Chocolate fountain businesses supply equipment and related services for events, where warmed chocolate is circulated through a tiered fountain to create a continuous flow for dipping. Customers may hire a fountain for weddings, parties, corporate functions and other gatherings, or in some cases buy equipment for personal or commercial use. Hire arrangements commonly include delivery, installation, operation guidance and collection, with staffing available depending on the service. The chocolate is usually provided by the supplier or selected as part of a hire package, and may be offered in varieties such as milk, dark or white chocolate. Typical accompaniments include strawberries, marshmallows, pieces of fruit, biscuits and small cakes, supplied by the business or arranged by the customer. Providers can advise on suitable quantities, power and table space, and may supply serving skewers, plates and protective coverings.