Our Entrepreneurs

In our kitchen, everyone can be a breadwinner.

More than 250 small businesses have been supported by Hot Bread Kitchen since our inception, and approximately 90% are owned by women and people of color. We’ve been proud partners to help these talented entrepreneurs hone their skills, sharpen their plans, and realize their business dreams. You can find their delicious and original food products online, at retail shops, farmers’ markets, and events across NYC and beyond.

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Browse through our 2022 guide featuring talented businesses supported by Hot Bread Kitchen who have experience catering everything from 15 person meetings to 200-person events. Reach out to the individual business to learn more information.

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Hot Bread Kitchen Members

An Entrepreneur’s Journey From Colombia to New York City

East Harlem’s Pabade Bakery is a family-run bakery known for their addictive European pastries (our absolute favorite are their...

Celebrating Black Entrepreneurs

During Black History Month, Hot Bread Kitchen is celebrating the diverse community of Black entrepreneurs working out...

"At Hot Bread Kitchen, I learned to be myself and take care of my family. I learned to be confident."

Rokhaya Gueye, Hot Bread Kitchen Workforce Alumna

“Before starting Mini Melanie, I worked in male-dominated kitchens—it was a struggle. I chose to start Mini Melanie in the Hot Bread Kitchen incubator because I knew it would be a place where I'd feel comfortable and supported.”

Melanie Moss, Co-Founder Mini Melanie, Hot Bread Kitchen Incubator Alumna

"I feel so lucky and blessed since I met the dynamic team of Hot Bread Kitchen. It is as if I had found the support of my family I left in Africa."

Cynthia, Hot Bread Kitchen Workforce Alumna

“I hope to learn more, and one day, to become a boss. I am courageous and want to become more like my supervisors.”

Alimata, Hot Bread Kitchen Workforce Alumna

“Hot Bread Kitchen took something I never thought I could succeed in and made it a lucrative career for me.”

Lydia Rivera, Hot Bread Kitchen workforce alumna