Christmas & Latitudes by Le Meridien Malta

FESTIVE SEASON 2013

Christmas

Latitudes

N 55° 35’ E 30° 14’

Contents

End of Year Festivities Christmas eve dinner 1 Christmas eve dinner 2 Christmas early morning breakfast Christmas day lunch 1 Christmas day lunch 2 Christmas day lunch 3 New year’s eve dinner 1 New year’s eve dinner 2 New year’s eve dinner 3 New year’s day lunch 1 New year’s day lunch 2 Your home away from home Christmas gifts

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Parties and Reunions

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Buffet menu 1 Buffet menu 2 Buffet menu 3 Reception menu 1 Reception menu 2 Rock n’ roll menu Kpanlogo menu Wu˘ long menu Flamenco menu Tango menu Corroboree menu Free style menu The spirits of Christmas Wrap It Up…

Dear Guest, This year, we’ve taken out our compass and drawn bridges across oceans, showing you directions to festive traditions and countless rituals to discover. Our “Christmas & Latitudes” booklet is the boarding pass that opens doors to new horizons for our upcoming end-of-year festivities. We invite you to learn about myths and dishes, dances and customs, unusual tastes and colourful folklore. Unveil our Christmas menus through unknown latitudes, interesting facts about other cultures, inspiring quotes that join the dots of international celebrations. Our Christmas and New Year options are like highways to other continents: they take you from Malta to Mexico, from Rome to China, from Paris to Texas. We are presenting a wide variety of itineraries, packing our rucksacks with gala buffets and plated dinners, all exuding an adventurous scent of discovery. Planning a party is like traveling to unknown territories: we commit to deliver a clear map of all your requirements and we provide you with the freedom to select the landmarks of your special event. Our promise lays in the unique experience we strive to deliver to you, to your family, to your guests. Let the worldwide celebrations begin at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa. With my heartfelt and most enthusiastic season greetings

Franco Vella General Manager 2

End of Year

Festivities To reserve your table, please call 2311 2002 during office hours or kindly place your query online: lemeridienmalta.com/forms/christmas 3

Christmas eve dinner 1 “All I ever wanted was a world without maps.” Michael Ondaatje

24th of December 2013, 7pm Buffet dinner with live entertainment Venue: The Gallery, level 1 Price: €40 per adult

smoked pork glazed with honey and served with baby caramelised balsamic onions

PIPING HOT pan-fried fillets of sea bass, enhanced with cherry tomatoes and sauce vierge

children up to 6 years old: free 7 -14 years old: €20

grilled lamb cutlets with roasted root vegetables

FREE PARKING

pan-fried beef scented with crushed peppers and a garlic gravy

FESTIVE GREETINGS

pan-roasted baby chicken with asparagus and Spanish sausage

fishermen’s Christmas table with smoked fish, marinated fish and gravlax

ACCOMPANIMENTS

shellfish delicacies with prawns, fazzolari, clams, sea dates, crab, octopus, green lipped and black shell mussels

bouquetière of vegetables glazed with parsley butter honey glazed Brussels sprouts and spiced parsnips

festive display of antipasti and salads from land and sea, terrines, cuts and cured meat with infused dressings

citrus and turmeric infused basmati rice roast potatoes boulangères with onions and pancetta

SOUP

CHEESE CORNER

French onion soup with a hint of brandy served with parmesan wafers (v)

farmhouse cheese selection with grapes, dried figs and Le Méridien signature cheese fondue

cream of leek soup with lobster and Norwegian salmon confit

DESSERT

PASTA STATION

a selection of gateaux, flans, chocolate creations, ice-cream and sorbet bar

woodland mushroom ravioli tossed with peppered parmesan cream sauce (v)

traditional warm Christmas pudding with brandy cream and mince pies

pasta with shrimps, smoked salmon, wilted rocket and vermouth caviar velouté

chocolate Christmas log and chocolate fondue with delicious condiments

baked pasta with meat ragoût, glazed with mozzarella cheese and basil

CHRISTMAS CARVERY roast turkey stuffed with a rosemary and chestnut farce, served with chipolatas and accompanied by a cranberry and port wine infused gravy

gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items available on request

Christmas eve dinner 2 “Dreams are our only geography, our native land.” Dejan Stojanovic

24th of December 2013, 7pm Plated menu Venue: KuDéTa Lounge and Bar, level 3 Price: €45.00 per adult children up to 6 years old: free 7 -14 years old: €22.50

FREE PARKING Le Méridien signature seafood antipasto platter or French onion soup with a hint of brandy served with parmesan wafers (V) or porcini mushroom ravioli tossed with chicken and peppered goat cheese cream sauce grilled lamb cutlets with roasted root vegetables or roast turkey stuffed with a rosemary and chestnut farce served with chipolatas and a cranberry and port wine infused gravy or pan-fried fillets of sea bass with cherry tomatoes and sauce vierge or grilled beef rib-eye scented with crushed peppers and an onion gravy all the mains are served with the below side dishes: bouquetière of vegetables glazed Brussels sprouts roast potatoes “boulangères” with onions and herbs dark chocolate tart with a wild berry compote and vanilla ice-cream or traditional warm Christmas pudding with brandy cream and walnuts coffee and Le Méridien signature mince pies gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items available on request

Christmas early-morning breakfast “How do you find America? Turn left at Greenland.” Ringo Starr

TUTTI FRUTTI

25th of December 2013, 1am Buffet breakfast Venue: Scirocco restaurant, level 2 Price: €25.50 per adult

granary apples, watermelons, red and yellow plums, kiwis, oranges, cantaloupe melons, bananas, red apples, pears, grapefruit, grapes, fruit salad with passion fruit syrup, warm stewed apples with cloves and dry fruit compote

children up to 6 years old: free 7 -14 years old: €12.75

MELTING HOT

FREE PARKING

grilled smoked bacon, grilled pork herbed sausages, Mexican beef tacos, scrambled eggs, hard boiled eggs, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, rösti potatoes, duo of Chinese dim sum with soy sauce and sweet chilli sauce local specialities: cheese and pea cakes ‘pastizzi’ and ‘qassatat’

THIRST QUENCHERS sparkling wine, chilled fruit juice (orange, grapefruit, apple, pineapple), still and sparkling water, mulled wine, Illy coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot chocolate, traditional chocolate chestnut stew ‘imbuljuta’, teas and infusions

CRUNCHY BITS

MERRY GREETINGS

rice crispies, corn flakes, fruit and fibre, chocolate cereals, muesli, crunchy nuts, dried fruits with milk (full, skimmed and soya)

Parma ham, smoked turkey, Italian salamis, cured ham, mortadella, gammon, smoked salmon, tomatoes, mixed salad leaves, shredded carrots, beetroot salad, marinated olives

PATISSERIES croissants, pains au chocolat, custard and raisin spin wheels, apple turnovers, muffins, panettone, carrot and chocolate cakes, Le Méridien signature orange brioche, Maltese pudding, mince pies, fruit jams and preserves

THE CHEESE CORNER Swiss emmenthal, mature cheddar, soft cheese, fresh ricotta, blue vein cheese, Maltese peppered and white goat cheese, marinated feta cheese and edam cheese with water biscuits, grissini, dried fruit and nuts

DAIRY assortment of yoghurts (natural, flavoured and light)

THE BAKER’S oven multigrain rolls, hard crusted bread, sunflower seed bread, sesame bread, fruit loaves, brown and white sliced bread, assorted bread loaves, stone baked baguettes, rosemary focaccia, traditional Maltese bread and ftira

CHRISTMAS TREATS waffles and pancakes with home-made jams (prickly pear, pomegranate and melon), date fingers ‘imqaret’, fresh doughnuts with condiments, dark chocolate fondue, fresh cream and nuts

gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items available on request

Christmas day lunch 1 “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas” Calvin Coolidge

ACCOMPANIMENTS

25th of December 2013, 1pm Buffet lunch with live entertainment Venue: Scirocco restaurant, level 2 Price: €45.50 per adult

broccoli and cauliflower in a cheese sauce glazed carrots and Brussels sprouts boulangères potatoes

children up to 6 years old: free 7 -14 years old: €22.50

ASIAN FLAVOURS

FREE PARKING

lamb madras curry with crispy Indian poppadoms Thai spicy duck with a tangy mango chutney

ANTIPASTO

teriyaki beef egg noodles

antipasti, mezzes, platters, crispy and mixed salads charcuterie and home-made terrines

Oriental nibbles: spring rolls and samosas served with Asian condiments and sauces

an exquisite selection of sea food and fish delicacies with infused vinaigrettes and dips

CHEESE TABLE

SOUP

international cheese board served with crispy crackers and dried fruit

cream of potato, onion and smoked pork confit with sesame croûtons

DESSERT selection of gateaux, flans, chocolate creations and ice-cream bar

pumpkin soup with a hint of nutmeg (V)

PASTA STATION

traditional Christmas pudding with brandy cream and Le Méridien signature mince pies

pasta tossed with Norwegian salmon, zucchini and a cherry tomato sauce

chocolate Christmas log

forest mushroom ravioli with chicken, peas and a white wine cream sauce

chocolate fondue with delicious condiments

CHRISTMAS CARVERY traditional roast turkey with a sage and chestnut stuffing, grilled herb sausages and cranberry juice

SIZZLING HOT baby grouper and king prawns with a pinot noir cream sauce beef rib-eye with garlic and thyme jus braised pork infused with sage and coriander grilled chicken glazed with rosemary and caramelised onions

gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items available on request

Christmas day lunch 2 ”Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.“ Norman Vincent Peale

SIZZLING HOT

25th of December 2013, 1pm Enhanced buffet lunch with live entertainment Venue: The Gallery, level 1 Price: €48 per adult

salmon with a mussel and leek compote baked grouper stuffed with prawns and served with a shellfish sauce duo of duck and chicken glazed with a rosemary and fig sauce

children up to 6 years old: free 7 -14 years old: €24

grilled veal with lemon and sage pan juices

FREE PARKING

gammon with sage and mango salsa

ACCOMPANIMENTS

ANTIPASTO

cauliflower au gratin

king prawns, mussels, clams, fazzolari, sea dates, octopus, whole poached salmon

buttered carrots perfumed with ginger

Le Méridien gravlax, cured meats, smoked meats and terrines with a great variety of exquisite salads and house vinaigrettes

potatoes dauphinoises

blazed Brussels sprouts

AFRICAN FLAVOURS

SOUP

chicken with eggplant and almonds

cream of chicken and mushroom soup with sesame croûtons

South African popular beef bobotie

lamb tagine with preserved lemon and Cajun

roasted parsnip and butternut squash soup with rye wafers (V)

Tunisian-style fried fish with light okra sauce

PASTA STATION

Moroccan nibbles and dips with condiments

Moroccan couscous and Cape Malay yellow rice

risotto with lamb ragoût, pumpkin and pine nuts

CHEESE TABLE

seafood lasagna with a rich basil tomato sauce and leek cream

farmhouse cheese selection with crispy crackers and dried fruit

penne with chicken, porcini mushrooms and zucchini tossed in a thyme and brandy infused cream

Le Méridien signature cheese fondue with exquisite accompaniments

CHRISTMAS CARVERY

selection of gateaux, flans, chocolate creations and homemade ice-creams

DESSERT

roast turkey with a chestnut and apricot stuffing, chipolata sausages and cranberry juice

traditional Christmas pudding with brandy cream and Le Méridien signature mince pies

fresh prime rib of beef rubbed with garlic and thyme, served with Yorkshire pudding and port wine jus

chocolate Christmas log and chocolate fondue with delicious condiments

gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items available on request

Christmas day lunch 3 “Christmas is the day that holds all time together”. Alexander Smith

25th of December 2013, 1pm Plated menu Venue: KuDéTa Lounge and Bar, level 3 Price: €45.00 per adult children up to 6 years old: free 7 -14 years old: €22.50

New Year’s eve dinner 1 “Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners and necessity has made us allies.” John F. Kennedy

NEW YEAR’S CARVERY

31st of December 2013, 7pm Buffet dinner with live entertainment Venue: Scirocco restaurant, level 2 Price: €70.00 per adult

roast angus beef with a peppered cognac sauce

PIPING HOT wild boar with caramelised pineapple and berry barolo wine jus

children up to 6 years old: free 7 -14 years old: €35.00

lamb cutlets with olives and minted lamb jus

FREE PARKING

duo of Scottish salmon and grouper with a fennel and leek sauce

STARTERS

chicken with asparagus and Paris mushrooms

king prawns, fazzolari, clams, sea dates, octopus, mussels, trio of salmon (poached, smoked and gravlax)

smoked pork with a mango and onion compote

ACCOMPANIMENTS

cured meats, smoked meats and terrines with a great variety of salads and house vinaigrettes

basmati rice with ginger and vegetables panache of vegetables tossed with herb vinaigrette

SOUP

roast potatoes with onions, herbs and sun-dried tomatoes

cream of butternut squash soup served with parmesan croutons (V)

CHEESE TABLE

sea food bisque soup accompanied with herb bread wafers

farmhouse cheese selection with grapes, walnuts, grissini, fruit jams, water biscuits

PASTA STATION

Le Méridien signature cheese fondue with an array of condiments

pasta tossed with salmon confit, prawns and a white wine sauce

DESSERT

porcini mushroom ravioli with parmesan and a walnut sauce (V)

assortment of Belgian chocolate creations with homemade ice creams and sorbets

traditional baked lasagna with beef ragoût, tomato sauce and mozzarella

gateaux, tarts, mousses and delicious surprise delicacies

gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items available on request

New Year’s eve dinner 2 “Can you see the sunset real good on the West side? You can see it on the East side too.” S.E. Hinton

31st of December 2013, 7pm Enhanced buffet dinner with live entertainment Venue: The Gallery, Level 1 Price: €85.00 per adult

guinea fowl and corn-fed chicken with pinot noir and a red onion chutney Scottish salmon with creamed leeks and a caviar sauce pan-roasted veal with herb crust served with a porcini cream sauce

with 1⁄2 bottle of foreign wine

sea bass fillets with langoustines and saffron cream

FREE PARKING

ACCOMPANIMENTS

ANTIPASTO

grilled asparagus and artichokes with sauce Provençale

king prawns, mussels, clams, fazzolari, sea dates, octopus, trio of salmon (poached, smoked and gravlax)

bouquetière of green vegetables tossed in garden herbs

cured meats, smoked meats and terrines with a great variety of exquisite salads and house vinaigrettes

steamed rice with herbs and roast potatoes boulangères with onions and a rosemary perfume

SPANISH FLAVOURS

SOUP

lobster and seafood paella Catalan style

cream of forest mushroom with a hint of chive cream and parmesan wafers (V)

slow roast pork chorizo and chicken enhanced with saffron and cider

crayfish and lobster soup accompanied with herb croûtons

beef with leeks and a cava wine sauce Spanish tortilla

PASTA STATION

CHEESE TABLE

truffle ravioli tossed with smoked salmon in extra virgin oil, cherry tomatoes and dill vinaigrette

farmhouse cheese selection with grapes, walnuts, grissini, fig jam, water biscuits

pasta shells with duck confit, sweet potatoes and walnut jus

Le Méridien signature cheese fondue with an array of condiments

pasta stuffed with beef and cottage cheese served with a tomato and thyme sauce

DESSERT

NEW YEAR’S CARVERY

assortment of Belgian chocolate creations with homemade ice creams and sorbets

roast leg of lamb studded with rosemary and garlic served with red wine lamb jus

gateaux, tarts, mousses and delicious surprise delicacies

classic beef wellington served with port wine gravy

MELTING HOT venison medallions with glazed parsnips in a caramelised mango barolo jus gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items available on request

New Year’s eve dinner 3 “Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian; wine and tarragon make it French. Sour cream makes it Russian; lemon and cinnamon make it Greek. Soy sauce makes it Chinese; garlic makes it good.” Alice May Brock

31st of December 2013, 7pm Plated menu with live entertainment Venue: KuDéTa Lounge and Bar, level 3 Price: €150.00 per couple paired wine with every course

FREE PARKING welcome drink and canapés duck and guinea fowl terrine kumquat and sage chutney apple and lavender brioche drizzled with hazelnuts and pumpkin oil cappuccino of forest mushroom soup with truffle oil and parmesan wafers raspberry sorbet with champagne crystals Aberdeen angus beef fillet thyme-perfumed wild mushrooms, glazed baby vegetables, laced with a barolo scented jus or pan-seared red snapper fillet set on a tomato confit, prawn and asparagus compote served with a saffron and dill sauce dark chocolate tart with a white chocolate and nougat mousse and a pecan ice ball coffee and petits treats

New Year’s day lunch 1 “If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world.” Francis Bacon

1st of January 2014, 1pm Enhanced buffet lunch with live entertainment Venue: The Gallery, Level 1 Price: €48.50 per adult

lamb cutlets served with minted lamb jus pan-fried rabbit with garlic and white wine chicken with porcini and an asparagus cream sauce

ACCOMPANIMENTS

children up to 6 years old: free 7 -14 years old: €22

rice pilaf with lemon zest and fresh herbs

FREE PARKING

potatoes boulangères

glazed bouquetière of vegetables

ASIAN CORNER

NEW YEAR’S GREETINGS

cream of carrot and cardamom soup with orange zest croûtons

Thai coconut and green curry prawn broth with egg drop, sweet and sour pork, beef madras curry, hoi sin glazed Peking duck with wraps, Vietnamese crispy fish with a red chili sauce, noodles with oyster glaze and vegetables, Chinese vegetable spring rolls, Indian samosas, prawn crackers and crispy poppadoms, accompanied with mango chutney, mint yoghurt, Indian chutney, chili and pickled onions

PASTA STATION

CHEESE TABLE

traditional baked lasagna with beef ragoût, tomato sauce and mozzarella

farmhouse cheese selection with grapes, walnuts, grissini, fig jam and water biscuits

farfalle with prawns, salmon and cherry tomatoes, tossed in a white wine sauce

Le Méridien signature cheese fondue with an array of condiments

gnocchi with pumpkin, hazelnuts and a sage beurre blanc

DESSERT

fish market feast with seafood and fish delicacies cured meat and homemade terrines with a great variety of exquisite salads, dips and dressings

SOUP Mediterranean fish soup with a hint of mint

assortment of Belgian chocolate creations with homemade ice-creams, tropical fruit and sorbets

NEW YEAR’S CARVERY

gateaux, tarts, cakes, puddings and delicious surprise delicacies

roast angus beef brushed with horseradish and thyme, served with a peppered Yorkshire pudding and port wine jus

chocolate fondue with fresh tropical fruit and condiments

roast pork belly stuffed with spicy sausages, served with a balsamic and caramelised onion gravy

crêpes flambées station with orange liquor infusion

SIZZLING HOT trio of salmon, grouper and king prawns with a bouillabaisse sauce gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items available on request

New Year’s day lunch 2 “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice.” T.S. Eliot

1st of January 2014, 1pm Buffet lunch with live entertainment Venue: KuDéTa Lounge and Bar, level 3 Price: €40.00 per adult children up to 6 years old: free 7 -14 years old: €20

FREE PARKING

pumpkin ravioli with duck, sage, nutmeg and parmesan fennel soup with smoked pork belly en croûte grilled beef fillet with dauphinoises potatoes and a forest mushroom compote enhanced by a thyme jus or supreme of fresh baked salmon with asparagus and a cherry tomato confit, coated with champagne dill cream hazelnut and chocolate tart with caramel and forest fruit ice cream coffee and petits treats

Your home away from home! Don’t drink and drive. Tuck yourself safely in the most comfortable bed after your celebrations with us.

CHRISTMAS EVE OVERNIGHT STAY* For guests dining at Le Méridien:  €90 for double occupancy in a Superior room, breakfast included  €105 for double occupancy in a Deluxe sea view room, breakfast included For outsiders:  €110 for double occupancy in a Superior room, breakfast included  €125 for double occupancy in a Deluxe sea view room, breakfast included

NEW YEAR’S EVE OVERNIGHT STAY* For guests dining at Le Méridien:  €110 for double occupancy in a Superior room, breakfast included  €130 for double occupancy in a Deluxe sea view room, breakfast included For outsiders:  €120 for double occupancy in a Superior room, breakfast included  €140 for double occupancy in a Deluxe sea view room, breakfast included

Call us during office hours on 2311 2111/2 or contact us on reslmsj@lemeridien.com *Suite upgrades available against supplement. These offers are subject to availability.

Christmas Gifts

Share the Christmas spirit. Pamper your loved ones with an array of gift vouchers. Let’s start giving....

WEEKEND BREAK GIFT VOUCHERS (valid until the 20th of March 2014) • 2 nights in a Superior room for 2 people with daily breakfast, for only €180 per voucher • 2 nights in a Deluxe sea view room for 2 people with daily breakfast, for only €200 per voucher GYM MEMBERSHIP GIFT VOUCHERS DINING VOUCHERS We offer a vast choice of Food & Beverage vouchers (Sunday Lunch, Surf ‘n’ Turf Night, KuDéTa Bar and Lounge, etc.).

Kindly contact christmas.malta@lemeridien.com for additional information.

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Buffet menu 1 “Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch.” Orson Welles

PLATED DESSERT

Style: BUFFET Venues: The Ballroom, The Gallery, Scirocco restaurant

dark chocolate tart with chocolate shavings and forest berry compote

(based on the number of attendees)

freshly brewed Illy coffee and cinnamon mince pies

Price: €19.75 per person FREE PARKING

For only €1 per person (if booked with this Christmas buffet menu) add cinnamon spiced mulled wine with a mandarin twist as a welcome drink

ANTIPASTO antipasto selection from land and sea with a great variety of salads, accompanied by Mediterranean dressings and sauces

recommended for large groups (min 35 ppl)

SOUP cream of vegetable soup served with pesto croûtons

PASTA STATION penne with a chicken, mushroom and pancetta cream sauce

MAIN BUFFET beef madras curry with baby vegetables pot-roast chicken with a mushroom and pepper sauce baby grouper with prawns and a leek beurre blanc

ACCOMPANIMENTS steamed rice with herbs mélange of vegetables seasoned with parsley Lyonnaise potatoes

Buffet menu 2 “I am not a glutton - I am an explorer of food.” Erma Bombeck

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Style: BUFFET Venues: The Ballroom, The Gallery, Scirocco restaurant

rice pilaf perfumed with Indian spices bouquetière of fresh market vegetables tossed in garden herbs

(based on the number of attendees)

Price: €23.50 per person FREE PARKING

glazed Brussels sprouts with parsley butter roast potatoes boulangères with onions and rustic tomatoes

ANTIPASTO

DESSERT BUFFET

antipasto selection from land and sea with a great variety of salads, accompanied by Mediterranean dressings and sauces

pineapple and almond tart dark chocolate tart with chocolate shavings

SOUP

apple and pear crumble

pumpkin and carrot cream soup perfumed with coriander and served with herb croûtons

tiramisu

PASTA STATION

cinnamon mince pies

forest berry cheesecake Le Méridien signature Christmas log

traditional baked lasagna with beef ragoût, tomato sauce and mozzarella

Christmas pudding with hot crème anglaise and brandy

pasta with feta cheese, olives, and cherry tomatoes tossed in a pesto cream sauce

pan-fried beef with a pepper and brandy sauce

For only €2 per person (if booked with this Christmas buffet menu) add cinnamon spiced mulled wine with a mandarin twist as a welcome drink and end your meal with freshly brewed Illy coffee

escalope of pork with a sage and mango chutney

recommended for large groups (min 35 ppl)

MAIN BUFFET roast turkey accompanied by chipolata sausages and cranberry jus

grilled swordfish with a basil and olive Provençal sauce

Buffet menu 3 “All travel has its advantages. If the passenger visits better countries, he may learn to improve his own. And if fortune carries him to worse, he may learn to enjoy it.” Samuel Johnson

Style: STANDING BUFFET (2 hours 30 min) Venues: The Ballroom, The Gallery, Scirocco restaurant, KuDéTa Lounge Price: €28.00 per person FREE PARKING

ACCOMPANIMENTS

STARTER

French pastries

mango chutney mint yoghurt prawn crackers crispy poppadoms

DESSERT BUFFET

mixed Italian and local salads with a variety of dressings and dips

chocolate fondue with fresh fruit and condiments

PASTA STATION

chocolate Christmas log and mince pies

Christmas pudding with brandy cream

penne with beef ragoût and a herbed tomato sauce

For only €2 per person (if booked with this Christmas buffet menu) add cinnamon spiced mulled wine with a mandarin twist as a welcome drink and end your meal with freshly brewed Illy coffee

salmon ravioli with an asparagus and avocado pesto sauce pasta shells with feta cheese, cherry tomatoes and black olives

recommended for large groups (min 35 ppl)

MAIN BUFFET beef tagliata with rucola and parmesan shavings grilled swordfish alla Siciliana chicken madras curry noodles with an oyster glaze and sweet corn Chinese stir-fried rice Asian nibbles oriental vegetable spring rolls Sichuan crispy fish with sesame Indian samosas

Reception menu 1 “The grand show is eternal. It is always sunrise somewhere; the dew is never dried all at once; a shower is forever falling; vapor is ever rising. Eternal sunrise, eternal dawn and gloaming, on sea and continents and islands, each in its turn, as the round earth rolls.” John Muir

SWEET ITEMS

Style: STANDING RECEPTION (3 hours) Venues: The Ballroom, The Gallery, Scirocco restaurant, KuDéTa Lounge & Bar Price: €22.00 per person FREE PARKING

tropical fresh fruit tartlet dark chocolate and hazelnuts coconut delight Le Méridien signature mince pies Add a coffee table with Maltese kannoli, sweet ricotta and candied fruit, deep fried date fingers and Le Méridien signature chocolate Christmas log for only €2.50 per person

WARM WELCOME parma ham with a red plum compote accompanied by mulled wine

recommended for large groups (min 35 ppl)

COLD ITEMS salmon mousse with caper and citrus feta cheese, Italian salami and olive tartlets cured ham with herbs and sesame seeds shrimp compote with a chili herb mayo in baby rolls blue cheese and walnut in mini puff cases chicken and mango grilled wraps

HOT ITEMS oriental spring rolls with chili sauce smoked salmon tartlets Maltese sausage arancini chicken in pastry pillows with a lemon mayo spicy bell peppers and feta cheese with a herb dip beef madras curry with spicy rice (mini plated) fish and chips

Reception menu 2 A country without a language is a country without a soul.” Pádraig Pearse

Style: STANDING RECEPTION (3 hours) Venues: The Ballroom, The Gallery, Scirocco restaurant, KuDéTa Lounge & Bar Price: €26.00 per person FREE PARKING

breaded mozzarella sticks with a mustard dip chicken tikka cigars with a mango chutney fish skewers with a tartar dip chicken and bell pepper lollipops beef teriyaki with stir fried vegetables (mini plated)

SWEET ITEMS mini lemon meringues

WARM WELCOME

mini fruit tartlet

chive cream cheese and walnut mini tartlets with mulled wine

dark chocolate and hazelnut tart

pineapple frangipane

COLD ITEMS

traditional chocolate chestnut stew ‘imbuljuta’ (in cups)

Norwegian smoked salmon with radish

Le Méridien signature mince pies

vegetable basket with sweet corn and hummus Caesar dressed chicken and bacon choux

Add a coffee table with Maltese kannoli, sweet ricotta and candied fruit, deep fried date fingers and Le Méridien signature chocolate Christmas log for only €2.50 per person

chorizo and mussels choux goat cheese, honey and sesame tartlet cherry tomato and mozzarella brochettes

recommended for large groups (min 35 ppl)

Parma ham and smoked cheese in a mini seed roll prawns infused with garden herbs and Moroccan couscous (mini plated) stuffed olives in pyramid glasses (placed on bistro tables)

HOT ITEMS pork twist kebab and pineapple Maltese sausage quiche king prawns in filo pastry with a lime herbed dip beef ragù arancini Mexican chicken in mini tortilla cones bouchée with caramelised onions and blue cheese

Rock n’ Roll menu

A taste of North America

monday theme

The main Christmas celebration in Mexico is called “La Posada” which is a religious procession that reenacts the search for shelter by Joseph and Mary before the birth of baby Jesus.

Any MONDAY in December, lunch or dinner Venues: Scirocco restaurant Price: €26.50 per person FREE PARKING

MARILYN’S EXTRAS

Up to 10% DISCOUNT on advertised price when booking prior to the 15th of November

farmhouse cheese selection with accompaniments

broccoli and cauliflower in a cheese sauce glazed carrots and green beans baked Cajun-spiced potatoes with chives

WISCONSIN’S CHEESE NIAGARA’S SUGARY STREAM gateaux, tarts, chocolate and fruit creations

STARTERS OF LIBERTY

traditional Christmas delicacies

an array of antipasti, varied salads and platters from land and sea with homemade vinaigrettes

recommended for small groups (max 35 ppl)

CALIFORNIA CREAM creamy potato, onion and bacon soup

TALIAFERRO’S FAVORITES creamy cheese macaroni gratiné penne with salmon confit, zucchini and spring onions

THE GRAND CANYON’S marinated beef steaks with caramelised onions (live cooking) grilled pork with a tangy mango sauce baked grouper with seafood and a white wine sauce Jambalaya rice grilled lemon and pepper chicken

gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items available on request

Kpanlogo Menu A taste of africa

tuesday theme

In Morocco, feasts follow a different calendar which only contains 354 days: for this reason, their New Year moves eleven days backwards through the season each year.

Any TUESDAY in December, lunch or dinner Venues: Scirocco restaurant Price: €26.50 per person FREE PARKING

JUNGLE BITS

Up to 10% DISCOUNT on advertised price when booking prior to the 15th of November

farmhouse cheese selection with accompaniments

Moroccan couscous Cape Malay yellow rice roast potatoes with sesame and coriander

CHEETAH CHEESE THE SAHARA DESSERTS gateaux, tarts, chocolate and fruit creations

ZULU’S WELCOME

traditional Christmas delicacies

an array of antipasti, varied salads and platters from land and sea with homemade vinaigrettes

recommended for small groups (max 35 ppl)

SAFARI SOUP chickpea and lentil soup with lemon and cumin, and perfumed bread wafers

PASTA PYRAMID farfalle with prawns, spinach and bell peppers tossed in a coconut curry cream sauce

KILI-MAIN-JARO roast chicken rubbed with Swahili spices (carvery) turkey with eggplant piri piri and an almond compote lamb tagine with preserved lemon and Cajun South African beef bobotie fried crispy fish – Tunisian-style, with a light okra sauce

gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items available on request

Wŭ lóng menu A taste of asia

WEDNESDAY theme

In China, Santa Claus is called “Dun Che Lao Ren”, which means “Christmas Old Man”

Any WEDNESDAY in December, lunch or dinner Venues: Scirocco restaurant Price: €26.50 per person FREE PARKING

TAJ MAHAL’S GARDENS

Up to 10% DISCOUNT on advertised price when booking prior to the 15th of November

CHING MING CHEESE

Thai-fried rice with eggs and corn Oriental nibbles, spring rolls and samosas Asian condiments and sauces roast potatoes in sesame, curry and coriander

farmhouse cheese selection with accompaniments

DESSERT TEMPLES

SUMO STARTERS

gateaux, tarts, chocolate and fruit creations

an array of antipasti, varied salads and platters from land and sea with homemade vinaigrettes

traditional Christmas delicacies

HOT POT

recommended for small groups (max 35 ppl)

chicken and sweet corn soup with egg drop

KUNG FU PASTA pasta tossed with tandoori chicken, mushrooms, snow peas and leeks

THE GREAT MAINS OF CHINA pancake filled with aromatic duck, steamed vegetables and hoi sin sauce (live cooking) egg noodles with stir-fried vegetables in soya and ginger (live cooking) chicken with coconut, green peppers, cashew nuts and onions stir-fried beef teriyaki lamb madras curry bbq glazed pork spare ribs steamed fish with prawns, ginger, scallions and soy

gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items available on request

Flamenco menu A taste of EUROPE

THURSDAY theme

In Greek households, it is common to wrap basil around a cross, dip it in holy water and sprinkle it around the house to keep away the Killantzaroi, a mischievous little troll that appears during the 12 days of Christmas.

VERSAILLES TRIMMINGS

Any THURSDAY in December, lunch or dinner Venues: Scirocco restaurant Price: €26.50 per person FREE PARKING

seasonal vegetables glazed with parsley butter roast potatoes with onions and sun-dried tomatoes

THE LEANING TOWER OF CHEESE farmhouse cheese selection with accompaniments

Up to 10% DISCOUNT on advertised price when booking prior to the 15th of November

MONT BLANC’S BONBONS gateaux, tarts, chocolate and fruit creations traditional European Christmas delicacies

COLOSSEUM’S OPENING GAMES an array of antipasti, varied salads and platters from land and sea with homemade vinaigrettes

recommended for small groups (max 35 ppl)

DANUBE’S HOT SPRINGS woodland mushroom soup with parmesan croûtons

POLO’S PASTA ricotta ravioli with a basil infused tomato sauce gnocchi primavera with bell peppers, zucchini and peas tossed in a pesto cream

BIG BEN’S MAINS veal escalopes ‘al limone’ (live cooking) beef bourguignon with rich wine, mushrooms and bacon pan-fried rabbit with garlic and white wine turkey roulade with a prune and mandarin twist grilled fish with a basil and caper salsa Spanish fish and seafood paella traditional Greek moussaka

gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items available on request

Tango menu

A taste of south america

friday theme

Native Bolivians celebrate Christmas as a harvest festival: they thank Mother Earth and ask her to bring fruitful crops, to keep away plagues and to give them a prosperous year.

Any FRIDAY in December, lunch or dinner Venues: Scirocco restaurant Price: €26.50 per person FREE PARKING

fugazza: Argentinian focaccia panache of vegetables Bolivian quesumacha potatoes with chorizo and cheese spicy potato wedges

CHANCO CHEESE

Up to 10% DISCOUNT on advertised price when booking prior to the 15th of November

farmhouse cheese selection with accompaniments

GALAPAGOS TREATS

AMAZON’S ENTRANCE

gateaux, tarts, chocolate and fruit creations

an array of antipasti, varied salads and platters from land and sea with homemade vinaigrettes

traditional Christmas delicacies

LAGUNA SOUP

recommended for small groups (max 35 ppl)

‘ajiaco’ Colombian soup: chicken and potato soup garnished with sweet corn

PASTA PICCHU green Peruvian fusilli with spinach, cheese, almonds and basil pasta shells tossed with a spicy meat ragoût, bell peppers and corn

THE INCA MAINS Chilean style stuffed roast turkey with a cranberry sauce (carvery) beef tacos with onion rings Santa Fe smoky infused pork tenderloin with a bacon and cheese crust Mexican fish tempura with a guacamole sauce Chilean style rice and bean casserole

gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items available on request

Corroboree menu A taste of australia

saturday theme

Australia hosts one of the most enthralling New Year celebrations in the world: the Sydney Harbor Bridge is lit up with more than 80,000 fireworks which can be viewed anywhere within a radius of 16km around the city.

Any SATURDAY in December, lunch or dinner Venues: Scirocco restaurant Price: €30.00 per person including free-flowing wine FREE PARKING

turkey breast stuffed with a herb farce and chestnuts Aussie chicken with bacon and cheese

BRISBANE’S BONUS bouquetière of Mediterranean vegetables pan-roasted potatoes with onions, sea salt and a rosemary perfume

Up to 10% DISCOUNT on advertised price when booking prior to the 15th of November

braised rice with lemon and parsley

TASTY CHEESE

THE GREAT STARTER REEF

local and international cheeses with nuts, fruit and water biscuits

an array of antipasti, varied salads and platters from land and sea with homemade vinaigrettes and dips

SWEET SYDNEY gateaux, tarts, cakes, puddings, chocolate and tropical fruit creations

fish market feast cured meats, smoked meats and terrines

traditional Christmas pudding with brandy cream

HOP-A-SOUP

Le Méridien signature mince pies

cream of surf ‘n’ turf soup with Cajun crab and corn

chocolate Christmas log chocolate fondue with fruit and condiments

ULURU OF PASTA

recommended for small groups (max 35 ppl)

pasta shells tossed with spicy sausage, leeks and mussels fusilli with chicken, broccoli and walnuts in a sémillon white wine sauce

TAZ’S HUNGER salmon with cherry tomatoes and smoked pancetta (live cooking) stir-fried beef tagliata with prawns and leeks (live cooking) black shell mussels with chorizo, garlic and herb crostini (live cooking)

gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items available on request

Free style menu

A taste of the world

sunday theme

Father Christmas – also called Santa Claus – has been living at the North Pole since the 1820s! He visits children and distributes presents all over the world, helped by his flying reindeers and a large number of magical elves.

Any SUNDAY in December, lunch or dinner Venues: Scirocco restaurant Price: €26.50 per person FREE PARKING

EARTHY ELEMENTS

Up to 10% DISCOUNT on advertised price when booking prior to the 15th of November

CHEESE CUSTOMS

BIG BANG

COMPASS CANDY

an array of antipasti, varied salads and platters from land and sea with homemade vinaigrettes

gateaux, tarts and mousses

MERIDIAN MUG

Le Méridien signature mince pies

rice pilaf with citrus and herbs seasonal vegetables glazed with parsley butter potatoes boulangères with onions, thyme and rustic tomatoes

local and international cheeses with nuts, dried fruit, grissini and water biscuits

traditional Christmas pudding with brandy cream

cream of butternut squash and carrot with a hint of cardamom

chocolate Christmas log

PLANET PASTA

recommended for small groups (max 35 ppl)

baked lasagna with beef ragoût in a rich tomato sauce pasta tossed with seafood, herbs, white wine and citrus oil

FOLKLORE FEAST roast turkey with a chestnut and herb stuffing, chipolata sausages and cranberry jus (carvery) Greek style lamb chops with oregano and lemon braised beef olives with tomato confit and peas traditional chicken coq au vin cooked in bacon, mushrooms and white wine mélange of fish with sauce vierge

gluten free, sugar free and lactose free items available on request

Christmas the spirits of

beverage packages WELCOME PACKAGE freshly brewed mulled wine sparkling wine alcoholic cocktail

€2.50/person €3.00/person €3.50/person

BEVERAGE PACKAGES

Half a bottle of local wine Half a bottle of foreign wine Half a bottle of local wine and water Half a bottle of foreign wine and water Half a bottle of local wine, water and coffee Half a bottle of foreign wine, water and coffee

OPEN BARS

cocktail bars open bar 1 – mixers, water and local beer open bar 2 – mixers, water, local beer and local wine/foreign beer open bar 3 – spirits, local beer, local wine, mixers and water

€5.50/person €7.00/person €7.00/person €8.50/person €7.50/person €9.00/person

€8.50/person per 2 hours €6.00/person per 2 hours €8.00/person per 2 hours €12.00/person per 2 hours

Wrap it up… Wrap it up… We are extending additional advantages for the booking of your event, as follow:  for groups of 25-50 people: 1 day pass for 2 people in our spa facilities  for groups of 51-100 people: 1 dining voucher for 2 people at Scirocco restaurant  for groups of 101-150 people: 1 Sunday lunch voucher for 4 people at Scirocco restaurant  for groups of 151-200 people: 1 night stay for 2 people, breakfast included  for groups of 201 people and more: 2 night stay for 2 people, breakfast included

Are you participating in a Christmas event organised at Le MEridien? Why not stay a little longer? Overnight rates, exclusive to Christmas private functions’ attendees:  1 night stay on the night of your event, in a Superior room (max 2 people) including breakfast: €75 for the night  1 night stay on the night of your event, in a Deluxe sea view room (max 2 people) including breakfast: €95 for the night

Kindly contact our Sales Team during office hours on 2311 5320 or send your query to events.malta@lemeridien.com

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