To deliver the requirements that catering businesses and restaurants need, our chocolate fountains are larger than typical domestic models. They range up to 5 litres or more, giving you plenty of volume to work with for all manner of events, big or small. Our top models are from Apuro, delivering exceptional quality, reliability and performance along with high-volume models. 

Yes, our range of chocolate fountains is specifically designed for commercial use. They’re capable of delivering more evenly melted chocolate on a larger scale than domestic models. 

The key to getting the most from them is using them correctly. We recommend breaking your chocolate down into small pieces first, then adding them to a metal, stainless steel bowl that you can use in a double boiler or bain marie. While you can use a microwave, you’ll get better, more even results over gentle heat with regular stirring. 

Once your chocolate is melted, it can then be transferred to your fountain. Bear in mind that chocolate can burn easily, so if you find it doesn’t heat well, try adding a little bit of coconut oil, vegetable oil or cocoa butter to ensure a smooth consistency and even heating. 

Our largest models typically have around 5 litres in volume, giving you an abundance of space to work with. While they don’t need to be filled to the maximum level to work, it’s best to choose a model that matches the unique needs you have. 

Cleaning your chocolate fountain is fairly simple, though needs to be done thoroughly in order to ensure optimal performance and to get the best lifespan from your model. To start, switch your fountain off at the wall and unplug it. Drain off any remaining chocolate when it’s safe enough to touch and allow it to cool fully. 

From here, you can remove any residual chocolate by wiping or scraping it off. You can then go ahead and disassemble it and soak the drip tray and fountain itself in warm, soapy water. Ensure you wash each part thoroughly and avoid getting water on any of the electrics. 

Once fully clean, you can leave the pieces to dry and reassemble your chocolate fountain either for its next use or to put into storage. 

Using the correct type of chocolate is key, and making sure it’s fully melted before transferring it into your chocolate fountain is important. While you can use any kind of chocolate, if it’s especially thick or hard to melt, you may need to adjust your formulation slightly. If the consistency is irregular, add some vegetable oil or cocoa butter. 

Yes, absolutely. While the consistency can vary slightly, you can use our range of chocolate fountains for white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate. 

Yes, you can use a chocolate fountain for outdoor events like birthdays or weddings. However it’s a good idea to keep it away from any extreme temperatures to avoid overheating the motor or chilling the chocolate in a cool wind to avoid irregularities in the chocolate’s consistency. 

Choosing the best model for you will depend on the volume of people you typically cater for, how often you’ll use it and how much maintenance you want to do. If you tend to cater to smaller groups, or would use it infrequently, you may want to go for a smaller model instead. For large volumes of people and to reduce the frequency with which you need to melt and prepare chocolate, a larger model with around a 5 litre capacity is ideal. 

Depending on the model you opt for, you’ll get a few additional features and accessories. Things like stirring paddles to keep your chocolate moving smoothly are often included, along with drip trays - whether they’re built into your chocolate fountain or kept separately.