Frequently
Asked Questions:
How
does the chocolate fountain work?
The base of the chocolate fountain consists of a
reservoir that holds the chocolate. The 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 center 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.
What is the chocolate fountain made of?
The chocolate fountain is manufactured from commercial
grade stainless steel.
What type of chocolate
does the fountain use?
The chocolate fountain will operate with most
any brand of "coverture" chocolate. Coverture
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 flavor and allows the chocolate to flow
through the fountain
more elegantly.
 What foods can you dip in the chocolate
fountain?
Most any food item that goes well with chocolate
can be used with the chocolate fountain. The most
popular items are; strawberries, pineapple,
pretzels, marshmallows, biscotti, pirouettes,
lady fingers Oreo® Cookies, Nutter Butter® Cookies
and Rice Krispie® Treats. 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 foods
to dip in the fountain?
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. However, if you do not have the
resources (and in some cases the licensing) to
offer the foods for dipping,
we can provide the dipping items. Give us a call
for a list of tempting possibilities.
Can the chocolate fountain be used outdoors?
There are 2 things to consider if you are planning
to setup a chocolate fountain outdoors:
1. 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.
2.
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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With every Chocolate Fountain Rental, The Cookie Ladies agree to provide to the client the following:
Set-up and takedown of Fountain
The Cookie Ladies are more than happy to provide your dipping items. However, some event sites will not allow food to be brought in from outside vendors. In that case, your reception site will provide the dipping items. If The Cookie Ladies are unable to provide your dipping items and you would like us to do the presentation of the items, please contact us for details.
