History of Cherchies

History of Cherchies

How did the company get its start? What was the company's first product?

In 1978, our Champagne Mustard was the first product sold and is still our most popular product! (Click on Recipes to check out all the fabulous recipes for our Mustard!)

Cherchies Specialty Foods was founded in 1978 by Diantha “Cherchie” Nason who at the time was a nurse at a local hospital. Cherchie would whip up batches of her delicious hot/sweet mustard using her grandmother’s recipe and present them as holiday gifts to her fellow nurses and doctors. As the Champagne Mustard developed a following, she began to sell to local gourmet and cheese shops. Because of her success, she left nursing to concentrate on the small business she named Cherchies Ltd.

Why the name Cherchies?

Cherchie, pronounced, "church - ee", was the nickname given to Diantha by her father. She still goes by that name.

How did you and your husband, Tony, get involved with the company?

Tony was a friend of Cherchie's husband. When Tony resigned from his position as vice-president of a large computer service company in 1984, he and I agreed to become partners with Cherchie.

It was an exciting time! We three partners oversaw a dramatic growth in new products. Today our company continues to expand by adding new and unique products to its line each year. We're proud to say we sell now to stores and consumers in all 50 states.

Is Cherchie still involved with the business?

Not any longer. She retired several years ago. She is still a dear friend to Tony and me and will from time to time come out of retirement to sell for us at various shows throughout the country.

What are you most proud of about your company?

Cherchies continues to earn a reputation for innovation, excellence in quality, and honest to goodness “real-people” customer service that we believe is the best not only in the specialty food industry but also in any industry.

In some ways, Cherchies might be the best-kept secret in the gourmet food industry. But that’s okay because we would rather retain the personal touch. We still actually answer our phones. We do listen to our customers. No order is too small, and no concern too insignificant.

And our employees are fantastic. Every one of them is committed to satisfying customers. They all care. We all really care.

Please contact us if you have any questions or comments.

Thanks-

Patti Spallone

By email: info@cherchies.com

Cherchies Specialty Foods, One Bacton Hill Road North, Suite 107, Malvern, PA 19355

Tel. 800-644-1980

Fax. 610-644-7937