The Boarderie story

Made to be a moment
Group of four Boarderie chefs in white uniforms smiling together in a professional kitchen.
From left to right: Angel, Rachel, Julie, Aaron

We are a founder-led, family-run business and proud of it!

Boarderie is founder-led, family-run business and proud of it! Founders Angel, Rachel, Julie and Aaron (left to right in photo) started in 2021.

Before Boarderie, Aaron and Julie ran a gourmet hospitality business together in Palm Beach, FL. They began small, but their creativity and flair soon set them apart. In short order, they had projects across the country, and counted celebrities like Bruce Springsteen and Prince Harry as clients.

When the pandemic hit in 2020, all of their events were canceled and they needed to pivot to stay afloat. So they teamed up with Rachel and Angel and set out to answer a deceptively easy question: what would it take to make catering-quality cheese boards that can be delivered beautifully, to anywhere? The answer would take many sleepless nights and require the team to (literally!) bet the farm on the idea. In 2021, Boarderie was born.

At Boarderie, we love what we do, and it turns out our customers do, too. After a record-breaking few years, we’re only just getting started. Join us and discover what’s inspiring people across the country to make the upgrade to an entirely new way to gift grazing. 

The Boarderie family

Co-founders
Aaron Menitoff in white uniform smiling with arms crossed in front of lush green palm leaves.
Aaron Menitoff

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

Aaron Menitoff in white uniform smiling with arms crossed in front of lush green palm leaves.
Aaron’s favorites
  1. Favorite cheese:
    Merlot Pecorino
  2. Favorite meat:
    Black Truffle Salami
  3. Favorite unique bite:
    Wasabi Horseradish Cheddar + Soppressata
  4. Favorite wine pairing:
    Pinot Noir + Truffle Moliterno
Rachel Solomon smiling while holding a piece of bread topped with cheese and charcuterie, seated outdoors.
Rachel Solomon Fascitelli

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

Rachel Solomon smiling while holding a piece of bread topped with cheese and charcuterie, seated outdoors.
Rachel’s favorites
  1. Favorite cheese:
    Blueberry Wensleydale
  2. Favorite meat:
    Black Truffle Salami
  3. Favorite unique bite:
    Double-Cream Gouda + Peppered Salami + Juicy Dried Cherries
  4. Favorite wine pairing:
    Sauvignon blanc + Peppadew Pepper White Cheddar
Julie Menitoff wearing a burgundy cap and embroidered blouse, seated outdoors among green plants.
Julie Menitoff

Co-Founder & Co-COO

Julie Menitoff wearing a burgundy cap and embroidered blouse, seated outdoors among green plants.
Julie’s favorites
  1. Favorite cheese:
    Apple Smoked Cheddar
  2. Favorite meat:
    Artisan Chorizo
  3. Favorite unique bite:
    Grand Reserve Havarti + Fig & Orange Marmalade
  4. Favorite wine pairing:
    Riesling & Blueberry Wensleydale
Angel Jerez in a white dress shirt smiling in a modern industrial kitchen or food production facility.
Angel Jerez

Co-Founder & Co-COO

Angel Jerez in a white dress shirt smiling in a modern industrial kitchen or food production facility.
Angel’s favorites
  1. Favorite cheese:
    Fig & Rose Goat
  2. Favorite meat:
    Peppered Salami
  3. Favorite unique bite:
    Marinated Olives+ Bacon Cheddar + Peppered Salami
  4. Favorite wine pairing:
    Syrah + Grand Reserve Havarti

Marketing & brand
Lanie Shalek smiling and holding a charcuterie board filled with cheeses, nuts, and fruits in an outdoor garden setting.
Lanie Shalek

VP of Growth

Lanie Shalek smiling and holding a charcuterie board filled with cheeses, nuts, and fruits in an outdoor garden setting.
Lanie’s favorites
  1. Favorite cheese:
    Peppadew Pepper White Cheddar
  2. Favorite meat:
    Black Truffle Salami
  3. Favorite unique bite:
    Creamy aged gouda + Artisan Chorizo + Dried Tangerines
  4. Favorite wine pairing:
    Champagne + Truffle Moliterno
Leia Perkins with short dark hair and red lipstick wearing a black and white houndstooth jacket and statement necklace.
Leia Perkins

Director of Design, Brand

Leia Perkins with short dark hair and red lipstick wearing a black and white houndstooth jacket and statement necklace.
Leia’s favorites
  1. Favorite cheese:
    Merlot Pecorino
  2. Favorite meat:
    Soppressata
  3. Favorite unique bite:
    Apple Smoked Cheddar + Black Truffle Salami + Sun Dried Tomatoes
  4. Favorite wine pairing:
    Merlot + Creamy Aged Gouda

Production
Yeni Rayas

Head of Production

Yeni’s favorites
  1. Favorite cheese:
    Bacon Cheddar
  2. Favorite meat:
    Soppressata
  3. Favorite unique bite:
    Peppadew Pepper White Cheddar + Turkish Dates
  4. Favorite wine pairing:
    Chardonnay + Grand Reserve Havarti
Liset Del Sol

Head of Production

Liset's favorites
  1. Favorite cheese:
    Blueberry Vanille Goat
  2. Favorite meat:
    Peppered Salami
  3. Favorite unique bite:
    Merlot Pecorino + Black Truffle Salami + Fig & Orange Marmalade
  4. Favorite wine pairing:
    Cabernet Sauvignon + Apple Smoked Cheddar
Manfred Schmidtke

Research & Development CMP, CEPC

Manfred's favorites
  1. Favorite cheese:
    Truffle Moliterno
  2. Favorite meat:
    Black Truffle Salami
  3. Favorite unique bite:
    Blueberry vanilla goat + Thai ginger
  4. Favorite wine pairing:
    Merlot + Moliterno al tartufo

Senior Management
Paul Braica

CFO

Geoff Stoner

Director of IT

Tawnya Fowler

Controller

Tyson Waters

Legal Counsel

Linds Searles

Human Resources

Our production process Production process

Boarderie cheesemaker cutting large wheels of cheese in a processing room wearing protective gear.
01.

Production size

Many of our artisanal cheeses are crafted in small, limited batches, ensuring exceptional quality throughout the process.

Charcuterie worker presenting a tray of cheese slices topped with blueberries in a food preparation facility.
02.

Handcrafted

Artisanal cheeses are crafted by hand using traditional methods, like our Wine Bathed Ubriacone from Italy.

Wedge of truffle-infused cheese with visible marbling, sliced into triangular pieces on a marble serving board.
03.

Quality ingredients

Artisanal cheesemakers source top-quality milk from local farmers, like the premium sheep milk in our Moliterno al Tartufo.

Boarderie cheesemakers in protective gear preparing cheese trays with neatly arranged slices in a processing facility.
04.

Individual attention & local influence

Artisanal cheesemakers closely oversee every step, from temperature to humidity and aging. Artisan cheese reflects the region’s soil, climate, and vegetation. Our Peppadew Pepper White Cheddar, for example, is made in New York.

Our commitment to
social & environmental responsibility

  • Commitment to sustainability

    We are committed to creating a sustainable global future. We balance profit and purpose. We put our employees and customers first and grow our business to create a cycle of doing more good for the planet and society while we grow. By reviewing our practices, establishing better waste management initiatives, and evaluating our overall supply chains, we are able to take measurable steps to creating a greener future.

  • Eco-friendly shipping & materials

    Boarderie ships using corrugated cardboard boxes made from 70% recycled materials which are 100% curbside recyclable. Our insulated liners are made from 100% recycled fiber material and are 100% curbside recyclable. Boarderie uses drain safe ice packs which can either be refrozen and reused or cut open and poured down the kitchen sink while the plastic from the ice packs can be recycled as well. Our bamboo trays and cutlery kits are biodegradable and the Acaci wood boards are a reusable keepsake item. Our cardboard that we receive from vendor shipments is recycled.

  • Social responsibility & inclusive employment

    All of our excess cheese and meat remainders from the production process are donated twice a week to The Lord’s Place and are repurposed in meals to feed the homeless. Boarderie donates over 300 pounds a week (over 15,600 pounds per year) which will feed 7,800 people this year. We value our work and being a part of a team that feels like family. We want everyone to have this sense of purpose, that’s why we hire adults with developmental disabilities from The Arc of Palm Beach County. These team members earn the same wages as the rest of the team, and perform necessary tasks such as taping shipping boxes, loading trucks and sorting brochures. We believe everyone deserves the chance to feel part of something and know the sense of satisfaction and purpose that comes with productive work.

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