Mooncakes are traditionally enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival and are often given as gifts for friends and family as part of the customs of the festivity. Mooncakes can be an extra special treat for those looking to experience authentic cuisine, especially during times of celebration.
Mooncakes are traditionally enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival and are often given as gifts for friends and family as part of the customs of the festivity. Mooncakes can be an extra special treat for those looking to experience authentic cuisine, especially during times of celebration.
Traditional mooncakes have a thin, chewy crust that is filled with lotus seed paste and two whole salted egg yolks, which represent the full moon. Modern variations have different fillings, such as green tea, red bean paste, mixed nuts and custard.
We're proud to stock a range of delicious moon cakes to satisfy your cravings for the beloved food item! Available in different flavours and decorative patterns, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to finding the right mooncake in the UK.
mid-autumn festival moon cakes
The Mid-Autumn Festival is an official holiday in China, South Korea and Taiwan. However, other countries across Southeast Asia like Japan, Singapore and Vietnam also celebrate the festival.
Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated during the Chinese lunar calendar on the 15th day of the 8th month, during which the moon is known to be the fullest and the brightest of all year. This means it will fall on a day between 8th September and 7th October in the Gregorian calendar.
As part of the festival, mooncakes are traditionally given as gifts to friends and family at this time and eaten together after dinner.
what are mooncakes?
Mooncakes can be filled with a sweet or savoury filling and are usually baked in a round shape to reflect the shape of the moon. Mooncakes can also vary in size and will have uniquely ornate patterns decorating the top of the pastry.
Discover the range of traditionally-flavoured fillings in our authentic mooncakes to prepare for your Autumn festival celebrations!
Interested in making your own mooncakes from scratch? Check out our collection of homemade mooncake ingredients to find everything you need.
