Some things are universal, like the right to earn your bread and butter

As Australia’s first social enterprise bakery, we shape the best loaves because we’re doing it for the best cause. We know what happens when you pair passionate bakers with a clear and united vision – magic. (And exceptionally good bread!)

We thrive because of your love for bread and for humanity.

AUSTRALIA’S FIRST SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BAKERY

We proudly invest 100% of our profits into training and employment pathways for people seeking refuge in Australia, who aspire to become bakers.

We’re all about bread baked with heart.

WE MAKE DELICIOUS ARTISAN BAKED GOODS.

WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE SEEKING REFUGE IN AUSTRALIA.

WE CREATE A POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY.

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100 graduates and counting…we couldn’t be prouder!

November 2024 marked a significant milestone for The Bread & Butter Project, with the graduation of our largest ever cohort of 26 graduates, including our 100th trainee. Held at the Surry Hills headquarters of our long-time corporate supporter, Canva, the...

Schools and universities get behind The Bread & Butter Project in 2024

This year, The Bread & Butter Project has been excited to partner with a wonderful team of schools, universities and sports clubs to help deliver quality meals and snacks, as well as a number of festive events. From sandwich breads and burger buns to on-the-go...

We’ve teamed up with Mr Charlie’s for vegan burgers!

The Bread & Butter Project is excited to announce its partnership with groundbreaking new fast-food chain, Mr Charlie’s. Launching its first Australian store in Sydney in late 2023, California-founded Mr Charlie’s takes on fast-food chains with its tasty...

A Current Affair visits The Bread & Butter Project

We’re extremely grateful to Channel 9’s A Current Affair for so eloquently telling the remarkable story of why we do what we do at The Bread & Butter Project, and the profound impact it has on the lives of so many refugees. Thank you to our wonderful team of...

Enjoy our new bakery products!

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve extended our already deliciously delectable product range by adding a new selection of yummy treats. As with all our offerings, the latest range is expertly crafted by our pastry team and are now available for you to order...

The Bread & Butter Project Celebrates 10 Years

The Bread & Butter Project proudly celebrates its 10-year anniversary in 2023. The bakery, founded by Paul Allam, David McGuiness and Jessica Grynberg in 2013, has made a significant impact on the lives of many refugees and asylum seekers in Australia by providing...

Meet the inspiring graduates of The Bread & Butter Project’s 2022 class

In early November, The Bread & Butter Project celebrated the graduation of its 2022 trainee bakers. Imad from Iraq, Suhir from Jordan, Hellen from Papua New Guinea, Georg from Syria, Savio from Iraq, and Meghrig from Syria were the latest refugees to complete our...

Bake for a Baker Campaign

Our exciting Bake for a Baker crowdfunding campaign came to a close in early April, and we were thrilled to welcome our amazing participants for a special online graduation ceremony where they made the transition from trainees to master bakers! Overall, the campaign...

Goodman Foundation – September 2021

Our long-term supporters the Goodman Foundation stopped by our Surry Hills concession store to talk to our baker graduates Somprasong and Tseten about their life journeys and how The Bread & Butter Project has helped them. Check out the video below for more.

The Bread & Butter Project partners with Tommy Pham

The Bread & Butter Project has proudly partnered with Tommy Pham to bring his fusion “Banh Mi Danish” to Sydney following its rave reviews on this season’s Masterchef series. Tommy Pham’s “bánh mì danish” is definitely not your average bánh mì. When he presented...

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Sourdough stone-baked to perfection

Acclaimed artisan sourdough bread baked in Sydney