Dear Guests, For the upcoming Christmas season, Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa invites you to uncover the sights, sounds and aromas of tradition, articulated around the evocative theme of gingerbread. This booklet will awaken sweet childhood memories with the signature scents of spices, nutmeg and cinnamon. Our festive traditions are engraved in all of us: we will strive to unveil unexpected corners of this heritage through an outstanding sensorial lens. With the reading of our menus, your tastes will be uplifted, your eyes filled with delightful wonders in anticipation. Our creative kitchen brigade has playfully transformed classical recipes, made of ginger, cloves and cardamom. Decorations within the hotel will explore the legends of our youth, with the unmistakable gingerbread man and his myriad of sweet-tooth accessories. Honey, icing, chocolate and biscuits: the scene will be uncompromising on enchantment and the atmosphere is already crackling with the sweet sounds of a perfect Christmas. Our options for entertainment are many: we commit to provide you with an outstandingly luscious experience for your family celebrations or for your special event. We will smoothly blend together the candy-coated ingredients needed for you to connect and share in an enriching way during these one-of-a-kind celebrations. Have a wonderful Christmas time and a New Year packed with delicious perspectives,
Best season’s greetings,
Ursula Schoefl General Manager
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Le Meridien st. julians hotel + spa T +356 2311 0000 lemeridienmalta.com
Taking a cue from genres of the past, but with a contemporary approach, Le Méridien has collaborated with Parisian pop reinventors Nouvelle Vague on an innovative music partnership featuring a 24-hour playlist and live pop-up music events.
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Walk in Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa now or any time during the festive season, and unveil the wonders of this inspiring hotel soundtrack with friends and family, in all the public areas of the hotel. Share your thoughts on your favourite social networks: #lemeridienmalta.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES To reserve your table, please call 2311 2500 during office hours or kindly place your query online at lemeridienmalta.com/christmas Our menus include a few vegetarian options. Gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items may also be available on request. Kindly inform us upon booking in case of food allergies. Free parking (subject to availability).
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“Had I but a penny in the world, thou shouldst have it for gingerbread.” William Shakespeare
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER 24 December 2014, 19:00 Christmas buffet dinner with live entertainment Venue: Gallery (level 1) Price: €40 per adult children up to 6 years old: free 7-14 years old: €20
FESTIVE GREETINGS antipasti both from land and sea: cured meats and terrines, salads, seafood, shellfish, cured fish and smoked fish with garnishes and homemade vinaigrette
SOUP mediterranean fish soup with mint parsnip and chestnut soup with sesame croutons
PASTA STATION asparagus ravioli tossed with a mushroom and parmesan cream sauce pasta shells with pumpkin and smoked duck, tossed in a nutmeg peppercorn sauce
CHRISTMAS CARVERY
traditional roast turkey with chestnuts and madeira wine jus leg of lamb studded with garlic, baby caramelized balsamic onions and a mint sauce
PIPING HOT
roast beef with roasted root vegetables and port wine jus rosemary infused chicken set on an artichoke compote duo of silver bream and red snapper with a mediterranean dressing
ACCOMPANIMENTS seasonal vegetables mushroom rice pilaff baked potatoes dauphinoises
KIDS TABLE
fish fingers, chicken nuggets, sausage rolls, smiley potatoes and yummy goodies
DESSERTS selection of gateaux, flans, chocolate creations, ice cream and sorbet bar
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“Come sit at my table and share with me, warm gingerbread cookies and cinnamon tea.“ author unknown
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER 24 December 2014, 19:00 Christmas plated menu Venue: KuDéTa Lounge and Bar (level 3) Price: €45 per adult
asparagus ravioli with seared salmon and a chive sauce
chestnut soup with sesame goat cheese crostini _________
turkey breast with a rosemary and apricot stuffing, brussels sprouts and madeira cranberry jus or
grilled lamb cutlets
with a parmesan potato puree caramelized onions and mint lamb jus or
pan fried sea bass
with a beetroot and fennel confit, served with a preserved lemon emulsion _________
chocolate and ginger delice with glazed mango and pistachio ice cream
coffee and traditional christmas treats
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“A little sugar, a lot of spice, a woman shaped him… Oh so nice, He’s made of dough and golden tan, the closest thing to a perfect man.” author unknown
EARLY-MORNING BREAKFAST 25 December 2014, 01:00 Christmas buffet breakfast Venue: Scirocco restaurant (level 2) Price: €25.50 per adult children up to 6 years old: free 7-14 years old: €12.75
THIRST QUENCHERS sparkling wine, mulled wine with a mandarin twist, illy coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot chocolate, traditional chocolate and chestnut stew ‘imbuljuta’, selection of teas and infusions, chilled fruit juices, still and sparkling water
MERRY GREETINGS parma ham, smoked turkey, italian salamis, cured ham, mortadella, gammon, smoked salmon, mixed salads
CHRISTMAS TREATS swiss emmental, edam cheese, mature cheddar, marinated feta cheese, soft cheese, fresh ricotta, blue cheese, maltese peppered and white goat cheese, with water biscuits, grissini, dried fruit and nuts
THE BAKERY’S CHIMNEY gingerbread rolls, multigrain rolls, hard crusted bread, sunflower seeded bread, sesame bread, brown and white sliced bread, bread loaves, stone baked baguettes, rosemary focaccia, fruit loaves, traditional maltese bread and ftira
TUTTI FRUTTI granny apples, water melons, red and yellow plums, kiwis, oranges, cantaloupe melons, bananas, red apples, pears, grapefruits, grapes, fruit salad with ginger syrup, warm stewed apples with cloves and dry fruit compote
MELTING HOT grilled smoked bacon, cumberland and beef sausages, scrambled eggs, boiled eggs, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, rosti potatoes, pastizzi and qassatat
CRUNCHY BITS rice crispies, corn flakes, fruit and fibre, crispy chocolate cereals, muesli, dried fruits and milk (full, skimmed and soya)
PATISSERIES croissants, pains au chocolat, custard and raisin pinwheels, apple turnovers, freshly baked muffins, panettone, carrot cake, chocolate cake, signature orange brioche, maltese pudding and minced pies
SOFT AND CREAMY assorted yoghurts (natural, flavoured and light)
GLORIOUS SPLENDOURS waffles, pancakes, date fingers ‘imqaret’ and fresh doughnuts with condiments, jams (prickly pear, pomegranate and melon), gingerbread, dark chocolate fondue and nuts
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“The great thing about gingerbread men is that each one is a new chance to bite somebody’s head off.” author unknown
EARLY-MORNING BREAKFAST 25 December 2014, 01:00 Christmas plated breakfast Venue: KuDéTa Lounge & Bar (level 3) Price: €30 per adult
welcome sparkling cocktail _________
toasted maltese stone bread topped with middle-dry cured bacon, and poached eggs glazed with smoked cheddar
maltese orange brioche
norwegian smoked salmon and scrambled eggs perfumed with chives and set on a toasted sesame bagel
cheese and charcuterie
parma ham, salami, gammon, brie and emmental with toasted sliced bread and butter _________
beef mignons served with sauteed potatoes and tossed salad
english breakfast
with fried eggs, bacon, grilled tomato, hash brown potatoes, baked beans and pork sausage
maltese crepe
stuffed with ricotta, fresh goat cheese and sundried tomatoes, side salad with a herbed drizzle
signature omElette with spicy local sausage and maltese cheeselets all the mains above are served with bread rolls and butter _________
DESSERTS assortment of patisseries and jams tropical seasonal fruit platter signature eclairs minced pies and panettone
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“For it is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas” Charles Dickens
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH 25 December 2014, 13:00 Christmas Buffet lunch with live entertainment Venue: Scirocco restaurant (level 2) Price: €45 per adult children up to 6 years old: free 7 -14 years old: €22.50
ANTIPASTO king prawns, mussels, clams, sea dates, octopus, poached salmon, gravlax, cured meats, smoked meats and terrines, accompaniments and seasonal salads
SOUP
artichoke and bacon veloute with sesame goat cheese crostini sweet potato soup with a hint of nutmeg
PASTA STATION
pasta tossed with beef, zucchini and a porcini mushroom sauce pumpkin ravioli with leeks and a citrus sage beurre blanc
CHRISTMAS CARVERY
roast turkey, rosemary chestnut stuffing, grilled sausages and cranberry jus
SIZZLING HOT
pork medallions infused with a fig and kumquat sauce roast beef with shallots and madeira wine jus chicken with walnuts and a caramelised onion gravy sea bream roulades with a prawn mousse and a mediterranean salsa
ACCOMPANIMENTS glazed brussels sprouts and parsnips broccoli and cauliflower in a cheese sauce roast fondant potatoes with herbs
KIDS TABLE
fish fingers, chicken nuggets, sausage rolls, smiley potatoes and yummy goodies
DESSERTS a selection of signature pastry creations traditional pudding with brandy cream signature minced pies, chocolate christmas log and gingerbread chocolate fondue with condiments
CHEESE TABLE international cheese board with a selection of dried fruits, nuts and savoury biscuits
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“Fill your house with the holiday fragrance of cloves, orange peel, and cinnamon sticks simmering on the kitchen stove.” author unknown
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH 25 December 2014, 13:00 Enhanced Christmas buffet lunch with live entertainment Venue: Gallery (level 1) Price: €49.50 per adult including 1/2 bottle of wine children up to 6 years old: free 7-14 years old: €22.50
ANTIPASTI a selection of mezzes and platters, crispy salads, charcuterie, terrines, sea food and fish delicacies, infused vinaigrettes and dips
SOUP
onion soup with parmesan wafers fennel and potato soup with a salmon confit
PASTA STATION
duo of truffle and porcini ravioli with herbs, parmesan and a leek cream sauce orecchiette with pancetta, basil and a cherry tomato fondue
CHRISTMAS CARVERY
roast turkey, chestnut and apricot stuffing, chipolata sausages and a cranberry gravy roast beef rubbed with garlic and horseradish, with port wine jus
MELTING HOT
sea bass roulades with a bell pepper compote baked salmon with a seafood and fennel confit duck leg confit with glazed kumquat and walnut jus pork with a glazed apple and calvados sauce
ACCOMPANIMENTS broccoli gratin buttered baby sweetcorn and carrots glazed brussels sprouts potatoes boulangeres
KIDS TABLE
fish fingers, chicken nuggets, sausage rolls, smiley potatoes and yummy goodies
DESSERTS traditional christmas desserts signature patisseries and gateaux flans and puddings ice cream
CHEESE TABLE farmhouse cheese selection with crispy crackers and dried fruit cheese fondue with accompaniments
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“The smells of Christmas are the smells of childhood” Richard Paul Evans
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH 25 December 2014, 13:00 Christmas plated lunch Venue: KuDéTa Lounge and Bar (level 3) Price: €40 per adult
pumpkin ravioli with a duck filling and parmesan shavings, sage and nutmeg perfume
fennel soup
with smoked pork belly en croute _________
turkey breast stuffed with chestnuts and apricots, brussels sprouts and madeira cranberry jus or
grilled beef fillet
with dauphinoises potatoes a mushroom compote and thyme jus or
baked fresh salmon supreme with an asparagus and cherry tomato confit, coated with a prosecco and dill cream _________
hazelnut and chocolate tart with ginger caramel and forest fruit ice cream coffee and signature minced pies
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“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language, and next year’s words await another voice, and to make an end is to make a beginning.” TS Eliot
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER 31 December 2014, 19:00 New Year’s eve buffet menu with live entertainment Venue: Scirocco restaurant (level 2) Price: €75 per adult children up to 6 years old: free 7-14 years old: €30
STARTERS king prawns, mussels, clams, octopus, poached salmon, gravlax, cured meats, smoked meats and terrines, accompaniments and seasonal salads
SOUP
jerusalem artichoke soup with a hint of chive cream lobster bisque
PASTA STATION
truffle and porcini ravioli with cherry tomatoes, a parsley vinaigrette and parmesan fusilli with pancetta, mascarpone, basil and a gorgonzola cream baked salmon and ricotta cheese cannelloni with a leek and dill cream sauce
NEW YEAR’S CARVERY
beef wellington with chicken liver and duxelle mushrooms in a port wine gravy rosemary and garlic studded lamb with preserved lemon and lamb jus
ROASTING HOT
pan fried venison with spicy red cabbage and blue berries red snapper paupiettes with a prawn mousse set on a creamy leek compote duo of pork fillet and gammon with a shallot sauce caramelized duck with asparagus, red onions and a kumquat glaze king prawns and mussels with wilted spinach and a saffron cream
ACCOMPANIMENTS bouquetiere of steamed vegetables roast boulangeres potatoes with onions and a rosemary perfume
CHEESE STATION
international cheese board with a selection of dried fruits, nuts and savoury biscuits
DESSERTS assortment of innovative desserts ice cream and carved fruit
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“Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts!” James Beard
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER 31 December 2014, 20:00 New Year’s Eve plated menu with live entertainment Venue: KuDéTa Lounge & Bar (level 3) Price: €95 per adult including wine with every course
welcome drink and canapes with pinot rosa rosato frizzante _________
duck and foie gras terrine with a pear and apple chutney, lavender brioche, drizzled with walnut and pumpkin oil with palatino vermentino d.o.k. _________
cappuccino of jerusalem artichoke soup with truffle oil and parmesan wafers with caravaggio pinot bianco d.o.k. _________
champagne sorbet with kumquat crystals _________
milk-fed veal fillet with thyme perfumed fondant potatoes and glazed baby vegetables, laced with a barolo scented jus with caravaggio merlot d.o.k. or
baby grouper
set on a lobster tortellini with a potato and asparagus puree in a saffron dill emulsion with ulysses chenin blanc d.o.k. _________
belgian chocolate tart with a raspberry ginger mousse and a hazelnut ice ball with dolce vita d.o.k. coffee and petit fours
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“Run, run, as fast as you can. You can’t catch me, I’m the gingerbread man.” from the traditional gingerbread man tale
NEW YEAR’S DAY LUNCH 01 January 2015, 13:00 New Year’s Day buffet lunch with live entertainment Venue: Scirocco restaurant (level 2) Price: €45.50 per adult children up to 6 years old: free 7-12 years old: €15 13-16 years old: €24.50
NEW YEAR’S GREETINGS mezzes and platters, crispy salads, charcuterie, terrines sea food and fish delicacies, infused vinaigrettes and dips
SOUP
butternut squash soup prawn soup with herbed bread wafers
PASTA STATION
pasta tossed with a salmon confit, prawns and a white wine sauce porcini mushroom ravioli with parmesan and walnut sauce traditional lasagna
NEW YEAR’S CARVERY
roast angus beef with a peppered cognac sauce
SIZZLING HOT milk-fed veal with a bean compote sea bass and salmon with clams and a lemon coriander salsa lamb cutlets with capers and minted lamb jus chicken with char grilled bell peppers and champignons smoked pork with pumpkin and onions
ACCOMPANIMENTS broccoli florets in a cream cheese sauce panache of vegetables roasted new potatoes with herbed aioli
KIDS TABLE fish fingers, chicken nuggets, sausage rolls, smiley potatoes and yummy goodies
CHEESE STATION
international cheeses with fruit jams, savoury biscuits, dried fruit and nuts
DESSERTS signature patisseries ice cream and sorbets innovative sweet 2015 teasers
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YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME Don’t drink and drive. Enhance your end-of-year celebrations and slip into the most comfortable Le MEridien bedding after your dinner with us.
CHRISTMAS’ EVE OVERNIGHT STAY For guests dining at Le Méridien €100 for double occupancy in a Superior room, breakfast included €115 for double occupancy in a Deluxe sea view room, breakfast included For guests not dining at Le Méridien €120 for double occupancy in a Superior room, breakfast included. €135 for double occupancy in a Deluxe sea view room, breakfast included
NEW YEAR’S EVE OVERNIGHT STAY For guests dining at Le Méridien €120 for double occupancy in a Superior room, breakfast included €140 for double occupancy in a Deluxe sea view room, breakfast included For guests not dining at Le Méridien €130 for double occupancy in a Superior room, breakfast included €150 for double occupancy in a Deluxe sea view room, breakfast included The above offers are subject to availability and suite upgrades are available against supplements.
Call us during office hours on 2311 2111/2 or contact us on reslmsj@lemeridien.com
UNDERNEATH THE CHRISTMAS TREE WEEKEND BREAK GIFT VOUCHERS (valid until the 20th of March 2015) 2 nights in a Superior room, for max. 2 persons, including daily breakfast: €200 per voucher 2 nights in a Deluxe sea view room, for max. 2 persons, including daily breakfast: €235 per voucher
GYM MEMBERSHIP GIFT VOUCHERS DINING VOUCHERS We offer a vast choice of dining vouchers.
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MENUS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS PRIVATE FUNCTIONS Up to 10% DISCOUNT on advertised FOOD price when booking prior to November, 15, 2014 To place an enquiry or get a quote for your event, please call 2311 2107/09 during office hours or kindly send your query to events.malta@lemeridien.com Beverage packages available on page 30. Kindly note that gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items may also be available on request.
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Delights Du Jour A New Perspective on eclairs A SWEET TENDERNESS TO SHARE AT CHRISTMAS OR ALL YEAR ROUND
A delicious French pastry with a local twist: inject a little joie de vivre to your stay, to your event or to your visit at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa. Our éclairs are also available for take-away. Tell us about your experience: #LMeclairs #lemeridienmalta
Le Meridien st. julians hotel + spa 39, Main Street, Balluta Bay St Julians STJ 1017 T +356 2311 0000 lemeridienmalta.com
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BUFFET MENU 1 Style: BUFFET Venues: Ballroom or Gallery (based on the number of attendees) Price: €20 per person
STARTERS our larder chef ’s creations from land and sea
SOUP
roast pumpkin soup with spicy croutons
PASTA
penne with tomatoes, sausages and pecorino
MAIN COURSE BUFFET
roast chicken with tarragon and an onion gravy honey glazed pork with a coriander mango glaze sea bream with mussels and a fennel beurre blanc steamed rice with leeks and sweetcorn baked potatoes with sundried tomatoes and onions panache of seasonal vegetables
PLATED DESSERT
chocolate and coconut tart with vanilla iceball and a forest berry sauce
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BUFFET MENU 2 Style: BUFFET Venues: Ballroom or Gallery (based on the number of attendees) Price: €22 per person
STARTERS mediterranean antipasti mixed platters from land and sea
SOUP
french onion soup with cheese croutons
PASTA
farfalle with salmon, cherry tomatoes and leeks tossed in a white wine sauce baked cannelloni stuffed with ricotta and spinach
MAIN COURSE BUFFET
roast beef with caramelized onions and peppered jus roast stuffed turkey with chipolatas baked grouper with bell peppers and a chive beurre blanc couscous seasonal vegetables roast potatoes with rosemary and onions
DESSERTS
assortment of patisseries traditional christmas delicacies minced pies christmas pudding with a brandy sauce
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BUFFET MENU 3 Style: BUFFET Venues: Ballroom or Gallery (based on the number of attendees) Price: €24 per person
STARTERS assortment of antipasti mixed salads cured meats marinated fish and seafood dips and dressings
SOUP
pea and potato soup with herbed croutons
PASTA
classic lasagna penne with salmon and prawns tossed in a cherry tomato cream sauce
MAIN COURSE BUFFET
christmas turkey with a rosemary chestnut stuffing and cranberry jus roast beef with a mushroom compote roast chicken with a rosemary and lemon perfume duo of sea bass and salmon with a sauce vierge cauliflower and broccoli au gratin in a mornay sauce seasonal vegetables glazed with parsley butter roast potatoes boulangeres
CHEESE STATION
international and local cheeses with nuts, dried fruit, grissini and water biscuits
DESSERTS assortment of patisseries tarts and mousses seasonal tropical fruit christmas delicacies
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RECEPTION MENU 1 Style: STANDING RECEPTION Venues: Ballroom, Gallery, Scirocco restaurant, KuDéTa Lounge & Bar Price: €18 per person
WELCOME smoked duck breast with kumquat chutney mulled wine
COLD CANAPES
parma ham with a red plum chutney vegetable baskets with sweetcorn and hummus octopus waldorf spoons salami and green olive tapenade cherry tomato and gozitan goat cheese brochettes
HOT CANAPES
local baby swordfish and bell pepper skewers mini tartlets with maltese sausages feta cheese arancini beef and mushroom brochettes salmon and parsley quiches herbed pancakes filled with rabbit and pears
DESSERTS
fruit brochettes illy coffee cheese cakes christmas minced pies belgian chocolate spoons
For €2 extra per person: coffee table with mini chocolate christmas logs
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RECEPTION MENU 2 Style: STANDING RECEPTION Venues: Ballroom, Gallery, Scirocco restaurant, KuDéTa Lounge & Bar Price: €21 per person
WELCOME parma ham and sweet melon mulled wine
COLD CANAPES
green lip mussels infused with lemon and dill mini plates with prawn, fennel shavings and sesame seeds roast beef bites with a hint of horseradish cream italian salami and olive tapenade marinated cherry tomato and mozzarella brochettes
HOT CANAPES
mushroom and grana cheese tartlets mini plates with grouper and black olive risotto spinach and pork belly roulades king prawns skewers with a citrus dip chicken and spring onion twists beef ragout arancini salmon and parsley quiches spicy bell pepper and beef brochettes
DESSERTS
maltese cannoli with ricotta and candied fruits mini seasonal fruit tartlets dark chocolate and hazelnut tartlets cups of traditional chocolate chestnut stew minced pies
For €2 extra per person: coffee table with mini chocolate christmas logs
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RECEPTION MENU 3 Style: STANDING RECEPTION Venues: Ballroom, Gallery, Scirocco restaurant, KuDéTa Lounge & Bar Price: €24 per person
WELCOME smoked turkey and chestnut tartlets mulled wine
COLD CANAPES
carrot, crab and papaya relish italian salami and olive tapenade gravlax perfumed with dill chorizo and mussel choux goat cheese, honey and sesame tartlets parma ham with a tropical fruit chutney grilled artichoke and mascarpone mini plates with greek salad
HOT CANAPES
pork confit and maltese sausage brochettes salmon and cherry tomatoes with a saffron dip king prawn and crab tartlets blue cheese and caramelized onion chutney chicken and pineapple kebabs mini plates with crusted sea bass broccoli and feta tartlets mini plates with beef bourguignon roasted chestnuts (live cooking) dark chocolate stew
DESSERTS
pear and almond tarts apple and praline crumble mini fruit brochettes dark chocolate and walnut tarts minced pies mini christmas pudding with a brandy sauce
For €2 extra per person: coffee table with mini chocolate christmas logs
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MONDAY THEME
MENU TAL-MILIED MALTESE FLAVOURS Any MONDAY in December, lunch or dinner Venue: Scirocco restaurant Price: €26.50 per person
ANTIPASTI WITH LOCAL FLAVOURS maltese sausages, butter beans in garlic, pickled vegetables, bean pate, olives, assorted salads and platters
ALJOTTA SOUP
traditional fish soup served with maltese flat bread
PASTA
baked pasta pie with meat ragout, hard boiled eggs and peas
TRADITIONAL MAINS
braised beef olives with root vegetables and potatoes quails stuffed with maltese sausage and prunes, in orange and local beer jus baked lemon and mint crusted snapper, set on an octopus and olive ragout
CARVERY roast turkey with traditional stuffing and roasting gravy
ACCOMPANIMENTS goat cheese, pumpkin and sage stuffed marrows braised cabbage with smoked bacon and eggs roasted potatoes with fennel seeds and garlic
CHEESE STATION local cheese board with water biscuits, nuts and dried fruit
DESSERTS
traditional maltese desserts date tart, ricotta cannoli, date fingers, maltese pudding, nut halva christmas delicacies
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TUESDAY THEME
KILLANTZAROI MENU GREEK FLAVOURS Any TUESDAY in December, lunch or dinner Venue: Scirocco restaurant Price: €26.50 per person
MEZE DELICACIES mixed greek salads and platters marinated sardines and stuffed vine leaves greek style vinaigrettes and dips
FASOLADAI SOUP
traditional greek soup with beans and vegetables
PASTA pasta with octopus, cherry tomatoes, olives and herbs
TRADITIONAL MAINS
pork souvlaki with grilled pitta and tzatziki grilled lamb chops paidakia style calamari stew
CARVERY roast turkey with traditional stuffing and roast gravy
ACCOMPANIMENTS spinach and feta philo pies gemista stuffed vegetables with rice greek style potatoes with herbs and lemon
CHEESE STATION
greek and international cheese board with fruit jams, savoury biscuits, dried fruit and nuts
DESSERTS
patisseries and greek desserts baklava, karydopita, apple milopita christmas traditional delicacies
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WEDNESDAY THEME
PETIT MENU DE NOEL FRENCH FLAVOURS Any WEDNESDAY in December, lunch or dinner Venue: Scirocco restaurant Price: €26.50 per person
ENTREES shrimp and celery remoulade, mussels provinciales, ratatouille, pork and apricot terrine, nicoise salad
SOUP
french onion soup with cheese croutons
PASTA
pasta with chicken liver, mushrooms and lardons, finished in a brandy jus
TRADITIONAL MAINS
beef bourguignon duck a l’orange sea bass with a fennel beurre blanc
CARVERY christmas turkey galantine with a chestnut and rosemary farce
ACCOMPANIMENTS tarte tatin de legumes cauliflower and broccoli au gratin potatoes boulangeres
CHEESE STATION cheeseboard with biscuits, walnuts and grapes
DESSERTS
pear tarte tatin croque-en-bouche creme brulee tarte normande traditional christmas delicacies
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THURSDAY THEME
NIKOLAOS MENU MEDITERRANEAN FLAVOURS Any THURSDAY in December, lunch or dinner Venue: Scirocco restaurant Price: â‚Ź26.50 per person
STARTERS vitello tonnato with salted capers and cherry tomatoes, grilled vegetables and basil pesto terrine, black mussel and shrimp bruschetta with creamy garlic lemon aioli, summer vegetable salad with roasted nuts and buffalo mozzarella, mixed garden greens with condiments
SOUP oven roasted butternut pumpkin cream soup with pumpkin seed oil
PASTA classic potato gnocchi with wild mushrooms and a truffle ragout
TRADITIONAL MAINS herb and lemon bread crumbed veal escalope with a tomato ragout slow roasted baby chicken infused with rosemary and garlic poached sea bass in white wine, on braised leeks and carrots
CARVERY salt crusted whole salmon with a fennel dill sauce
ACCOMPANIMENTS creamy parmesan polenta grilled wild asparagus and portobello mushrooms bell peppers glazed in white balsamic, with toasted almonds roasted sweet potatoes
CHEESE STATION mediterranean cheese selection with accompaniments
DESSERTS classic catalane cream with apple compote cinnamon infused panna cotta with a berry coulis ricotta cheese cake lemon tart with fresh fruit
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FRIDAY THEME
CHRISTKINDLI MENU SWISS FLAVOURS Any FRIDAY in December, lunch or dinner Venue: Scirocco restaurant Price: â‚Ź26.50 per person
STARTERS poached rabbit terrine in red wine with pistachios and celery remoulade, herb crusted white fillet of fish served cold with mustard and a honey vinaigrette, caramelized walnut and red cabbage salad with rum raisins, orange and fennel salad with grilled baby chicken, mixed garden greens with condiments
SOUP cream of chestnuts with pecorino cheese and garlic croutons
PASTA macaroni with creamy mountain cheese and leeks
TRADITIONAL MAINS brandy-flavoured braised beef cheeks whole roasted chicken with orange and thyme, served with caramelized apples classic fish ragout with white wine, carrots, celery and green peas
CARVERY whole roasted goose with a calvados gravy and trimmings
ACCOMPANIMENTS broccoli and almond gratin herbed and roasted baby potatoes carrot mash with crispy bacon bits buttered spaetzle
CHEESE STATION mountain cheese boarded with chutneys and crackers
DESSERTS classic apple strudel with hot vanilla sauce wild berry meringue topped up with caramel and white chocolate shavings vanilla antler-shaped biscuit with berry compote, dark chocolate and cream brulee
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saturday THEME
EL MENU DEL GALLO SPANISH FLAVOURS Any SATURDAY in December, lunch or dinner Venue: Scirocco restaurant Price: €30 per person including free-flowing wine
TAPAS charcuteria, gazpacho, piquillo salsa, fish escabeche, chorizo, olives salads and platters
SOUP
creamy chestnut soup
TRADITIONAL MAINS braised pork belly with vegetables and butter bean ragout rabbit with saffron baked grouper with bell peppers, choricos, tomatoes and hazelnuts
CARVERY roast turkey with chipolatas and cranberry jus
ACCOMPANIMENTS patatas bravas green pea tortilla roasted vegetables with raisins and pine nuts
CHEESE STATION
selection of cheeses with nuts, dried fruit and grissini
DESSERTS
crema catalane arroz con leche churros with chocolate fondue traditional christmas delicacies
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sunday THEME
QUEEN VICTORIA MENU ENGLISH FLAVOURS Any SUNDAY in December, lunch or dinner Venue: Scirocco restaurant Price: €26.50 per person
STARTERS prawn cocktail, game and poultry terrines, chutneys, salmon quiche, mixed salads and platters
SOUP
pea and ham hock soup with minted fresh cream
PASTA
pasta with broccoli and a stilton cheese sauce
TRADITIONAL MAINS
beef wellington with traditional yorkshire pudding and a mustard sauce lamb leg with black pudding and gravy salmon and prawn roulades served with a horseradish sauce
CARVERY christmas turkey with a rosemary and apricot stuffing
ACCOMPANIMENTS honey glazed carrots and parsnips smoked cheddar pie with caramelized onions parsley boiled potatoes
CHEESE STATION
cheeseboard with biscuits, walnuts and grapes
DESSERTS
bread and butter pudding sticky toffee cake apple pie english trifle christmas pudding with a brandy custard sauce and minced pies
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THE SPIRITS OF CHRISTMAS WELCOME PACKAGEs freshly brewed mulled wine
€2.50/person
sparkling wine
€3.50/person
alcoholic cocktail
€4.50/person
BEVERAGE PACKAGES free-flowing wine and water
local foreign €7.00 €8.50
free-flowing wine, water and soft drinks
€8.50
€9.50
free-flowing wine, water, soft drinks and beer
€10.50
€12.50
2 hours €6.00
3 hours €7.00
4 hours €8.00
open bar 2: soft drinks, juices, water and beer
€8.50
€10.00
€11.50
open bar 3: soft drinks, juices, water, beer and wine
€11.00
€12.50
€14.00
open bar 4: soft drinks, juices, water, beer, wine and spirits
€15.50
€18.00
€20.50
for 40 to 80 participants open bar 1: soft drinks, juices and water
2 hours €5.00
3 hours €6.00
4 hours €7.00
open bar 2: soft drinks, juices, water and beer
€7.50
€9.00
€10.50
open bar 3: soft drinks, juices, water, beer and wine
€9.00
€10.50
€12.00
open bar 4: soft drinks, juices, water, beer, wine and spirits
€14.50
€17.00
€19.50
OPEN BARS for 25 to 40 participants open bar 1: soft drinks, juices and water
for 80 participants and over
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
open bar 1: soft drinks, juices and water
€4.50
€5.50
€6.50
open bar 2: soft drinks, juices, water and beer
€6.50
€8.00
€9.50
open bar 3: soft drinks, juices, water, beer and wine
€7.00
€8.50
€10.00
open bar 4: soft drinks, juices, water, beer, wine and spirits
€13.50
€16.00
€18.50
THE ABOVE PACKAGE PRICES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR THE MENUS FEATURED IN THE FESTIVE BROCHURE. THE OPEN BAR PRICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE WITHOUT A FOOD MENU FOR GROUPS OVER 80 PARTICIPANTS. AN EXTRA CHARGE OF €5.00 PER PERSON APPLIES FOR STANDALONE OPEN BARS OF LESS THAN 80 PARTICIPANTS. 30
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WRAP IT UP We are extending special incentives for the booking of your event, as follows: For groups of 25-50 participants 1 day pass for 2 persons in our spa facilities For groups of 51-100 participants 1 dining voucher for 2 persons at Scirocco restaurant For groups of 101-150 participants 1 Sunday lunch voucher for 4 persons at Scirocco restaurant For groups of 151-200 participants 1 night stay for 2 persons, breakfast included For groups of 201 participants and more 2 night stay for 2 persons, breakfast included
Are you participating to a Christmas event organised at Le MEridien? Why not stay a little longer? Overnight rates, exclusive to Christmas private function attendees: 1 night stay on the night of your event, in a Superior room (max 2 persons), including breakfast: â‚Ź80 for the night 1 night stay on the night of your event, in a Deluxe sea view room (max 2 persons), including breakfast: â‚Ź100 for the night
Kindly contact our events team during office hours on 2311 2107/09 or send your query to events.malta@lemeridien.com 32
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