, mushy peas, and grilled lemon
The Fish and Chips is a staple dish of The Three Broomsticks. The fish is always on point — flaky, buttery, and not fishy. It’s beautifully fried with a crispy exterior. The steak fries are actual magic. And the mushy peas are straightforward but good.
Rating out of 7: 7
The Golden Snitch
Vanilla sponge cake, chocolate mousse, and orange marmalade topped with honey tuille wings
The white stuff on the plate is light and fresh whipped cream, maybe even house made. The actual cake is not only beautiful and photogenic, but also delicious. We were worried the orange marmalade would kill it, but it doesn’t even taste like marmalade. There’s just a hint of orange flavor, reminding us of chocolate-covered oranges.
Inside is a light and rich chocolate mousse up against a wonderful moist cake. The tuille wings are light and crisp with a sweet honey flavor. This is perfect.
Rating out of 7: 7
The House Cup Trifle
Pineapple, kiwi, strawberries, and blueberries layered with a vanilla orange sponge cake and vanilla bean pastry cream
Last but not least is the House Cup Trifle, which also has a cute presentation with the Hogwarts crest on top. That said, the crest was so bitter. We don’t know what it was. If it was chocolate, it was horrendous.
Fortunately, the crest is just a decoration. The proper dessert is another winner. The cake is moist and sweet. The pineapple is perfect. The other fruits are also fresh and bursting with flavor. They go well with the sweetness of the cake.
The whipped cream is different than that of The Golden Snitch and not as good, but still fine. It is a shame this isn’t vegan.
Rating out of 7: 6
Overall
This offering is supposed to be exclusively available via reservations but on the first night, reservations never opened in the app. Thankfully, we were able to walk up and were seated within 10 minutes.
From ordering to finishing our food, we were there for about an hour. The event is pretty long — 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. — so there’s time for that hour. And after three courses, you won’t need to stop for food again unless you really want to try another special treat.
There’s so much standing in line and walking around Universal Studios Hollywood, including from the Upper Lot to the Lower Lot, it’s nice to have an hour to sit in a climate-controlled environment and enjoy good food. We highly recommend this experience.
Check out the new “Harry Potter” merchandise, Time Turner popcorn bucket, and magical creature encounters at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter during Universal Fan Fest Nights.
Watch our video review of this meal and more Universal Fan Fest Nights food below.
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