Maryna KERBYTSKA
Born in Kyiv and based in Paris for nearly twenty years, Maryna Kerbytska is a Ukrainian chef whose journey combines culinary excellence with deep human commitment. A polyglot who speaks five languages, she trained in France where she earned a CAP in Cuisine, a diploma with distinction in Culinary Arts from the Alain Ducasse school, […]
Vladyslav MALASHCHENKO
Vladyslav Malashchenko is a Ukrainian social entrepreneur and the founder of Good Bread by Good People in Kyiv. In 2017, he established this social bakery with the aim of promoting the professional inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. Through the production of artisanal bread, he has developed a sustainable economic model based on employment, dignity, […]
Good Bread From Good People
Good Bread from Good People is a Ukrainian inclusive platform that supports individuals with intellectual disabilities, helping them gain stable employment and develop professional skills in our bakery in Kyiv. The organization creates a space where everyone feels like part of a community and provide opportunities for creative expression through our art workshop. Beyond that, […]
Bake For Ukraine
Bake for Ukraine is a non-profit organization that shares traditional Ukrainian bread recipes and collects donations to help Ukrainian bakeries contribute to the security of the local food supply during the war. It was launched by people who share a common passion for artisanal bread. Coming from diverse backgrounds — Ukraine, Slovakia, Germany, and Russia […]
Mykola Nevrev
Mykola Nevrev is a committed Ukrainian baker specializing in sourdough bread and natural fermentation. He is the founder of Bloom bakery (based in Slovakia, where he settled), an artisanal project recognized for its demanding approach to breadmaking, grounded in long fermentation, high-quality flours, and respect for living processes. Through his work, he defends sourdough as […]
Maria Kalenska
Maria Kalenska, born in Odesa, is a renowned food writer and culinary expert. She founded Ukraine’s first cooking school, where she worked for five years before relocating to the United Kingdom. Maria contributed to the EU Geographical Indications (GI) project, helping to create Ukraine’s first food and wine route, and founded Bessarabian Tours. She also […]