Why Pittsburgh’s Community Continues to Shape Its Food Entrepreneurs
Frontier Kitchen member showcasing handcrafted pizza—one of many food entrepreneurs growing their businesses through Pittsburgh’s collaborative food community.
At Frontier Kitchen, food entrepreneurs don’t just cook—they build community, share knowledge, and grow together.
Long known for its blue-collar roots and resilience, Pittsburgh has cultivated a food culture where collaboration outweighs competition. Neighbors support neighbors. Small businesses lift one another up. That spirit continues to define the city’s growing food economy and shapes the experiences of entrepreneurs working within it.
“Pittsburgh is a city where community truly matters, and that support is essential for food entrepreneurs,” said Jennifer Trosch, Member Success Director at Frontier Kitchen. “So many of the businesses here succeed because they don’t feel like they’re doing it alone.”
That feeling of connection is something entrepreneurs notice right away.
“I love doing business in the Pittsburgh food community,” said Charles Schuck, owner of No Horns Pizza. “It truly feels like a family—everyone makes you feel welcome and at home.”
For many business owners, access to shared resources is only part of the journey. What often matters just as much is the opportunity to learn from peers facing similar challenges, whether it’s navigating growth, refining operations, or finding new ways to engage with customers.
“Meeting other emerging businesses is a wonderful bonus because it reminds us that we’re part of a larger community,” said Emily Dilts and Douglas Staas, owners of Pork & Egg. “It helps us stay connected and grounded as we grow.”
That network extends beyond individual kitchens or businesses. Local sourcing, partnerships with community organizations, and neighborhood engagement continue to play a role in how Pittsburgh’s food entrepreneurs shape their companies—and how those companies, in turn, shape the city.
As Pittsburgh continues to evolve, its food entrepreneurs remain deeply rooted in the same values that have long defined the region: hard work, collaboration, and a belief that success is stronger when it’s shared.
About Frontier Kitchen
Frontier Kitchen is a food and beverage business incubator located in Sharpsburg, PA. It provides shared commercial kitchen access and business support for food entrepreneurs building and growing food companies in the Pittsburgh region.
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