festive season menus 2012
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Add
flavour
to your Festive Celebrations Festive menus
Adults
€32.95
Christmas eve
Bayview Restaurant
dinner
Children
date
time
entertainment
24th December 2012
19:00 hrs
David Xuereb & guest
€16.00 price per person children 6-11 years old
Main dishes
Starters An array of cold mezze including game platter, pork and mushroom terrine, liver pâté, cernia terrine, Parma ham, salami and chorizo, turkey platter, roulade, mussel salad, squid and olive, prawn and melon, fritters, couscous salad, tangy beans, asparagus and pear, crab and grapefruit, combined salads, natural salads, rocket leaves, cherry tomatoes, oils and dressings
Christmas roast turkey with apricot, prune and chestnut stuffing, cranberry sauce and traditional roast gravy
Lamb platter accompanied by grilled polenta served with a lentil jus
Roast rib eye of beef basted with thyme scented roast pan juices enhanced with an oyster mushroom and mustard creamed jus
Grilled salmon served with a coriander and lime sauce Grilled amberjack set on a cherry tomato and fennel salsa
From the soup kettle Beef, vegetable, pear and barley soup with poached tortellini served with tomato brushcetta Oriental flavours Oriental spring rolls and wontons served with dipping sauces Crispy pork tossed in almonds and black bean sauce and egg noodles Pasta Lumachoni filled with chicken and pancetta blended with a sundried tomato cream
Vegetables Roast vegetable wedges drizzled with smoked tomato dressing
Sundried tomato focaccia with mushrooms and mozzarella
Cabbage parcels filled with asparagus and courgettes
Almond potatoes
From the pastry counter Indulge in a selection of pastries, flans, gateaux, chocolate and fruit coulis
International cheese board Including Havarti, blue cheese, Red Leicester and goats’ cheese, accompanied by grapes, nuts and fruits
Pommes fondant
Tortellini ai funghi porcini Puff pastry cases filled with seafood
Coffee & mince pies
Adults
Christmas early break fast
€19.95 Bayview Restaurant
Children
date
time
entertainment
25th December 2012
00:30 hrs
David Xuereb & guest
€10.00 price per person children 6-11 years old
From the cold counter
From the baker’s basket
An international selection of hock ham and pineapple, salami and Parmesan shavings smoked turkey platter liver pâté Italian mortadella feta cheese, Swiss emmenthal, tomato and mozzarella salad, three leaf lettuce, carrot, cucumber and sweet peppers
Freshly baked variety of breads including wholegrain, fruit loaf, Maltese crusty bread and ciabatta, baguettes, rye bread and Maltese ftira, blueberry and chocolate muffins, banana cakes, scones, pain au chocolate, raisin and cinnamon swirls, custard Danish pastries, croissants, homemade mince pies, and Christmas pudding
Maltese corner Goats’ cheese, pickled vegetables, bigilla, sundried tomatoes, capers, stuffed olives, shredded shallots and anchovies, tomato paste, garlic, lima beans, Maltese sausages, mqaret
From the cooking station Roast leg of gammon, studded with cloves and pineapple glaze, roast gravy beef and Cumberland sausages grilled bacon sautéed garlic mushrooms grilled tomatoes and baked beans hash browns curried chicken risotto scrambled, boiled, and fried eggs porridge cheese and pea cakes traditional qassatat
Healthy option
Beverages
An array of fresh fruit, pineapple, kiwi, grapefruit, satsuma, grapes, plums, oranges, apples, banana, a selection of cereals including muesli, light yoghurts, rye and rice crackers, jams and diabetic jams, dried fruits and various nuts
Finest herbal teas and single estate, coffee, hot chocolate, selection of juices including: orange, pear, apple, pineapple, multi-vitamin, sparkling and still water
Adults
€42.95
Christmas day
Bayview Restaurant
lunch
From the Wok Crispy beef with oyster sauce and vegetable rice Wok fried chicken enhanced with Oriental flavours, red curry and chow mein noodles
date
time
entertainment
25th December 2012
12:30 hrs
David Xuereb & guest
€21.00 price per person children 6-11 years old
Starters An array of cold tapas including chicken and rabbit terrine, pork and mushroom terrine, liver pâté, seafood terrine, stuffed vegetables, Spanish tortilla, Parma ham, chorizo, turkey platter, tortilla roulade, decorated salmon, green lip mussel salad, calamari salad, prawn and sweet chili, cheese fritters, artichoke and tomato, apple,grape and chicken salad, classic Caesar salad, Oriental salad, combined salads, natural salads, rocket salad, cherry tomatoes, oils and dressings
From the soup kettle Crab and red pepper soup with crispy vegetables Chestnut and kale soup with Parmesan twists
Children
Pasta station Grilled aubergine filled with seafood gnocchi di sarda napped with a mint salsa Pumpkin ravioli tossed with a stilton cream, topped fresh cherry tomatoes and walnuts Mushroom risotto with porcini and truffle oil Asian corner Spring rolls, pork wontons and prawn crackers Soy sauce, oriental dipping sauce and plum sauce
From the carvery Christmas roast turkey with apricot, prune and chestnut stuffing, cranberry sauce and traditional roast gravy Roast rib eye of beef served with vegetable crisps, straw potatoes, thyme and shallot scented jus
Main dishes Braised Pork cheeks blended with parsnip, shallot and carrot scented with a pancetta and apple jus
Medley of fish and seafood Salmon, swordfish, grouper set on a saffron and lemon velouté Selected shellfish, cooked with prawn liqueur and herb infusion
Veal paupiettes filled with an Asiago cheese and rucola mousseline, fresh tomato and sage confit, Port wine creamed sauce Vegetables Cabbage and ricotta and mango parcels Braised chicory with white wine sauce
Casserole of celeriac, sweet potato and pumpkin scented with tarragon
Carrot and roasted leeks
Potato wedges with rosemary Pommes delmonico
Kids corner Potato smiles, chicken nuggets, fish fingers
From the pastry counter Indulge in a selection of pastries, flans, gateaux, chocolate and fruit coulis Chocolate fountain with marshmallows, Smarties
International cheese board Parmigiano, Havarti, blue cheese, Red Leicester and goats’ cheese, accompanied by grapes, pickles, nuts and fruits
Coffee & mince pies
New Year’s Eve
Adults
Bayview Restaurant
gala dinner
€65.00
date
time
entertainment
31st December 2012
20:00 hrs
David Xuereb’s 4 piece band
price per person
Starters
Main dishes
Vegetables
An array of freshly prepared Italian antipasti, Mediterranean salads, tapas, oriental salads, Middle Eastern mezze, including Terrines, seafood platters, salmon roulades, prawns, clams, Thai beef salad and mushroom terrine, Parma ham, chorizo, galantine, grilled vegetable mille-feuille, liver pâté, seafood terrine, stuffed vegetables, Oriental duck and plum salad, green lip mussel salad, calamari salad, tomato and mozzarella, paella salad, classic Caesar salad, couscous salad, combined salads, natural salads, rocket leaves, oils and dressings
Platter of quails and duck roulade braised pork cheeks and vegetables game reduction with wild rice
Vegetable mille-feuille
Clam and salmon cakes, shellfish liqueur
Oyster mushroom soup accompanied by crusty rye bread
Caldeirada Portuguese seafood stew
Crespelle with basil cottage cheese and seafood
Beef Consommé á l’Ancienne served with herb brioche
Strozzapreti ‘alla Veneziana’ fusilli filled with Parmesan and artichokes, olive and pine nut dressing
Pork cheeks Provençal Roquefort and caramelised onion tart
From the pastry counter Indulge in a selection of pastries, flans, gateaux, chocolate and fruit coulis
cheese board Cheese board accompanied by grapes, nuts and fruits
Pomme duchesse
From the carvery Roast fillet of beef wrapped in a foie gras and guinea fowl mousse, served with a brandy scented jus Roast veal served with a Madeira jus, parsnip crisps
celeriac and carrot wedges pommes Lyonnaise, pont-neuf potatoes
From the soup kettle
French classics
Cantonese wok vegetables, snow peas and bean sprouts
Venison casserole in its own juices, enhanced with calvados and porcini, wild berry sauce Stone bass set on a kayle and lime sauce
A taste of Italy
zucchini and marjoram egg custard
Coffee & mince pies
Glass of sparkling wine at midnight
Adults
New Year’s Eve dinner
€32.00 Ristorante Da Marina date
time
31st December 2012
19:00 hrs
Children
€16.00
20%
Discount when booking the first seating at 19:00 hrs
price per person children 6-11 years old
Starter Stilton and spinach soup rye toastie and tomato oil
Pasta Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle blended with avocado and pinenuts
Main dishes Roast Fillet of Beef set on a potato galette, topped with foie gras and caramelised pear, grilled asparagus, thyme-scented carrot and port wine jus
or
Silver Meagre set on grilled octopus parsnip and potato puree sea urchin and langoustine reduction
Berry Fantasy 2013
Coffee & mince pies Join the midnight celebrations at the Bayview Restaurant
Adults
€38.00
New Year’s day
Bayview Restaurant
buffet lunch
Children
date
time
entertainment
1st January 2013
12:30 hrs
David Xuereb & guest
€21.00 price per person children 6-11 years old
Starters A display of freshly prepared game terrines and galantines, seafood, pâtés, platters of salmon, Parma ham, bresaola, salami piccante, steamed mussels in wine, shellfish salads, prawns, goats’ cheese, Maltese specialities, classic Caesar salad, Oriental salads, beef and gherkin salad, combined salads, natural salads, rocket salad, cherry tomatoes, oils and dressings
Mussel and clam velouté served with walnut brioche
Pasta station Game and spinach lasagna topped with a ricotta and roasted cherry tomatoes Garganelli alla Livornese with a blend of fish and shellfish Penne Emiliana with a rich beef ragout with mushrooms and ham Asian corner Spring rolls, wontons and prawn crackers Soy sauce, oriental dipping sauce and plum sauce
Chicken ballontine sundried tomato and parmesan stuffing, accompanied by a creamy pesto sauce Fish three-way Salmon, silver bream, grouper accompanied by lemon grass and coconut cream, shellfish sauce, caper and cauliflower cream
Roast veal basted with roast pan juices, sauté of button mushrooms, vegetable crisps and Madeira reduction
From the soup kettle Asparagus and spinach soup served with a brie and mustard croûte
Main dishes
From the carvery Slow roasted pork napped with a cinnamon and orange reduction, pork crackling rosemary and garlic jus
Beef tikka with mint yoghurt dressing vegetables
Casserole of pumpkin, marrows, new potato and chick pea with mint yoghurt Tomato-scented couscous Sauté of fresh green vegetables
Carrot timbales Thyme roasted potato wedges Pommes William
kids corner Potato smiles, chicken nuggets, swordfish goujons
From the wok Lamb rogan josh steaming coriander-scented rice
From the pastry counter Indulge in a selection of pastries, flans, gateaux, chocolate and fruit coulis
Thai-inspired pork blended with vegetables, bean sprouts and egg noodles
Chocolate fountain with marshmallows, Smarties
cheese board Cheese board accompanied by grapes, nuts and fruits
Coffee
Friends, music & great atmosphere A perfect festive mix party menus
Christmas Party menu 1
Adults
â‚Ź17.95
Bayview Restaurant
Complimentary 1 night stay for every 100 guests booked
price per person
Served Part Plated
starters Antipasto platter salami, Parma ham served with a vinaigrette and salad leaves
or
Penne alla salsiccia Blended with a tomato, pork and Maltese sausage ragu
or
Broccoli and spinach soup served with garlic focaccia
From the buffet counter Vegetable casserole courgettes, aubergines and pumpkin served with steamed rice and curry sauce
Roast Christmas turkey served with cranberry sauce and roast gravy Roast beef napped with a mushroom creamed sauce
Carrots & brussels sprouts Roast celeriac and French beans Roast potatoes with rosemary and shallots
Poached grouper served with a fennel, tomato veloutĂŠ
Christmas pudding with brandy sauce or Apple pie with sauce Anglaise or Cassata Siciliana
Christmas Party menu 2
Adults
Bayview Restaurant
price per person
welcome drink at Bayview Lounge
Antipasti Sample items Italian salumeria platter Lima bean and garlic salad Fennel and orange salad Mushroom salad German potato salad
â‚Ź19.95
Complimentary 1 night stay for every 100 guests booked
Greek Feta salad Mussel and leek salad Maltese pasta salad Noodle salad with Cantonese flavours Natural salads and dressings
From the Hot Buffet Counter Pumpkin soup served with cheese croĂťte Farfalle tossed with a chicken, mushroom and spinach cream sauce Penne al pesto Tortellini with a ham and parmesan cream sauce
Main Courses
Vegetables
Roast Christmas turkey served with cranberry sauce and roast gravy
Couscous with tomato and chili-scented vegetables
Roast beef rib eye served with a horseradish jus
Vegetable wraps with melted cheese
Grilled escalope of chicken served with a blue cheese creamed sauce
Carrots & brussels sprouts Roast pumpkin & French beans Cauliflower and broccoli au gratin, roast potato wedges
Cerna and swordfish marinated in a herb and lemon salmoriglio
Desserts Sample items Tiramisu Black forest Apple crumble Raspberry mousse Pear frangipane Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce
Christmas Party menu 3
Adults
Bayview Restaurant
â‚Ź22.95
Complimentary 1 night stay for every 100 guests booked
price per person
From the Wok
welcome drink at Bayview Lounge
Crispy pork with plum sauce and noodles Chicken sweet and sour with egg fried rice
Antipasti Sample items Italian salumeria platter Artichoke and sundried tomato salad Fennel and orange salad Mushroom salad Pear and blue cheese Asparagus salad
German potato salad Greek feta salad Black mussels and leek salad Chicken noodle oriental salad with sweet and sour sauce Natural salads and dressings
Selection of Pasta Dishes
From the Hot Buffet Counter Roast leg of gammon glazed with pineapple and cinnamon served with honey-scented jus
Salmon, swordfish, mahi mahi accompanied by a bouillabaisse seafood sauce
Roast rib eye of beef rubbed with Dijon mustard accompanied by celeriac jus
American spiced BBQ ribs Louisiana chicken wings Gnocchi Romaine
Grilled supreme of chicken served with a bell pepper and balsamic sauce
vegetables Grilled vegetables with honey & thyme pumpkin and cherry tomatoes, broccoli au gratin, pomme dauphinoise & potato wedges
Farfalle ai frutti di mare a blend of prawns, squid, mussels, clams and shellfish reduction Desserts
Lasagna al ragu layered with beef ragu, ricotta and spinach Risotto with pancetta, zucchini and Parmesan sauce
Sample items Crème caramel Chocolate sacher Apple crumble
Mango mousse Coconut and almond tart Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce
Reception menu 1
Adults
€14.00 price per person
Minimum of 25 guests
Reception menu 2
Minimum of 25 guests
Peanuts and stuffed olives
Peanuts and stuffed olives
Tomato & mozzarella skewer Ham and cucumber finger sandwiches Yellow corn tortillas with tomato salsa Wrap with bell peppers and cream cheese Black olive tapinade croûte
Green lip mussels with pesto Hummus with pitta bread Chicken balontine Smoked salmon roulade Parma ham open sandwich
Pork wontons with soy sauce Olive and Swiss emmenthal quiche Beef koftas with sweet chilli sauce Chicken satay with dipping sauce
Wontons with soya sauce Vegetable spring rolls with sweet chili Beef arancini with spinach and mozzarella Chicken tikka with tsatziki Crispy pork with sweet and sour dip Seafood brochettes with tartare sauce
Chocolate delice Fruit tartlets Almond tartlet Mince pie
Coconut cheesecake Pistachio Florentine Lemon chiffon tartlet Mince pie
Adults
€17.00 price per person
Beverage packages
Don’t stop
the party
The spirit to your Festive Celebrations €5.50
package A
per person
½ bottle house white or red wine, ½ bottle water & coffee
€6.50
package B
per person
½ bottle local Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon, ½ bottle water & coffee
€7.00
package C
per person
½ bottle foreign white or red wine, ½ bottle water & coffee
Hassle free Add a warm touch to your festive celebrations, with an overnight stay at the Marina Hotel. We invite you to embrace the spirit of the season in our perfect setting, merging beautiful sea views, Christmas mood, lavish dining and friendly service.
Party on at The Duke’s Club We can’t guarantee snow this Festive Season, but we can promise you a fantastic party night, with a tantalizing combination of happy Pop-Dance music for lively entertainment and a cosy atmosphere. Duke’s - a great meeting place for you and your friends.
Superior sea view starting from
€95.00
per room per night on bed & breakfast
St. George’s Bay, St. Julians STJ 3301, Malta Tel: +356 2370 2000 Fax: +356 2138 1708 Email: events@marinahotel.com.mt marinahotel.com.mt