How do you choose a fondue set?
Choose a fondue set
The following 2 questions will help you choose a fondue set:
- Which type of fondue set do you need?
- With how many people do you want to use the fondue?
Which type of fondue set do you need?
Cheese fondue
With a cheese fondue set, you dip ingredients in melted cheese. A traditional cheese fondue set is made of ceramic, which reacts right away when you raise or lower the temperature. The cheese also won't stick to the pan. Most cheese fondue sets are also suitable as chocolate fondue.
Chocolate fondue
When you use a chocolate fondue set, you can dip fruit and sweets in melted chocolate. You often use this set for the dessert. Chocolate fondue sets are usually small. You can also choose a chocolate fountain, which means melted chocolate is pumped up. The chocolate then falls down again via the fountain.
Meat fondue
With meat fondue, you dip pieces of meat in broth, so the meat cooks. Most sets have an anti-splash screen, because the broth sometimes splashes. A meat fondue set is often made of stainless steel or cast iron. This material retains the heat longer when you fondue. Some meat fondue sets are also suitable as a chocolate fondue.
With how many people do you want to fondue?
The number of people you want to use the fondue with is also important when you choose your fondue set. The number of people that a fondue set is suitable for is indicated by the number of included fondue forks. Also keep the capacity of the pan in mind. For example, a 1L fondue pot may include 4 fondue forks, but with this capacity you can also fondue with 6 people.
