Farris and Foster's Chocolate Factory, Orlando FL | Nearby Businesses

Farris Riggsbee, a chocolatier of 16 years, has extraordinary talent in making the most delicious chocolates as well as pleasing to the eye. “He has more enthusiasm than anyone I know”, says Foster. In fact, comparing Farris with the Crocodile Hunter, Foster says that Farris makes the Crocodile Hunter looks like Ben Stein. Farris is also the eternal optimist, always happy and smiling. When the business began, Farris was serving in the United States Air Force Reserves. In 2003 he was called up to active duty and when his tour was over, the Air Force convinced him to stay on full time. He still comes by occasionally. If you’re lucky you’ll get to meet him when he visits.Jon Foster Lanenga, a local entrepreneur moved to Winter Park, Fl. 23 years ago. Now, Foster supervises the candy production and washes the dishes and everything in between. He drives a yellow 1930 “Model A” Deluxe Roadster convertible and a red 1952 MG TD. Foster sings in a barbershop chorus (Harmony Society) and sings opera in the shower. He also loves to play the banjo.Foster started taking ballroom dance in November 2012 since last taking it in college. He recently won 11 first place medals with his dance partner, Maria Brooks, at the United States Dance Championships 2013 at the Disney Swan Hotel, dancing against couples from around the world.Farris and Foster believe strongly in service to God, family, and community. J. Foster volunteers in the Boy Scouts of America. Both have served many years in the youth programs of their churches (because they have never really grown up.) Farris and his wife Roberta, have 2 adult children. Foster’s family consists of “one and 1/2 dozen” – that’s him and his wife Teri, and their 5 children. ( He looks way too young to have 14 grandchildren.)