If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate winter, look no further than a hot cocoa bar!
This is a great way to get your friends and family together for a special gathering.
Plus, it’s easy to put together and there are endless possibilities for customization.
What is a Hot Cocoa Bar?
A hot cocoa bar is a hot chocolate buffet, but it’s more fun!
Usually, hot cocoa bars are set up for a special occasion or holiday party.
They’re usually meant to be enjoyed as a beverage, hot or cold.
How to Set Up Your Hot Cocoa Bar
Find a spot in your home to set up the hot cocoa bar.
It’s best if you can find a surface that is near or at counter height because this will make it easier for guests to reach and serve themselves.
If you’re using different types of mugs, place them in on the left of the area so guests can assemble their hot chocolate in order.
On the right side of the area, place all of the toppings.
You can either set everything out in bowls or put them in small cups or jars.
If you’re using a slow cooker to keep your hot chocolate warm, set it up in the back corner of the bar.
This will keep it out of the way but still within reach.
Hot Cocoa Bar Supplies
You’ll need the basics to set up your hot cocoa bar, but you can also add other things if you’d like.
Some hot cocoa bar supply suggestions include:
- Mugs – find great deals on mugs online or at a local discount store
- Hot chocolate – you can buy hot cocoa mix or make hot chocolate from scratch
- Spoons – fun and festive hot cocoa spoons that match your party’s theme
- Toppings – things like: whipped cream, hot fudge, caramel sauce, marshmallows, and other toppings
- Hot Chocolate Bombs – get in on the trend and offer an assortment of hot chocolate bombs. You can make them in a variety of flavors, so be sure to try some like our Hot Fudge Chocolate Bomb and our Malibu Coconut Rum Hot Chocolate Bomb.
Free Hot Chocolate Bar Printable
For more hot cocoa bar ideas, print out this free PDF with topping and add-in ideas that will take your hot cocoa bar to the next level!
You can use the printable not only as a menu to post at your event but also as a checklist to assist your planning.
Have fun planning your perfect hot cocoa bar and stay warm!
Try these other delicious hot chocolate recipes
Peppermint Mocha Hot Chocolate Coffee
Slow Cooker Baileys Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
Slow Cooker White Chocolate and Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
Highland Whiskey Spiked Hot Chocolate
More fun, free Christmas-y printables to enjoy
Elf Rules – Elf on the Shelf inspired
M&M Oatmeal Cookies in a jar DIY – makes a great homemade gift and comes with a printable gift tag
How to download this printable
This free printable has a link to Dropbox.
All you need to do to download and print it is click the link.
This is the sentence to click to get the Hot Cocoa Bar printable.
The link should open, and you will be given the option to download it.
If you wish to print directly from the screen instead of downloading it first
The way you do this may vary from browser to browser.
In Chrome, you’ll also notice that if you mouse over the image, a menu will display.
One of the options on this menu is a printer option.
If you wish to print directly from the screen without downloading the image, it’s ideal to use this print button.
If you use your browser’s print button, it may resize the image so that part of the image is off the page.
Hi, I’m Jennifer. I love to cook and entertain. I have a lot of fun sharing traditional food and drink recipes as well as putting a new spin on the classics. I strive to provide easy to make recipes that are perfect for the home cook, bartender and entertainer.