At last, the season has returned - the time for evenings with friends and family enjoying raclette and fondue. You can almost feel the warmth and comfort just thinking about a bubbling pot of cheese fondue. Are you ready for a wonderful evening where everything from the invitation to the table setting is just right?

Ingredients for the cheese fondue

As the name suggests, the star of the show is the cheese. A traditional fondue blend typically includes Gruyère, Swiss Emmental and Appenzeller. Plan for around 180–240 grams of cheese per person. For the fondue preparation, you’ll also need dry white wine, a splash of kirsch, crusty bread, salads, and a variety of sweet and savoury accompaniments, including fruit. Great options include rustic breads, lamb’s lettuce or bold leafy salads, olives, baby corn, caperberries, grapes or pears. A light and dry white wine pairs perfectly with the meal, and many also recommend serving black tea during and after the fondue to aid digestion.

Setting the scene – the right crockery & cosy decor

Special fondue plates with dividers are both elegant and practical, helping to keep a wide variety of sides and dips neatly separated. Small matching bowls can be used to serve accompaniments, allowing every guest easy access to their favourite bits. Don’t forget to place salt and pepper on the table – tastes do vary after all.

The rosé-coloured faux leather placemats and white cloth napkins with handmade napkin rings provide a stylish contrast to the rustic wooden table and birch log candle holders. Tip: The napkin rings made of wooden beads are easy to make yourself – simply thread the beads onto a piece of sturdy but flexible wire and twist the ends together.