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This post will show you the best hot chocolate bar ideas.
The cosiest time is here and having hot drinks is a must.
There is something so warming about having hot chocolate on a chilly day.
You don’t have to spend money in coffee shops anymore because having your own chocolate bar is all the rave.
It’s an easy and cool idea that will have all of your friends coming over to visit.
You don’t really need too much to create your hot chocolate bar but once you do you won’t regret it.
Below I have collected a few examples that will inspire you to create your own hot chocolate bar.
Hot Chocolate Must-Have Items:
- Jars in different sizes
- Tray to place items on (can be ceramic, wooden, tiered)
- A Sign (could be a black board, paper, metal tin, wooden)
- Mugs
- Mug Stand
- Syrup Pumps
- Spoons
- Extra Decoration (any festive decoration like wreaths, lights, ribbons, garlands)
Hot Chocolate Bar Shopping List:
- Marshmallows (mini and big ones)
- Chocolate Chips (milk, dark and white)
- Candy Canes
- Sprinkles (chocolate and rainbow)
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Peppermint Bark
- Whipped Cream
- Caramel Sauce
- Chocolate Syrup
- Coconute Flakes
- Cookies (biscotti, sugar cookies, chop chip)
*this list is not exclusive, it is just meant for inspiration. You can add or remove stuff as you like depending on your or your family and friends’ preferences,
The best hot chocolate bar ideas
1. The Essentials Hot Chocolate Bar
Having a few mason jars for your topping is a great way to display them.
Placing a few essential toppings in the jars makes them much more appealing.
A few other things you might want to have are a sign, tray and open pots for candy canes or extra stuff.
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2. The Everything Hot Chocolate Bar
This chocolate bar has everything that you could possibly need.
From marshmallows and candycanes to white and dark chocolate chips.
It’s a beautiful dispay with that has options for everyone.
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3. Festive Hot Chocolate Bar
You have to bring that festive element to your hot chocolate bar.
It is usually during the colder months that you want to create your bar anyways.
It’s a great idea to create this before Christmas and decorate it as well.
A hot chocolate in a cold, wintery day would make it so much better.
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4. Two Tier Dislay
I love this idea of displaying the toppings on tiered trays.
It’s almost like a display you see in a coffee shop.
You can place your most used toppings in these beautiful wooden jars.
Another cute element I really like are the mugs placed on top of each other as well as the wooden sign.
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5. Cute Wooden Drawer
This idea is so adorable and original.
Using this green wooden drawer is a great place to put your jars and make it look beautiful.
Using jars together with signs is a cute way to display your toppings.
An easy way to have a sign is just printing it, as they have done on the photo above.
6. The Christmas Bar
This is a great way to optimize any empty kitchen counter corners.
This hot cocoa bar has the best Christmas decoration that will make your kitchen so festive.
I love the idea to place the sign on the cabinets above the station.
The wreath is a nice addition that goes well with the theme.
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7. 3 level tray
I love 3 level tray as they have so much space to place things on.
Placing all of you topping in jars, mugs or tins on the tray looks amazing and is a great idea.
The sign being a menu is such a clever way to make this even more professional.
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8. Wooden Crate Display
I really like the wooden element for this hot chocolate bar.
From what I can see there is a wooden crate turned to the side and used as a mug holder, which is so clever.
Other toppings are displayed in little jars as well as syrup dispensers.
A cute little Christmas tree is a great way to add more festive decoration to the set up.
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9. Simple Hot Cocoa Bar Idea
Making your own hot cocoa bar doesn’t have to be super expensive or extravagant.
Just a few items are needed to create a cute and cosy set up.
The essentials and a few cute festive decorations can transform the space.
Adorable festive cups can be used as containers as well as decor.
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10. Ultimate Winter Hot Chocolate Bar
I absolutely love this hot cocoa bar.
It has everything – big jars to topping, mug tray, big black board and amazing decoration.
The festive decoraton is perfect from bottom to top with wreaths, ribbons, garlands and lights.
The coffee/hot cocoa machine is the perfect addition to the already perfect set up.
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11. The White Cocoa Bar
This bar has the most beautiful white, rustic vibes.
Great idea for a farmhouse or a home that has a lot of neutral tones.
The tiered tray is a staple in almost all of these example and for a good reason.
Other wooden elements add even more of a rustic atmosphere.
Christmas decorations and lights complete this perfectly.
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12. Pastel Chocolate Bar
This looks so simple but beautiful. A lot of white and red mixed with pastels.
I adore the pastel blue stand for the santa mugs, it’s a brilliant idea.
A white tray is fool-proof and timeless way to place your topping.
Of course, you must have a sign and a black board sign is perfect for this.
I like the simplicity of this and would go perfect in a minimalistic home.
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13. Jars On A Plate
As I have said before, you really don’t need that much to create a cute station.
A few jars can be used for the toppings and placed on a plate.
I really like the mug handles, it definitely saves space.
With a few other Chrismas decoration, this is the perfect bar.
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14. Three Leveled Hot Chocolate Station
This is a very impressive display that is spread out on three separate levels.
A lot more space to display multiple mugs, toppings and other decorations.
Big jars for toppings and mugs are placed on the first floor
More mugs and other decoration on the second and a sign, candles and santa on the third.
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15. The Cutest Hot Chocolate Station
This is the dreamiest and cosiest set up.
It has so many cute elements that make the whole station very whimsical.
Adorable mugs, spoon and trays with writing are the perfect choice.
A lot of wooden elements create a homey vibe.
Candles, plants and pinecones are the perfect finishing touches.
16. Wooden Table Display
Your hot chocolate bar doesn’t always have to be on your kitchen counters.
I like this idea of placing it on a wooden table behind the Christmas tree.
You must always have the essentials in a glass jar, mugs and spoons.
Any extra decoration is encouraged but not required.
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17. Red And White Hot Chocolate Bar
This hot chocolate bar ideas has the classical Christmas colours and it goes so well.
Red and white mugs with green decoration is always a winning combination.
The tiered tray is always the most efficient way to display lots of things in a small space.
The beautiful red black board is something out of a movie.
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18. Tis’ The Season Hot Cocoa Bar
This is the ultimate lovers of Christmas hot cocoa station.
Cute, red and white jars and mugs make this so very festive.
A little wooden box is cleverly used to display the topping and decorations.
A metal tin sign at the top is the ultimate finishing touch.
19. Small Fun Hot Chocolate Bar
This simple station has everything you might need if you are making a station just for yourself and your partner.
A few favourite toppings that you genuinely like are plenty.
I really like the little metal basket, it’s perfect for holding your toppings.
Festive mugs, decorations and a sign is all you need to complete.
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20. Homey Hot Cocoa Station
This hot chocolate station looks very festive and homey.
You will need a few white ceramic trays, mason jars, white mugs and spoons.
I really love the display of the candy canes in the beautiful vintage glass.
The green and red Christmas elements add such a festive look to this.
A beautiful and easy way to create your own hot cocoa bar.
This post showed you the best hot chocolate bar ideas.
Thank you for reading this blog post and I hope it inspired you to create your own magical and whimsical hot chocolate bar.
The best way is always to experiment and add your own touch.
Happy decorating!
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I love the cute Santa mugs in number 14…and number 11’s hot cocoa bar is super charming.