The one of a kind cake will be auctioned off in aid of the industry charity. The ingredients include aged cognac, 15-year-old rum and Manuka honey, along with Voss water, French glace orange and lemon strips and organic flour and eggs. Thomas Leatherbarrow has decorated the cake with 150 sheets of edible gold leaf, 23 gold flakes and gold Madagascan vanilla butter cream.
Penny Moore, CEO at Hospitality Action, said: “Proceeds from our online auction can really make a difference in the lives of the people that we help. The support from the foodservice industry is crucial and this innovative and fun creation from Bidvest Foodservice is a great way to add that extra bit of festive cheer.
“The funds we raise help us to offer vital support to those who find themselves in crisis, including grants for basic essentials such as food and central heating, or support to the many isolated and lonely retired hospitality workers.”
The initiative has seen industry organisations such as the Craft Guild of Chefs and TUCO join support and promote the project to their members and followers, in order to boost interest and get bids underway.
The auction is open from December 1st-9th, when the lucky winner will be announced.