In every country's evolution there emerges various stages of development, until the modernizing stage turns into the post-modern, self-aware, and uber-sober era where politics become self-deprecating and food becomes impressively refined. Fine dining is definitely a luxury of the contemporary world, a world in which ingredients can be pampered and consumers are rich enough to partake. In New England, catering companies are grossing millions of dollars in revenue a year now. Take for example Ripe Hospitality a younger company based in Providence Rhode Island that was formed by the head chefs from Al Forno and Persimmon restaurants, two of the top fine dining establishments in the state. What brings top notch chefs to the catering industry, a business that for decades has had mediocre food and a mediocre reputation? Well, its the high end clients and big budget weddings that are finally paying enough to afford absolutely delicious and organic catering food. If you compare them with other ri caterers you will find the competition is beginning to warm up on the US east coast as one of the top wedding destinations in America. By focusing on locally grown products and servicing clients that appreciate fine dining already, these catering services in Rhode Island are changing the industry, one bite at a time.