NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is thrilled to support the Millrace Kitchen, an incubator space designed to support food business startups. Since opening in 2017, over 40 food businesses have worked out of the kitchen space at 40 South Main Street.
In this series, you’ll Meet the Millrace Members, get a sense of what it takes to start a food business and learn of some incredible food and baked goods being made right in downtown Woonsocket.
Tell us about yourself and your business.
Hello! I am Milton Webbe the founder and owner of Uncle Irv’s Cheesecake. I am a Director of Food Services, and a chef by day that loves cheesecake. I was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. I grew up with my mom and grandma, who were both great cooks. When I was 16, I attended LJCC in Limestone, Maine, where I studied the art of Culinary. I then received my advanced degree in Culinary Arts.
Years later, I became the Food Service Director of a group of assisted living and nursing home facilities. Today I am the Food Service Director of a Massachusetts school system and own two growing culinary businesses–one being Uncle Irv’s Cheesecake!
What type of food do you make?
I make delicious homemade gourmet cheesecakes! My love for cheesecake has driven me to start my own cheesecake company. Not just your average cheesecake, but unforgettable, addictive, homemade and delicious gourmet goodness. I make over 22 flavors, from classic southern dessert goodness, to your favorite candy bars, and cakes. All married together with cheesecake to create flavors you can’t resist.
How can customers find you?
Customers can find me on Instagram @uncleirvscheesecake. Soon they’ll also be able to find me at my website that’s currently under construction. Please plan to visit me at www.uncleirvscheesecake.com.
What are your food business dreams?
My dreams are for everyone in the world to have a slice of Uncle Irv’s Cheesecake, by being an wholesale supplier to restaurants and food service retailers.
Interested in starting up your own food business? Need for a baker or caterer for your next event? Looking for a unique space to hold a party?
Visit the Millrace Kitchen to learn more about our offerings.
