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As you can see from the photos we share here, we really did go all out in creating a cosy and creative space. Hopefully, this will help give your some ideas for what to add your own hot chocolate bar. Also, find a least one large platter and one raised plate. These will provide surfaces for your toppings and differing heights for your station. Now ~ you can easily go overboard with toppings when you create a simple hot cocoa station, but you first need to make sure you have the basic toppings. Then you can go crazy.
Spices: Cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne makes a Mexican hot chocolate. Nutmeg is seasonal, and some might like a sprinkle of chai spices. Bring some holiday cheer to your home by creating a festive and functional hot chocolate stand in your kitchen using a tiered tray and vintage Christmas decorations. Now that your hot cocoa is ready, you can start setting up your stand! Make sure to have a table big enough for all the supplies and containers you’ll be using, but also make sure it’s easy for customers to move around. You may also want to consider adding some decorations to make your stand look more inviting. If possible, find something that you can put your vessel on top of ~ to add height to your station. Or at least protect your surface from potential damage.It may be 85 degrees here in Dallas, but my two girls are DYING to host a Hot Cocoa Stand for the holidays. Hot chocolate recipe: Below is my basic hot chocolate recipe, which is scalable. If you are entertaining many, one batch could be cow’s milk and another plant based. Or one batch plain and another flavored with cinnamon or other spices. Not only will you walk away with a long list of ways to make your hot cocoa even better, but I’ve also included steps to set everything up so everyone can customize their cup, mess-free. What Are The Best Hot Chocolate Toppings?
We love drinking hot chocolate all through the winter. There is something so deliciously cosy and decadent about hot chocolate that is very much needed during the cold weather and darker days. To make our hot chocolate shenanigans more exciting we like to create a hot chocolate bar at home where everyone in the family can decorate their own hot chocolate drink however they like.Next, I added the container for my hot cocoa. I used a metal stand (it’s actually for my beverage server) to elevate the pot. I also wanted a diy hot cocoa station that looked great at any time. Not just around the holidays. So often I see hot chocolate bars that are red and white, and all about Christmas. But hot cocoa is perfect all winter long. (Where I live – that goes into April.)
The electric teapot heats up the water for hot chocolate. As this counter is right next to the refrigerator, it’s within easy access to whipped cream. I wanted to create a simple hot chocolate bar for my family. One that was attractive, easy to use, and provided lots of options to customize their hot cocoa drinks. Have plans to set up a hot cocoa bar and want a show-stopping display of delicious hot chocolate toppings? I’ve got you covered with over ideas everyone can top or stir into their mug. I like to put my hot cocoa in large glass containers (like THESE) so that it can be seen from the road. It also provides such a pretty color to the table! Once you have the location and space sorted, you can think about the equipment for the hot chocolate bar. We like to use a slow cooker to make the hot chocolate and to keep it warm. We feel this is probably one of the safest ways to host a hot chocolate party with several people dipping in and out of it. Ladle
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In front of (or next to) your hot cocoa container add something to rest your ladle. This will prevent your countertop and/or linens from getting damaged. I decided to use a cup that matched my pot. Not only does it look cute, but it’s useful too. I started with two forest green napkins that I got from World Market. I put them diagonally on my buffet. They immediately elevated the look of my tabletop. Throw a hot chocolate bar party! It’s the perfect short and sweet get-together to end (or begin) an afternoon of sledding, snowman building, stargazing, or piling on the couch to watch a movie. Everyone gets to customize their drink with toppings and whipped cream. What is a Hot Chocolate Bar? I’ve styled a few ‘stands’ in my day and have teamed up with Chinet to provide some Hot Chocolate Stand ideas for those who may be interested in creating their own this year.
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