Our Story

Poppa’s Custard Company was founded in Philadelphia, PA in 2020 as our family, like many others, grappled with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pooling our resources, culinary talents, and business acumen, we sought to share our simple, homemade recipes with the public. We make and sell premium, restaurant-quality chilled dessert custards that are free from gluten, soy, peanuts, tree nuts and any artificial colors or flavors. We are a proud black, and majority women-owned family business.

Josh

Josh, the original “Poppa” of Poppa’s Custard, is a native New Yorker, self-taught musician, and chess-lover. He loves to love by feeding and spending time pouring into people. Josh has extensive practical and academic training in general management, business strategy, and operations. He served clients as a consultant for nearly a decade before launching Poppa’s Custard Co. His favorite way to indulge is to write and play music.

Christen

Christen is a lifelong youth-advocate and community builder. She serves as a non-profit leader, managing all communications, marketing, engagement, and corporate partnerships at a Philly education and economic mobility non-profit. As a member of the leadership team, she has supported major organizational transitions and strategic rebranding. She is a regular on-air contributor to local news programming and often-sought public speaker. Her favorite way to indulge is to cozy up with those she loves and share stories.

Jewel

Chef Jewel is a powerhouse in the kitchen has been working in the New York restaurant industry for over a decade. She has appeared and competed on several Food Network shows, most recently beating Iron Chef Bobby Flay on his show 'Beat Bobby Flay' in March 2024. Chef Jewel is the current head of pastry at Dirty French NYC and a regular contributor to American Cake decorating magazine. She enjoys sharing her love of food with as many people as possible from teaching toddler cooking classes, conducting zoom chef sessions, Her favorite way to indulge is to find quiet time to experiment with flavors and create adventurous dessert experiences for others.

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2616 E County Line Rd, Ardmore, PA 19003

128 W Market St, West Chester, PA 19382

1730 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

1225 E Street Rd, West Chester, PA 19382

78 Orchard Street
b/t Broome + Grand
New York, NY 10002

2000 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

860 Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

2200 E Norris St #1906, Philadelphia, PA 19125

146 N Bread St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

905 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

2031 S Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

1523 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

341 Dartmouth Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

19 Bridge St, Stockton, NJ 08559

10 David Hollowell Drive
Newark, Delaware 19716

3800 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104

800 E. Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085

299 N Spring Mill Rd, Villanova, PA 19085

15 Flagship Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19112