pleased to meet you

*Do you have a product to launch and want to draw attention to your stand ? Well, we have the answer.

Chocolate fountains are NOT just for family celebrations, they can be used very effectively to promote a product / Business. What better way of attracting perspective clients or customers to your stand than a Chocorococo chocolate fountain.Perspective clients will automatically be drawn to your stand, leaving your sales team to chat and hopefully secure a sale whilst they are enjoying the delicious chocolate.

Some companies may wish to use a fountain as a gesture of good will, to say “thank-you”  to their staff for all the hard work they have done, or for staff xmas parties / dances.

One such company who hired a Chocorococo fountain to thank their staff for all the hard work they had done and also launch a new product was a very well known sweet manufacturer in Buckinghamshire, the gesture and indeed the chocolate fountain was very much appreciated by the staff who kept coming back for more.

Chocorococo have also supplied a fountain for William Farmer of Fielding Auctioneers &  who is also a  BBC Antique Roadshow expert, they were having a Clarice Cliff  auction for the Clarice Cliff Club.

A private viewing was held the day before the auction, a jazz band played to welcome the buyers along with our chocolate fountain and sumptuous dips, this created a lovely relaxed & fun atmosphere through out the whole evening.  So as you can see from the examples above a Chocorococo fountain can be a profitable decision for your company, and let’s not forget that you and your staff get the benefits too! So why not give us a call and let us help YOU promote YOUR business ..     (c)chocorococo

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Make no mistake ask any guest what they remember most about a wedding, and it will always be the food.

It is well worth the time , effort & budget on getting it right.A good caterer will tell you that it is not a good idea having your guests hanging around for hours before your wedding breakfast or after. All caterers are different in how they handle & arrange things, but tell them your budget and they are usually only to happy to oblige.

Likewise you evening reception, it is advisable not to leave a big gap between your wedding breakfast & evening buffet, remember hungry guests are unhappy guests. Plan with your caterer’s when you want the buffet to arrive, this is usually around 8pm to 8.30pm.

By hiring a Chocolate Fountain as part of your buffet eliminates any hungry guests, as your fountain can run an hour before the buffet arrives, making your guests happy & the children even happier, no need for desserts from your caterer as the fountain IS the dessert, with plenty of dips to choose from , the fountain carries on running for a further hour welcoming any late arrival guests, and keeping the chocoholics amongst you happy.

FACT: Hiring  a  Chocorococo Chocolate Fountain as your dessert option is more cost effective than more traditional desserts & guaranteed more FUN….(c)chocorococo

Here you are excitedly planning you special day,and no doubt wandering where to start? One thing that does need booking early is your Wedding Venue. Traditionally of course it was always the brides home town where you got married, but as we know things are much different now. You may wish to marry abroad, or the grooms home town, or maybe you have some dream destination or venue in mind.

Other places to consider are perhaps venues that you can hire for the whole weekend just for you and your wedding party to make your special day last that little bit longer, and when you have chosen your venue enquire as to the possibility of hiring a Chocolate Fountain for your evening reception, and send your guests home happy.  (c)chocorococo

When organising and planning your wedding, your thoughts turn to your guests…who will you invite?…do they have children?…how will we keep them amused? Well girls here are a few ideas!!!

By hiring a  Chocorococo Chocolate Fountain is a sure way to amuse ALL your guests, and you will certainly know where the children are, they will be congregated around the fountain, and don’t worry we will be there to supervise them at all times. Why not make your own puzzle book, (with the aid of your computer) &  create your own word search with the bride & grooms name in & other members of the family, you could even give each table a letter, the children would have to go to each table to find out each letter , then rearrange the letters to make a word relating to the special day, (it could be your honeymoon destination, where you both met,the possibilities are endless).

Make goodie bags, one for each child with a name tag on, by knowing the name & age of each child attending  will make buying little gifts easy,(ie; sweets, cars for boys, little bracelets for girls, crayons,  pencils, etc, along with the puzzle book you design.) will keep them amused for hours. My very talented Daughter & son in law did this for their wedding, and the children were kept busy all through the speeches which was wonderful, and of course you can still tie your colour theme in with the gift bags & tags so they do not look out of place at the table. see picture below.  (c)chocorococo

childrens goodie bags on table ready for use!

 

lesley with her 4* hygiene award

We are pleased  to announce …..

Chocorococo Chocolate Fountains have been awarded 4**** by the Environmental Health Department  for very good standards of food safety & Hygiene.

*Food Hygiene = Very High Standard

* Cleanliness & standard of facility = Very High Standard

* Confidence in management = Very Good

The scores are all based on an inspection of premises / equipment etc by a senior environmental health officer in April 2009. The scores on the doors as they are known by the health dept, can be viewed by members of the public at www.dudley.gov.uk/scoresonthedoors  .

We want all our customers present  & future to know we provide the very best service, and by booking with us you  can do so with the utmost confidence.

Over the last few years we have visited many fine establishments to provide a Chocorococo Chocolate Fountain for Weddings , Birthdays, Corporate functions , etc.  Some many times over , as we  frequently get asked  as to where we have provided a fountain , Here are a list of just a few we have attended….

Birmingham Council House Banqueting Suite,  Pear Tree Hotel Smite Worcs, Dormy House Hotel Broadway Worcs, Telford Golf & Country Club, Fieldings Auctioneers, Stourbridge, Windmill Village Hotel Coventry, Whittlebury Golf & Country Club Northampton, Abbey Hotel Golf & Country Club Redditch, Oxford Conference Centre, The Firs Codsall, Blakelands Country House Bobbington, Rose Garden Charitable Trust Hereford, Pendrall Hall Wolverhampton, Sketchley Grange Leics, Stone Manor Worcs, Burton Albion FC, Strawberry Bank Hotel  Meriden, Walsall FC, Charlcote Phesant Hotel Stratford, Tally Ho ! West Midlands Police Sports & Social Club Birmingham, Copthorne Hotel Dudley, Village Hotel Dudley, Stourbridge Tennis Club, The Mill Hotel , Alveley.

We cover within a 50 mile radius of Stourbridge,  occasionally we do cover further afield  but this would incurr mileage costs.

Wedding Location

Many bridal couples, event organisers etc, are disappointed when their expectations  are not met by the Chocolate Fountain Company they hire, every company have similarities, but are generally not the same, here are some of the questions we get asked, and some questions you may wish to ask other providers to help you book with confidence.

* How long have you been operating?

Chocorococo have been operating since 2007.

* Do you have a website & testimonials we can see?

Chocorococo’s testamonials can be viewed on our testamonial page at www.chocorococo.co.uk

* Are you a preferred supplier to any hotel, venue or corporate,if so which?

Chocorococo are the preferred suppliers of Birmingham City Council

*Do you have Public Liability Insurance,Health & Hygiene Certificates etc.

 Chocorococo do have Liability Insurance,  level 2 Health & Hygiene qualification, all our equipment has been pat tested(portable appliance test), and we are registered with the Local Health Department and have been awarded 4* hygiene rating.

* Do you charge Mileage or VAT?

We do charge mileage over a 25 / 30 mile radius, but we do not charge VAT

* How much deposit would you require and is it refundable?

A  non refundable deposit of 25% is required upon booking , the balance is payable 4 weeks prior to the event.

* Do you wear a uniform/catering gloves/apron?

chocorococo wear a black monogramed uniform with a white apron so as your guests can easily spot the Chocorococo team ,  our Chocolatier Danny wears his white Chefs jacket on some occasions and Latex catering gloves are always worn when handling food.

* What chocolate do you use, do you get a choice and what do you do with the left over chocolate do you re use it, & do you add oil?

Chocorococo use the finest Belgian Chocolate supplied by Giles & Posner, this does NOT require any oil, the most popular chocolate by far is Milk as it caters for everyone, although white & dark can be obtained too.We never reuse chocolate, all the chocolate that is left over from any function is left in suitable containers for the customer to reuse again after we have gone, as it will keep in a cool room / cupboard for 6 to 12 months.

* Do You provide Chocolate Samples?

Chocorococo can provide samples of chocolate for you to taste if requested.

* What dips do you provide , do you have a list to view & what happens if you run out?

We at chocorococo provide many dips,  these can be viewed on our dips page on our website www.chocorococo.co.uk . We have never run out of dips as we know how many to cater for before we arrive.

*How long will you be at the fountain & how long does it take you to set up & take down?

The fountain takes one and a half hours to set up, and approximately one hour to take down, we do ask to use the kitchen at the venue to wash down our fountain before transporting it home where it is thoroughly cleaned again. The Chocolate Fountain  runs for 3 hours

* Is your fountain staffed at all times?

Chocorococo staff stay with the fountain at all times, we know how excited children get when they see the fountain in operation, so we are at hand at all times to make sure there are no nasty accidents, and of course to assist any other guests who may need any assistance . We also make sure all areas are kept clean and looking presentable throughout.

* Are the photograph’s in your gallery your own?

The photo’s in the Chocorococo gallery are all of our fountain in operation and some of our lovely bridal couples we have had the pleasure of meeting.

We hope some of the above questions and answers have been helpful, and we urge you not  to be afraid to ask any of the above questions, or any more for that matter, as any reputable company will be more than happy to answer any questions and provide you with any relevant proof or recommendations etc. Ask if they have photographic proof and are the pictures on the website their own or are they library pictures. If you are unhappy with any of the answers received, then my advice is leave well alone.   (c)chocorococo

Many Congratulations to Michelle & Jim Marsh on your wedding at the Village Hotel Dudley 24th April 2009.
A great time was had by all.

Chocorococo attended a wedding fayre at the Birmingham City Council House – Banqueting Suite, this was attended by several hundred bridal couples all looking for that something special for their special day. Our chocolate fountain was a huge hit with everyone, and we would like to say a big thank you to the couples who booked and are making us part of their celebrations next year.

wedding fayre presentation

Welcome to our blog.

CHOCOROCOCO  the only option for hiring chocolate fountains.Why not let us make your special occasion even more unique with the added indulgence and pure decadence of a chocolate fountain, that will give the added ‘wow’ factor that everyone should come to expect, for their special occasion, whether it is a wedding, corporate event, sixth form ball or even product launch.

Chocorococo Chocolate Fountain

The rich, warm & creamy Belgian chocolate flowing over the fruit, candies or pastries that you choose will leave you in chocolate heaven and wanting more, more, more!

A Chocorococo chocolate fountain for a wedding, birthday party or corporate event will bring people together, creating a sumptious atmosphere and turning a ‘regular’ event into something extra special. Everyone knows that chocolate releases ‘happy’ chemicals in the brain so hiring a Chocorococo chocolate fountain will make your special event a 100% happy occasion!

We ensure the highest of quality standards are met with all the chocolate fountains we supply. We purchase all our food and dip products on the day of the event to maintain the freshness and continue our high standards and we only use the finest quality Belgian chocolate. Our professional staff member will be onsite at all times to maintain the 44 inch high fountain, and keep things constantly clean, and well stocked. Wooden skewers & napkins are supplied as standard.

We also offer organic fruit for a small extra charge. Service offered within a 30 mile radius although please contact us for a quote if required outside the radius. (c)chocorococo