Christmas Cake Mixing Ceremony at Novotel, Hyderabad

To usher in the festive season, an elaborate cake mixing ceremony was organised at The Square, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre.

The environment was charged with pre-Christmas cheers and festive songs playing in the background. The event saw corporate guests, hotel associates, expats alongside NHCC senior management team and the in-house guests actively participating in the cake mixing ceremony.

Mr. Neil Paterson, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC along with Executive Chef- Muthu Kumar and the hotel staff led everyone to the mixing table, as is tradition at the hotel, to welcome the festival season with a fruit soaking ceremony ahead of Christmas.

A large vessel was set with candied ginger strips lining the bottom along with huge trays filled with fruits. All guests participated with enthusiasm as they rolled up their sleeves, slipped on gloves and chef hats, and joined the chef in mixing fruits & nuts.

This was followed by pouring in generous quantities of wine, rum and whiskey, fresh juices, honey and lime.

The mixture was tossed and patted till all the fruits and nuts were evenly coated.

The place wore a vibrant ambiance, buzzing with laughter and excitement. Setting a jovial mood of a perfect afternoon, the guests enjoyed the generously flowing exquisite wines and indulged in interesting delicacies lined up by Executive Chef and his team.