Chocolate fountains melt chocolate and circulate it over tiers so guests can dip fruit, marshmallows and cookies, and they range from small home fountains for family parties to large tiered fountains for weddings and events. The first decision is the size of the gathering, because a small fountain suits a few people, while large events need more chocolate capacity and tiers.
Chocolate type is the next question. Most fountains need chocolate that flows easily, either special fountain chocolate or regular chocolate thinned with oil, so read the maker's guidance. Chocolate that is too thick can clog the auger. Among the 7 products that list item weight, most fall between 2.3 and 26 pounds, and 4.9 pounds is typical.
Cleaning and setup come next. Fountains with removable towers and dishwasher safe parts are easier to clean, and a level table keeps the flow even. Plan where to place the fountain away from tablecloth edges and foot traffic.
Food safety matters at parties. Provide skewers so guests do not dip fingers, and keep food dippers cold. Popular dippers include strawberries, pretzels, marshmallows and wafers. Have napkins and plates within easy reach of guests.
Before buying, check the capacity, the number of tiers, the heating and melting function, the cleaning, and whether recipes or accessories are included. Run the fountain with a test batch before the event.
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