Claridge's Unveils Legendary Christmas Pudding as Luxury Gift

  • October 9, 2012
Claridge's Unveils Legendary Christmas Pudding as Luxury Gift
Part of a true Claridge's tradition, the hotel's pastry chefs have created 150 limited-edition puddings to be enjoyed at home. Available online as well as directly from the hotel, the puds are the most-wanted gift this holiday season! The iconic Art Deco hotel in Mayfair is a home-away-from-home over Christmas and the offering of one of its legendary treats will be the icing on the cake for a celebration at home with family and friends.

Carefully packaged in a glamorous eau de nil coloured Claridge's box, the Christmas pudding is presented in a white china bowl and wrapped in muslin cloth. The famous pudding is created from a century old secret recipe that contains ingredients including sultanas, grated carrot, apple and generous measures of cognac and dark rum. Under the direction of Head Pastry Chef Nick Patterson, the entire pastry team gathers for the much anticipated annual ritual that involves stirring a giant bowl of the pudding mixture while making a wish for the year ahead.

The Christmas tree in the Claridge's lobby is a historic landmark in the capital and its annual unveiling on December 1st marks the arrival of the festive season in Mayfair. Christmas afternoon teas in the foyer, a blazing fire and a musical accompaniment of the string quartet make Claridge's a true expression of timeless glamour during the festive period.

The Claridge's Christmas Puddings are available at the hotel or online via www.claridges.co.uk and are priced at £50 for 1kg puddings (serves 5-6) and £35 for 600gms puddings (serves 4-5). Sale of the puddings starts on 28th November 2012.

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