Mixing of the traditional Christmas cake at the Taj Samudra

With its origins in Europe centuries ago, the traditional Christmas cake is today a festive food enjoyed the world over. The delicious cake that melts in the mouth instantly is clearly the perfect icing for Christmas celebrations. With varied elements the traditional Christmas cake requires skill in the mixture of the choicest ingredients coupled with creative ability – an art Taj Samudra’s chefs have mastered over the years. Area Director Sri Lanka and Maldives and General Manager Sarabjeet Singh together with the Taj associates heralded in the festive season this year by inviting diplomats, corporate guests and leading personalities for the traditional Christmas cake mixing ceremony which was held on Friday, 7 October at the Samudra Ballroom of Taj Samudra, Colombo. Executive Chef Krawage ensured that his team put up an extraordinary show – from a fabulously decorative display of the cake mixing items to the most scrumptious of finger food to be served – Pix by Sameera Wijesinghe

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