It's that time of the year when the wild plums ripen and the world takes on a sweeter aspect. Wild plums have to be one of the best of wild fruits due to their supreme taste, abundance and size.

When Wild Plum Events hosted a “Bob’s Burgers” pop-up two years ago, the turnout was “insane,” co-owner Tara Morgan says. Fortunately, the stampede didn’t scare away the catering company from ...