The fusion of fantasy and luxury
Appealing to adults and children alike, a chocolate dipping fountain exudes both sophisticated luxury and Willie Wonka-esque fancifulness. The rich and flowing sweetness adds life, movement and a delightful sense of tasty indulgence to your table, pegging the "fun" meter at almost any event. Best of all, the chocolate dipping fountains available can be customized and accessorized to reflect the spirit of your specific celebration.
Rent or Buy?
Chocolate dipping fountains are available for purchase or rental. If the fountain is for a one-time event, then rental is probably a better option. Many rental companies provide set-up, clean-up and an attendant to supervise the fountain during your event. If you intend to use the fountain for repeated events, then you may wish to purchase one. The price range for chocolate dipping fountains is extremely wide, so be sure to compare size, quality, consumer reviews and prices.
Colors and Flavors
Although a basic milk chocolate fountain is fantastic, there are a myriad of color and flavor options available. Consider choosing white chocolate that can be dyed the color of your choice. Imagine how a fountain flowing with pink, yellow, blue or orange chocolate would light up your special occasion. You may also consider flavoring your chocolate. There are a variety of flavors available including liqueur flavors such as amaretto or Irish creme, fruit flavors like strawberry, blueberry or orange, nut flavors like almond or hazelnut, and coffee and mint flavors.
Dippers
Choosing what items to use for dippers can be a bit overwhelming, but, keep in mind that it's hard to go wrong when ou're dipping in chocolate. Consider offering your guests a variety of dipping items from the typical (fresh, dried or frozen fruit, pound cake, cookies, macaroons, cheesecake squares) to the unusual (lady fingers, potato chips, cinnamon twists, cookie dough balls, caramel nut clusters). Have a ladle or two available so your guests can slather chocolate over slices of cake or pie, puddings and ice cream.
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Set up an ice cream sundae bar with one or more chocolate dipping fountains. This can be loads of fun for both adult and children's parties. A single milk chocolate fountain will work beautifully, or you may consider setting up three small stations of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry flavored fountains. Surround your fountains with all the ingredients for a variety of ice cream sundaes: Ice cream, fresh fruit and fruit toppings, caramel, nuts and, of course, cherries to top your guest's sundaes.
Theme Fountains
Customize your fountain in celebration of your special occasion. With the plethora of colors, flavors and dipper ingredients available, your chocolate dipping fountain can reflect the mood or season of any event. Imagine fountains flowing with chocolate in the colors of your graduate's high school, in pink or blue for a baby shower, or in "bride" and "groom" fountains of white and dark chocolate. You can also set up a fountain bar for a holiday party. A Christmas party, for example, could feature a green chocolate fountain surrounded by seasonal dipping goodies like fruit cake squares, sugar plums, gingerbread men and candy canes. Children would have a blast with a Halloween fountain flowing with bright orange chocolate and surrounded by gummy worms, chopped apples and sugar cookies.
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