Since its launch in September 2025, Nambé's Tom Papa Breaking Bread Collection has quickly become one of the brand's most popular new introductions. Created with comedian, actor, and avid bread baker Tom Papa, the collection has connected with consumers through its blend of personality, functionality, and Nambé's signature modern design. The success comes as bread making continues to dominate social media, with sourdough and from-scratch baking trends showing no signs of slowing down.
The collection is designed for bakers of every experience level, providing essential tools to make, shape, score, slice, and serve bread beautifully. From first-time bakers to seasoned enthusiasts, the assortment has developed a strong following and emerged as a distinctive gifting choice for weddings, housewarmings, and other milestones. Its thoughtful functionality and premium materials give it broad appeal beyond dedicated home bakers.
Tom Papa, who hosts the SiriusXM show Come to Papa and the podcast Breaking Bread with Tom Papa, says, "Bread making is one of those things that can be as simple or as obsessive as you want it to be. You can make a loaf with almost nothing, but having the right tools makes the process more enjoyable—and a lot more satisfying."
The collection includes a variety of tools: the Breaking Bread Whisk for mixing starters and batters, and the Breaking Bread Bench Scraper for dividing and shaping dough. These two are also available as a gift set. For sourdough bakers, the Breaking Bread Lame offers precision scoring, while the Breaking Bread Proofing Basket helps create artisan spiral patterns. The Breaking Bread Serrated Knife slices crusty loaves without crushing interiors, and the Breaking Bread Board and cutting board & knife set provide a complete slicing and serving solution. Additional items like canisters, measuring spoons, and wood utensils round out the collection.
The resurgence of sourdough and artisan baking is about more than the finished loaf; it's a creative, hands-on ritual combining craft and patience. Social media has fueled this enthusiasm, turning bread-making steps into shareable moments. The Tom Papa Breaking Bread Collection taps into this movement, making the category accessible to all. Its growing popularity reflects bread making's broader appeal as a hobby, creative outlet, and way to bring people together.
These tools are designed for anyone from beginners to experts, and they work as thoughtful gifts for newlyweds, new homeowners, and hosts. The collection embodies the idea that tools should be as beautifully designed as the creations they help make. Nambé, founded in 1951 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is part of the Portmeirion Group and is known for timeless designs found in homes, retailers, and museum collections worldwide.
As the bread-making trend continues, the Tom Papa Breaking Bread Collection offers a way to make the loaf, enjoy the ritual, and break bread—whether you're an experienced baker or just starting out.
