China’s Chocolate Wonderland
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8486259.stm China’s Chocolate Wonderland.
On the news today, are reports of China’s enormous, edible display of chocolate. 2 years of hard work has resulted in a show of chocolate dresses, a chocolate BMW and Great Wall of China – made from ….chocolate!!
All the chocolate used in this show was the finest Belgian chocolate, as used by Chocolate Fountain Hire.com. Our suppliers – Barry Callebaut, also made an appearance on the BBC report!
With ‘fashion that you can eat’, and sales of chocolate rocketing in the far East, chocolate is the astonishing flavour of the month across the globe!
We vote Chocolate for world president!
What Chocolate Means To The British
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/jan/25/cadbury-dairy-milk-kraft-takeover This interesting article touches on how British people see certain brands as typically British. The Cadbury’s takeover by an American firm appears to have shaken the country and has been viewed as a threat to the English traditional brand. This makes us question, what do our brands mean to us? When we go abroad, what is it about home that we miss the most? Would it be our bar of Dairy Milk, the annual Creme Egg? Or is it the comforting thought that British traditions, on the whole, remain ever present?
Long live British chocolate!
Big Brother Chocolate Fountain
It’s rumoured as being the last Celebrity Big Brother, but last night one of our previous chocolate fountains operated by Ian and Kate were invited into the Channel 4 studio.
Make sure you tune into Channel 4 tonight at 9pm to watch the housemates indulge.
Cadbury’s Takeover
In the news today is the takeover of Cadbury’s by food giant Kraft. This will mean the potential loss of up to 7,000 UK jobs. Although we don’t use Cadbury’s chocolate in our fountains, we love the brand as a traditional UK company. It’s always sad to see another company finish trading in this country.
This news got us thinking…..what is our favourite Cadbury’s chocolate product? Answer:
The Crunchie!
Fruit Palm Tree Hire
Ever heard about a Fruit Palm Tree and wondered what it is? Let us fill you in…
Fruit palm trees are a fruit display in the form of a large ‘tree’ made from cored pineapples. The fruit palm tree is used by guests who take a piece of skewered fruit and either eat straight away or dip into a chocolate fondue fountain.
Fruit palm tree hire is perfect for a wedding fruit centrepiece as part of a buffet, a themed party, (think tropical beach!), or as a fresh fruit display at a corporate event.
Fruit palm tree loves being presented as double dipping display with it’s naughty sister – the Chocolate Fountain. Indulge in fresh strawberries, grapes, pineapple, melon and kiwi coated in deliciously warm Belgian chocolate.
Reasons to hire a Fruit Palm Tree:
Healthy addition to any party or gathering
Complements all desserts including chocolate fondue
At least one of your ‘Five A Day’!
Fruit Palm Trees look spectular with swaying palm tree leaves and beach themed display
So go on, treat yourself!
Love Is In The Hair
A first for Chocolate Fountain Hire.com - a upcoming chocolate fountain event in a hair salon! A romantic atmosphere is bound to be in the air as we will attending the day before Valentine’s Day. What better way to entertain customers than the enticing aroma of warm Belgian chocolate and a few strawberries as a delicious dipper.
A hair salon booking is a first for us – who knows – maybe love is in the hair!
Chocolate Sales Increase
More snow, more chocolate!
The latest news from Britain’s Big Freeze is an increase in sales of non-perishable items from shops across the country. Why? Worried members of the public are bulk buying food products to last them during the snowy period if they are unable to get shops easily. Consumers are buying more tinned corned beef and chocolate (which would you prefer?!!).
Advice of carrying supplies for necessary journeys combined with the shelf life of chocolate bars has increased sales of chocolate by a massive 60% in the UK. Recession, Big Freeze, whatever the weather, chocolate is always a winner.
Hooray for chocolate!
How does Snow affect Chocolate Fountain hire?
Snow, snow, snow. Love it or hate it, Britain is full of snow right now. Makes us feel all wintry again, is Christmas really over? Are you mulling over a decision to have a chocolate fountain whilst sipping your hot chocolate? Our favourite for a winter wedding or ball is a white chocolate fountain which looks simply divine with soft white or blue lights and delicate dips such as pink wafers, marshmallows and meringues.
With people snowed in at home, we have been inundated with enquiries over the last few days for 2010 events.
We love the snow!
Financial Chiefs worry about ‘Double Dip’ Recession in 2010
A ‘Double Dip’ recession has been predicted for 2010 by some financial chiefs, others feel confident of a recovery. Whilst we hear a mixture of positive and negative news about the economy, it’s all good for Chocolate Fountain Hire. In our world, a ‘double dip’ is a no-go in chocolate fountain food hygiene rules! Our definition is: dipping a skewer with a food item into the fountain for a second coating of chocolate. This is not nice and all of us here at Chocolate Fountain Hire are vigilant about educating happy guests about chocolate fountain etiquette. We will ensure the chocolate fountain experience is clean, safe and most of all fun! So no need to worry about a ‘double dip’!
Pink Chocolate Fountain – 50th Birthday Party
Celebrating 50 years young in style with a bright pink chocolate fountain!
Our latest event on Saturday 2nd January was a great success, a 50th birthday party with a large pink chocolate fountain and small milk fondue fountain. The perfect option for a girly themed event and enough variety to keep all guests happy. We were told a non-chocolate lover was converted last night – what an achivement! We have an hunch it may have been the fresh pineapple combined with the white (but pink coloured)chocolate. Everyone loved it! A great night, great pictures.