Festive Season

This year’s2019 Festive Season menus at Palazzo Castelletti are themed “That Magical Time of the Year”

That’s because at Palazzo Castelletti we simply adore the Christmas spirit, the festive atmosphere, the lights and decorations... We love the Magic of Christmas. We love seeing people come together, going that extra mile to help each other and care, despite their differences and yearly disagreements... It’s like Magic.

And that’s why a lot of care and attention have been put into this year’s Festive Season menus as we hope to bring surprise and amusement for a truly magical Christmas!!

A variety of reception menus, seated menus and buffet menu options are available in different setups. Christmas ReceptionMinimum 15 persons Menu A Christmas ReceptionMinimum 15 persons Menu B

Garlic and rosemary focaccia, Italian ham, truffle paste, wild rocket and Parmesan Assorted Tramezzini

Breaded Pasta Frittata, bacon, peas and Parmesan Medjool Dates, and blue cheese (V)

Classic quiche Lorraine Mini prawn cocktail, Mary rose sauce, crispy leaves and lemon

Beef meatballs in and basil ragout Smoked Salmon and cream cheese roll, dill and salmon roe

Pecking duck spring rolls, sweet chili dip Cajun spice chicken and capsicum wrap

Chicken skewers with peanut butter sauce Breaded Pasta Frittata, bacon, peas and Parmesan

Pork skewers, apple sauce -

Assorted cheese and pea cakes (V) Classic quiche Lorraine

Thai fish cakes, lime and coriander, tartar sauce Assorted cheese and pea cakes (V)

Mini pulled Pork Burger, chutney, tomato, bbq sauce, sesame bun Thai fish cakes, lime and coriander, tartar sauce

Vegetable Gyoza and soy and sesame sauce (V) Lamb samosas, and honey sauce

- Mini pulled Pork Burger, onion chutney, tomato, bbq sauce, sesame bun

2 sweets per person from an assortment of the below: Pan seared duck breast, blueberry sauce

Chocolate and walnut brownie Chicken skewers with peanut butter sauce

Mince pies Roasted Pork belly, beer and chilli reduction, glazed with honey and sesame seeds

Raspberry cheese cake Beef meatballs in tomato and basil ragout

Lemon meringue Vegetable spring roll, chilli and plum sauce (V)

- - 13 items - 2 sweets per person from an assortment of the below: Adults: €20.00 per person inclusive of VAT Chocolate and walnut brownie Including a glass of Prosecco per person - (min. 50 persons) Mince pies

Raspberry cheese cake

Lemon Custard filled Profiteroles

- 18 items -

Adults: €27.00 per person inclusive of VAT Including a glass of Prosecco per person - (min. 50 persons)

Vegan, Lactose and Gluten Free Dietary requirements catered for Christmas MinimumReception 15 persons Menu C

Assorted Tramezzini

Melon wrapped in Parma ham, red wine glaze

Honey glazed Parmesan and in a glass (V)

Mini prawn cocktail, Mary rose sauce crispy salad leaves and lemon

Smoked salmon mousse, cream cheese and dill in a poppy seed macaroon

Cajun spice chicken and capsicum wrap

Garlic and rosemary focaccia, Italian ham, truffle paste, wild rocket and Parmesan

Seabass tartare, avocado & lime, coriander leaves

Breaded Pasta Frittata, bacon, peas and Parmesan

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Assorted cheese and pea cakes (V)

Torta Rustica, spinach and ricotta in puff pastry (V)

Prawn wrapped in filo, sashimi sauce

Vegetable samosa, yogurt and sweet chili sauce (V)

Greek lamb , yoghurt and honey

Spinach and Parmesan arancini, tomato sauce (V)

Rosemary marinated Pork fillet

Thai fish cakes, lime and coriander, tartar sauce

Herb and Parmesan gratinated green lip mussels in shell

Saffron Risotto, pan seared Smoked Duck and butter

Chicken skewers with peanut butter sauce

- 2 sweets per person from an assortment of the below:

Chocolate and walnut brownie

Mince pies

Raspberry cheese cake

Chocolate & Coconut pops

- 22 items -

Adults: €33.00 per person inclusive of VAT Including a glass of Prosecco per person - (min. 50 persons)

Vegan, Lactose and Gluten Free Dietary requirements catered for

ChristmasMinimum Set 10 persons Menu A ChristmasMinimum Set 10 persons Menu B

Starters Starters

Choice of Dips served with warm crispy Focaccia bread Salmon Tartare

Fresh Scottish Salmon, avocado, coriander and lime, sashimi sauce Main Course

Pan Seared Cod Risotto Radicchio and Smoked Scamorza (V)

Cod grilled and then cooked with a tomato olive, caper and basil fish sauce with noisette potatoes Braised Radicchio in red wine, Port reduction, smoked scamorza, butter and Parmesan cheese -

Potato Gnocchi Main Course Gnocchi cooked in a mussels and clams, tomato and basil sauce Char Grilled Meagre - Grilled Meagre cooked with a tomato olive, caper and basil fish sauce with roasted potatoes Risotto Radicchio and Smoked Scamorza (V)

Braised Radicchio in red wine, Port reduction, smoked scamorza, butter and Parmesan cheese Baby Chicken Cassoulet - Char grilled Baby chicken, oven roasted with bacon, black beans, Argentinian sausage, honey Pulled Pork Pizza glazed carrots, , chicken jus Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pulled pork, chorizo, red , apple wood cheese, rosemary

and BBQ sauce Pork - Chicken Oven roasted Baby Pork racks and crackling, apples and , roasted root vegetables,

Pan seared Chicken breast, served with Roasted aubergines and Mozzarella di Bufala sweet potato puree and veal jus

Dessert 300g Fresh Black Angus Rib Eye Char grilled Ribeye of Beef garlic confit, potato puree and veal jus Chocolate Fudge Cake (Mushroom sauce / Pepper corn sauce / Truffle Sauce) Carrot Cake (EUR5.00 supplement) Adults: €19.50 per person inclusive of VAT

The offer is valid Monday to Thursday, excluding eve of Public Holidays Dessert

Imqaret with Vanilla ice cream and Honey

Traditional Christmas pudding, vanilla ice cream, toasted flaked ,

powdered cinnamon sugar

Adults: €28.00 per person inclusive of VAT Including a glass of Prosecco per person

Vegan, Lactose and Gluten Free Dietary requirements catered for ChristmasMinimum Set 10 persons Menu C ChristmasMinimum Set 10 persons Menu D

Starters Starters

Oriental Duck French Goats Cheese and (V)

Duck breast cooked in Chinese spices, dressed Chinese noodles, spring onions, coriander Pistachios coated Goats Cheese, beetroot, mixed leaves, orange and honey sauce

and cashews salad

Foie Gras Sandwich Pumpkin and Calamari Risotto Caramelized apples, toasted brioche, seared Foie Gras, raisins and grapes cooked in Grappa Pumpkin Puree’, dice, pan seared calamari, butter and Parmesan cheese Main Course Main Course Stuffed Teriyaki Salmon Stuffed turkey, Sage and onion and flavoured pork mince roulade, Fillet of Salmon baked with Teriyaki Sauce, lemon grass and coriander scented basmati Cranberry relish, panache of seasonal veg and sage jus rice, wilted bok choy

300g Fresh Black Angus Rib Eye 300g Fresh Black Angus Rib Eye Char grilled Ribeye of Beef garlic confit, potato puree and veal jus Char grilled Ribeye of Beef garlic confit, potato puree and veal jus (Mushroom sauce / Pepper corn sauce / Truffle Sauce) (Mushroom sauce / Pepper corn sauce / Truffle Sauce)

Marsala Braised Octopus with Fregola Sarda Baby Chicken Cassoulet Octopus cooked in and then braised in Marsala wine, tomatoes, smoked paprika, Char grilled Baby chicken, oven roasted with bacon, black beans, Argentinian sausage, thyme mussels and clams together with some thick crusty bread honey glazed carrots, thyme, chicken jus

Dessert Dessert Chocolate Fondant with vanilla Ice Cream Coffee Crème Brûlée

A coffee crème brûlée, chocolate ice cream, mascarpone cream and crushed peanuts Traditional Christmas pudding, vanilla ice cream, toasted flaked almonds, powdered

cinnamon sugar Traditional Christmas pudding, vanilla ice cream, toasted flaked almonds, powdered

cinnamon sugar Vanilla Crème Brûlée, raspberry sorbet Adults: €35.00 per person inclusive of VAT Adults: €39.50 per person inclusive of VAT Including a glass of Prosecco per person Including a glass of Prosecco per person

Vegan, Lactose and Gluten Free Dietary requirements catered for

Christmas 25thEarly December Buffet 2019 | 1.00 am Breakfast Christmas Day Lunch Amuse Bouche

Assorted Cold Items Starters Fine Scottish smoked salmon, smoked ham, Italian salami, Spiced Pumpkin Soup Parma ham, Edam cheese, Brie Cheese Cinnamon and ricotta fried Raviolo - , Fruits, Jams, Cereals & Yoghurts Beef Carpaccio Thinly sliced Beef, pan seared wild mushrooms, truffle oil, baby leaves and Parmesan shavings Sliced cucumber, mixed leaf lettuce, spring onions, vine tomatoes - Fresh Salmon Mousse

Honey, fruit jams, Nutella, butter Wrapped in Smoked Salmon, toasted prawns, cucumber and Salmon roe

Cereals

Whole or skimmed milk Sorbet

Selection of yoghurts Lemon and Ginger Sorbet

Baker’s Corner Main Course

Selection of white and brown rolls, white and multi grain sliced loaves, Grouper

Panettone, croissants and assorted muffins Tempura Prawn, sweet potato puree, Salicornia, pineapple and red capsicum compote - Turkey Hot Buffet Ballotine of Turkey, dried fruit and stuffing, Brussels sprouts and cranberries Roast gammon glazed with honey and grin mustard, scrambled eggs, grilled bacon, pork - Pork Belly sausages, grilled tomatoes, baked beans, fried mushrooms, local speciality cheese cakes, Apples, soy, cider, garlic, vinegar and apple juice, carrots, spring onions, pea cakes, potato hash brown dauphinoise potatoes

Sweets Dessert Waffles served with maple syrup and chocolate sauce Assiette of Desserts Chocolate fudge cake, Carrot Cake Christmas pudding, Vanilla Crème Brûlée - sauce anglaise, Poached pears in red wine

Hot Beverages with crème fraiche, Raspberry sorbet

Mulled wine, tea, coffee Coffee and Mince Pies

Chilled fruit juices Adults: €45.00 per person inclusive of VAT Orange, pineapple, apple, peach, cranberry Children (up to 12years) half price. Kids Menu is also available on request.

Adults: €24.50 per person inclusive of VAT Any dietary requirements can be catered for. – Kids under 12 years: 50% discount - ChristmasAvailable from the 15Afternoonth December till the 1st of Tea Jan

Arrival Treat

Warm mini mince pie

Freshly Cut Finger Sandwiches

Smoked salmon & cream cheese

Turkey & mango chutney

Eggs & mayo

Brie & cranberry chutney

Pickled cucumber & rocket

Classic Quiche Lorraine

Scones

2 scones served with cream and strawberry preserve

Pastries

Mini Christmas pudding with a warm brandy sauce

Christmas Stollen

Pan Forte

Beverages

Glass of home made mulled wine

Free flowing tea & coffee

Adults: €21.00 per person inclusive of VAT New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner New Year’s1st January Day 2020 Lunch Amuse Bouche

Amuse Bouche Starters

Cauliflower Soup Starters

With Chorizo and garlic croutons Celeriac, and truffle soup - - Rabbit Terrine Seared Salmon

Pressed Rabbit, peas, fava and garden leaves, pea puree, pan seared liver Horseradish cream, pan seared salmon, avocado and toasted almonds - - Ceviche of Scallops Veal Ossobuco Ravioli

With citrus, dill, beluga caviar, dried tomato petals Dice, root vegetables, parmesan and veal jus

Campari and Orange Sorbet Main Course

Herb Crusted Seabass

Main Course Herb Crusted Fresh Seabass on a seafood risotto, calamari, prawns, mussels and clams,

Meagre with Langoustines and Mussels cooked in a prawn stock, basil and tomatoes - Oven Baked Meagre, shallots Puree’, wilted baby spinach lemon and white wine sauce Beef Wellington - Filetto Rossini Aberdeen Angus Fillet of Beef Wrapped in Puff Pastry and Mushrooms, baby spinach,

Herb Crusted Aberdeen Angus Fillet of Beef with oven roasted turned vegetables and honey roasted carrots, red wine sauce - potatoes, toasted Foie Gras and Veal Jus Veal Cheeks

Dessert Veal cheeks cooked in red wine and root vegetable, smoked celeriac puree, braising sauce, vegetable crisps and veal jus Trio of Chocolate

Chocolate and orange Fondant Dessert Warm chocolate tart with chocolate sauce and Turkish candied orange segments Assiette of Desserts Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Tart, Vanilla Ice Cream Coffee and Petit Fours Warm Chocolate Brownie, vanilla ice cream

Champagne and DJ Count Down at Midnight Coffee crème brûlée, figs and mascarpone

Coffee and Petit Fours Adults: €75.00 per person inclusive of VAT Children (up to 12years) half price. Kids Menu is also available on request. Adults: €48.00 per person inclusive of VAT Children (up to 12years) half price. Kids Menu is also available on request. Any dietary requirements can be catered for.

Any dietary requirements can be catered for. Contact Us! Palazzo Castelletti

62, Triq San Pawl, Rabat, Malta

Tel: 00356 21 452 562

Mob: 00356 99 109 911

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.palazzocastelletti.com