Fondue Fork
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| Your fondue night is all planned out except for fondue fork etiquette? Don't worry about that. Your fondue spears or forks probably came with your fondue sets but it's important to know what forks go with each
fondue pot.
This page will provide you with tips and ideas to ensure everyone sticks to their fondue forks  throughout the evening. |
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Types of Forks
There are several types of forks that can be used for fondue. The important characteristics of forks made for this purpose is that they can stand heat and that they are long enough to prevent your guests from being burnt. You and your guests should always keep in mind that the forks may get quite warm if not hot at times.
| Forks used for cheese fondue normally have 3 prongs while forks used for
meat fondue
(either
oil-based
or
broth-based)
have 2 prongs. Forks for
chocolate fondue
are shorter than regular forks to make it easier to dip in the smaller chocolate fondue pot . |
There are also the disposable plastic forks for fondue. You could decide to thoroughly wash them and reuse them. The most important thing to keep in mind is that plastic melts under high temperatures... Obviously... So if you are planning on using plastic forks for your fondue, limit their use to "cooler" fondues such as chocolate or other dessert fondue that is kept warm by a tealight. |
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Fondue Fork Etiquette
The fondue forks must be used to dip your bread/meat/fruit into the fondue pot but should not be put in your mouth. That would result in double dipping. This is especially true with meat and vegetable fondues. Normal practice is to give your guests a regular fork as well. The fondue forks are used to cook the food, then you remove the meat from it and let it cool on your plate for a few seconds. You then use the regular fork to dip your cooked meat into the fondue dip of your choice then eat. Normally, the fondue dips are served with a spoon and you use the spoon to pour a small amount into your plate, which prevents double-dipping as well.
Some say that if you lose your meat in the fondue pot, there are repercussions:
- If you are a man, then you are buying (or refilling) the next round of drinks.
- If you are a woman, you have to kiss the first man on your left.
| To make everyone life's easier, it is best to use fondue forks with coloured tips. In addition to that, you can also help your guests remember which colour belongs to them by using coordinated coloured napkins. |
| If you don't have coloured napkins readily available, you can still use plain white napkins and use coloured fork rests for your guests or make your own by folding up small pieces of coloured construction paper. |
If you want to find out more about fondue sets and fondue pots, visit this page.
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