The Villa - Christmas Menu 2015

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Christmas 2015



Christmas Packages 2015

For more information please contact us on Tel: 2311 2273 | info@thevillamalta.com



Menu 1 | Family Style S TA R T E R

Trio of Pasta Risotto Milanese

saffron, Parmeggiano-Reggiano

Gnocchi

mushrooms, Parma ham and cream

Garganelli

chorizo, paprika, tomato, basil, olives MAIN (All dishes included)

Villa Braised Pork Cheeks

Set Menus

local braised pork cheeks in red wine

Chicken Breast

dijon mustard, tarragon and cream

Vegetables ‘sotto olio’ Roast Potatoes (vegetarian option available) DESSERT

Mini Christmas treats to share Christmas Pudding

served warm with a brandy sauce

Mince Pies Chocolate Brownies

€ 29.50


Menu 2 | Set Menu

Menu 3 | Set Menu

S TA R T E R

S TA R T E R

(Choice of one item)

(Choice of one item)

Butternut Squash Soup (V)

Jerusalem Artichoke Velouté (V)

drizzled with toasted walnut oil

Winter Vegetable Risotto (V) onions, spinach, broccoli, mustard and tarragon butter

Seared Venison Carpaccio

venison croquets, shallot & hazelnut vinaigrette MAIN (Choice of one item)

scented with a white truffle oil

Mushroom Risotto (V)

one year aged organic aquirello rice, mixed mushrooms, truffle butter

Roquefort Salad (V)

beetroot carpaccio, apple, winter leaves, 8-year old balsamic vinegar MAIN (Choice of one item)

Fillet of Sea bream

broccoli purée, citrus sauce

Sous Vide Beef Rump Tagliata

rocket, parmeggiano reggiano, cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and 8-year old balsamic vinegar

Stuffed Aubergine (V)

Fillet of Salmon

sautéed french beans, pickled fennel, lemongrass beurre blanc

Duck Breast

beetroot, potato galette, port wine jus

Pastry Drop (V)

ricotta and herb stuffed aubergine, local rocket, tomato, chickpea and onion cassonade, balsamic drizzle

brie and sultana filled puff pastry, sautéed mushrooms, local rocket

DESSERT

DESSERT

(Choice of one item)

(Choice of one item)

Christmas Pudding (V)

Christmas Pudding (V)

served warm with a brandy sauce

served warm with a brandy sauce

Madagascar Vanilla Panna Cotta

Dark Chocolate Brownie (V)

€ 35.00

€ 42.00

berry compote, walnut tuille

madagascar vanilla ice cream


Menu 4 | Set Menu

Menu 5 | Set Menu

AMUSE BOUCHE

A muse B ouche

Chestnut Velouté Shot (V) S TA R T E R (Choice of one item)

Strozzapreti

red wine braised beef brisket, chestnut mushrooms

The Villa Cured Salmon (V)

soya and beetroot salmon gravlax, winter slaw

Twice Baked Cheese Soufflé

mixed leaf salad, toasted hazelnuts, mulled wine and pear purée PA L AT E C L E A N S E R

Cranberry and Prosecco Granita MAIN

Duck Liver

celeriac purée, truffle honey dressing S TA R T E R (Choice of one item)

Hand dived Scallops ‘just tiede’

cauliflower purée, bacon wafer, parmesan foam

Foie Gras & Confit Chicken Terrine cornishons, fig chutney, toasted fruit bread

Wild Mushroom & Black Truffle Risotto

organic, aged acquirello rice, seasonal wild mushrooms, black winter truffles P alate C leanser

Champagne and Winter Berry Granita

(Choice of one item)

MAIN

Fillet of Beef

(Choice of one item)

pickled carrots, potato dauphinoise, field mushrooms, truffle scented red wine jus

Turkey Roulade

bacon, spinach and vegetable stuffing, brussel sprouts, pomegranate gastrique

Stuffed Courgette (V)

root vegetable quinua ragout stuffed courgette, chickpea, tomato & onion cassonade

Fillet of Venison

caramalised onion purée, sautéed Kale, Valrhona chocolate sauce

Monk Fish

cauliflower pureée, sauteed mushrooms, sauce americaine

Stuffed Courgette (V)

root vegetable quinua ragout stuffed courgette, chickpea, tomato & onion cassonade

DESSERT

DESSERT

(Choice of one item)

(Choice of one item)

Christmas Pudding (V)

Tabacco Infused Vahlrona Chocolate Mousse

served warm with a brandy sauce

Mulled wine poached pear

served with whisky ice cream

Christmas Pudding (V)

dark vahlrona chocolate sorbet

served warm with a brandy sauce

€ 57.50

€ 71.50



Deluxe Degustation Menu C anap é s

Smoked Swordfish with saffron aioli Parma ham with truffle & chive cream en croute Satay pork belly Artichoke bites

AMUSE BOUCHE

Deep Fried Oyster Pea Purée S callops

Cauliflower purée, bacon powder F oie G ras

Brioche, whisky sauce P alate C leanser

Champagne and tangerine granita FILLET OF SEABASS

Mange tout, chorizo, saffron sauce RACK OF L AMB

Parsnip puree, herb crust, prune and Madeira jus P re D essert

P R E - D essert

Madagascar vanilla panna cotta, blackberry compote, caramelised walnuts D essert

Tobacco infused Vahlrona chocolate mousse, whisky ice cream P etit F ours mini christmas pudding, mini mince pies

€99


Buffet Menus


Semi-Buffet Menu Option 1

Buffet Menu Option 2

Minimum 30 pax

Minimum 40 pax

s TA R T E R (SE RV E D)

Rosette

truffle scented winter mushroom stuffed pasta rolls baked in a sauce ‘mornay’ MAIN (ON BUFFET)

Salmon

caper, olive and hollandaise sauce

Roast Rump of Beef Roast Turkey

slow cooked In red wine

Potatoes Buttered panache of vegetables

A ntipasti

A selection of cold cuts, cheeses, array of fresh salads, dips and Mediterranean speciality antipasti to share F rom the S oup kettle

Cream of Caulliflower Soup (V) coconut milk, cocoa bean oil S tarter S tation

Wild Mushroom Risotto (V)

truffle scented wild mushroom risotto H ot D ishes

Roast Turkey cranberry sauce

Mini Christmas Pudding

served warm with a brandy sauce

€ 37.00

Salmon en Croute chive velouté

Roast Beef

In port wine jus

Roast Potatoes Panache of buttered vegetables D essert

Selection of gateaux, tarts and flans

€ 50.00


Reception Menus


Reception Menu 1 C old C anap é s

White bean and gherkin en croÛte

Reception Menu 2 C old C anap é s

Parma ham and melon balls

Smoked duck and dried fig compote en croÛte

Grilled pepper and tapenade en croÛte

Chicken liver parfait en croÛte

H ot canap é s

Asian spring rolls Honey glazed pork dumplings Broccoli poppers

H ot canap é s

Villa Arancini Mini shephards pies Pork belly, apple and vanilla compote

Zucchini and walnut quiche

Maltese sausage brochettes with bbq sauce

Breaded maltese goats cheese, cranberry compote

Bacon and onion gruyere quiche (V)

Maltese sausage brochettes with bbq sauce D esserts

Mini mince pies Dainty fruit salad in cups

€8.50

Asian chicken parcels Cranberry and brie puffs (V) Turkey, chestnut and cranberry tartlettes D esserts

Mini rhubarb and apple crumble Mini mince pies

€14.00


Reception Menu 3

Reception Menu 4

C old C anap é s

C old C anap é s

Smoked salmon and prawn roulade

White bean and gherkin en croÛte

Parma ham, truffle and chive cream en croÛte

Smoked duck and porcini cream

Grilled pepper and tapenade en croÛte

Roast beef and horseradish mini tart

Hamhock and braised apple tartlettes

Hamhock and braised apple tartlettes

Chicken liver parfait en croÛte

Smoked salmon on blinis

H ot canap é s

Asian spring roll Breaded maltese goat cheese, cranberry syrup

Chicken liver parfait en croÛte Brussels sprouts, chestnut and porcini mushroom bites H ot canap é s

Pork dumplings honey glaze

Satay pork belly

Broccoli poppers

Terriaki chicken skewers

Villa arancini

Duck spring rolls

Breaded prawns with sweet chilli sauce

Jalapeño poppers

Spanish sweet pepper tortilla Asian chicken parcels Cranberry and brie puffs Turkey, chestnut and cranberry tartlette Spiced lamb balls with thickened yoghurt and red currant D esserts

Mini rhubarb and apple crumble

Cranberry and brie puffs Turkey, chestnut and cranberry tartlettes Roast beef in mini Yorkshire puddings Roast Vennison and savoury chocolate bites Spiced lamb balls with thickened yoghurt and red currant F l y ing B uffet

Truffle scented wild mushroom risotto D esserts

Mini mince pies

Mini Mince Pies

Mini Christmas puddings with a warm brandy sauce

Mini christmas puddings with a warm brandy sauce

€19.00

€26.50


Deluxe Reception Menu C old C anap é s

Roast beef and horseradish mini tarts Hamhock and braised apple tartlettes Smoked salmon on blinis ‘King prawn cocktail’ skewers Smoked duck and dried fig compote en croÛte Chicken liver parfait en croÛte Brussels sprouts, chestnut and porcini mushroom bites

H ot canapÉs

Chinese style duck wrap Satay pork belly Broccoli poppers Villa arancini Artichoke bites Mini cheese burgers

F l y ing B uffet

Truffle scented wild mushroom risotto Turkey breast, celeriac gratin, cranberry sauce

Leek and walnut quiche (V) Sesame crusted salmon goujons Asian chicken parcels Cranberry and brie puffs Turkey, chestnut and cranberry tartlettes Roast beef in mini Yorkshire puddings Roast Vennison and savoury chocolate bites Spiced lamb balls with thickened yoghurt and red currant

D esserts

Mini rhubarb and apple crumble Mini Mince Pies Mini Christmas puddings with a warm brandy sauce Mini banoffi pies

€42


Beverage Packages


Welcome Drinks

Premium Beverage Package

Prosecco By The Glass

(for seated meals)

Mulled Wine By The Glass €4.00

Glass of Prosecco and Canapés upon Arrival

Champagne By The Glass

Cold Canapés

€5.00

€12.00

Superior Beverage Package

Bean Paste en Croute Parma Ham, truffle and Chive Cream

(for seated meals)

Hot Canapés

Half Bottle Foreign Wine

Leek and Walnut Quiche Cranberry & Brie Puff

Half Bottle Water Coffee

€ 8.50

Classic Beverage Package (for seated meals)

Half Bottle Local Wine

Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon

Half Bottle Water Coffee

€ 9.50

Half Bottle Foreign Wine

Full Open Bar

(for stand up receptions & after parties)

Open Bar on all major Spirits, Wine, Beer, Water, Soft Drinks and Juices Excluding Premium Brandy’s, Whiskey’s and Red Bull

Over 30 – 49 pax – 4 hours €27.00

Over 50 – 99 pax – 4 hours €23.00

Over 100 – 249 pax – 4 hours €21.50

Over 250 – 399 pax – 4 hours €20.00

sauvignon blanc or cabernet sauvignon merlot

Half Bottle Water Coffee

€ 15.00

Half Open Bar

(for stand up receptions & after parties)

Open Bar on Wine, Beer, Water, Soft Drinks and Juices Over 30 – 49 pax – 4 hours €17.00

Over 50 – 99 pax – 4 hours €15.75

Over 100 – 249 pax – 4 hours €15.00

Over 250 – 399 pax – 4 hours €14.25


Situated in the heart of St. Julian’s, The Villa is a 19th century property with fantastic sea views of the Mediterranean and it is fully converted to offer you the best facilities to suit any occasion. In this sense, The Villa is unique as it is a truly multifunctional venue in the heart of Malta’s tourist and business center with added facilities to complement its ideal seaside location. With award winning food and professional and experienced staff dedicated to offering you the best possible services, your event at The Villa is a guarantee success. Having established a reputation for delivering beyond expectation, The Villa has a variety of menus and beverage packages to suit you. Offering both indoors and out (weather permitting), The Villa can guarantee that your plans will be executed irrespective of the weather conditions and our experienced team will manage the event and ensure that it will run smoothly on the day, so that you don't have to.



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