Richard Hart (baker)
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Richard Hart | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1977 (age 47–48) London |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Website | richardhartbaker |
Richard Hart (London, 1977) is a baker and an author. His book Richard Hart Bread: Intuitive Sourdough Baking won the 2025 James Beard Book Award in the category bread.
California
Hart started his career as a chef in London where he worked with Gordon Ramsay.[1] In 2007 he moved to the United States to work at Ubuntu. Hart wanted to specialize in bread and moved to Della Fattoria in Petaluma where he met Kathleen Weber.[2] Then he moved to Tartine Bakery where he served as head baker for seven years.[3][4]
Copenhagen: Hart Bageri
In 2018 he established Hart Bageri in Copenhagen with partner René Redzepi. Hart became one of Denmark's most popular bakers.[5]
Mexico City: Green Rhino
Hart moved to Mexico City in 2023 with his spouse Henrietta Lovell, founder of the Rare Tea Company, where he set up Green Rhino in 2025.[6][7] In a 2025 interview, he declared that Mexico "does not really have a bread culture" and describes tortas made with bolillo as a product of "horrendous industrial bread", which sparked strong reactions from users and defenders of traditional Mexican baking.[8] In December, Hart apologized publicly for his comments.[9]
In that same year, Hart announced the opening of a bakery at Claridge's in his native London.[10]
Awards
- 2025 James Beard Book Award for Richard Hart Bread: Intuitive Sourdough Baking, by Richard Hart and Laurie Woolever, with Henrietta Lovell.