Chocolate Fountains FAQ
You don’t fee like browsing through the site? Here are some Chocolate Fountains FAQ, even if I prefer to call them PAQ: Probably Asked Questions.
How does a chocolate fondue fountain work in very few words?
The heart of the stainless steel chocolate fountain is the base. It comprises the heater, the actual container for the chocolate and the motor to lift it upwards. This result is achieved through an auger inserted in the central column. The chocolate will come out from the top and flow down sliding on the dishes, until they reach the base again.
For how many guests can a chocolate fountain be used?
This is a tricky question. It’s a bit like asking: for how many people can an oven bake cakes? On the one hand the size of the fountain that you buy or rent will have to vary depending on the number of guests, but it’s also true that if you really have a lot of people at your party, you will just have to add more chocolate.
Sizes can go from a small chocolate fountain for domestic use, with 1 or 2 tiers only, serving up to 10 people, to a professional 3-5 tier large chocolate fountain will serve 50-100 guests, if you have more that 150 guests, you may consider getting a second fountain rather than a bigger one.
I’m looking for chocolate fountains for hire, but I have no idea how to set it up. Your post about how to assemble a chocolate fountain was really good (thanks! 
), but I don’t want to go through the pain of reading the instructions and do some trial and error. Will the rental service do it for me?
Yes, almost definitely. If you contact any chocolate fountain business, they will most likely offer this service: they will come, assemble it, maybe look after it during the party (that really depends on the type of service you want to buy), clean it and put it away in the boxes. You should ask about this service during your very first enquiry with the rental company. If they don’t provide this service they should at least be cheaper than others that do. But still, I would pay something more for my peace of mind.
If I hire a chocolate fountain can I keep it for an unlimited amount of time?
You wish…of course not. The fee you pay to hire a chocolate fountain will largely depend on two factors: the size of the fountain and the amount of time you want it available, which does not normally include the moment from when it is switched on until it is switched off. This again confirms the importance of figuring out in advance for how long you will need the chocolate fountain. Here you will find more specific tips on renting a chocolate fountain.
What type of food can I dip in a chocolate fountain?
This article on the best food to dip in a chocolate fountain says everything, but in a nutshell: any type of food, as long as…
- it is not too crumbly, as you don’t want pieces of food to fall into the fountain
- it’s cut in bite size, to avoid re-dipping, for the reason above
I have a house with a big garden, and the chocolate fountain would be perfect beside my magnolias at my outdoor party…
Hmm… I have a better idea, what if you keep the chocolate fountain inside the house, with the door open and a big sign that says: “chocolate fountain inside.” Chocolate is such a heavenly food that not only humans crave it, but insects too. But this in not the only reason why you want to keep the chocolate fountain inside. Temperature is important when you’re dealing with melted chocolate. A sudden temperature drop or a cold breeze could transform your event in a chocolate fountain fiasco.
Do chocolate fountains require a particular type of chocolate?
There is one special requirement: the chocolate you use has to be greasier than the one you normally buy at the supermarket, because it has to flow smoothly, and what’s best than oil to achieve that? If you want to use normal chocolate, some extra vegetable oil will have to be added, but I would not recommend it, as the final taste will be different, probably worse.
The real chocolate for chocolate fountain is called Coverture. It’s a high quality chocolate used by professionals, as it comes already with a high quantity (32-39% of cocoa butter).
How big can a chocolate fountain be?
Sizes vary a lot. A commercial chocolate fountain gooes from 19 inches (little less than 50cm) to and a professional one can be 50 inches (almost 130cm) high.
Does a chocolate fountain melt chocolate or I will have to do it?
Chocolate fountains have a heater at the bottom so they can melt chocolate, but it can take some time, so it would be more effective to melt it separately.
What’s the best way to melt chocolate separately?
There are two ways to melt chocolate: in a microwave and with the Bain Marie method. The latter requires more preparation but it is by far the best one.
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