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Chocolate Fountain hire has been on the increase in the UK since approximately 2004 when several UK companies set-up business. After attending a large fashion shows, markets and food festivals, enterprising individuals came across the concept as product of interest. Many companies test the local or national market, finding that chocolate fountains are a worthy business opportunity.

Many businesses move into the wedding market after attending wedding shows in their local area. On attending weddings in the early years, fountains were mobbed! Women in particular could not get enough of this easily eatable chocolate supply. Add in a colourful display and variety of delicious dips, the chocolate fountain soon became a popular feature of evening wedding receptions.

A chocolate fondue provides weddings with a unique centrepiece, during the changeover from daytime celebrations to the evening reception. In addition to the traditional buffet, DJ and dancing, the fondue fountain offers interactive fun, allowing guests to chat, laugh and relax into the evenings entertainment. For those not wanting to spend extra funds on a wedding cake or expensive evening catering, a chocolate fondue fountain can be the answer. Whether brides opt for an out and out luxury display with matching colour theme, delicate petals and decadent dips, to a simply small - medium sized fountain with strawberries and marshmallows, the overall effect is the same - a memorable evening for all.

As time progressed, fondue fountains continued to become more and more popular and accessible to the UK Wedding market, as a result of the many companies springing up across the country. The several large companies from the early years (2004 -2005) were continuing to trade, proving the ongoing success of the niche.

Corporate functions, birthday parties and trade shows have taken a bigger share of the business but weddings remains the largest revenue stream. So returning to the question of is chocolate fountain hire a 'must-have' for weddings; the author concludes that in 2010, every UK wedding must have one!