Christmas 2015
Christmas Packages 2015
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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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