The story of Charlie’s Chow is one of passion—for food and for family. Company founder and chef, C.E. Cottman, discovered his love for culinary creations as a small child, when he became obsessed with the (forbidden) homemade cheesecake he would spot in the fridge during visits to his great Uncle Charlie. Although he never actually got to taste the legendary dessert, that cheesecake sparked a lifelong culinary curiosity that followed him into adulthood. Throughout his career, Chef Cottman was always in search of the perfect “canvas” to showcase his creativity and training. That journey eventually led him to the Midwest, where a local homemade snack changed everything. It was there that he discovered the inspiration that would become Charlie’s Chow. Charlie’s Chow officially launched in the fall of 2020 with the goal of creating gourmet chocolate snacks the whole family could enjoy. With a focus on high-quality ingredients, the company is committed to going above and beyond—delivering the same level of snack excellence to every customer that Chef Cottman would offer to his own family.