Organizing a Fondue party is easy and fun, but there are a few things to consider. Check out my tips on planning a fondue party that is fun and delicious!
Holiday festivities have already started in our neighborhood. Recently we had a fondue party with friends. If you have never tried fondue or have never been to a fondue party, let me tell you they are one of the most social and fun parties ever. This post contains affiliate links at no extra costs to you. See my full disclosure policy here.
Here are some tips to organize a fondue party:
Fondue Pots – It is best to have more than one fondue pot, so you may want to borrow one from a friend and depending on how many people you are expecting, you may want to have several available. If you do not have a fondue pot and are considering buying one, there are many nice ones available now that are electric. A good rule of thumb is one pot for every three people. The electric pans heat up faster and more controllable than the sterno type of pots. This one here, is my favorite.
Not all fondue pots are created equally. You want one that is sturdy and has a solid base.
Most pots come with skewers, but you may want to have some wooden ones available. They are easier to use when dipping in the different sauces.
Menu – When we fondue, we usually have shrimp, chicken and beef. You can also use scallops, meatballs, bread and vegetables. Figure about 1/3 – 1/2 pound of meat per person. Whatever you choose will need to be cut up in bite size pieces before the party. We usually add a salad or two to the menu to round out the main meal. Then we have chocolate fondue for dessert. We do it potluck style and everyone brings a part of the meal.
Cooking Essentials – Once you determine the types of foods you will use for the fondue, you will want to decide if you want to use broth or oil to put in the fondue pots. If you use oil, I would recommend peanut, vegetable or canola oil as those types tend to smoke less. If you use broth, you can use any flavor you like. Follow heating directions according to your fondue pot as all are not exactly alike.
Sauces – Next comes the dipping sauces. It is nice to have a few available. Some suggestions are BBQ, Teriyaki, Sesame, Honey Mustard, Cocktail, Steakhouse, Blue cheese Horseradish, and Ginger. You can make your own or use bottled. You can put these into ramekins that usually come with the pot.
Fondue Forks – Most fondue pots come with six different colored forks so that people will not get confused. You can also use wooden skewers and have people mark them with markers or some other type of ornament so they know which one is theirs.
Don’t forget Dessert – Dessert is one of the best items on the menu. In fact, you can just have a fondue dessert party if you want to keep things simple. I would recommend chocolate as your fondue with fun food to dip such as marshmallows, angel food cake and fruit.
Chocolate Fondue Recipe
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix the chips and milk or cream in the fondue pot. Add the vanilla when chips are completely melted and blended. Enjoy!
Keep in mind that a fondue party is suitable for teens or adults. In fact, it is a great party theme for teens. It is a great way to add socialization to your party. If you have a party with young children, you may just want to have fondue appetizers for the adults in a supervised area.
Here are some great items to get started:
Jamie says
I love fonduing but I must say I usually stick to just the desserts 😉
Organizedisland says
Desserts are my absolute favorite!
Paloma says
Oooh! Yummy! BTW … I love all the changes you keep doing to your blog! Very organized! Just like you 🙂
Organizedisland says
Thank you sweet Paloma! Hope you are doing well!
Nic from Thriving Wives says
I have an unhealthy obsession with cheese, so you better believe fondue is my FAVORITE meal ever. Runner up in that obsession is chocolate, so really this is my perfect meal. I’m not much of a meat eater, but I like cooking veggies and (cheese) raviolis in broth for the main course. My mouth was literally watering reading this whole post!!
Strive to Thrive,
Nic
http://www.Thriving-Wives.com
Organizedisland says
Oh I love cheese too! Now I am hungry after reading your comment. Thanks for stopping by Nic!
Sandra J. says
Love fonduing. Have you tried ‘Dutch fondue’ which uses small fry pans over a 2-burner grate. We use the same types of food meat/veggies but it’s stir-fried rather than deep fried. For dessert we make crepes with assorted fillings. I have enough fondue equipment of both kinds to feed an army!
Organizedisland says
Oh the Dutch fondue sounds great. I have not tried it but will!
Heidi says
Yum! I haven’t had fondue in years. Thanks for joining the party at One Creative Weekend! I hope you have a great weekend.
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Great tips! I love fondue. 🙂 Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
Sharon says
Oh.my.gosh. This sounds absolutely delicious! :)! Great ideas, especially the desserts (my personal favorite!)
Organizedisland says
Thanks Sharon! It is a lot of fun! Yes, the desserts ARE the best 🙂
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking & More says
Raquel, you’ve absolutely pulled at my heart strings!! It SO brings back memories of growing up in the 70’s when mom used to make fondue. LOVE it!! I have a pot collecting dust in my cupboard – I think it’s time to clear the cobwebs from it. I am SO happy that you brought this to our Wicked Good Wednesday Party!! Thank you for the memories!!
Organizedisland says
Yes, break out the fondue party and have some fun! You will not be disappointed.
Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life says
Raquel, I love this idea! I remember my mom had a fondue pot and she used to put cheese in it. We would dip veggies and bread…YUM! We didn’t do it very often, so it was a real treat. Thank you for a great idea for a fun gathering! I’m so glad you shared it with us at Wicked Good Wednesdays!
Organizedisland says
Thanks Rachel! Fondue is really a lot of fun! Hope your week is great!
Christie - Food Done Light says
We like to have fondue on New Years Eve. It is a great social way to enjoy dinner. I enjoyed reading about your fondue tips. Thanks for sharing on Thursdays Treasures
Organizedisland says
Oh I think fondue is great for New Year’s!
Sheila Skillingstead says
Thanks for the beautiful pictures. I grew up through a fondue craze and never got a pot. A dessert party would suit our family. Enjoy your SITS Day.
Heather says
Happy SITS Day! All this talk of Fondue is making me hungry!
Rabia @ TheLiebers says
I have never had fondue. In fact, I gave my fondue set to a friend because I hadn’t used it in the over five years that I had owned. She’s promised to invite me over for a fondue party, but our schedules haven’t worked out yet.
Organizedisland says
Oh you need to try it Rabia! It is so much fun and a great way to interact!
Adrienn says
I’ve never had fondue…but readin this post makes me want to have a fondue party!
Organizedisland says
It is really simple to put together once you have the pot. I hope you try it Adrienn.
Corinna says
I absolutely love fondue and all things cheese! Happy SITS Day!
Organizedisland says
Me too Corinna! Thanks for stopping by!
Danielle says
I love fondue and while it might seem intimidating for a lot of people you make it seem downright easy! Happy SITS Day!
Organizedisland says
It really is pretty easy once you have the fondue pot – and a whole lot of fun! 🙂