What Cherry Bombe does

Cherry Bombe is a privately held media company founded in 2013 and based in Brooklyn, New York, that operates a multi-product platform celebrating women and non-binary creatives in the food and drink industry. The company's offering spans print (Cherry Bombe Magazine), audio (Radio Cherry Bombe, She's My Cherry Pie, and podcast miniseries such as Destination Canada and Sexy Italian Summer), digital (a Substack newsletter), live events (the annual Jubilee conference, Farmers & Makers weekend, The Supper Club Series, Bombesquad Bazaar, The Hot Dog Edit, and Mentor/Mentee dinners), and a tiered membership community (Bombesquad at $55/year and Cherry Bombe Council at $350/year). Its flagship editorial franchise is the annual Power List recognizing 100+ influential women in food, presented with American Express and Resy.

The company monetizes through four streams: recurring subscriptions (magazine and memberships), event ticket sales ($20 to $395 per ticket across formats), sponsorship and branded content from enterprise partners (including Whole Foods Market, American Express, Resy, Shopify, Square, OpenTable, and Visa), and ancillary retail (gift subscriptions, international shipping, wholesale). Distribution is omnichannel via a Shopify-powered website, Substack, Spotify and Apple Podcasts, Instagram, and select physical retail/wholesale for the magazine. The company is founder-led by Kerry Diamond and operates with a 1-10 person team; no external funding rounds have been disclosed.

Cherry Bombe's go-to-market is community-led, event-driven, and product-led: free content (magazine, podcast, Substack) builds audience, which converts into paying memberships and event attendance, which in turn produces proprietary audience data attractive to brand sponsors. Customer segments include women working across the food and hospitality industry (primary), CPG founders and food entrepreneurs, food enthusiasts and home cooks, and food media professionals. The Power List and Jubilee conference have become industry-defining cultural assets, and the brand carries strong recognition in the women-in-food niche even though it does not chase mass-market food media.

Name

Cherry Bombe

Legal name

Cherry Bombe

Website

https://cherrybombe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Recurring subscription revenue from Bombesquad membership ($55/year or $6/month), Cherry Bombe Council ($350/year), and magazine subscriptions ($100/year). Auto-renewal annually.
2. Event Tickets: Revenue from ticket sales for events including Jubilee NYC ($335-$395), Farmers & Makers weekend passes ($295-$325), Farmers & Makers Market ($75), Supper Club dinners ($150), and Bombesquad Bazaar programming sessions ($20).
3. Magazine Sales: Revenue from single-issue magazine purchases and annual subscriptions, including gift subscriptions. Print magazine delivered to subscribers with free shipping.
4. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Branded content and sponsorship revenue from partners including Whole Foods Market (The Supper Club Series), American Express and Resy (Power List), Shopify (Bombesquad Bazaar), Square (Entrepreneurship content), and various event sponsors like CA GROWN, J. Lohr Vineyards, California Prunes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cherry Bombe is a food media company that produces and distributes content and experiences celebrating women in the culinary world. Its core offerings include a print magazine (Cherry Bombe Magazine), podcasts (Radio Cherry Bombe, She's My Cherry Pie), membership tiers (Bombesquad and Cherry Bombe Council), an annual Jubilee conference, regional events (Farmers & Makers, The Supper Club Series, Bombesquad Bazaar), and the annual Power List recognizing influential women in food and drink. Revenue is generated through subscription memberships, magazine subscriptions, event ticket sales, and brand sponsorships with partners such as Whole Foods Market, American Express, Resy, Shopify, Square, and Visa.

Product overview

Cherry Bombe is a media company celebrating women and cool creatives in the world of food and drink. The company operates a multi-product platform comprising: Cherry Bombe Magazine (a print publication featuring the annual Power List), Radio Cherry Bombe and She's My Cherry Pie podcasts (audio content), the Bombesquad Membership and Cherry Bombe Council subscription programs (community/membership tiers), Jubilee Conference and Farmers & Makers events (in-person experiences), The Supper Club Series (dinner events with Whole Foods Market), Bombesquad Bazaar (marketplace events with Shopify), Mentor/Mentee Dinner Series (networking programs), and Cherry Bombe Substack Newsletter (digital content distribution). The portfolio spans print, audio, digital community, and in-person event experiences for food industry professionals and enthusiasts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Radio Cherry Bombe: The flagship podcast featuring interviews with influential women in food and drink.
• She's My Cherry Pie
• Bombesquad
• Cherry Bombe Council
• Jubilee
• Farmers & Makers
• The Supper Club Series
• The Power List
• Cherry Bombe Magazine

Products and services

• Cherry Bombe Magazine A print magazine celebrating women and creatives in the food and drink industry, featuring articles, recipes, interviews, and the annual Power List. Available by annual subscription at $100/year with free shipping, plus single issues and gift subscriptions, and distributed at select retailers.
• Radio Cherry Bombe Flagship weekly podcast featuring interviews with influential women in food and drink, covering chefs, restaurateurs, cookbook authors, and food industry leaders. Available free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
• She's My Cherry Pie Baking-focused podcast hosted by Jessie Sheehan featuring interviews with pastry chefs and cookbook authors, including episodes with names like Claire Saffitz, with recipes and technique discussions.
• Bombesquad Membership Paid annual membership community providing access to private Substack postings, monthly virtual meetups, early event access, special pricing on tickets, networking opportunities, and newsletter access. Priced at $55/year or $6/month with auto-renewal.
• Cherry Bombe Council Exclusive $350/year membership tier for founders, executives, and industry leaders, including all Bombesquad benefits plus comp magazine subscription, exclusive Council events, and special networking with Council peers.
• Jubilee Conference Cherry Bombe's annual flagship conference celebrating women in food and drink, featuring all-inclusive day-long programming with talks, panels, lunch, book signings, breakout sessions, and happy hour. Held annually in New York City with $335-$395 ticket pricing.
• The Supper Club Series A three-part dinner experience series in partnership with Whole Foods Market celebrating trends and conversations shaping food and culture, pairing thought-provoking panel discussions with curated multi-course dinners. 2026 edition spans Miami, Paso Robles, and New York City.
• Farmers & Makers A weekend event in Paso Robles, California featuring tastings, dinners, conversations, and special events honoring women farmers, producers, and food makers, with weekend passes at $295 (early bird) or $325 (standard), and $250 for Bombesquad members and locals.
• Bombesquad Bazaar A curated marketplace event celebrating female-founded food and beverage brands, featuring talks, panels, and book signings in partnership with Shopify. Programming sessions at $20 each.
• Power List An annual curated editorial list recognizing 100+ remarkable women shaping the future of food and drink, presented by Resy and American Express.
• Cherry Bombe Substack Newsletter A newsletter distributed via Substack featuring recipes, food content, gift guides, community updates, and entrepreneurship content such as "So You Want To Open A Restaurant."
• Mentor/Mentee Dinner Series A dinner series connecting emerging food professionals with established industry leaders, held in cities including Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York City.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ women recognized annually on the Power List
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Whole Foods MarketcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Whole Foods Market partnered with Cherry Bombe on The Supper Club Series, a three-part dinner experience celebrating trends in food and culture. Each intimate evening pairs thought-provoking panel discussions with a curated multi-course dinner. Whole Foods Market's Christina Minardi (VP of Store Development and Real Estate) is featured on the 2026 Power List.
• American ExpresscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026American Express co-presented the 2026 Cherry Bombe Power List alongside Resy, celebrating women making the culinary world more interesting, inspiring, and innovative.
• ResycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Resy co-presented the 2026 Cherry Bombe Power List alongside American Express. Resy is a restaurant reservation platform helping diners discover and book tables at top restaurants.
• ShopifycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Shopify partnered with Cherry Bombe for the Bombesquad Bazaar, a curated marketplace celebrating female-founded food and beverage brands at Shopify SoHo in NYC on February 13-14, 2026. Shopify Spaces brings entrepreneurial energy into the real world.
• CA GROWNminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026CA GROWN presented the Welcome Party at Farmers & Makers weekend in Paso Robles, an early evening of wine, bites, and networking at The Austin Hope & Treana Tasting Cellar.
• J. Lohr Vineyards & WinesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines presented the Wine Pairing Lunch at Farmers & Makers, a special lunch featuring J. Lohr's white wine portfolio paired with seasonal California cuisine.
• California PrunesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026California Prunes presented 'She's My Cherry Pie: After Dark' at Farmers & Makers, a special evening with a custom tasting menu by Chef Sarah Thompson and a dessert bar featuring signature bites from the region's best pastry chefs.
• Hope Family WinesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Hope Family Wines presented the Paso Robles Walking Tour at Farmers & Makers, an insider tour of Downtown Paso Robles led by Gretchen Roddick, Executive Vice President of Hope Family Wines.
• OpenTableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026OpenTable partnered with Cherry Bombe and Visa for The Hot Dog Edit event at Rockefeller Center, allowing reservations for limited-edition gourmet hot dogs from NYC chefs through the OpenTable x Visa Dining Collection.
• VisaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Visa partnered with Cherry Bombe and OpenTable for The Hot Dog Edit event at Rockefeller Center, offering reservations through the OpenTable x Visa Dining Collection for eligible Visa cardholders.
• SquareminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Square partnered with Cherry Bombe on entrepreneurship content, specifically the 'So You Want To Open A Restaurant' newsletter and mentorship resources to help women build and grow food businesses.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bon Appétit: Bon Appétit is a major food media brand under Condé Nast covering restaurants, recipes, and food culture. It is comparable to Cherry Bombe as a multi-format food media platform but serves a general audience rather than Cherry Bombe's niche focus on women in food.
• Eater: Eater is a food news and dining media brand covering restaurants, bars, and food culture across major US cities. It is comparable to Cherry Bombe as a digital food media brand, though Eater focuses on restaurant journalism rather than community/events around women in food.
• Saveur: Saveur is a food magazine and digital media brand focused on culinary traditions and recipes. It is comparable to Cherry Bombe as a print-and-digital food publication with subscription revenue, though Saveur targets general culinary enthusiasts rather than Cherry Bombe's community.
• The Kitchn: The Kitchn is a food media brand producing recipes, cooking tips, and kitchen content for home cooks. It is comparable to Cherry Bombe as a digital food media platform, though The Kitchn is a much larger general-audience property.
• Epicurious: Epicurious is a digital food media brand under Condé Nast offering recipes, cooking videos, and editorial content. It is comparable to Cherry Bombe as a multi-format food media platform, though Epicurious does not focus on community or live events.

Direct peers

• Food52: Food52 is a food media and commerce platform producing editorial content, cookbooks, podcasts, and a marketplace for home cooks. It is directly comparable to Cherry Bombe's blend of editorial content, community, and consumer-facing commerce, though Food52 has broader audience scope.
• Tasting Table: Tasting Table is a digital food media brand covering restaurants, recipes, and culinary trends with a sponsorship-supported business model. It is comparable to Cherry Bombe as a content-driven food media brand monetizing through editorial and partner relationships.

Others

• Resy: Resy is a restaurant reservation platform and Cherry Bombe partner (co-presenting the Power List). It is comparable as a restaurant-industry ecosystem player enabling dining discovery, though Resy is primarily a transaction platform rather than media.
• OpenTable: OpenTable is a restaurant reservation platform and Cherry Bombe partner (Hot Dog Edit event). It is comparable as a restaurant-industry infrastructure player, though OpenTable does not produce editorial content or community programming itself.
• Substack: Substack is the newsletter and subscription platform that hosts Cherry Bombe's membership and Council programs. It is comparable as an enabling platform for the company's subscription community, though Substack is a horizontal tool rather than a food-specific peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cherrybombe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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