In short: the Boska Party fondue set, called Electric Fondue Set Party by the maker, is a 2.3 L electric pot for 8 guests that handles cheese, chocolate, broth and oil. Key points: a PFAS- and PTFE-free ceramic coating, a thermostat, beech handles and a lifetime warranty on everything except the electrics and the coating, from the Dutch firm that has made cheese tools since 1896.
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At a glance: Boska Party fondue set
| Feature | Boska Electric Fondue Set Party (853570) |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric fondue set: cheese, chocolate, broth (hot pot) and oil (Boska) |
| Capacity | 2.3 L to the brim; max 1.5 L for cheese, chocolate or broth, 1.2 L for oil (Boska) |
| Number of people | 8 for a meal, 16 as a snack (Boska) |
| Power | 800 W, 230 V, type F plug (Boska) |
| Thermostat | Three marks: about 55 °C chocolate, 70 °C cheese, 100 °C broth or 190 °C oil (Boska manual) |
| Coating | PFAS- and PTFE-free ceramic non-stick (Boska) |
| Materials | Stainless steel, steel, plastic and oiled beech (Boska) |
| Accessories included | 8 fondue forks and a splash guard with differently shaped notches (Boska) |
| Cord | 2 m (Boska) |
| Dimensions and weight | 265 x 200 x 198 mm, 2 kg (Boska) |
| Cleaning | Not dishwasher-safe: wash by hand in hot soapy water, wipe the base with a damp cloth (Boska) |
| Warranty | Lifetime, except the non-stick coating; 2 years on electrical components (Boska) |
| Reference | 853570, EAN 8713638059297 (Boska) |
What we take away
Boska has been making cheese tools since 1896, near Gouda, and it shows in the details. The splash guard has notches of different shapes, so every guest finds their own fork without coloured tags. The handles are oiled beech, the coating is a PFAS- and PTFE-free ceramic, and the 2 m cord gives you real room to put the pot in the middle of the table rather than next to the socket. The thermostat has three clear marks: about 55 °C for chocolate, 70 °C for cheese, 100 °C for broth and 190 °C for oil.
With 2.3 L to the brim, Boska sets sensible limits: 1.5 L of cheese, chocolate or broth, and 1.2 L of oil. That is enough for 8 people as a main course, or 16 as a tasting. The 800 W will not make it a speed demon when bringing oil up to 190 °C, but it is not built for racing. Two rules from the manual: never heat the base empty, and never put the pot on another heat source such as a hob or gas. And no dishwasher: the pot is washed by hand, which with a non-stick coating is a quick job.
It sits in the mid-range, softened by the lifetime warranty outside the electrics and the coating.
Strengths
- Versatile: cheese, chocolate, broth and oil
- PFAS- and PTFE-free ceramic coating
- Notched splash guard to find your own fork
- 2 m cord
- Lifetime warranty except coating, 2 years on electrics
Things to consider
- Not dishwasher-safe
- 800 W: oil heats up without hurry
- Pot to be used on its own base only
- Three-mark thermostat, no temperature display
Who is it for?
For fondue fans who make it several times a winter and want one appliance for Saturday’s cheese fondue, the holiday meat fondue and the kids’ chocolate fondue. It is also a nice gift for a cheese lover. If you only ever make old-school cheese fondue, a cast-iron pot over a burner may suit you better; if you only bring it out once a year, a simpler model will do.
Alternatives
- Boska Electric Fondue Set Pro: the brand’s big brother, 2.2 L and 1000 W according to Boska.
- WMF Lumero Gourmet Station: raclette, grill and a 0.75 L fondue pot on the same appliance.
- Klarstein Fonduelette XL: up to 12 people, 1650 W, three raclette plates and a fondue function.
For more melted cheese ideas, see our raclette gift ideas for Christmas and our recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Boska Party fondue set dishwasher-safe?
No. Boska states the set is not dishwasher-safe: the parts are washed by hand in hot soapy water, and the electric base is wiped with a slightly damp cloth.
Can you make meat fondue in oil with the Boska Party?
Yes. Boska designs it for oil fondue, with a maximum of 1.2 L of oil and a thermostat mark at around 190 °C.
How many people is the Boska Party fondue set for?
Boska says 8 people for a meal and 16 as a snack, with 8 forks included and a maximum of 1.5 L of cheese.
