Christmas has officially begun at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. The hotel recently hosted its annual Christmas cake mixing ceremony, bringing together guests, the hotel’s leadership and its culinary team for an afternoon built around one of the season’s best-loved traditions.
Inside the Christmas cake mixing ceremony
Dressed in aprons, gloves and chef’s hats, guests joined the hotel’s chefs around a long table piled high with dried fruits, nuts, candied peel and aromatic spices. Together, they folded everything into one festive mix, adding spirits and juices along the way. The mixture will now rest and mature over the coming weeks. As a result, the fruits, nuts and spices have time to soak and develop the rich, deep flavours of a traditional Christmas cake.
A tradition that makes the season feel real
For Nitesh Gandhi, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, the ceremony marks the true start of Christmas. “There’s something quite special about the anticipation that comes with Christmas,” he says. “For me, the cake mixing ceremony is one of those occasions that makes the season feel real, bringing people together around a table, sharing a tradition and looking forward to the celebrations ahead.”
He adds, “At Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, we believe that some of the most memorable experiences are found in these simple, meaningful moments.”
Christmas at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai
With its first festive tradition done, the hotel now looks ahead to the weeks to come. From leisurely festive dining to special occasions with loved ones, it invites guests to spend the season there. For festive plans and reservations, guests can call the hotel directly.
Plan your visit
Where: Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, Worli
Website: fourseasons.com/mumbai
Reservations: +91 22 6982 8000
Cake mixing season is in full swing across India. Earlier this month, Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru also welcomed the festive season with its own annual cake mixing ceremony.
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