Fondue sets

Fondue parties have had a favorable comeback from the '60s maybe because it is the right way to entertain friends in a cozy and intimate way: What would be more intimate than dipping food into a communal pot of melted cheese or chocolate? That is the reason why it is really important to have the right fondue set in order that you fondue will be as enjoyable as eating it!

First of all you have to decide which type of fondue you will prepare: the classic cheese fondue or maybe a hot oil fondue that requires a fondue pot that is able to withstand very high heat. Moreover you can decide to prepare a dessert with the chocolate fondue, and with this type of fondue you will need a smaller pot. Although most modern fondue sets will work for all types of fondue.

In order to be ready for you fondue party, when you are purchasing your fondue set, pay attention to the fuel required by your set.  You will have to be sure that the required fuel is readily available in the set, if not  purchase the sufficient amount of fuel. The best fuel based fondue pots are made from ceramic material in order to allow a better heat distribution. Chocolate or cheese fondue may require just a candle to get warm but be sure can you will not able to cook a meat fondue using candles! The market offers also electricity based fondue pots that are made from metal. With this kind of pot it is really easy to control the temperature and are considered the best for hot oil and meat fondue.

You will also need forks, remember that fondue forks should have two important characteristic: they have to be  long enough to prevent your guests from being burnt and that they can stand heat. Check how many fondue forks are included with your set, if they are not sufficient you can also use bamboo skewer, they are not ideal but can be used as substitute of fondue forks.

Remember that a fondue pot can comfortably feet no more than 6 people, so if you are going to have more guests you will need 2 or 3 pots!