For Christmas and through the winter, nothing gets my family more excited than setting up the hot chocolate bar and station. Enjoying hot cocoa is a fun and festive ritual. I’ve included tips and tricks to help you get one set up, along with 15 DIY ideas. Perfect for your own family, a holiday party, or even a shower or wedding!
How to Set Up a Hot Chocolate Bar
Before we get into the DIY ideas, let’s begin with the basics of how to set up a hot chocolate bar.
Location
Your hot chocolate station doesn’t have to be in the kitchen. We set up ours in a nook in the dining room. Find a space that is convenient yet out of the way from the day to day activities, especially if you are going to keep it up for a few months.
Theme
You can make it as simple or as elaborate as you want. We have a holiday vibe for ours, and we keep it up all winter long.
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Super Cute Sign
Hot cocoa does not need an announcement, but adding a super cute sign gives your display a fun vibe. Here are a few ideas to get you started – be creative!
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Cozy Mugs
It’s not just the coziness about drinking hot cocoa on a cold day, it’s drinking it in YOUR FAVORITE MUG. There is something so calming and serene about the ritual. The pour. The cup cuddle. The drink.
READ: 10 Best Mugs for Cozy Winter Days
Ingredients
You will need ingredients to make the hot chocolate, plus all of the toppings! Think marshmallows, candy canes, sprinkles, chocolate bits and more!
Hot Chocolate
Hello, Captain Obvious! You are going to need to make some hot chocolate for your bar. It’s the star of the show. Just saying…
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Hot Chocolate Bars and Stations
These 15 DIY stations are sooooo cute! Some go big, some are small, some are holiday-themed, some have free printables… and they are all full of fun and festive ideas!
Rustic and Festive by Pink Fortitude
Hot Cocoa Bar with Free Printables by Confessions of Parenting
Winter Sharing Board by A Food Lover’s Kitchen
With a Donut Bar by Sand and Sisal
Lots of Toppings by Chelsea’s Messy Apron
With Dollar Tree Finds by re-Fabbed
Charcuterie Board by No. 2 Pencil
Appliance Garage by Funky Junk Interiors
Outdoor Bar by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
With Disco Balls by Making the World Cuter
With Printables by Crisp Collective
With Printables by The Printables Fairy
More Hot Chocolate Resources You Will Love
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Love, hugs, and happy hot chocolate to you!
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