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Holiday Hot Cocoa Bar Entry Table Styled by Elva M Design Studio

‘Tis the season to drink hot cocoa! Fa la la la la, la la la la!

Throwing a holiday hot cocoa bar is so much fun for the holidays. It’s a reminder to slow down and relax, and simply enjoy the holiday season with loved ones.

Today I am going to show you how you can easily set up your own hot chocolate bar with some fun printabls and seasonal decor.

This review is based strictly on my opinion. I was provided samples free of charge by Oriental Trading to provide my honest review. No other type of compensation was received. All ideas and opinions are my own.

Hot Cocoa Bar Party Table

Putting together a holiday hot cocoa bar is a breeze with the right formula and adorable free printables.

First, choose one central location as the highlight of your party.

I loved using my console table in my living room at my old home. There was a great wall that I could hang decorations on, such as these Kraft paper fans, which I used at my Fall Apple Cider Bar and the Puppy Birthday party, and these Peppermint Swirl Decorations, which you might remember from the North Pole Breakfast.

I love the simple look of the fans and the cellophane-wrapped “candy” as the backdrop. 

On the front of my console table, I hung some furry stockings that I picked up in the Target dollar spot. They were $3 apiece and I know I will find other uses throughout the years. 

Holiday Hot Cocoa Bar Party styled by Elva M Design Studio

On the table, I started with this Be Merry tray, and placed a “Hot Cocoa” printable sign, some snow topped sisal trees, and these snowflake hot cocoa mugs.

The cups are large and perfect for serving a hot cup of cocoa to your guests. 

Holiday Hot Cocoa Bar - Tray serving hot cocoa
Hot Cocoa served in mugs from Oriental Trading
Holiday Hot Cocoa Cups from Oriental Trading
Hot Cocoa Sign from Elva M Design Studio

I followed this slow cooker hot chocolate recipe from Delish.com. It’s rich, creamy, and delicious. Don’t forget to add some toppings!

I love this candy jar set (similar) for serving hot cocoa toppings, candy, and cookies — these jars are cute to serve anything that will fit in them!

The linked options are plastic, whereas mine are glass. However, I did shatter one after this party so plastic may be a longer-lasting option!

I chose these peppermint spoons, some chocolate Nonpareil candy from the bulk section at my local grocery store, and marshmallows.

To dress up the glass jars, I hung a sisal wreath on each handle. I love how the simple addition of the wreath adds so much festivity to this look. 

Apothecary jars from Oriental Trading and styled by Elva M Design Studio
Holiday sisal wreath and glass jars from Oriental Trading
Hot Cocoa Toppings in Jars from Oriental Trading

Finally, I added some trees on either end of the table.

These were perfect for my Lumberjack birthday party and I’m so happy to have the chance to display them again.

Add a few more sisal trees around your party decor, and a large sign to cheer in the merry season. 

Holiday Hot Cocoa Bar Merry Christmas sign designed by Elva M Design Studio

Holiday Hot Cocoa Bar Treats

The hot cocoa is delicious and rich on its own, but adding a few other sweet treats can really make the party festive. I picked up some gingerbread cookies and a small chocolate cake from my local grocery store.

I used an extra sisal wreath as a cake topper for the cake. Such an easy way to add a festive touch to store-bought desserts. Add a small pine tree to complete the little vignette.

Cake and Cookies at a Holiday Hot Cocoa Bar Styled by Elva M Design Studio
Holiday sisal wreath cake topper
Gingerbread Cookies

Download Free Holiday Hot Cocoa Bar Printables

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Holiday Hot Cocoa Party Styling by Elva M Design Studio

Now that your party is set up, take a moment to sit back with a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the festive view.

Meghan from Elva M Design Studio

That’s a wrap! Cheers, friends!

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Holiday Hot Cocoa Bar by Elva M Design Studio

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