Chocolate Fountain Manufacturers of Commercial Fountains

There are several primary commercial chocolate fountain manufacturers: Design & Realisation, known as DR, who is based out of Montreal; Gilles and Posner®, based out of the UK, Buffet Enhancements International, Inc.® based in Alabama; and Sephra®, based in California. DR is the only manufacturer who provides in-house design and manufacturing.

Many chocolate fountains are produced in China or other non-U.S. locations and the quality can either be excellent or inferior. When evaluating a commercial chocolate fountain for purchase, it is wise to weed through marketing information and get the low-down on product quality and long term reliability.

Chocolate Fountain History

The commercial chocolate fountain concept was pioneered by Mr. Michel Esnault who founded Design and Realisation (DR), a company that produces commercial grade pastry tools and equipment.  DR equipment is used by professional chefs and Culinary schools around the world including The French Pastry School and Callebaut Institute. In 1991, DR developed and produced the first Commercial Chocolate Fondue Fountain that has become such a prestigious interactive centerpiece at special functions. Early production units are still being utilized today and DR continues to lead the way in commercial chocolate fountain innovation and reliability.

Due to the chocolate fountain's popularity, manufacturers of commercial chocolate fountains have grown. Some manufacturers are innovative and some are not. Some manufacturers provide prompt and low cost repair services and some do not. Longevity is always one factor in selecting a chocolate fountain manufacturer but reliability data is the most significant factor for optimal consumer satisfaction.