In 1988 our family launched Chukar Cherries on our beloved cherry orchard to showcase the natural bounty of Washington’s fruit lands. To this day, our approach in the Chukar Kitchen is simple — transform tree-ripened local fruits and hearty nuts into freshly made, extraordinary cherry and chocolate gifts. One taste and you’ll know that Chukar is synonymous with the Best of Nature, Best of Chocolate®.
Spring is one of my favorite seasons at Pike Place because the crowds of summer tourists have not yet descended. It’s an ideal time for family outings. If you chance a visit to Pike in the next few weeks here’s a few recommendations for making the visit doable with little ones. [...]
Fresh-cut flower season at Pike Place Market begins with the arrival of daffodils, followed by tulips. The flowers are picked in the evening and then taken fresh to the Market for sale the next day. We’re privileged to have some of the Market’s most beautiful bouquets inhabiting the space directly across from Chukar Cherries in [...]
Name: Bevin Duncan Hometown: Indianola, Washington How long have you worked at Chukar: 1+ years What products do you recommend: Amaretto Rainiers and Chipotle Grilling Sauce What’s so great about them? Rainiers: Smooth, sweet dark chocolate, almost a middle ground between milk & dark! And, of course, it involves Washington’s pride and joy: the delicious Rainier cherry! [...]
By Nicole Vernon, Manager of Chukar Cherries in Pike Place Market Tip #1 Wear a wool sweater, hat, scarf, and gloves. Come expecting to be out in nasty weather and then be pleasantly surprised when it’s just a light rain. Tip #2 Take your time. Allow yourself to stop in for a relaxed cup of [...]
My name is Tami Rafferty and I have been a member of the Chukar team for about five years as an Inside Sales Representative and now as the Assistant Retail Manager in Prosser. I love working at Chukar Headquarters, talking with our customers and telling them about all the different ways I use Chukar products [...]
Recently a customer from Ohio remarked to me, “You know why I love this market? Because you can tell that the people who work here really love their job.” This certainly holds true for each of us at the Chukar Cherries stand in Pike Place Market. We delight in the lively surroundings and the variety [...]
Ma and Pa Chukar took a leap of faith when they hired me as manager of the Chukar Cherries store in Pike Place Market. My employment history ranges from presenting small animal shows at Utah’s Hogle Zoo to bank teller-ing. When I interviewed for the job at Chukar I was caregiving for my great aunt. [...]
I was strolling through Pike Place Market on a visit from Southern California last fall, looking for a change of scenery and a new job. While meandering between the fresh flowers and the Chukar Cherries booth, I glanced up to see Chukar’s “now hiring” sign. A job in Pike Place Market? Wow. When I found [...]
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