We are passionate about food

At Chelten House we offer much more than premium quality food production. At our core, we are culinary experts. Our team works in close collaboration with our clients to develop delicious new products that will keep your customers coming back for more.

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Generations of culinary excellence

Started in the mid-1940s by an enterprising young man named Martin Dabrow, the company was America’s very first importer and distributor of high-quality foods, selling directly to small delis and gourmet stores in Philadelphia.

Unparalleled
partnership

Through our culinary and operational expertise, we provide proprietary programs that enable our clients to differentiate themselves in the marketplace.

Private Label

Private Label

We’ve created more than 1,000 products in a number of different categories that keep private-label retailers at the forefront of America’s changing tastes.

Food Service

Food Service

Whether you pick from our line of branded products or work with us to develop your own unique flavors, we provide a seamless end-to-end solution for food service companies.

Co-Manufacturing

Co-Manufacturing

For clients who have their own recipes or want to work to develop recipes together, we have a production facility capable of delivering consistent, repeatable products on a large scale.

Our breadth of expertise

Quality ingredients, culinary innovation, and a breadth of expertise drive everything we create—bringing exceptional flavor, variety, and inspiration to meals enjoyed at tables across America.

salad dressings

Salad Dressing

Pasta Sauces

Pasta Sauce

Pizza Sauces

Pizza Sauce

Salsas

Salsas

BBQ Sauces

BBQ Sauces

Ketchup

Ketchup

Marinades

Marinades

Simmer Sauces

Simmer
Sauces

International Sauces

International Sauces

salad dressings

Salad Dressing

Pizza Sauces

Pizza Sauce

BBQ Sauces

BBQ Sauces

Marinades

Marinades

International Sauces

International Sauces

Pasta Sauces

Pasta Sauce

Salsas

Salsas

Ketchup

Ketchup

Simmer Sauces

Simmer Sauces

Join our team

Where excellence and innovation are always on the menu.

We’re more than just a food manufacturer – we’re a team of passionate food lovers who believe that good food is about more than just sustenance, it’s about creating meaningful connections and experiences.