The fondue get-together as a social highlight

It is well known that fondue is the Swiss national dish. But at least as important as the food is the time spent with family or guests. This is often referred to as a "fondue gathering." People simply enjoy having conversations without having to watch the clock.

At Stöckli, you can find various sets and other equipment for your cozy fondue gathering. This ensures you are perfectly prepared whenever you feel like enjoying fondue.

What Makes a Fondue Gathering So Special?

In many Swiss families, a fondue gathering is simply a tradition. Ideally, it begins with the shared preparation of the meal. This includes, among other things, making the mixture into which the ingredients will later be dipped. Cutting ingredients such as fruit or bread pieces is also part of the preparations.

Even during this activity, all participants in the fondue gathering can help the hosts. This way, the work doesn’t fall on just one person but is shared. Moreover, a lively atmosphere already develops during the preparation.

One aspect that makes fondue a social event is the simplicity of the meal. No time-consuming organization is needed beforehand. It is not about preparing a multi-course menu. Instead, the meal consists simply of dipping food into a mixture. This task can easily be done while engaging in animated conversation.

Additionally, each guest can decide for themselves what they want to eat. For a chocolate fondue, for example, one can dip strawberries, apple, or banana pieces according to personal taste. And no one needs to feel guilty if their plate remains half full, as everyone takes as much as they can eat.

The flame under the caquelon also contributes to the pleasant ambiance of a fondue gathering. Fire has always had a social significance for humans. It’s no coincidence that campfires remain enormously popular to this day. Although the flame under the caquelon may not be spectacular, it still radiates a special coziness.

What Do You Need for a Fondue Gathering?

The most important aspect of a fondue gathering is the people participating. These can be family members or close friends. What matters most is that a friendly atmosphere prevails at the table.

Additionally, there should be agreement on the type of fondue chosen. The following varieties are possible:

• Chocolate fondue
• Cheese fondue
• Oil fondue
• Broth fondue
• Wine fondue

Guests may also provide their preferences for ingredients in advance, allowing the hosts to prepare accordingly. Otherwise, it is recommended to provide foods that are tried and tested for fondue.

You may also want to enhance the fondue gathering with some background music. It is important to choose a genre that is likely to appeal to everyone involved. If the group of friends shares a common taste in music, the selection is easy. For people with different preferences, light pop music or jazz has proven to work well.

Last but not least, the fondue is best enjoyed with high-quality equipment. In this area, Stöckli is perfectly positioned. In our shop, you can find the suitable products for fondue.

The Right Equipment for a Fondue Gathering from Stöckli

For an authentic cheese fondue, we offer the Tradition Alpaufzug set in our range. It consists of a Caquelon and six fondue plates, all in black and decorated with Alpaufzug motifs. The Caquelon is induction-compatible, making it flexible to use. We also offer this set in white.

Of course, we also provide fondue burners (rechauds). For example, the Classic Rechaud is part of our portfolio. It is a spirit burner made of black brass, featuring a large fuel tank and a handle that makes it easier to carry while the wick is burning. A spirit measuring cup and a snuffer cap are included in the delivery.

An electrically powered rechaud is available with the Avalon. It is equipped with a stepless temperature regulator, allowing you to control the heat transferred to the Caquelon.

With the MultiFun, you acquire not only a rechaud but also a handy raclette oven. Two frying pans are included for this purpose. In addition, the versatile rechaud can keep food warm for extended periods.

Do you want a rechaud for fondue to take to friends’ houses or on a picnic outdoors? Then our folding rechaud is especially suitable. As the name suggests, it can be folded for compact transport. When folded, it can also be used as a trivet for a pan. It is fueled with gel fuel.

Everything Included with a Fondue Set

When you purchase a fondue set from Stöckli, you receive the essential products for your fondue gathering. For example, the Bellavista set includes a stainless steel fondue pot, a universal rechaud, and six fondue forks. Only the plates need to be provided separately, though these can also be purchased at Stöckli – for instance, made of glass.

The Choco-Cheese set is suitable for both cheese and chocolate fondue. Despite its compact size, it can accommodate up to four people. The Caquelon and rechaud are made of black cast iron, and the Caquelon is kept warm with a rechaud candle. A cheese fondue fork is included with the set.

Additional Equipment and Accessories

Do you need extra forks for your fondue gathering? Stöckli has you covered. For example, we offer the Alpine fondue forks with Crystal Elements. The six forks have differently colored Swarovski elements at the end of the plastic handle, making it easy for participants to identify their fork at a glance.

For certain types of fondue, it is advisable to use a strainer. This is particularly useful when eating fish or certain types of meat or vegetables. For such cases, we offer a set of two fondue strainers with lids. This prevents pieces from falling into the oil or broth.

If you are hosting your fondue outdoors, wind could be a factor. To prevent the flame from being extinguished, we offer a wind guard. Simply place the brass ring in the Classic Rechaud, and the flame will be protected from the wind.

If you need replacement parts for your fondue set or want to expand your equipment, Stöckli can help. We also provide repairs if any of our products are not functioning properly. This service is free under warranty; otherwise, we provide a cost estimate.

Stöckli: Innovative Household Products

The roots of A. & J. Stöckli AG go back to 1874. That year, master craftsman Alfred Stöckli began producing household products, including rechauds, oil lamps, and metal pan lids. The company continued to grow and soon became known for its innovations. In 1969, Stöckli introduced the world’s first portion raclette oven.

Other products, such as our PizzaGrill and the dörrex food dehydrator, are found in many households in Switzerland and around the world. Our innovations have revolutionized convenient meal preparation.

For us, it is not only the functionality of our products that matters, but also their design. We aim to enhance the fondue experience with the beautiful appearance of our products.

Do you have questions about our product range? Please contact us via our contact form, and we will respond as quickly as possible.