A chocolate fountain is a stainless steel piece of catering equipment that melts chocolate in a heated basin. A motor driven auger carries the chocolate up the cylinder to the top of the fountain where a warm curtain of chocolate cascades down and over the fountain tiers, giving the illusion of a chocolate waterfall.  What kind of chocolate do I use?
For complete satisfaction, we highly recommend that you buy the chocolate from us. Our Premium Fondue Chocolate, specially formulated and ready to use in the fountain by simply pre-melting the chocolate in a microwave on HALF-power as instructed on our chocolate bags. It requires no messy mixing of extra oil into the chocolate; saving you time, money and producing the perfect chocolate fondue every time. You can use other chocolate, but we do not recommend it. In order for normal chocolate to flow consistently and smoothly over the fountain tiers, it must be altered to create a specific consistency. This is done by adding varying amounts of oil to the melted chocolate in a cumbersome and messy mixing process. | Here are some other ideas: | | | Due to the natural variances in different substances, the fondue curtain will not always flow the same way it does with chocolate. Any fondues with “chunks” will cause gaps in the curtain as it comes over the tiers. For best visual appeal, choose fondues that are smooth. | | Caramel Suggested dipping items:
apples, pears, chocolate-covered pretzels, cookies | - 5 parts liquid caramel
- 1 part water | | Mix caramel and water in saucepan over low heat and then transfer to the fountain. Caramel naturally thickens as it is heated and worked with. Periodically thin out with water throughout event (approx every 45 minutes). Caramel should be stirred occasionally in the basin to help prevent air bubbles from forming | | | Heat: Low for best results |
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| | | | Nacho Cheese Suggested dipping items:
tortilla chips, mini tacos, breadsticks, cocktail sausages | - 5 parts canned nacho cheese
- 1 part water | | Start with any store-bought liquid nacho cheese. Large cans are available at many wholesale stores. | | | Mix cheese and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently to achieve the correct consistency, and then transfer to the fountain. Add more water as needed. | | | Heat: Medium |
| | | | BBQ Sauce Suggested dipping items:
buffalo wings, ribs, chicken strips | - 6 parts medium-grade* BBQ sauce
- 1 part water or apple juice
*Premium-grade BBQ sauce will require additional thinning. | | Mix BBQ sauce with water or apple juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir well and add to the fountain. | | | Heat: Medium |
| | | | Ranch Dressing Suggested dipping items:
fresh veggies (carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, celery), potato skins, chicken strips | - light ranch dressing
- water (if needed)
| | Use light ranch dressing for best results. Some brands of ranch will need to be thinned out with water in order to flow properly. | | | Add to fountain. | | | Heat: OFF |
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