About Us
Locally family owned and operated since 2006.
About Chef's Shoppe
Why We Started
The Chefs Shoppe first opened in June of 1997 by Vickie Primrose. After moving to Edwardsville with her husband Joe her collection of cookie cutters was lost in the move. After searching and finding not a single store that sold cookie cutters Vickie decided Edwardsville was an excellent place to open a gourmet kitchen store. Something as simple as cookie cutters is part of the history that made us who we are today.
In January 2006, Nancy and Scott Schneider purchased the Chef’s Shoppe. Nancy ran the day-to-day operations including the purchasing for the store while Scott did all the back-end bookwork. In July of 2009, Nancy and Scott (with the help of their employees and friends) moved the shoppe to its current location increasing the store to 4,000 square feet. Homemade Fudge was added that same year. Since then the Chef’s Shoppe has come to offer thousands of different items perfect for all kitchens, whether it be cookware, gadgets, bakeware, cutlery, grilling or more. Our staff will help you find the perfect items for preparing and serving your favorite recipes.
Who needs popcorn? Nancy and Scott decided everyone does. So in May 2012 the Chef’s Shoppe expanded again, taking over the 2,500 square foot space adjacent to the existing business and adding popcorn. But they didn’t start small – offering over 70 flavors of popcorn every day, the Chef’s Shoppe entered the popcorn scene in a big way. Scott, having officially retired after 32 years with AT&T the year before, was the head “popologist.” With the help of his merry band of popping and coating specialists they turned out hundreds of gallons of popcorn every week.
Now the Shoppe has undergone several changes since 2012. Including the addition of 160 bulk candy dispensers, Salt Water Taffy, hand-painted Chocolates, and 50 different types of glass bottle soda. We proudly offer Olivelle olive oils and balsamic vinegars along with their complete line of clean salts and spice blends.
So stop by and say "Hi," have a look around the Shoppe and try our house-made popcorn and fudge, and enjoy!
In January 2006, Nancy and Scott Schneider purchased the Chef’s Shoppe. Nancy ran the day-to-day operations including the purchasing for the store while Scott did all the back-end bookwork. In July of 2009, Nancy and Scott (with the help of their employees and friends) moved the shoppe to its current location increasing the store to 4,000 square feet. Homemade Fudge was added that same year. Since then the Chef’s Shoppe has come to offer thousands of different items perfect for all kitchens, whether it be cookware, gadgets, bakeware, cutlery, grilling or more. Our staff will help you find the perfect items for preparing and serving your favorite recipes.
Who needs popcorn? Nancy and Scott decided everyone does. So in May 2012 the Chef’s Shoppe expanded again, taking over the 2,500 square foot space adjacent to the existing business and adding popcorn. But they didn’t start small – offering over 70 flavors of popcorn every day, the Chef’s Shoppe entered the popcorn scene in a big way. Scott, having officially retired after 32 years with AT&T the year before, was the head “popologist.” With the help of his merry band of popping and coating specialists they turned out hundreds of gallons of popcorn every week.
Now the Shoppe has undergone several changes since 2012. Including the addition of 160 bulk candy dispensers, Salt Water Taffy, hand-painted Chocolates, and 50 different types of glass bottle soda. We proudly offer Olivelle olive oils and balsamic vinegars along with their complete line of clean salts and spice blends.
So stop by and say "Hi," have a look around the Shoppe and try our house-made popcorn and fudge, and enjoy!
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