Three families battled it out in a cooking competition at Frytol/Joy FM’s Party in the Park at the Aburi Botanical Gardens to see who has the best home recipe.

Meanwhile, four sets of competitors are expected to be held before the curtains are drawn on the outdoor event.

Winners of each round will receive gifts from the programme's main sponsor, Frytol, and other supporting sponsors.

The annual outdoor event during the yuletide has seen thousands of families trooping to the Aburi Botanical gardens.

The excited families moved in with excited laughter and cheers amid greeting each other ‘Merry Christmas’ and ‘Afehyiapa.’

Some are moving in with their food baskets and mats.

While many children are playing games as others dance to the music filling the scene.

Organisers of the outdoor event promise to thrill patrons as measures have been put in place to make this year's edition, bigger and better.

Good music and famous musicians have been billed for this event.

Artiste including, Kwabena Kwabena, Kuami Eugene, KiDi amongst others will grave the event to make this festive season a memorable one.

There are side attractions such as cooking competition, lime and spoon, spin the wheel, and musical chairs amongst others.