If you’ve never experienced a fondue party, now is the perfect time to plan one. Summer is all about bringing friends and family together, and a fondue party offers a fun and interactive way to do just that.

Many people have heard of fondue but haven’t tried it. This makes hosting a fondue party especially fun—you get to share a unique and enjoyable experience with the people you love.

There’s something oddly satisfying about dipping bread, veggies, and meats into a pot of melted cheese. Whether planning a cozy night in for two or a fun pajama party with friends, fondue offers a unique and interactive way to enjoy a meal together.

Plus, planning a fondue party is easier than you think! With the right recipes, you can create a super fun experience that actually brings people together.

For menu ideas, here are four sweet and savory fondue recipes you just have to try:

Beer Cheese Fondue

If you’ve ever been to the super popular fondue restaurant The Melting Pot, you’ll love this copycat recipe that actually tastes just like it!

You can use any lager or pale ale you like to make it. But if you’re not a big beer drinker and aren’t sure which one to pick, here are some popular options that’ll work:

• Samuel Adams Boston Lager (recommended)
• Yuengling Traditional Lager
• Pilsner
• Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
• Goose Island Honkers Ale
• Anchor Steam Beer

You’ll know your fondue is almost done when the edges start to sizzle. And when that happens, you can serve it alongside things like soft pretzels, mini sausages, veggies, or whatever other savory ingredients you can think of.

Fondue Mashed Potatoes

For those who like to order “extra, extra” cheese on their fries or eggs, this recipe for fondue mashed potatoes is for you. It’s probably the cheesiest recipe out there, calling for three whole cups of cheese! But not just any cheese—sweet and nutty gruyere AND soft and creamy mozzarella make this recipe a hit.

Add some butter, garlic, and a couple of glugs of white wine, and voila! You’re ready to pair these creamy mashed potatoes with a nice, juicy steak or serve it under a bed of roasted veggies for a vegetarian-friendly option.

Chocolate Fondue Recipe

If you love chocolate, this sweet fondue recipe is the best way to satisfy your sweet tooth. It doesn’t call for a ton of ingredients, making it really easy and affordable to make. Plus, it’s super customizable—you can make it with any type of chocolate you want, or even caramel, marshmallow fluff, or peanut butter to make it more fun.

Then, when you’re ready to serve it, you can pair it with a mix of sweet and salty food items for dipping. Here are some ideas for what you can eat it with:

• Fruit
• Marshmallows
• Pound cake bites
• Pretzels
• Cookies (like biscotti or shortbread)
• Brownies
• Rice Krispies Treats
• Cheese (like Brie or cheddar)

Aged Cheddar Fondue with Grilled Tomatoes, Bacon, and Onions

If you’re having a more sophisticated party, this is the recipe you’ll want to break out. It calls for all the fancy stuff: white wine, sherry wine, the “good cheese,”—and, of course, bacon.

The cool thing about this recipe is that even though it’s on the fancier side, it isn’t that hard to make. All you have to do is slowly mix in each ingredient one-by-one to make the fondue. Then, thread some pre-soaked skewers with chunks of bacon, onion, and tomato to put on the grill while your fondue is heating up.