BELGIAN CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN

What we know in the United States as the "The Chocolate Fountain" is many times referred to as the Belgian Chocolate Fountain. The country of Belgium is well known for some of the finest chocolate in the world and has been producing great chocolate since the 19th century. The association of commercial chocolate fountains with Belgian Chocolate makes sense. The Chocolate Fountain is elegant and sophisticated and people generally like to use a premium chocolate such as a Belgian Chocolate.

The Chocolate Fountain was originally introduced by Design & Realisation, a Montreal chocolate equipment manufacturer and used a Belgian chocolate for promotional purposes. The DR™ chocolate fountain has been manufactured for over 16 years now and is responsible for the term Belgian Chocolate Fountain. Chefs, country clubs, hotel catering departments, individuals with rental companies, etc. use Belgian chocolate fountains and rent to their customers. Most brides will tell you that they want a chocolate fountain or a Belgian Chocolate Fountain for their wedding reception and many will have one or more! Dipping items include fresh fruit and pastry items, pretzels, marshmallows, etc. and look very elegant served on beautiful buffet serving ware.

Currently there are several commercial grade chocolate fountains on the market. DR™ chocolate fountains can use most any chocolate brand including popular names like Merckens and Guittard. Most specialty chocolate companies produce a full line of chocolate products and the consumer may select from compound chocolate, compound coatings or couverture chocolate. Many recognize the Godiva brand of chocolate as it is often sold in boutique stores nationwide. It is possible to have a Godiva Chocolate Fountain as well but most customers will settle for a Godiva blend, meaning that a small amount of Godiva chocolate is mixed with a less expensive chocolate.

The most popular version of Belgian Chocolate Fountains are manufactured by DR™, a Montreal based chocolate and pastry equipment manufacturer. Since 1971 they have developed Belgian Chocolate Fountains and they are the only chocolate fountain manufacturer with long term chocolate fountain manufacturing experience and product reliability history. Various models are available to suit every application and budget. Belgian chocolate fountains are suitable for any social event and perfect for charitable events and trade shows. Please see www.thechocolatefountain.com for more information.

If you are looking for a Belgian Chocolate Fountain for your next special occasion, please call or email The Chocolate Fountain or TheChocolateFountain.com to rent a chocolate fountain or to buy a chocolate fountain. If you would like to start a chocolate fountain business, we can help you with that too. It's fun and it's profitable!