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, walnut and blue cheese (V)
Classic quiche Lorraine Mini prawn cocktail, Mary rose sauce, crispy salad leaves and lemon
Beef meatballs in tomato 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, onion chutney, tomato, bbq sauce, sesame bun Thai fish cakes, lime and coriander, tartar sauce
Vegetable Gyoza and soy and sesame sauce (V) Lamb samosas, yogurt 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 hazelnuts 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 kofta, yoghurt and honey
Spinach and Parmesan arancini, tomato sauce (V)
Rosemary marinated Pork fillet kebabs
Thai fish cakes, lime and coriander, tartar sauce
Herb and Parmesan gratinated green lip mussels in shell
Saffron Risotto, pan seared Smoked Duck and Paprika 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, thyme, chicken jus Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pulled pork, chorizo, red onions, apple wood cheese, rosemary
and BBQ sauce Pork - Chicken Oven roasted Baby Pork racks and crackling, apples and cinnamon, 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 almonds,
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 Pistachios (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 Turkey 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 olive oil 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 - Salads, 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 fruit salad 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 chestnut 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, hazelnut 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 Almond 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