Manufacturer of premium custom molded chocolates and handcrafted chocolate specialties.
Custom chocolate is a manufacturer of custom molded chocolates with a vast library of over 2,000 shapes into which chocolate can be molded. We have a chocolate mold perfect for almost any occasion or event including weddings, parties, trade show giveaways, company or product promotions, employee or customer thank you. We also produce many handcrafted chocolate specialties and are famous for our chocolate dipped seas salted caramels and our Minnesota Birch Logs, chocolate dipped pretzel rods and many other cookies, nuts and pretzels.
Keywords: chocolate, custom, molded, handcrafted, sea salt caramels, chocolate dipped, favors, candy, clusters.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The company has been in business since 1980. It has been under current management since 2009.
What is your primary product or service?
Premium handcrafted chocolate products.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Background in manufacturing management, primarily in the health & beauty category.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We produce a wide variety of premium handcrafted chocolate products at affordable prices under our Laketown Chocolates label and under customers' private label. We also have a Factory Outlet Retail Store.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location at this time.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From the east, take Highway 5 west about 20 miles west of I-494 to Waconia. Turn right on Maple Street and go about 6 blocks to 1st Street. We are in the Waconia Square shopping center.
What type of payments do you accept?
All major credit cards with a purchase of $10.00 or more.
Which areas do you service?
We ship our products all over the U.S. and Canada. Locally, we draw from a large area, primarily Minneapolis west metro.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Larry Wilhelm is the company President, Kellie Niesen is our Officer Manager and Rose Wilhelm runs the Packaging Operation.
What are your hours of operation?
8:00am-6:00pm Monday-Fridays and 9:00am-5:00pm on Saturdays. Closed Sundays.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Recommend us to your friends.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
The harder I work, the luckier I get.