The chocolate fountain is a mechanical fountain specially designed for use as a "Fondue". Chocolate cascades off of round tiers while guests dip fruit, profiteroles, 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.
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The base of the chocolate fountain consists of a reservoir that will hold approximately 20lbs of chocolate. This chocolate is kept warm by the use of an internal heating element. When the fountain is turned on, an auger, which is located in the centre of the fountain, lifts the chocolate to the top of the fountain. Once to the top, the chocolate then cascades down the fountain, completely covering the multiple round tiers. The chocolate then returns into the reservoir where the process starts all over again.
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The chocolate fountain is manufactured from commercial grade stainless steel. All components have been rigorously tested to ensure years of trouble free operation. Most special event caterers and banquet facilities using the chocolate fountain on a daily basis can expect to see an average life span of approximately 10 years.
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The Chocolate Fountain Man uses the finest Belgium chocolate. This chocolate is a high quality chocolate that contains extra cocoa butter (32-39%). The higher percentage of cocoa butter, combined with the processing, gives the chocolate a creamy mellow flavour and allows the chocolate to flow through the fountain more elegantly.
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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, profiteroles 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.
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The Chocolate Fountain Man does not recommend the fountain is used outside as sweet toothed kamikaze insects can cause problems with the chocolate.
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