Giant Ginger Bread House Unveiled At Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
A Gingerbread House weighing half a ton has been unveiled today at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah to celebrate the world-class luxury hotel’s first festive seasonin the UAE and marking the start of the hotel’s celebrations.
Constructed from 5700 pieces of hand baked gingerbread and decorated with 150kg of icing and sweets,it took Rudolf Segers, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah Executive Chefand his team 240 hours to hand make and construct plus many more pain-staking hours in the design process.
Guests to Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah will be able to explore the wonders ofthe Gingerbread House,with its inviting array of cookies and sweet temptations, outside the Lexington Grill,the hotel’s bespoke dining Steak House Restaurant,from 14.00 to 22.00 until Wednesday 8 January.
Rudolf Segers, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah executive chef, commenting at the unveiling of the Gingerbread House said: “The recipe for the Gingerbread House included: 150kg of honey, 80kg of sugar, 20kg of eggs, 35 litres of milk, 3.5kg of sodium bicarbonate, 265kg of flour and our very own original recipe for 13kg of Gingerbread spice. It has been a fantastic project, which has brought together a team from across the hotel. Everyone has worked exceptionally hard to make this a fitting tribute to our first festive season here at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah.â€
Andre Herrenschmidt, general manager, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah expanding on the unveiling added: “The Gingerbread House really does represent the True Waldorf Astoria Service, quality and professionalism of our team here in Ras Al Khaimah.We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our guests past, present and future a peaceful and relaxing festive season.â€
On Tuesday 24 December a special celebration for guests, will take place at the Gingerbread House from 14.00 to 22.00 in front of Lexington Grill with traditional Gluhwein, Hot Chocolate, Mince Pies, Seasonal Cookies - one of many seasonal festivities at the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah this holiday season.
Emirate: Ras Al Khaimah
Date: Dec 17, 2013
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