With support from Hot Bread Kitchen, Bibi Bakery founder Lena Derisavifard is turning her vision of a home for Iranian hospitality into a brick-and-mortar bakery in Brooklyn.
Breadwinners
From the Big Easy to the Big Apple: Mama Cheryl’s Kitchen
Meet the Mother-Daughter Duo bringing the flavors of New Orleans to New York City.
Summer Treats from Hot Bread Kitchen Incubates Entrepreneurs
Cool down this summer with some delicious treats from our Hot Bread Kitchen Incubates entrepreneurs!
Junai’s Path from Training to Fine Dining
A Front of House graduate continues advancing in the food industry.
A Fresh Start in the Kitchen: Jennifer’s Hot Bread Kitchen Story
“Two weeks after graduating I got a new job. I came to this program hoping to leave with full-time employment, and it was a total success.”
Meet the 2026 Breadwinners Pitch Entrepreneurs
We are thrilled to introduce the four entrepreneurs who will be participating in our Breadwinners Pitch– a gala and live pitch competition celebrating the next generation of food entrepreneurs that are shaping NYC’s culinary future.
