Your guests walk in from the cold. They want more than a hot drink — they want a moment that matters. You have seconds to deliver it. Ciobar is that moment: rich, velvety, unforgettable. The Italian hot chocolate that turns first-time visitors into regulars.
đź“Ť Origin and History
Region: Piedmont — the birthplace of Italian chocolate tradition
Period: 1970s — when Ferrero brought bar-quality chocolate to every kitchen
Turin, 17th century: at the court of Savoy, molten chocolate is poured into porcelain cups. That intense aroma, that creamy density caressing the palate — it all started there. Ferrero distilled centuries of Piedmontese mastery into a single-serve sachet. The result? Ciobar: aristocratic indulgence, democratically available. Today, you can offer your guests the same sensory experience that captivated kings — with one simple gesture.
🏛️ A Tradition That Sells
Why is thick Italian hot chocolate the perfect addition to your menu? Because it is more than a beverage — it is a ritual. Generations of Italians grew up with the aroma of chocolate melting into warm milk. That scent means nostalgia, warmth, home. When you serve Ciobar, you are not selling a cup — you are delivering an experience. And guests always return to where they had an experience.
Ciobar has become synonymous with «real hot chocolate» for millions of Italian families. That brand on the packaging tells your guests: «This place takes quality seriously.» No explanation needed — the name speaks for itself.
⚙️ Why It Works in Your Venue
Picture this: a guest orders a hot chocolate. In under 2 minutes, a steaming cup sits before them — as thick and rich as the finest bar in Turin. They taste it, close their eyes, smile. That moment is worth more than any advertisement.
What sets Ciobar apart from everything else:
- Authentic bar-style thickness — not tinted water, but a velvety cream that clings to the spoon
- Ready in 90 seconds — hot milk, stir, serve. Zero waste, zero specialist skills required
- Flavour that wins from the first sip — intense dark chocolate, enveloping and warming from throat to soul
- Hygienic single-serve sachet — one packet, one perfect portion, zero dosing errors
đź’ˇ Did You Know...
- «Ciobar» = «Cioccolata al Bar». The name is no accident: it is the promise of bringing patisserie-quality chocolate directly to your venue, without needing a master chocolatier.
- Ferrero: the company behind Nutella. The same group that created Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, and Kinder. When you put Ciobar on your menu, you are putting a brand the entire world recognises and trusts.
- Two versions, double the profit: with milk for creamy indulgence, with water for a pure, intense cocoa experience. Two products for the price of one.
🍽️ Pairings That Boost Your Average Ticket
- Traditional Italian biscuits — Cantucci, Savoiardi, Amaretti: the guest orders the chocolate and adds the biscuit. Every time.
- Baked goods — A slice of Torta della Nonna beside a cup of Ciobar? Your margin rises and the guest is delighted.
- Whipped cream + cocoa — The finishing touch that transforms a hot chocolate into an Instagram-worthy dessert. Your guests photograph, share, and return.
🛍️ Order Ciobar for Your Venue
Available in the LAPA catalogue — over 2,000 Italian products for Swiss hospitality.
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