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 - 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