Indian chefs gathered for a traditional Christmas cake mixing ceremony a month ahead of the festival day itself.

Large quantities of fruits, nuts, juices, spices, honey, liquor and wine were thoroughly mixed together by the assembled cooks.

The advance prep is thought to enhance the flavour and aroma of the final cake.

The Christmas cake mixing at Hotel Gem Park in Ooty in Tamil Nadu, was more low-key than usual due to the pandemic.

Fewer people were able to witness it, although it was attended by hotel staff and executives, observing social distancing and wearing masks.

The size of the cake mix was also smaller -- only 65kg (143 pounds) this year.

Executive Chef Mr Surendran pronounced himself happy with the thoroughness of the mixing.

In this ceremony the ingredients of fruits liquor and wine are mixed together in advance as it enhances the aroma.

Lots of fruits and nuts were added with large quantities of liquor honey and fresh juices.

Freshly grounded spies are added in the mixture and are tossed till the fruits and nuts are mixed very well as according to the chef who was heading the team.


Christmas cake mixing was organized in hotel Gem Park on a low key due to the covid 19 pandemic
Unusual to the regular cake mixing ceremony. The function was attended by hotel staff and hotel executives
stringent social distancing and the covid 19 protocol was followed this time cake production will be to the tune of 65 kg only

organised by

Mr Suresh Nair Deputy operations manager
Mr. pradeep Kumar food & beverage manager
Mr.surendran executive chef