Dip into The Melting Pot for amazing food and service in a relaxing atmosphere.
Fondue is the ideal group event—perfect for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, promotions, graduations, and more. Even if you're just celebrating the everyday with your special someone, you'll turn moments into memories as you dip seasonal fruits and veggies, fresh meats, and decadent desserts into our fondue pots. Complement the meal with a specialty cocktail, local Virginia wine, or craft beer and make a toast to a great night with friends and family.
The Melting Pot of Charlottesville is happy to accommodate groups of 10 or more for special occasions. We offer three special large group menus for you to choose from, complete with your choice of dipping sauces and cooking styles. And we'll even be happy to open for a lunch-time event. Just give us enough notice and we'll plan a celebration no one will soon forget.
Get a head start planning your event by calling us at 434-244-3463
Large Party Menu Options
Please choose two cheese fondue selections. We highly recommend having the cheese fondue pre-set with all large parties. Seasonal cheese fondue selections may be available upon request.
- Classic Alpine: Gruyère, Raclette, Fontina, White Wine, Garlic, Nutmeg.
- Wisconsin Cheddar: Aged Cheddar, Emmenthaler, Sam Adams Boston Lager®, Garlic.
- Spinach Artichoke: Butterkäse, Fontina, Parmesan, Vegetable Bouillon, Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Garlic, Tabasco®.
- Bourbon Bacon Cheddar: Aged Cheddar, Emmenthaler, Lager Beer, Bacon, Dry Mustard, Garlic, Worcestershire, Bourbon.
- Fiesta: Aged Cheddar, Emmenthaler, Sam Adams Boston Lager®, Housemade Salsa, Jalapeño.
- Quattro Formaggio: Butterkäse, Fontina, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan, White Wine, Roasted Garlic, Basil & Sun-Dried Tomato Pestos
Please choose one salad selection for your guests to enjoy. Seasonal salad selections may be available upon request.
- Melting Pot House: Mixed Greens, Cheddar, Tomatoes, Croutons, Scallions, Egg, Choice of Dressing.
- Caesar: Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan-Dusted Pine Nuts.
- California: Mixed Greens, Candied Pecans, Gorgonzola, Tomatoes, Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette.
Entrées are presented on one platter to serve every two guests and are accompanied by fresh assorted vegetables and our unique sauces for dipping. Price is per person and includes all four courses, cooking style and soft drink, iced tea or coffee.
- The Classic: Shrimp, Memphis-Style Dry Rub Pork, Teriyaki-Marinated Steak, Garlic Pepper Steak, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast ($46.95 per person)
- Big Night Out: Premium Filet Mignon, Teriyaki-Marinated Sirloin, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast, Shrimp, Atlantic Salmon, Wild Mushroom Sacchetti ($49.95 per person)
- Land and Sea: Garlic Pepper Steak, Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast, Shrimp, Atlantic Salmon ($42.95 per person)
- Bigger Night Out: Lobster Tail, Premium Filet Mignon, Teriyaki-Marinated Sirloin, Herb Crusted Chicken Breast, Shrimp, Atlantic Salmon, Wild Mushroom Sacchetti ($54.95 per person)
Cooking Styles: Our entrées can be prepared with any of the cooking styles listed below. Please choose up to two.
- Coq au Vin: Burgundy Wine, Mushrooms, Scallions, Garlic.
- Mojo: Caribbean-Inspired, Garlic, Cilantro, Citrus.
- Seasoned Court Bouillon: Seasoned Vegetable Broth.
- Bourguignonne: Canola Oil, Panko, Sesame Tempura Batter.
- Cast Iron Grill: Tabletop Grilling
For a perfect ending to the experience, indulge in delicious chocolate fondue served with a variety of decadent dippers. Seasonal chocolate fondue selections may be available upon request.
- Flaming Turtle: The creamy flavor of milk chocolate is melted with caramel, flambéed, and topped with candied pecans.
- Chocolate Wild Berry Crunch: The flavor of creamy milk chocolate melted with crunchy peanut butter and blackberry, raspberry and strawberry purée.
- Strawberry Mascarpone Shortcake: Mascarpone cheese and strawberry purée are melted with the buttery flavor of white chocolate.
- S’mores: The smooth, creamy flavor of milk chocolate is swirled with marshmallow crème, flambéed, and topped with graham cracker.
- Dark & Dulce: The rich flavor of dark chocolate is melted with dulce de leche and finished with sea salt.
- Pure Chocolate: Pick from the flavors of milk, dark or white chocolate.
Deposits: No deposit is required for your reservation. However, to guarantee your table reservation and time we must have a credit card number and a signed contract.
Reservations: Large parties enjoying a four course meal are booked for a leisurely three hours. As a courtesy to other guests booked after your reservation, please ask your guests to arrive on time and allow for travel and traffic conditions.
Confirmation: A final confirmation number of guests must be given to a manager two days prior to your event. This is the final count for which you will be billed.
Cancellations: We understand the occasional inevitability of last-minute changes. Therefore, our cancellation fee of $20 per person will only be applied if more than one third of the party fails to show up without a 48 hour notification.
Entertainment: For cocktail parties, receptions or any event, we will be happy to help arrange entertainment; however, the size of our facility may limit your options.
