Vendor Spotlight: Chocolate Elegance

I have worked with Katrina at several events and she is always so personal and professional. If you are wanting a chocolate fountain at your wedding be sure to check her out.

Your name: Katrina Lovaas
Company: Chocolate Elegance
Genre: Dessert Catering
Location: Lehi, Utah
Website: Chocolate Elegance
Instagram: @chocolate.elegance_utah

Tell me a little about your yourself: I am a mom of two young girls and a California native. I am a choir teacher for elementary and middle school students, a musician, as well as the owner of Chocolate Elegance.

Tell me more about your business: Chocolate Elegance started as a family company in 2005 and Katrina took ownership in 2023. We have four fountains of varying sizes for any size of event.

How do customers usually find you? Primarily I am found through social media and referrals. So thankful!

What is your favorite part of being in the catering industry? The vendors and clients I meet.

Why did you decide to start a catering business? I wanted to help support my family financially and teach my kids the importance of entrepreneurship.

Growing up I was raised in a very entrepreneurial household. My mom had owned several small businesses over the years. My mother, Janette Basinger, was actually the founder of Chocolate Elegance Fountains back in 2005 while managing a house of five children. When the opportunity arose my mom encouraged us kids to help out with the business, even in the smallest ways. Shortly after I took over the business my husband’s job did a mass layoff and we were affected. Thankfully I had this additional income to supplement while he found his next venture.

What are the benefits of hiring a professional to run a chocolate fountain versus doing it yourself? Chocolate fountains are trickier than they appear. I have quality machinery and quality chocolate and the experience to manage any issues that may arise.

We specialize in using commercial grade chocolate fountains. We own three different sizes of brushed stainless steel quality fountains ranging from 19” to 44” tall. The operation of a chocolate fountain is much harder than it looks including knowing the exact temperature, viscosity, and temperament of the chocolate and the fountains. Chocolate can easily be ruined or burned. We have found the quality of chocolate we use dramatically affects the smooth texture of the fountain’s flow. Because of that we only use imported Belgian Chocolate in our machines. The quality of taste, texture, and visual effect is important….and this is our specialty and expertise.

The best part about hiring us is we use quality equipment, quality chocolate, and have years of experience. We also have catering options to include the dipping foods such as strawberries, bananas, apples, wafer cookies, pretzels, marshmallows, and more!

How far in advance should a customer book you? Events larger than 100 I would recommend a month minimum notice.

What is the first question customers usually ask you? Pricing, available on my Instagram, but I have a pricing guide I’m ready to send over.

What is your consolation, first meeting, usually like? A call to discuss details and vision. An in person meeting is not needed, but welcomed.

What is your favorite product? The Silver fountain is most commonly booked. Its elegant and perfect size for groups 50-120.

What is a fun secret about your industry? The quality of the chocolate you use in the fountain makes the biggest difference in the success of it. It looks better and tastes better.

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