A Christmas cocoa station can live on a single counter corner. The trick is to arrange it in the order people use it: mug, drink, toppings, then spoon. That sequence matters more than how many jars you put out.
Keep pouring on a stable counter
Set the hot jug on a suitable heat-safe surface and leave space to set a mug down before pouring. Keep cords and handles out of the traffic path. If children are joining, have an adult manage the hot drinks while they choose toppings at a separate spot.
Give toppings a small footprint
Decant a few portions into their own bowls and give each bowl a spoon. Place the bowls on a decorative tray, using the spare space for napkins or a small menu card. A reindeer design reads as festive even with simple white bowls.
Make cleanup part of the setup
Put a spare saucer next to the cocoa for drips and designate a spot for used spoons. Refill from the kitchen in small batches. When the drinks are finished, lift the topping bowls off the tray and the counter is ready for the next part of the evening.