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What is a chocolate fountain?
The chocolate fountain is a mechanical fountain specially designed for use as a "Fondue". Chocolate cascades off of round tiers while guests dip fruit, pretzels, marshmallows and other accompaniments into the warm flowing chocolate.
Chocolate fountains have become very popular at wedding receptions, birthday parties, anniversary parties, corporate events, restaurant buffets, and many other types of events.
- What type of chocolate does the fountain use?
The chocolate fountain will operate with most any brand of "covertures" chocolate. Covertures chocolate is a high quality chocolate that contains higher quantities of cocoa (32-39%). The higher percentage of cocoa butter, combined with the processing, gives the chocolate a creamy mellow flavor and allows the chocolate to flow through the fountain more elegantly. We supply only the finest quality Belgian chocolate and do not use any other chocolates.
- What foods can i dip in the fountain ?
Most any food item that goes well with chocolate can be used with the chocolate fountain. The most popular items are; strawberries, pineapple, cherries, grapes, marshmallows, biscotti, Vienna fingers and caramel squares. Just keep in mind that any crumbly-type food that may fall into the chocolate fountain will cause the chocolate to get lumpy. Although this will not harm the fountain, it does affect the appearance of the chocolate as it is cascading over the tiers.
- Who normally provides the dips for the fountains?
We can supply all dips and confectionary. But if you wish you are more than welcome to rent without dips. If you are a caterer, restaurant, or banquet facility, you probably already offer most of these items in your normal menu and would welcome the additional income from sales of these items. If you are interested in renting only the chocolate fountain we can arrange this.
- Do I need to set-up the fountain or prepare chocolate?
We will take care of all the preparation and set up, and at the end of your function will clear the fountain away. Our service is designed to be totally stress free for you, so you can relax and enjoy your event.
- Is there a limit on time that the fountain can be run for?
There is no time limit for use, and adding more melted chocolate to the basin will allow the unit to continue to provide the chocolate flow basically non-stop. Our rental period is generally 6 hours, or 2 hours for children's parties. However if you wish to hire the fountain for longer we can discuss your requirements.
- Can the fountain be used outdoors ?
There are 2 things to consider if you are planning to setup a chocolate fountain outdoors:
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Maintaining a warm temperature of chocolate is critical for continued smooth operation of the chocolate fountain. Depending on the time of the year and the general climate, this could be difficult to accomplish in an outdoor setting.
Because of the chocolate's sweet aroma, little flying creatures are very likely to be attracted to the chocolate fountain. This makes for an unappealing presentation.
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What area do you cover
We mainly cover the Cork / Munster area. But if you are outside this area we can arrange a delivery. Call us for more information.
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Phone :
025 41517
Mobile : 087- 8212333
Fax :
025 41517
Email : info@chocolatefountains.ie
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