Ripen Company

Ripen Company is an Oakland-based caterer offering locally sourced cheese and charcuterie gathering boards for weddings, parties, and other events. Ripen curates ingredients from small local farms, creameries, and makers, assembles each board hours before the event, and includes a guide identifying local products and suggested pairings. Based in Oakland, with pick-up and delivery available. Reviewers consistently praise the presentation, locally sourced quality, and responsive team; several note ordering multiple times, and one credits Ripen with pulling off a 60-person wine and charcuterie event planned in under a week.