From humble beginnings, John Kelly Chocolates has grown to a national brand that never forgets what’s really important.
[ IN 2004 ]
on charming street right off of Sunset Boulevard...
... we opened a small chocolate factory in Hollywood. Armed with nothing but determination and a recipe for an amazing, gourmet chocolate fudge, we have since turned John Kelly Chocolates into an award-winning national brand sold in high-end department stores, specialty shops, hotel gift shops, grocers – and online. We now make 19 variations on that original recipe, something we call “truffle fudge”, along with an array of other products, such as walnut caramel clusters, molded chocolates, salted caramels, chocolate-dipped fruit, and more.
OUR STORY
Ok, but how did it all happen?
And why on earth did we decide to put our hearts and souls into something like chocolate? The answer is that both of us, John and Kelly, have lived our lives with an appreciation for creativity and high quality, while at the same time enjoying sharing that creativity and quality with other people. And chocolate works on all of those levels – what else can you do in life that has so much potential to satisfy all of your creativity, while bringing so much pleasure to other people at the same time?
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Not afraid to experiment, even if it carries a little risk.
We believe in creating chocolate that not only delights the senses but also tells a story of craftsmanship and passion.
Then, Kelly remembered
His mother used to make an amazing fudge at home when he was growing up.
It was a humble family recipe but incredibly delicious. What if it could be transformed into something truly spectacular, by improving the ingredients, experimenting with cook times, and creating multiple flavors? So an American classic was reborn as a fine chocolate.
