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Q1. How
Does a Chocolate Fountain Work?
Q2. What
type of chocolate do you use?
Q3. Do
I have to set up, take down, and clean the Chocolate
Fountain?
Q4. How
long can I have the Chocolate Fountain at my event?
Q5. What
dipping items can be used with the Fountain?
Q6. Can
the Chocolate Fountain be used outdoors?
Q7. Where
would you use a chocolate fountain?
Q8. How
will my corporate event benefit?
Q9. Which
areas do you cover?
Q10. How
soon do I need to book?
Q11. How
do I confirm and pay for a booking?
Q1. How Does a Chocolate Fountain
Work?
A chocolate fountain is a stainless steel piece of catering
equipment that melts chocolate in a heated basin. A
motor driven auger carries the chocolate up the cylinder
to the top of the fountain where a warm curtain of chocolate
cascades down and over the fountain tiers, giving the
illusion of a chocolate waterfall.
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Q2. What type of chocolate
do you use?
We use a premium Belgian Coverture chocolate with extra
cocoa butter, which gives the chocolate a wonderful
taste.
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Q3. Do I have to set up, take
down, and clean the Chocolate Fountain?
A Chocolate Affair – Scotland will do all the
work for you. Included with all our Fountain rentals
are two-uniformed chocolatuer’s who will set up
the fountain, and show your guest how to use the fountain
to ensure everything runs smoothly for your special
event.
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Q4. How long can I have the
Chocolate Fountain at my event?
The average time the machine will run on a rental is
4 hours including set up (set up 1-hour approx), although
it can run longer without any problems. The Chocolate
Fountain acts as a tempering / heating unit so the machine
will keep the chocolate at a constant temperature so
the chocolate never hardens. We understand that you
may require the fountain for longer and as such we are
happy to discuss this with you.
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Q5. What dipping items can
be used with the Fountain?
The most popular dipping items are Strawberries, Bananas,
Grapes, Vanilla fudge, Marshmallows, Brandy Snaps and
Mini Doughnuts. We are happy to discus any other ideas
that you may have.
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Q6. Can the Chocolate Fountain
be used outdoors?
Outside temperatures play an important part on the flowing
consistency of the chocolate, as well as the temperature
of the Chocolate Fountains itself. A slight breeze could
blow the chocolate onto everything surrounding the Chocolate
Fountain. It would also attract flying creatures to
the sweet Chocolate aroma. The only exception to this
rule is if the Chocolate Fountain is completely enclosed
in an area where no wind would reach it for instance
a marquee. If you have an outdoor event in mind, give
us a call to discuss the possibilities.
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Q7. Where would you use a chocolate
fountain?
Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate functions, Promotions,
Xmas parties. Chocolate fountains are a perfect centerpiece
for any event.
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Q8. How will my corporate event
benefit
Let us turn an average corporate event into a spectacular
occasion with a deliciously decadent fountain of chocolate.
Great for a grand opening/new business/open house to
increase visibility of your business and products, an
employee gathering (chocolate is a great morale &
productivity booster!), or possibly an elaborate affair
to wine & dine possible business accounts or important
investors. It will add uniqueness and cheerfulness at
your corporate event that will set it apart from the
norm! Whatever your corporate event entails, the Chocolate
Fountain will make an immense difference, and certainly
make the function a success! Corporate customers may
require our services all day or over a multi day event.
Please contact us so we can discuss your individual
needs.
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Q9. Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Glasgow, Scotland. Our prices include
travel within a 60-mile radius of the city. We will
be only too happy to travel throughout Scotland for
a small additional charge. Call us to discus these options.
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Q10. How soon do I need to
book?
This is fast becoming the most popular centrepiece at
functions and events. We would therefore recommend you
book the Chocolate Fountain for your event as soon as
possible to avoid disappointment. You can book as far
in advance as required.
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Q11. How do I confirm and
pay for a booking?
To confirm your booking a non-refundable deposit of
£100 is required. Balance is payable at least
14 days before the event. We accept cheques, banker’s
drafts, debit cards and all major credit cards.
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