When I started Ripe Deli as a nervous 30 year old, I had no idea of the journey ahead.
Ripe was a true Kiwi start-up, with humble beginnings, no budget, big dreams, and the love and support of family and friends, who painted, renovated, caffeinated, and designed logos to get us started. I’m forever grateful.
We’ve formed so many wonderful friendships since the doors first flung open at the old George’s Burger Bar, 104 Richmond Road. In a few short years we were bursting at the seams there so we packed up our tools and wandered down the road to 172 Richmond Road where we remain today.
This year we celebrate a milestone – twenty years in business – and from the bottom of my heart I thank every single one of you who have supported us over the last two decades.
I certainly chose the best community to open a deli in! Your warmth, loyalty, support, generosity and the lovely chit-chat the team and I have had with you over the years – it’s been an honour, truly.
With your support, we have grown a really awesome business. 20 years on, we have 4 stores (and another coming February, in the Heart Foundation’s Ellerslie building), a team of 75+ and four cookbooks.
Time has passed and we’ve had the pleasure of many of your children working for us in school holidays and beyond, and we’ve seen your families grow and morph from our spot behind the counter.
Ripe has grown to beyond what I ever imagined but we still hold true to our core values: providing great nutritious food, connecting with our customers, and creating community around us. I’m so proud.
The strong connection we have made with the Ponsonby community is truly a privilege and my team and I feel so lucky. Thank you for all your support. Here’s to the next 20 years! (Ange Redfern)
RIPE DELI, 172-174 Richmond Road, T: 09 360 6159, www.ripedeli.co.nz
Catering enquiries: catering@ripedeli.co.nz
General enquiries: info@ripedeli.co.nz
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