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Electric fondue set or fondue pot with burner: which is right for you?

What are the differences in temperature control, ease of use and heat between an electric fondue set and a traditional fondue set with a burner or tea lights? And which fondue set is best suited to cheese fondue, chocolate fondue, broth fondue or oil fondue? In this buying guide, we compare the key differences so you can more easily decide which fondue set best suits the way you like to enjoy fondue.

In short: electric or traditional with a burner or tea lights?

Want to make a quick choice? Focus on how you want to enjoy fondue and which types of fondue you want to make:
• Electric fondue set: Choose electric if you want to prepare the fondue directly in the set, easily control the temperature and switch between cheese fondue, chocolate fondue, broth fondue and oil fondue. There is no open flame or liquid fuel, but you do need a power outlet.
• Fondue set with burner: Choose a burner if you want to enjoy traditional cheese fondue without needing a power outlet at the table. First prepare the cheese fondue in the fondue pot on a suitable heat source, then use the burner to keep it warm. This involves an open flame and fuel.
• Fondue set with tea lights: Choose tea lights if you want a simple and atmospheric way to keep cheese fondue warm without using liquid fuel. First prepare the cheese fondue in the fondue pot on a suitable heat source, then keep it warm at the table with one or more tea lights.

What is the difference between electric and traditional fondue with a burner or tea lights?

With electric fondue, you prepare and heat the fondue using an electric heating element. With traditional fondue, you use a burner or tea lights at the table to keep the fondue warm. The main differences are how you prepare the fondue, how you control the temperature and what you need at the table.

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System	Preparation & temperature	Power outlet / fuel	Suitable for	Choose this if...
Electric	Prepare the fondue directly in the set and precisely adjust the temperature with the temperature control	Power outlet required, no open flame or liquid fuel	Cheese fondue, chocolate fondue, broth fondue and oil fondue	You value convenience, temperature control and the option to prepare different types of fondue
Traditional with burner	First prepare the cheese fondue in the pot on a suitable heat source, then keep it warm with the burner	No power outlet required, but uses an open flame and fuel	Cheese fondue	You want to enjoy traditional fondue without a power outlet
Traditional with tea lights	First prepare the cheese fondue in the pot on a suitable heat source, then keep it warm with tea lights	No power outlet or liquid fuel required, but uses an open flame	Cheese fondue	You are looking for a simple and atmospheric way to keep cheese fondue warm

Which fondue set should you use for cheese fondue, chocolate fondue, broth fondue or oil fondue?

Not every fondue set is designed for the same types of fondue. Want to make chocolate fondue, broth fondue or oil fondue as well as cheese fondue? Within the BOSKA range, an electric fondue set is the most versatile choice. The BOSKA electric fondue sets are suitable for all four and feature adjustable temperature control.

A traditional BOSKA fondue set with a burner or tea lights is designed for cheese fondue. First prepare the cheese fondue in the fondue pot on a suitable heat source. Then use the burner or tea lights to keep the fondue warm at the table. Which type of stovetop is suitable depends on the model.

Which BOSKA fondue set is right for you?

Have you decided whether electric or traditional fondue suits you best? Within the BOSKA range, you can then choose based on the type of fondue, heating method and number of people.
• Electric Fondue Set Party - up to 8 people: for anyone who wants to enjoy electric fondue and switch between cheese fondue, chocolate fondue, broth fondue and oil fondue. You prepare and heat the fondue directly in the electric set and adjust the temperature using the temperature control.
• Fondue Set Nero - up to 4 people: for traditional cheese fondue. Prepare the cheese fondue in the ceramic pot on a gas stove, then keep it warm at the table using the burner.
• Fondue Set Pro S - 2 people: a compact traditional cheese fondue set. Prepare the cheese fondue in the cast iron pot on gas, induction, electric or ceramic stovetops, then keep it warm using 3 tea lights.

Frequently asked questions about electric and traditional fondue sets

Not necessarily. With BOSKA electric fondue sets, the temperature for cheese fondue is automatically controlled using a dedicated cheese fondue setting. With a traditional fondue set with a burner or tea lights, you control and monitor the heat yourself.

An electric BOSKA fondue set therefore mainly offers greater convenience and control: you prepare the fondue in the set and need to make fewer manual temperature adjustments while enjoying cheese fondue. With a traditional fondue set with a burner, you manually control the heat using the flame regulator. This works well, but you need to keep an eye on the cheese fondue while eating to make sure it does not get too hot.

With tea lights, you manually control the heat by lighting or extinguishing one or more tea lights. Here too, you need to monitor the fondue yourself to make sure it does not get too hot or burn. Electric fondue is therefore especially suitable if you want more automatic temperature control, while traditional fondue is a better choice if you want to enjoy fondue at the table without a power outlet and do not mind monitoring the heat yourself.

No, with traditional BOSKA fondue sets, the burner and tea lights are intended to keep the cheese fondue warm at the table, not to prepare it. First prepare the cheese fondue in the fondue pot on a suitable stovetop. Then place the pot on the base and use the burner or tea lights to keep the fondue warm.

No. Which heat sources are suitable depends on the fondue pot. Some cast iron models, for example, are suitable for induction and other stovetops, while other pots have more limited compatibility. Always check the product specifications or instructions for use of the fondue set.

Ready to choose your fondue set?

Now that you know whether electric or traditional fondue suits you best, browse all BOSKA fondue sets and choose the set that matches your favorite type of fondue, the number of people and your preferred heating method.