How to Host a Fondu Party

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Hosting a fondu party is not everyone’s cup of tea, but if it is yours and you want to show your closest friends and family that you would love to celebrate love with them, here are some ideas on how to get the party started.

Host a Fondu Party – Cookware

I love hosting fondu parties. I threw my first one when I turned 22 and it was a huge hit with everyone (70s costumes required as entry with only vinyl playing…..the best idea IMO).

Fondu parties are such a fun and easy way to entertain your guests, while keeping the mood light and fun.

Admittedly, getting the cheese to stay soft for the entire evening can be a task. So, I recommend using an electric fondu pot.

The fun thing about a fondu party is that you can indeed do two styles of fondu.

One for the main course, one for dessert and or just one style altogether.

If you were looking for a great electric chocolate fondu pot, this one is perfect.

Fondu Party Accessories

If you want the real Swiss fondu experience, may I suggest investing in L’Original Swiss Knight Fondu.

Depending on the group size, it’s always handy to have enough dipping sticks for everyone.

You never know and it is always better to be over prepared than under prepared.

Serving trays are also a great way to present the food to your guests and this ceramic set from Starfrit is simple, chic and elegant enough to entertain your guests.

Fondu Recipe’s to Try

I would never claim to be the person who has the fondu cheese recipe down perfectly, but I will say a fancy cheese, mixed with cheddar and a bit of dry white wine and a touch of flour (most use cornstarch), pepper, spices and garlic does the trick.

If you want more in-depth teachings, I would check this cookbook out for the perfect cheese fondu recipes.

For the chocolate lovers, this chocolate fondu cookbook will win you brownie points at your next fondu party.

Cheese Fondu Party Dipping Foods

Cheese fondu dipping foods are endless. Here are my favorites.

-Chicken

-Steak

-Cherry tomatoes

-Carrots

-French Bread

-Broccoli

-Zuchini

-Cauliflower

-Green Apples

Chocolate Fondu Dipping Foods

-French Bread

-Banana

-Apples

-Brownies

-Marshmellows

-Pretzels

-Sweedish Fish

-Sour Patch Kids

-Strawberries

-Raspberries

The possibilities are endless.

Hosting Tips

Fondu parties are a group effort. I used to feel that as the host I had to provide everything but that is simply not true.

As a host, you can provide the space and a few party essentials.

However, I find it a lot more enjoyable if it’s a group effort.

As in, guests contribute something to dip and bring their own beverage of choice.

While you also provide options for beverages, it’s just a lot more affordable that way and a lot less stressful.

With a birthday party situation, I think I tried to provide the entire party experience, but with mid-year gatherings where it’s not someone’s birthday, it’s best to split the responsibility and most people enjoy that.

Other things to consider.

Making a dress code for the party is also really fun.

Setting up a theme is one of my favorite ways to do parties.

Maybe have it be an all-girls night fondu and pajama party with a party signature cocktail, mocktail or wine.

Whatever you decide to do, get creative. It makes it way more exciting.

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