Families and hotel staff gather for the annual cake mixing ceremony at Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton/CYNDY ALUOCH.
The festive season arrived early at Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton as the hotel hosted its much anticipated annual Christmas cake mixing affair.
The event brought together families, friends, and guests for an afternoon of culinary delight, music, and holiday cheer.
The end of year celebration is a tradition that marks the start of the holiday season.
For attendees, the event was more than just a festive gathering since it was an opportunity to connect and create memories with loved ones.
The hotel’s warm atmosphere and carefully prepared ingredients set the stage for a hands on holiday experience.
Guests were welcomed with an array of ingredients essential for the Christmas cake.
Glistening dried fruits, aromatic spices, and rich nuts were laid out, ready to be blended into the festive mixture.
Hotel staff donning Christmas hats assisted attendees as they took part in the ceremonial mixing.
Laughter and excitement filled the air as families and friends rolled up their sleeves.
The activity was a symbolic act, representing togetherness and shared joy.
“This event does not just capture our essence but the warmth of family, the luxury of a shared meal, hands on tradition, and the joy of commencing the festive season together,” the Executive Pastry Chef Agnes Ooko said.
The cake mixing affair is a longstanding tradition that sees the ingredients mature over time, allowing the flavours to deepen before the final baking process.
This ensures that the resulting Christmas cakes are not only delicious but also steeped in anticipation and festive spirit.
“The mixed fruits will now mature, allowing the flavours to deepen, ready to be baked into our Christmas cakes a true taste of the anticipation we feel today,” Ooko added.
The event is designed to engage both the young and the old as children and adults alike participated enthusiastically, fostering a sense of community and reinforcing bonds among family and friends.
Music and laughter echoed throughout the hotel’s event space, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Guests enjoyed the multi sensory experience, from the sight of colourful ingredients to the aroma of spices and fruits.
The hotel staff, ensuring that participants not only learned the process but also savoured the communal experience, carefully guided each step of the cake mixing.
The ceremony concluded with smiles and a palpable sense of accomplishment since the festive activity served as both a creative exercise and a celebration of unity.
Attendees left the event not just with memories, but also with the excitement of anticipating the final Christmas cakes, which are set to be a highlight of the holiday season at Kwetu Nairobi.
The Christmas cake will be on display throughout the season, alongside other planned activities designed to offer guests a festive and engaging holiday experience.
With the cakes now set to mature, the hotel looks forward to a season filled with festive events and culinary delights, ensuring that every visitor leaves with memories of a celebration that truly feels like home.
