How does a chocolate fountain work?
Have you ever wondered how a chocolate fountain works? Just how does that delicious melted chocolate continuously pour over the tiers of the fountain?
Professional chocolate fountains are made from health-grade-stainless steel and consist of a curved tray, hollow tube and multiple curved tiers. The fountains are assembled by your provider prior to the event, and filled with chocolate to ensure that the flow is smooth and free from imperfections.
Premium quality chocolate is melted to just the right consistency and poured into the tray. The electricity-driven mechanics suck the warm chocolate up the tube, releasing it at the top to flow over the tiers and back down to the tray. The provider will adjust the temperature of the fountain to keep the chocolate at a safe temperature. The result is a divine visual and sensory experience that will wow your guests.
It is important to use commercial-quality chocolate. Only extremely high quality chocolate will work effectively in the fountains, as compound chocolate will not reach the required consistency to flow through the fountain. This premium chocolate is also more palatable (less sickly sweet), and a sophisticated dessert, especially when paired with beautiful fresh fruit and dipping food.
When guests are finished with the fountain, the chocolate is kept running until the event is finished. At this stage, the fountain is turned off and the provider will disassemble the fountain for cleaning.
