Savour the Magic of the Season Savour the Magic of the Season Christmas Brochure 2020

Savour the magic of the season Savour the magic of the season Christmas Brochure 2020

FINGER FOOD MENU (MINIMUM OF 30 PERSONS)

Rudolph - € 14.50 per person 5 Gingerbread - € 16.50 per person 6 Santa Clause - € 20.00 per person 7

DINNER MENU (MINIMUM OF 25 PERSONS)

Mistletoe - € 25.00 per person 8

FESTIVITIES MENUS

Christmas Eve - € 35.00 per person 10 Christmas Day - € 40.00 per person 11 New Year’s Eve - € 65.00 per person 12 New Year’s Day - € 40.00 per person 13

FESTIVE SPECIALS

Pasta station - € 6.50 per person 15 Fish and shellfish stall- € 13.50 per person 15 Charcuterie stall - € 7.50 per person 15 Cheese bodega - € 6.50 per person 15 Festive afternoon tea - € 10.00 per person 15

All our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, gluten and other known allergens may be present. Our dish descriptions do not include all of the ingredients used to make the dish. If you have a food allergy please speak to a member of our team before ordering or making a reservation.

ALL PRICES SPECIFIED ARE PER PERSON AND ARE INCLUSIVE OF VAT.

THE FESTIVE SEASON 2020 — 3 Finger Food Finger Food Menu Rudolph

SELECTION OF COLD CANAPES

Assorted tramezzini Turkey, cranberry en croute Goat cheese, olive tapenade cut up wrap V Salmon mille-feuille, tartlet, avocado mayo Speck, rosemary, and glazed pear GF, LF Feta cheese and beetroot, pumpkin seeds, and cranberry sauce V

SELECTION OF HOT CANAPES

Breaded Brie cheese, pepper chutney V Aubergine and chickpea fritters VG, V, LF Woodland mushroom puffs V, VG, LF Classic quiche lorraine, pancetta cherry tomato and caramelised onions Pastizzi pea and ricotta V

SWEET TEMPTATION

CHOOSE 2 FROM THE BELOW Mince pies LF Ginger stars LF Chocolate and walnut brownie LF Baked cheesecake Key lime and raspberry cake

€14.50 per person

THE FESTIVE SEASON 2020 — 5 Finger Food Menu Gingerbread

SELECTION OF COLD CANAPES

Assorted tramezzini Marinated figs, goat cheese brochette V, GF Salmon mille-feuille, tartlet, avocado mayo Goat cheese and beetroot, pumpkin seeds, and cranberry sauce V Pea pannacotta, cured salmon Selection of cut up wraps and closed sandwiches

SELECTION OF HOT CANAPES

Turkey roulade, flavoured with rosemary, cranberry sauce LF Vegetable gyoza, ponzu dip LF, VG, V Thai fish cakes, coriander, and chilli aioli GF Mushroom mini strudel V, VG Duck spring rolls, oyster sauce LF Beef roulade wrapped with pancetta GF

SWEET TEMPTATION

CHOOSE 3 FROM THE BELOW Mince pies LF Ginger stars LF Chocolate and walnut brownie LF Baked cheesecake Key lime and raspberry cake

€ 16.50 per person

THE FESTIVE SEASON 2020 — 6 Finger Food Menu Santa Clause

SELECTION OF COLD CANAPES

Assorted open canapes Chicken liver pate, spiced macaroon GF Curried salmon, potato gratin, Jerusalem artichoke GF Goat cheese and beetroot, pumpkin seeds, and cranberry Sauce V Selection of cut up wraps, closed sandwiches Turkey, cranberry en croute

SELECTION OF HOT CANAPES

Bourbon glazed pork belly GF, LF Spiced lamb kebabs, mint raita GF. LF Duck spring rolls, oyster sauce LF Mussel, leek and dill velouté Mushroom mini strudel V, VG Thai fish cakes, coriander, and chilli aioli Mini chicken wrapped in bacon, thyme, and cranberry sauce GF Pastizzi pea and ricotta V

SWEET TEMPTATION

Mince pies LF Ginger stars LF Chocolate and walnut brownie LF Baked cheesecake Key lime and raspberry cake

€ 20.00 per person

THE FESTIVE SEASON 2020 — 7 Dinner Menu Mistletoe

SALADS AND ANTIPASTI Sicilian caponata, stuffed potato skins GF, LF, V, VG Panache of winter vegetables GF, LF, V, VG Indulge in our incredible selection of mouth-watering salads and platters from sea and land, prepared by our Garde Manger using the freshest and Roasted potatoes, fennel seeds and onions GF, LF, V, VG best raw produce, combining both local and international flavours. SWEET STATION TEMPTATION PASTA AND SOUP STATION Exquisite selection of flans and gateaux SOUP Christmas treats Cream of broccoli and pancetta soup GF Christmas logs, mince pies Garnished spiced crotons PENNE OUR PLATEAU DE FROMAGE Cumberland mince, pancetta, lemon zest, cherry tomato in a light sage infused cream Selection of hard and soft cheeses both international and local served with rustic bread, condiments, chutneys, grissini, water biscuits and BAKED PASTA scented honey Tomato fondue, grilled vegetables, feta cheese with a thyme and parmesan crust V

€ 25.00 per person CARVING STATION Children 7-12 years € 12.50 ROAST TURKEY BREAST GF, LF Menu includes water, soft drinks, beer and wine Maltese sausage stuffing cranberry sauce, rosemary jus HERB CRUSTED SIRLOIN OF BEEF GF, LF With Dijon cream sauce, horseradish cream, balsamic onions PAN FRIED STONE BASS GF Vegetable couscous, dill, and mussel meat velouté LOCAL MARINATED PORK LOIN GF, LF Braised fennel, grilled marrows, apple sauce and wholegrain jus

THE FESTIVE SEASON 2020 — 8 Festivities Menus Christmas Eve Dinner

FLAVOURS FROM THE GARDE MANGER HOT BUFFET

Indulge in our incredible selection of mouth-watering salads and platters Pan-fried seabass fillets, wilted spinach, seafood farci, shrimp bisque GF from sea and land, prepared by our Garde Manger using the freshest and Beef roulade, root vegetable ragout, anise and bay leaf jus GF, LF best raw produce, combining both local and international flavours all complemented with our homemade selection of infused oils, chutneys Grilled chicken thigh, roast pumpkin and sweet potato, dried cranberry, and vinaigrettes. prune, lemon oil GF, LF Live Curing station from land and sea Grilled polenta, mushroom ragout, Parmesan, popped cherry tomato GF, LF, V WARM WINTER SOUPS Selection of local grown grilled vegetables GF, LF, V, VG Buttered roast new potato GF, LF, V Cream of lentil soup, spiced chicken GF

Toasted pita with sumac SWEET TEMPTATION

PASTA LIVE STATION Exquisite selection of flans, gateaux, and carved fresh fruits Christmas logs, mince pies Penne with hickory pulled pork, blue cheese, mushrooms, pine nuts in sage cream velouté OUR PLATEAU DE FROMAGE Baked cannelloni, spinach, angus beef, tomato fondue, provolone infused cream Selection of hard and soft cheeses both international and local served with rustic bread, condiments, chutneys, grissini, water biscuits and CARVING STATION scented honey

ROAST WRAPPED LOCAL GAMMON LEG GF, LF € 35.00 per person Caramelised pineapple infused in star anise, glazed onions Children 7-12 years € 17.50 GLAZED HONEY AND ROSEMARY TURKEY BREAST GF, LF Menu includes water, soft drinks, beer and wine Bacon crackling, cranberry sauce, sage jus

THE FESTIVE SEASON 2020 — 10 Christmas Day Lunch

SALADS AND ANTIPASTI HOT BUFFET

Indulge in our incredible selection of mouth-watering salads and platters Blanquette of local pork, mushroom, sautéed chorizo GF from sea and land, prepared by our Garde Manger using the freshest and Chicken saltimbocca, pea puree, madeira jus best raw produce, combining both local and international flavours. Baked salmon with mussel and leek farci, risotto Milanese, fried basil GF Waterfront medley of seafood creations Local ricotta, broad bean, thyme, caramelized onion tart GF, V All complemented with our homemade selection of infused oils, chutneys, and vinaigrettes Roast winter vegetables infused with rosemary GF, LF, V, VG Live Curing station from land and sea Baked carrots, parsnip, and glazed beetroot with thyme GF, LF, V, VG Goose fat roast potato GF, LF WARM WINTER SOUPS SWEET TEMPTATION Cream of roasted celeriac and hazelnut, truffle croutons GF, V, VG Charred pepper, butternut squash and Brie soup GF, V Exquisite selection of flans, gateaux, and carved fresh fruits Sour dough croutons Christmas logs, mince pies, and clementine cake

PASTA LIVE STATION OUR PLATEAU DE FROMAGE

Farfalle tossed in flavoured teriyaki salmon, cherry tomato, dill velouté, Selection of hard and soft cheeses both international and local served peas, leeks, and fennel shavings with Rustic bread, condiments, chutneys, grissini, galetti and scented honey Baked lasagne, rich angus ragout, mushrooms duxelles, onion puree, Parmesan cream € 40.00 per person Children 7-12 years € 20.00 CARVING STATION Menu includes water, soft drinks, beer and wine ROAST WHOLE TURKEY GF, LF Chestnut and apricot stuffing wrapped in pancetta, rosemary, and garlic jus ROAST HORSERADISH CRUST IRISH BEEF CHUCK GF, LF Yorkshire puddings, horseradish, and port wine reduction jus

THE FESTIVE SEASON 2020 — 11 New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner

SALADS AND ANTIPASTI MEDLEY OF SEAFOOD CREATIONS GF, LF

Indulge in our incredible selection of mouth-watering salads and Selection of shellfish cooked in chardonnay wine platters from sea and land, prepared by our Garde Manger using the Razor, clams, black shell mussels, prawns freshest and best raw produce, combining both local and international flavours. Flavoured teriyaki and maple syrup salmon, battered squid, spinach, and feta fish roulade Waterfront medley of seafood chef’s creations and live cured station All complemented with our homemade selection of infused oils, chutneys, and vinaigrettes HOT BUFFET

12hr braised local pork belly, pac choi, lemon grass, candied lemon, WARM WINTER SOUPS fried rice, grilled lime GF, LF, Fried rabbit belly, vegetable couscous, wakame GF, LF Clam chowder, torched corn, and coriander soup GF Pan seared dentex, Mediterranean flavours, asparagus, red pesto, can- Fried onions, chilli oil died black olive GF Coconut pea soup, smoked pork cheeks GF, LF Pumpkin, cinnamon, goat cheese, sage and pecorino tartlet V Garlic croutons Heritage carrots and parsnips, with thyme honey with goat cheese GF, V Baked potato dauphinoise with fresh marjoram GF, V PASTA STATION

Pumpkin ravioli, Maltese sausage ragout. Broad beans, thyme sage and SWEET TEMPTATION charred peppers Exquisite selection prepared by our Pastry Team of Flans, Gateaux, Fresh meat tortellini, grilled artichoke, blue cheese, leeks, cherry tomato Mousses, and carved fresh fruits in garlic and thyme velouté

CARVING STATION OUR PLATEAU DE FROMAGE Selection of hard and soft cheeses both international and local served ROAST IRISH BEEF WELLINGTON GF, LF with rustic bread, condiments, chutneys, grissini, water biscuits and Balsamic onions, horseradish, red wine, and thyme jus scented honey ROAST LOCAL LOIN OF PORK GF, LF Italian sausage farci, dried fruit, porcini reduction € 65.00 per person Children 7-12 years € 32.50 Menu includes water, soft drinks, beer and wine

THE FESTIVE SEASON 2020 — 12 New Year’s Day Lunch

SALADS AND ANTIPASTI ETHNIC CORNER An exotic, colourful display overflowing with an abundance of ethnic- Indulge in our incredible selection of mouth-watering salads and platters delicacies: from sea and land, prepared by our Garde Manger using the freshest and best raw produce, combining both local and international flavours. Chicken katsu with Thai curry LF Waterfront medley of seafood chef’s creations Beef Madras GF, LF All complemented with our homemade selection of infused oils, chut- Lamb biryani all served with aromatic spiced rice GF, LF neys, and vinaigrettes Kerala salmon with flavoured riata GF, LF Zucchini frittas, feta and dill GF, LF, V WARM WINTER SOUPS Cucumber pickles GF, LF, V, VG Cream of woodland mushrooms, cognac and thyme GF, V, VG All served with chutneys, poppadom’s, grilled fajitas Thick minestrone with winter vegetables, beans, pasta, and herb pesto LF, VG HOT BUFFET Garlic and red peppercorn feta cheese Chicken roulade with feta, spinach, sage cream sauce GF PASTA LIVE STATION Grilled entrecote of beef, charred peppers, roast onions GF, LF Stuffed aubergine with chickpeas, zucchini, tofu, soft herbs GF, LF, V, VG Orecchiette tossed in bisque velouté, bay prawns, mussel meat, soft herbs Sicilian caponata, raisins and pickled celery GF, LF, V, VG Baked gnocchi with 4 cheese velouté, pancetta and with a parmesan walnut crust Roast potato, flavoured with truffle oil GF, LF, V, VG

CARVING STATION WATERFRONT PASTRY CREATIONS

ROAST LEG OF LAMB GF, LF Treat yourself to our extensive selection of desserts, puddings, flans, Mint sauce, grilled fajitas, flavoured spiced couscous and rosemary jus carved fruit and traditional Christmas Specialities

OUR PLATEAU DE FROMAGE

Selection of hard and soft cheeses both international and local served with rustic bread, condiments, chutneys, grissini, water biscuits and scented honey

€ 40.00 per person Children 7-12 years € 20.00 Menu includes water, soft drinks, beer and wine

THE FESTIVE SEASON 2020 — 13 festive specials Christmas Selection Table Enhancers

Include our speciality tables during your Christmas cocktail party to step things up a notch and give your colleagues the celebration they deserve. Several local and international cuisines allow for the flexibility of including a theme in this year’s unique event.

PASTA STATION CHARCUTERIE STALL

You may choose two dishes from the live cooking selection and one dish Cold meat platters and charcuterie sliced at the deli counter from the baked pasta selection Served with two types of dips, grapes, grissini, and water biscuits LIVE COOKING €7.50 per person Choose 2 Tortellini with goats’ cheese and Parmesan cream V CHEESE BODEGA Rigatoni cooked with smoked fish and salsa rosa Penne with wild mushroom and chicken CHOOSE THREE TYPES FROM THE FOLLOWING Gozo peppered cheese, Gozo white cheese blue cheese, Parmigiano Farfalle with prawns, speck, and baby spinach in cream sauce Reggiano, brie, applewood smoked cheddar cheese, pecorino pepato, BAKED PASTA SELECTION grilled Brie Choose 1 Served with grissini, dates, white grapes, dry apricots, dry apples, aubergine dip and blue cheese dip. Traditional style lasagne Ricotta and spinach cannelloni with smoked tomato fondue V €6.50 per person Baked gnocchi, tomato fondue, grilled vegetables and feta V

€ 6.50 per person

FISH AND SHELLFISH STALL

Chilled prawns, vongole, razor clams, New Zealand black shell mussels Dressed fresh Scottish salmon Accompanying sauces & dressings

€13.50 per person

THE FESTIVE SEASON 2020 — 15 Festive Afternoon Tea

SAVOURY Smoked ham, fruit spiced chutney and Emmental cheese Smoked salmon, cucumber, fresh dill with mustard spread Tramezzini with turkey, cranberry cream cheese Pea cake and cheesecake V

FOR THE SWEET TOOTH….. English scones, with strawberry jam and cream Mince pies LF Christmas fruit cake Christmas Log

Unlimited freshly brewed coffee or tea

€ 10.00 per person Minimum of 2 persons

THE FESTIVE SEASON 2020 — 16 Christmas Party Menu One

COLD ITEMS

Assorted open sandwiches Smoked ham and cheese tramezzini Greek salad tartlet V Spiced beef, pepper chutney pinwheel Scented tuna bridge roll

HOT ITEMS

Mini chicken wrapped in bacon Tomato, red onion quiche V Arancini with flavoured mozzarella V Vegetable spring rolls, with sweet chilli sauce V Pastizzi ricotta V Pastizzi pea V Mini calzone, garlic and thyme honey V

SWEET SELECTION

An assortment of fancy cakes

€8.00 per person If less than 35 persons a delivery charge of €20.00 applies Staff service is not included

THE FESTIVE SEASON 2020 — 17 Christmas Party Menu Two

COLD ITEMS

Assorted open sandwiches Smoked ham and cheese tramezzini Greek salad tartlet V Spiced beef, pepper chutney pinwheel Scented tuna bridge roll Caprese skewer V

HOT ITEMS

SWEET SELECTION

An assortment of fancy cakes

€10.50 per person If less than 35 persons a delivery charge of €20.00 applies Staff service is not included

THE FESTIVE SEASON 2020 — 18 Staying in this year?

Gourmet roast menu – to go – Simply pick it up on the day Place your order 5 days in advance

OPTION 1 OPTION 2

BAKED LASAGNA BAKED LASAGNA Angus beef ragout, Provolone cheese and tomato fondue Angus beef ragout, Provolone cheese and tomato fondue ROASTED STUFFED TURKEY BREAST ROASTED WHOLE TURKEY Chestnut & apricot stuffing wrapped in pancetta, Chestnut & apricot stuffing wrapped in pancetta, rosemary & cranberry jus rosemary & cranberry jus ACCOMPANIMENTS ACCOMPANIMENTS Bacon lardons, date and red onion tossed Brussels sprouts Bacon lardons, date and red onion tossed Brussels sprouts Broccoli and cauliflower gratin, almond flakes Broccoli and cauliflower gratin, almond flakes Thyme infused goose fat roasted new potato Thyme infused goose fat roasted new potato €35 serves 3 - 5 persons €35 serves 6 - 8 persons

OPTION 3

BAKED LASAGNA Angus beef ragout, Provolone cheese and tomato fondue BOURBON PORK BELLY, CRISPY SKIN ACCOMPANIMENTS Bacon lardons, date and red onion tossed Brussels sprouts Broccoli and cauliflower gratin, almond flakes Thyme infused goose fat roasted new potato

€30.00 serves 4 persons

THE FESTIVE SEASON 2020 — 19 OPTION 4

BAKED LASAGNA Angus beef ragout, Provolone cheese and tomato fondue ROAST BEEF CHUCK, YORKSHIRE PUDDING, RED WINE JUS ACCOMPANIMENTS Bacon lardons, date and red onion tossed Brussels sprouts Broccoli and cauliflower gratin, almond flakes Thyme infused goose fat roasted new potato

€35 serves 4-6 persons

OPTION 5

BAKED LASAGNA Angus beef ragout, Provolone cheese and tomato fondue ROAST CAJUN SPICED WHOLE CHICKEN ACCOMPANIMENTS Bacon lardons, date and red onion tossed Brussels sprouts Broccoli and cauliflower gratin, almond flakes Thyme infused goose fat roasted new potato

€30 serves 3-4 persons

SWEETS

Clementine Cake - €18.00 Christmas Log - €18.00 Mince Pie tart - € 18.00

THE FESTIVE SEASON 2020 — 20 The Strand, Sliema, GZR 1028, Malta Tel: (+356) 2090 6899 | E-mail: [email protected]