# Mike's Hot Honey

> Mike's Hot Honey is a Brooklyn-based food brand that makes honey infused with chili peppers - a sweet-and-spicy condiment for pizza, fried chicken, cheese and more. Founded by Mike Kurtz in 2010 after he discovered chili-infused honey at a Brazilian pizzeria, the company pioneered the hot honey category in the United States and now sells through more than 30,000 retail locations and 3,000-plus restaurants. Led by CEO Matt Beaton since 2015, it has grown from a one-man operation at Paulie Gee's pizzeria into a nationally distributed brand with an estimated $40 million in annual revenue.

- **Founded:** 2010
- **Headquarters:** Brooklyn, New York, United States
- **Founders:** Mike Kurtz (Founder & Chief Beekeeper / Product)
- **Team size:** ~64 employees
- **Products:** Mike's Hot Honey (Original), Mike's Hot Honey Extra Hot, Foodservice / Bulk, Mike's Hot Honey Syrup, Gift sets & apparel
- **Notable:** Pioneered and popularized the hot honey category in the United States, Grew to an estimated $40 million in annual revenue on essentially a single core product, Distributed in 30,000+ retail locations and 3,000+ restaurants (2024)

## Products & services

- **Mike's Hot Honey (Original)** — The flagship product: 100% pure honey infused with real chili peppers and a touch of vinegar, sold in squeeze bottles for drizzling on pizza, fried chicken, cheese and more.
- **Mike's Hot Honey Extra Hot** — A spicier version of the original for those who want more kick.
- **Foodservice / Bulk** — Larger-format bottles and bulk supply for restaurants, pizzerias, and foodservice distributors.
- **Mike's Hot Honey Syrup** — A honey-and-chili syrup formulated for beverages and cocktails, marking the brand's move into beverage innovation.
- **Gift sets & apparel** — Hot honey gift sets, pins, hats and branded merchandise sold direct-to-consumer.

## Achievements

- Pioneered and popularized the hot honey category in the United States
- Grew to an estimated $40 million in annual revenue on essentially a single core product
- Distributed in 30,000+ retail locations and 3,000+ restaurants (2024)
- Named America's #1 brand of hot honey
- Appointed WNBA legend Candace Parker to its board of directors (2024)
- Recognized by Ad Age among best creative ads for its brand marketing

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — Launched Mike's Hot Honey Syrup, expanding into beverage and cocktail innovation.
- **2025-07** — Tillamook Country Smoker released a beef jerky made with Mike's Hot Honey.
- **2024-08** — Appointed WNBA legend Candace Parker to its board of directors.

## Links

- Website: https://mikeshothoney.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mike's-hot-honey
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mikeshothoney
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeshothoney/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeshothoney
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikeshothoney

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Last updated: 2026-07-18