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Our Story When Chuck Van Veen was working in the farm equipment business, he gave samples of his mother's peanut brittle to some of his customers. The candy became so popular that Chuck's mother finally told him that she couldn't keep up and he would have to start making his own! Fortunately, Chuck took his mother's advice. The Van Veen family's secret recipes were passed on, and from that humble beginning, a new business and many more great treats were eventually born.
In addition to the Pella location, Chuck's candies are sold in two Dahl's stores in Des Moines, Iowa and at Wohlner's Market in Omaha, Nebraska. Store specialties include peanut brittle, hand-wrapped caramels, pecan stukjes, turtle eggs, and toffee. The chocolates are all made fresh daily. There are always free samples of candy for customers. Jill and Chuck's motto is to always keep the customer happy - and it must be working! You will seldom see anyone walk out of Van Veen Chocolates without a smile on their face, and some goodies in their hands. |
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621 Franklin St. Pella, IA 50219 888-822-5225 - vvchocolates@iowatelecom.net |
In 1997 Chuck began selling his peanut brittle at craft shows. He opened his store at 621 Franklin Street in May of 2002, just in time to be mobbed by Pella's Tulip Time guests! His wife Jill can sometimes be found assisting him, and his mother, whose innocent suggestions started everything, helps out on occasion as well.