the palace/victoria hotel - festive menus 2012/2013

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The true Christmas spiritis LOVE. We shouldcarry it with us every day and rejoice itduring the festive season.

Claire Zammit Xuereb

Live Entertainment is providedduring festive lunches and dinners

Christmas Eve Gala Buffet 3

Christmas Early Buffet Breakfast… 4

Christmas Early Buffet Breakfast… 5 at temptasian

Christmas Day Buffet Lunch… 6

New Year’s Eve Gala Buffet… 7

New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch… 8

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Time: 19.00hrs onwardsAdultS €40.95 / CHILDREN (7-12 YEARS) €20.00

A full selection of festivity antipasti, salads, fish, shellfish, including prawns, meat platters,

pâtés, raised game pies and terrines, a variety of Japanese sushi, complemented with flavoured

oils, dressings, chutneys, pickles and sauces•

Roast parsnip and corn soup finished with coriander oil

Mushroom velouté with smoked chicken dumplings

Fresh bucatini with a quail confit celery and rosemary café au lait

Cannelloni pasta with shellfish ragout on a white wine velouté, complemented with

Parmesan shavings, olive oil, rocket and fresh pepper •Carvery

Roast wild boar with a citrus and apple compoteVeal loin wrapped in a herb mousse

and crépinette•

Hot BuffetSole fillets with a sea urchin and basil mousse

on herb risotto and lobster sauce

Beef medallions topped with goat cheese and herb crumble, roasted onions and

red wine reductionSmoked curried vegetables

and chickpeas rotolo in filo pastryButtered carrots

Stir fry medley of vegetablesSaffron mash potatoes

Roast new potatoes•Desserts

Freshly baked fruit and almond tart, chocolate and nut temptations, exotic mousses, berry fruit flavoured individuals, zesty meringues, classic

Cassata Siciliana, crispy date and apple roulade, creamy profiteroles and more…

Yule log, warm Christmas pudding, panforte, Stollen bread

CHeese BoarD Selection of hard, semi hard, soft and blue veined

cheese, served with grapes, celery, walnuts and biscuits•

Coffee and mince pies

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Time: 01:00hrs onwardsAdults €25.95 / Children (7-12 years) €12.50

Hot beveragesMulled wine, tea, herbal teas, coffee, hot chocolate, qastan tal-imbuljuta

•CHilled fruit juiCes

Orange, pineapple, green apple, grapefruit, tropical, cranberry and strawberry

Sparkling wine•

Fine Scottish smoked salmon, smoked ham, smoked turkey, Italian salami, Parma ham, Edam cheese, Emmenthal, feta, fresh local goat cheese,

and blue cheese •

Selection of sushi Japanese miso soup•

salads, Cereals, yogHurts and fruits

Sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, steamed beetroot, mixed leaf lettuce, spring onions, tomato

juice served with celery and accompaniments, carrot juice, beetroot juice, fresh fruit salad,

seasonal carved fruits, fruit compotes, natural, flavoured and low fat yoghurts, Actimel yoghurt

drinks, chocolate and vanilla puddings,

fresh muesli, dried fruits and nuts, pumpkin seeds, fresh full and skimmed milk

•baker’s Corner

White and brown rolls, traditional Maltese bread, ftira, stone baked baguettes, white, brown,

and multigrain sliced loaves, fruit loaves, rye bread, focaccia bread, panettone, Stollen bread,

croissants, pain au chocolat, cinnamon and raisin twirls, apple turnovers, brioche à l’orange,

chocolate muffins and doughnuts •

Hot breakfastRoast gammon studded with cloves and basted with honey, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, cheese

omelettes, grilled bacon, pork and beef sausages, grilled tomatoes, baked beans, fried mushrooms, local speciality cheese cakes, qassatat, pea cakes, grilled Maltese sausage, fried minute steak, pan fried calves’ liver with sautéed onions, Maltese

caponata, balbuljata and Rösti potatoesPancakes and waffles served with maple syrup,

festive berry sauce and chocolate sauce, ice creams and coulis

Honey, fruit jams, diabetic jams, marmalade, nutella, margarine, butter and low fat butter,

sauces and mustards

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Hot beveragesMulled wine, tea, herbal teas, coffee, hot chocolate, qastan tal-imbuljuta

•CHilled fruit juiCes

Orange, pineapple, green apple, grapefruit, tropical, cranberry and strawberry

Sparkling wine•

Fine Scottish smoked salmon, smoked ham, smoked turkey, Italian salami, Parma ham, Edam cheese, Emmenthal, feta, fresh local goat cheese,

and blue cheese •

temptasian CornerSelection of sushi, Japanese miso soup, duck

spring rolls, pork wontons, steamed dim sums, vegetable samosas, onion bhagis,

served with sweet chili /mango chutneySingapore-style noodles with shredded beef

Thai royal fried rice with shrimps•

salads, Cereals, yogHurts and fruits

Sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, steamed beetroot, mixed leaf lettuce, spring onions,

tomato juice served with celery and accompaniments, carrot juice, beetroot juice,

fresh fruit salad, seasonal carved fruits, fruit compotes, natural, flavoured and low fat

yoghurts, Actimel yoghurt drinks, chocolate and vanilla puddings, fresh muesli, dried fruits and nuts, pumpkin seeds, fresh full and skimmed

milk•

baker’s CornerWhite and brown rolls, traditional Maltese

bread, ftira, stone baked baguettes, white, brown, and multigrain sliced loaves, fruit loaves, rye

bread, focaccia bread, panettone, Stollen bread, croissants, pain au chocolat, cinnamon and

raison twirls, apple turnovers, brioche à l’orange, chocolate muffins and doughnuts

•Hot breakfast

Roast gammon studded with cloves and basted with honey, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, cheese

omelettes, grilled bacon, pork and beef sausages, grilled tomatoes, baked beans, fried mushrooms, local speciality cheese cakes, qassatat, pea cakes,

fried minute steak, pan fried calves’ liver with sautéed onions and Rösti potatoes

Honey, fruit jams, diabetic jams, marmalade, chocolate spread, margarine, butter and low fat

butter, sauces and mustardsPancakes, waffles and ice cream

served with maple syrup, festive berry sauce and chocolate sauce


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Christmas day master centrepieces prepared by our team of chefs along with a full selection of

festivity antipasti, salads, fish, shellfish, including prawns, lobsters, meat platters, pâtés, raised game pies and terrines, variation of Japanese

sushi, complemented with flavoured oils, dressings, chutneys, pickles and sauces

•Jerusalem artichoke soup with truffle croûtes

Chicken and tomato double strength consommé, garnished with vegetables and poached chicken Homemade strozzapreti tossed in fresh shellfish

Pappardelle laced in a confit duck, pumpkin and sage cream

complemented with Parmesan shavings, olive oil, rocket and fresh pepper

•Carvery

Angus fresh rib of beef with red wine reductionTraditional roast turkey with trimmings and

cranberry sauce•

Hot BuffetPaupiettes of bass with a salmon mousse and

Pernod flavoured fennel creamRoast duck on Chinese greens and oyster jus

Pot roast pork loin wrapped in chicken pistachio

mousse and pancetta, in a lentil and shallot jusGrilled polenta with blue cheese

Sautéed brussels sproutsWinter roast vegetables with thyme

Baked Anna potatoesPommes fondant•Dessert

Rich chocolate and nut pies, freshly baked berry tarts, fruit flavoured gâteaux, creamy white

chocolate and tiramisù, ricotta filled zeppoli, crunchy banana and chocolate parcels, fresh

pears poached in a sweet red wine syrup and more…

Yule log, warm Christmas pudding, Stollen bread, qastan tal- imbuljuta

ICe Cream ParlourIce creams and sorbets served with chocolate chips, chocolate sauce, toasted almonds and

flaked coconuts

CHeese BoarDSelection of hard, semi hard, soft and blue veined

cheese, served with chutneys, grapes, celery, walnuts and biscuits•



Welcome glass of Prosecco and canapés

A display of platters by our team of chefs along with fresh fish and shellfish, lobster and more, meat and game platters with traditional

raised pies and terrines, sushi and sashimi served with ginger, soy and wasabi, heartily prepared antipasti complemented with oils, homemade

chutneys, dressings, vinegars and sauces•

Pheasant consommé with shredded pheasant Lobster bisque with a brunoise of lobster

Fresh orecchiette in a calamari and Chorizo ragout with basil oil

Fresh stringozzi in a forest mushroom cream with Parmesan crackers

complemented with rucola and goat cheese shavings, olive oil and fresh pepper

•Carvery

Roast venison wrapped in a herb farce with cranberry sauce

Stuffed roasted whole duck with dried fruits and Calvados in own roasting jus

•Hot Buffet

Paupiettes of bass with a salmon mousse and

seared salmon on a clam and vegetable ragout,Martini and cream with basil oil

Roast cannon of lamb with a rosemary and garlic stuffing, served with roast tomatoes and

aubergine caviarEscalopes of chicken wrapped in Chorizo

on a carrot puréePumpkin, blue cheese and pine nut tart

Selection of roasted vegetables with thymeSautéed French beans with Parma ham

Maxim potatoesAlmond croquette potatoes

•Dessert

A blend of homemade tarts, rich chocolate temptations, individual shot mousses, creamy

brulées, zesty meringues, warm bread and butter pudding and more…

CHeese BoarDA selection of cheese prepared by our cheese master, served with celery, grapes, chutneys,

walnuts and water biscuits•

Coffee and petit fours

½ bottle of Falanghina or Fiano wine½ local still or sparkling water

Time: 19:30hrs onwards / Live band entertainment and DJAdults €85.95 / Children (7-12 years) €42.00

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A lavish creation of centre masterpieces by our team of chefs along with fresh fish, shellfish,

prawns, lobsters, langoustines and more, smoked meat and game platters with traditional pâtés,

terrines and raised pies, sushi and sashimi, heartily prepared antipasti, complemented with

oils, chutneys, dressings, vinegars and sauces•

Celeriac and walnut soup with pesto croûtesGame consommé with pearl vegetables

•Crespelle with a Parma ham and mushroom

stuffing on spinach and Mornay sauceFagotti with four cheeses and pear in a light fennel and cheese fondue,

complemented with Parmesan shavings, rocket, olive oil and fresh pepper

•Carvery

Roast fresh rib of beef with bourbon jusRoast lamb with rosemary and garlic

wrapped in short crust pastry•

Hot BuffetPoached bass and snapper

with a soffrito of calamari and mussels

Braised ham hocks with cinnamon and orange liqueur

Roast squab with grape jus and wilted Asian greens

Cabbage leaf mille foglie with ricotta, Fontina cheese, Parmesan and herbs

Creamed Swiss chard with leeksRoast selection of winter vegetables

Gratin potatoesMinted potatoes•Dessert

A supreme selection of desserts ranging from rich chocolate

delights, fruit mousses, baked tarts, individual goodies and more…

ICe Cream ParlourIce creams and sorbets served with chocolate chips,

dried fruits, chocolate sauce and toasted nuts

CHeese BoarDA selection of cheese prepared by

our cheese master served with celery, biscuits and grapes

•Coffee and petit fours


Live bands and disco entertainmentcan be arranged for your private event

at very advantageous prices

Miracle on 34th Street… 10Home Alone… 11White Christmas… 12A Christmas Carol… 13How the grinch stole Christmas… 14Love Actually… 15The Family Man… 16The Polar Express… 17A Christmas Story… 18Beverage Packages… 19

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Prawn crackers with soy and sweet chili sauceTeriyaki marinated mini chicken wrap

Hummus on pitta bread with chili and corianderSalmon mousse in cones garnished with caviar and dill

Roast beef open sandwich brushed with grain mustard and mayonnaise•

Maltese sausage roll flavoured with orange zestVegetable spring roll with hoisin sauce

Indian vegetable samosas with mango chutneyChili con carne tartlets

Mini foccacia with Italian salamiThai chicken satay

BBQ marinated pork mini ribsCrispy prawns with a garlic rémoulade

•Selection of three French pastries

Free flowing supply of beer, soft drinks, juices, mixers and water (max. 4 hour duration) No corkage charges on wines, spirits and champagne when supplied by client

Service of chefs, waiters and barmen

complimentary use of the Royal Hall, State Hall or palazzo capuaMinimum number of guests: 35

€21.95 per personUpgrade to full open bar at €10.00 per person (max. 4 hours duration)

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Selection of sushi with ginger, wasabi and soyParma ham with grissini

Smoked salmon open sandwich with saffron mayonnaise and caviarDuck parfait open sandwich with cranberry and orange

Marinated octopus with black olive crostiniTandoori chicken with vegetable pickles on fat bread with onion seeds

Black olive focaccia with grilled vegetables and ParmesanMini club wrap•

Prawns in blanket with chili dipBoneless pork BBQ ribs

Oriental duck spring rolls and plum dip Chicken fajitas

Crisp Camembert cheese bites served with a cranberry sauce Palmiers with Maltese sausage and caramelised onions

Lamb kofta with yoghurt and mint dipChinese steamed dim sums with dipping sauces•

Chocolate coffee cupsRicotta cannoli

Raspberry cream flan





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Parma ham on focaccia with fig chutneyOctopus fingers with salsa verde

Quail eggs with cream cheese and crispy baconMini chicken Caesar wrap

Smoked salmon with sour cream on rye breadCherry tomatoes and Mozzarella skewers

Smoked pork belly on a corn and coriander relishBlue cheese mousse with walnuts and grapes•

Shredded beef tortillasChili bean and cheese burritos

Sesame salmon goujonOnion bhajis with mango chutney

Crispy prawns in filo and saffron mayoMini pizza with mushrooms and salami

Beef in Thai red curry sauceFreshwater crab claw with soy, ginger and lime

Lamb korma on basmati riceSpicy chicken enchiladas

Duck spring rolls with plum sauceGoat cheese and black olive tart•

Lemon meringueChocolate éclairsCherry frangipanMini fruit savarin





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TEMPTASIAN STALL

Sushi and sashimi with wasabi, pickled ginger and soy sauce

Sweet and sour porkVietnamese fish curry

Duck spring rolls and crispy prawnsVegetable samosas

Shrimp, egg and corn fried rice€11.50 per person•

IL CONTADINO

Charcuterie of different hams and salamiRed Leicester, Parmesan cheese, blue vein cheese

Peppered and white goat cheese served with grapes, dried fruits, pickles, grissini and galletti

€7.00 per person•CARVING STATION

Choose any two items from the below selection:Salmon coulibiac, spinach pepper creamWhole roast leg of pork apple in calvados

and mustard cream

Slow roasted loin of beef, shallots and gravy

Honey glazed gammon with pineapple and chili relish

Rosemary and garlic roasted leg of lamb in its own gravy

Baker’s basket and condiments

Vegetables and potatoes

€5.50 per person•

PASTA STATION

Choose three types of pasta from:

Penne, Farfalle, Fusilli, Orechiette, Caserecce and Bucatini

Sauces include:

Alla Zarina (with smoked salmon, vodka and caviar)

Funghi di bosco e pancetta

Pomodoro e basilico, Al pesto, Al Ragù and Al Mare

served with Parmesan shavings

€5.50 per person

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starter

Homemade sedani pasta tossed in Italian salami, cream, and topped with Parmesan shavings and rocket

•From the BuFFet

Traditional roast turkey with own jus and cranberry sauceBaked Merluzz served on a lentil, black olive and balsamic compote

Navarine of pork collar with pancetta and chippolinePanache of seasonal vegetables

Roast potatoes with garlic and fennel

•Dessert

Baked pear and chocolate crumble with raspberry coulis•


€19.95 per personLunchtime offer: With every 10 paying guests, 1 person eats for FREE at The Tabloid!

Minimum number of guests: 25

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Smoked duck with a berry and fruit chutney, petite salad and grape reduction

orPrawn cappuccino with lemongrass

and ginger coconut froth•

Supreme of chicken stuffed with a mushroom mousseline, grilled polenta and roast seasonal vegetables with thyme jus

orSole paupiette with a herb stuffing set on clam risotto,

crisp aubergine wedges and salsa Verde•

Baked white chocolate cheesecake with strawberry ice cream

•Coffee and mince pies

€25.95 per person

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Freshly prepared salads and antipasti including salads, cold cuts and shellfish, complemented with sauces •

Pumpkin soup with coconut milk Fusilli in Italian smoked meat and mushroom cream

•Carvery

Roast traditional turkey with trimmings and cranberry sauce•

Hot Buffet

Braised perch with olives and caper berries in a light tomato and shellfish brothPork ragout with button mushrooms and root vegetables

Selection of seasonal vegetablesBaked potatoes with rosemary and fennel seeds

•Dessert

A selection of Christmas treats, Christmas pudding with brandy sauce,chocolate temptations, fresh variety of homemade pies,

fruit flavoured gâteaux, fresh fruit salad, creamy meringues, mince pies served with whipped cream and fruit coulis

•Coffee



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A selection of Italian antipasti, salads, fish and meat terrines, marinated smoked fish, shellfish and more, accompanied with

dressings flavoured oils and sauces•Prawn bisque •

Penne in a chicken and pancetta creamFarfalle in a black olive, aubergine and basil tomato infusion•

CarveryRoast traditional turkey with trimmings and cranberry sauce•

Hot BuffetRoast beef brushed with grain mustard garlic and rosemary jus

Duo of salmon and sole in a white wine and cream sauce, garnished with crisp capers

Selection of winter garden vegetablesHerb couscous

Baked potatoes with black olives and cuminGrilled potatoes with rosemary and herbs•

DessertA selection of Christmas treats, Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, chocolate individuals,

freshly baked apple and almond pies, exotic and fruit flavoured mousses, fresh fruit salad and our special rich white chocolate and tiramisù, served with whipped cream and fruit coulis

•Coffee and mince pies



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Floating basket including prawn Kataifi, chicken lollypop and duck parcels,

served with sweet chili sauce•

Bangkok Soup Beef and noodle soup

infused with star anis, coriander and soy•

Thai chicken in coconut saucePork with soy beans

Stir fried shredded beefSteamed jasmine rice

Combination chow mein noodles•

Tofu cheese cake served with tapioca coconut pudding

•Tea or Coffee

€35.00 per personincluding ½ bottle of Palazzo Capua wine and ½ bottle of local water

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angel

½ Palazzo Capua Rouge, Palazzo Capua Blanc, Malta

½ Local still / sparkling water€6.00 per person

•candle

½ Mountain Ridge, South Africa, Chenin Blanc / Pinotage, South Africa


bells

½ Marsovin, La Torre Chardonnay Girgentina / Merlot, Malta

½ Local still / sparkling water€6.50 per person•

gold

½ Dusty Creek, California, Chardonnay / Cabernet / Zinfandel, California


Welcome Drink - €2.00(Mulled wine or sparkling wine)

Welcome Drink and CanaPEs - €3.00(Mulled wine or sparkling wine)

Glass of Wine / Beer / Soft drink - €1.70

Live Entertainment is providedduring festive lunches and dinners

Christmas Eve Gala buffet 22

Christmas Early Buffet Breakfast… 23

Christmas Day Buffet Lunch… 24

New Year’s Eve Gala buffet… 25

New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch… 26

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Time: 19.00hrs onwards

AdultS €30.95 / Children (7-12yrs) €15.00

A lavish selection of Mediterranean seafood, marinated and smoked salmon, homemade pâtés

and cold cuts accompanied with fresh salad leaves and dressings

•Courgette and rosemary soup garnished

with Parmesan shavings and sesame fleurons

Sweet potato and fennel soup topped with Parmesan crackers

Penne with baby prawns, avocados, cherry tomatoes and fresh oregano, finished with

extra virgin olive oil and red pesto

Creamed ricotta and spinach tortellini with sauté mushrooms, speck and Grana Padano

finished with cracked peppers

•Hot Buffet

Filled sea bass fillets with salmon mousseline and king prawns steamed in a Saffron sauce

topped with marjoram

Guinea fowl breast laid on herbal polenta, scattered with cherry tomatoes and figs,

accompanied with honey spicy sauce

•carvery

Roast tenderloin of beef wrapped in a pastry case and brown mushroom

duxelle presented with port jus

Roasted potatoes with sesame seeds

Panache of fresh winter vegetables

Fried rice with julienne of vegetables and prawns

•Desserts

A generous blend of Christmas desserts, consisting of gâteaux, flans, mousses and fruit

cuts, freshly prepared by our Pastry Chef

•Coffee and traditional mince pies

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Variation of Butcher’s special cutsCooked ham, salami Napoli, salami Milano, arrosto,

olive sausage and chicken rollsEmmenthal, Edam and Cheddar cheeses

butter, milk, natural, fruit and low fat yoghurts•

selection of JuicesOrange, grapefruit, apple and pineapple

•cereals, fruits & Jams

Bran Flakes, Corn Flakes, muesli, Rice Crispies and WeetabixPoached peaches, pears, jams, marmalade and honey

•hot Buffet

Scrambled eggs, boiled eggs, bacon, choice of sausages (pork, Cumberland and Frankfurters),

Baked beans, fried mushrooms and Rösti potatoes•

Baker’s cornerSelection of fresh international rolls and breads,

chocolate and vanilla muffins, croissants and Danish pastries, traditional Maltese cheese and pea cakes

•hot BeVerages

Tea, coffee and hot chocolate

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A lavish selection of Mediterranean seafood, butcher’s special cuts, homemade pâtés,

marinated and cured salmon accompanied with fresh salad leaves and herbal dressings

•Plum tomato and red lentil soup

sprinkled with crystallised onionsYellow zucchini and green pea soup

with Cheddar cheese and paprika croutons•

Penne with sundried tomatoes and stuffed olives pesto tossed with aubergines,

zucchini and olive oilButtered rigatone tossed with sundried tomatoes

and prawns, combined with saffron sauce•Carvery

Honey glazed baked gammon leg with coriander seeds

Roast turkey, the traditional way with walnut and cranberry jus

Hot BuffetGrilled cerna fillets with olive oil and basil topped with shallots, capers and colourful

sweet capsicumsSeared beef entrecôte steaks

with French mustard and Worcestershire sauce finished with garlic and parsley butter

Veal escalopes sauté with fresh sage and lemon mint compound butter cream

Panache of cauliflower and broccoli florets glazed with Cheddar cheese

Roasted potatoes with onions, bacon and tomatoes

Hash brown potatoes•Dessert

A generous blend of gâteaux, flans, mousses, Christmas pudding, Christmas log and fruit cuts

freshly prepared by our Pastry Chef•

Coffee and almond macaroons

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A lavish selection of Mediterranean seafood, butcher’s special cuts, homemade pâtés,

marinated and cured salmon accompanied with fresh salad leaves and herbal dressings

•THE HOT POT

Cream of butternut squash garnished with shredded pecan nuts

Green asparagus and porcini soup sprinkled with onion seeds

•PasTa

Pennetti seafood tossed with clams, mussels and baby prawns in olive oil, white wine and herbs

Tortellini in four cheeses cream sauce garnished with Grana shavings

•CarvEry

Fresh aged beef rib eye, masked with cumin, lemon thyme and hickory glaze,

served with its own jus

HOT BuffETGrilled salmon darnes with marjoram oil set on

fried red onions and shallots fondue drizzled with balsamic reduction

Tender loin of pork built on baby spinach and green pepper corn sauce

Chicken supreme sautéed in a herb cream sauce, served with apricot julienne

Braised lamb shanks scented with rosemary and sage finished with a touch of chili and

white wine jusSelection of steamed winter greens

Long grain rice with stir fried vegetables and soy sauce

Roasted potato cakes•DEssErT

A generous blend of gateaux, flans, mousses, Christmas pudding, Christmas log and fresh fruit cuts freshly prepared by our Pastry Chef

•Coffee and friandese

Time: 19:00hrs onwards / Live band entertainmentAdults €70.95 / Children (7-12 years) €35.00

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A lavish selection of Mediterranean seafood, smoked and marinated salmon, butcher’s

special cuts, homemade terrines, composed and natural salads with a touch of Maltese antipasto

accompanied with dressings and herb oils•

THE HOT POT Oven roasted tomato soup garnished

with julienne of sorrel and chivesCaramelised parsnip soup, topped with

fried Parma ham and fried coriander leaves•

PasTaBaked tortellini with artichokes, tomatoes,

peas and Maltese sausages, glazed with shredded mozzarella

Tossed penne with broccoli florets and walnuts, enhanced with Stilton cheese and

finished with fresh cream•CarvEry

Fresh aged beef rib eye, masked with cumin, lemon thyme and hickory glaze,

served with its own jus

HOT BuffETGrilled swordfish steaks with cucumber

and lobster sauce topped with baby prawns and fresh marjoram

Chicken supreme rubbed in coconut flakes flamed with lime and Malibu,

topped with roasted pistachio nutsBraised barbary duckling with a combination

of citrus juices and colourful vegetable diamondsBaked layers of aubergines and plum tomatoes,

with four cheesesHerbal couscous with minced lamb

and light chili sauceBaked potatoes with onions

and a hint of curry•DEssErT

A delicious combination of gâteaux, flans, mousses and fresh fruit cuts

•Coffee and amaretti


Live bands and disco entertainmentcan be arranged for your private event

at very advantageous prices

Christmas in Wonderland 29

The Holiday… 30

Christmas in the clouds… 31

Four Christmases… 32

Prancer… 33

all i want for christmas… 34

beverage packages… 35

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Selection of fine canapésCheese and pickle sandwiches / Chicken and mayo sandwiches

Savoury tartlettes filled with stuffed olives and sundried tomatoesMarinated Mozzarella with chili and rosemary oil

Selection of tuna, arrosto and blue cheese bridge rollsSalami Calabrese and soft smoked Cheddar skewers•

Pork sausage rollsMini pizzas

Salmon and prawn bouchesLeek and onion quiche tart topped with Cheddar cheese

Prawn in filo paste with oyster sauce with chive dipCrispy vegetable spring rolls with sweet chili sauce

Chicken satay with peanut saucePork skewers marinated in cumin and oyster sauce•

Assorted fruit tartlettesFresh fruit kebabs

Free flowing supply of beer, soft drinks, juices, mixers and water (max. 4 hours duration) No corkage charges on wines, spirits and champagne when supplied by client


complimentary use of the william shakespeare suite or palazzo capuaMinimum number of guests: 35


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Selection of fine canapésTuna and leek sandwiches/ Smoked salmon and chive sandwich

Salmon and prawns bridge rollsGreen asparagus wrapped with air dried beefOctopus cooked with garlic and herbs in cups

Fresh mozzarella and basil cherry tomatoes skewersArrosto, pineapple and cocktail sweet onion skewers

Gorgonzola chutney brioche•Traditional Maltese cheese and pea cakes

Chicken and mushroom vol-au-ventGorgonzola and spinach triangles

Chicken samosas with hoisin sauceFlaky pork wontons with piquant sauce

Fried Camembert rouladesDeep fried scampi with caper dip

Mini chicken kievsChicken satay with peanut sauce

Beef and pork kebabs flavoured with coriander•Chocolate boats topped with berries

Traditional cannoli filled with sweet ricottaAlmond and strawberry mini tarts

Free flowing supply of beer, soft drinks, juices, mixers and water (max. 4 hours duration) No corkage charges on wines, spirits and champagne when supplied by client


complimentary use of the WILLIAM shakespeare suite or palazzo capuaMinimum number of guests: 35


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Maltese tableBroad bean pâté, Maltese sausage, stuffed olives,

Beans with garlic and parsley, sundried tomatoes, Caponata, grilled eggplant with olive oil, marinated capers

Scrambled eggs Maltese style (Balbujata)Beef bragioli

Grilled swordfish steaks with tomato and caper saucePork stew with red wine and potatoes

€6.75 per person•Oriental table

Crispy fish filletsShredded beef with broccoli and oyster sauce garnished with coloured peppers

Marinated chicken breast with pineapple and coconutSweet and sour pork

Oriental noodles with soy sauceStir fried rice with vegetables€9.00 per person•

Cheese and salaMi tableGrana Padano, Masdaam, Danish blue, feta, Gozitan peppered cheeselets, soft piquant Napoli, Calabrese, Milanese, arrosto, speck

hard rusks, grissini, celery hearts, radishes and grapes€5.50 per person

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Parsnip and ginger soup sprinkled with coriander•

Macaroni with aubergines, tomatoes and garlic cooked with a touch of red wine, sprinkled with ricotta and basil leaves

•Grilled salmon fillets set on fried red onions and shallots

drizzled with marjoram oil and lime wedgesor

Pan seared chicken supreme, laid on porcini fondue, served with red pimento and rosemary sauce

Seared crispy capsicums scented with mild curry

Roasted baby potatoes with sage and fennel seeds•

Pastry tarts filled with toffee cream topped with banana slices

orHoney parfait set on a winter berry coulis

garnished with chocolate structures•

Coffee

€18.95 per person

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A selection of antipasti and mouthwatering salads presented with assorted dressings

•Roasted pumpkin soup garnished with

caramelised bell peppersPenne with sundried tomato pesto

topped with rucola and Grana shavings•

Grilled cerna fillets accompanied with mussels and vongoleRoasted chicken rubbed in cumin and tandoori spices,

with stir fried vegetables and cracked pepper cornsStuffed shoulder of veal with forcemeat,

lemon and thyme jusSautéed potatoes with buttered onions and garlic butter

Fried rice with Parmesan cheese, parsley and cherry tomatoes Panache of seasonal vegetables

•A delicious combination of gâteaux, flans,

mousses and fruit cuts•

Coffee

€16.95 per personLunchtime offer: With every 10 paying guests, 1 person eats for FREE at The Copperfield’s Restaurant!


CHECK OUT OUR LUNCHTIME OFFER BELOW!

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party at the pubBruschetta and garlic breadVariety of deep pan pizzas

Loaded potato wedgesMini classic burgers

Drink As Much As You Like (3 hrs)Beer, wine and soft drinks

€19.95 per personMinimum number of guests: 12

•pIZZa & paSta buFFet

Soup of the day2 choices of pasta3 choices of pizza

Plated dessert

€12.50 per personMinimum number of guests: 24

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sleigh

½ Marsovin, Maltese Knight Red, White or Rosé, Malta

½ Local still/sparkling water€4.50 per person

•mistletoe

½ Marsovin, La Torre Chardonnay Girgentina/ Merlot, Malta

½ Local still/sparkling water€6.00 per person

tinsel

½ Terre Di Chieti, Chardonnay/Cabernet, Italy ½ Local still/sparkling water€5.50 per person

•holly

½ Broken Back, Chardonnay/Shiraz, Australia ½ Local still/sparkling water€6.50 per person

Welcome Drink - €1.75(Mulled wine or sparkling wine)

Welcome Drink and CanapEs - €2.75(Mulled wine or sparkling wine)

Glass of Wine / Beer / Soft drink - €1.60

Festive Season 2012/2013

sponsored by

•Complimentary use of our underground car park facilities

is offered to patrons during all festive events*.(Access to car park is between The Victoria hotel

and Palazzo Capua in Gorg Borg Olivier Street, Sliema)*subject to availability

For further information on staff parties, kindly contact our Events team

on 2262 3203/ 04/ 11 or email [email protected]

or [email protected]

For individual bookings at The Palace, kindly contact our Front OffiFIce team on 2133 3444

For individual bookings at The Victoria Hotel,

kindly contact our Front OffiFIce team on 2133 4711

www.victoriahotel.com

www.thepalacemalta.com

the palace/victoria hotel - festive menus 2012/2013

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