In short: Princess is a Dutch small appliance brand, born in Breda and now part of the Smartwares group. At Raclette Club, we mostly come across it at dessert, with two Princess chocolate fountains: the small 292994 and the large XXL 292999.
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The brand in a nutshell
According to the “Brand” page on its website, Princess was founded in 1994 in Breda, the Netherlands, under the motto “business is entertainment”. The brand presents itself as the inventor of the table cooking plate, the one around which everyone cooks their own pieces, and claims a playful approach to cooking: cooking plates, raclette sets, cheese fondues and waffle makers. That’s what it says, and we’re happy to believe it on the spirit.
Today, again according to its website, Princess is part of the Smartwares group and offers more than 180 products across about twenty categories, from kettles to vacuum cleaners. The Smartwares group is based in Tilburg, the Netherlands, according to its shareholder NPM Capital. Raclette and fondue appliances are in the brand’s French catalog, even though, here, it is its chocolate fountains that have their own review.
On video
Video: Princess on YouTube. Official Princess video of the 292994 fountain reviewed on Raclette Club.
Video: Princess on YouTube. Official Princess video of the XXL 292999 fountain.
Video: Princess on YouTube. Official Princess video of an electric fondue set from the brand (172680), which doesn’t have a review here yet.
Video: Princess on YouTube. Official video introducing the brand and its range.
Its products at Raclette Club
| Model | Type | Best for | Review | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate fountain 292994 (ASIN B004KCLZJY) | 3-tier chocolate fountain, 0.4 L, 32 W, keep-warm function | Kids’ parties and small tables | Review coming soon | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
| XXL chocolate fountain 292999 (ASIN B08V1V8QKF) | 4-tier stainless steel chocolate fountain, 1.1 L, keep-warm function | Buffets and big parties | Review coming soon | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
What we think
What we take away from Princess, on paper, is the no-fuss party appliance. The 292994 plays the birthday party card: 3 tiers, 0.4 L, 32 W, a keep-warm function, and a stainless steel tower that is dishwasher-safe along with its tray according to the Amazon.fr listing. The XXL 292999 goes up to 4 tiers and 1.1 L, enough to last a whole buffet, or at least until the uncle dipping his fingers in the curtain of chocolate gets spotted.
The limit is the precision of the listings. For the XXL, the power differs depending on the versions of the Amazon.fr page, and we found neither its dimensions nor its weight on a manufacturer’s sheet. And a chocolate fountain remains temperamental: the 292994’s listing calls for chocolate containing at least 45% cocoa butter. With a bargain-bin bar, the curtain risks turning into a timid lava flow.
Which model should you choose?
- For a kids’ party or 4 to 6 foodies: the 292994, compact with its 0.4 L basin. Our comparison of chocolate fondue sets compares it with other fountains and fondue pots.
- For a buffet, a wedding or a big party: the XXL 292999, with its 4 tiers and 1.1 L basin.
- For raclette or cheese fondue: Princess makes them, but we don’t have a review yet; in the meantime, see our selection of 2-in-1 raclette and fondue sets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the warranty on Princess appliances?
Princess states a standard 2-year warranty, which must be claimed within 2 years of purchase. According to its “Warranty and repair” page, repairs that meet the warranty conditions are free.
Where can you find Princess spare parts?
The Princess website has an “Accessories & spare parts” section: look for your appliance’s reference there, for example 292994 or 292999.
Where can you buy a Princess chocolate fountain?
Both fountains on this page are sold on Amazon.fr, and the brand lists its retailers on its website. Check the reference carefully, as Princess sells several fountains with similar names.
