CHRISTMAS IN PARADISE FESTIVE SEASON MENUS 2013/2014
At the Paradise Bay Resort it really is the season to be jolly! We are aware that with so much choice in the market it is sometimes hard to find the right venue for your Christmas event. To help guide you, we have put together a dedicated Christmas brochure showcasing a variety of menus and packages. This festive season, add sparkle to your celebrations with our buzzing ambience, tasty food, intoxicating tipples and enough cheer to last well into 2014. From lunches to dinners, banquets to sensational private parties, we invite you to indulge in a feast of festivity, and rest assured, we shall take care of every last detail to make it stress-free, fun-ďŹ lled and entirely unforgettable. And why not turn a party or dinner into a special winter break by staying with us too? We invite you to celebrate with friends, family and work colleagues, and we promise to make Christmas and New Year your best yet! On behalf of our team, we look forward to making it a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Best wishes,
Michael Zammit MarmarĂ Director of Sales & Marketing
FESTIVE MENUS Christmas Eve Gala Buffet Dinner 2 Christmas Day Buffet Lunch 3 Christmas Day Buffet Dinner 4 New Year’s Eve Gala Buffet Dinner 5 New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch 6 New Year’s Day Buffet Dinner 7
50% deposit is required for Festive Menu bookings
CHRISTMAS EVE GALA BUFFET DINNER
Creamed butternut squash soup with five spices and cumin (v) PASTA STATION Pasta shells with porcini mushrooms, broccoli florets, fresh cream and pine nuts (v) Homemade lobster ravioli with crab and prawn bisque, rocket oil ANTIPASTO Crispy salads, antipasti, fresh fish, shellfish, seafood, terrines, fresh meat cuts, Italian cured meats and salami, wraps, tarts, dressings, sauces, dips CARVERY Peppered roast rib of beef, thyme and red wine jus, horseradish Roasted shoulder of lamb with wilted shallots, spinach, apricot and prune stuffing HOT BUFFET Pan fried pork tenderloin, Marsala wine reduction, artichokes and leeks Grilled boneless quails, soy, lime and sweet chili dressing Baked darne of grouper, noilly prat and tarragon cream
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VEGETARIAN CHOICE Mozzarella cheese, vine tomato and basil pesto tart CHILDREN’S CHOICE Chicken burgers and chips VEGETABLES Orange glazed parsnips Baked cauliflower with smoked cheese gratinee Roasted potato wedges with cajun spice and red onions DESSERT Help yourselves to our sweet buffet offering freshly prepared tarts, mousses, gateaux Coffee and petit fours
LIVE ENT TAINM R E ENT
on the keyboard Jason Xuere:3b0 – 21:30 18 Live Band 21:30 – 23:00
Adults €24.00 / Children (6-11 years) €12.50
CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET LUNCH
Creamed fresh mushroom soup with mace and parmesan croutons (v)
VEGETARIAN CHOICE Pecorino cheese and spinach vol au vents
PASTA STATION Traditional beef bolognese lasagna with cheesy béchamel sauce Spaghetti tossed with octopus ragout, olive tapenade, walnuts and fresh herbs
CHILDREN’S CHOICE Chicken nuggets and chipped potatoes
ANTIPASTO Crispy salads, antipasti, fresh fish, shellfish, seafood, terrines, fresh meat cuts, Italian cured meats and salami, wraps, tarts, dressings, sauces, dips CARVERY Roasted turkey with sage, onion, bacon and sausage stuffing, sherry gravy Orange glazed gammon with cinnamon rub, pineapple chutney
VEGETABLES Minted brussels sprouts Steamed carrot batons Rosemary and garlic roasties DESSERT Help yourselves to our sweet buffet with freshly prepared tarts, mousses, gateaux Coffee and mince pies
HOT BUFFET Prime beef medallions with madiera wine jus Slow roasted pheasant with figs, chestnuts and brandy cream Poached supreme of fresh salmon with lime and coriander dressing
Adults €27.50 / Children (6-11 years) €14.25
LIV ENTER E TAINM ENT
Conrad Briffa on the keyboard 12:30 – 15:30
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CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET DINNER
Creamed broccoli soup with fresh cream (v) PASTA STATION Fusilli tossed with zucchini, pancetta, tomato veloute and fresh sage Deep fried goujons of white fish with tar tare dip (v) ANTIPASTO Crispy salads, antipasti, fresh fish, shellfish, seafood, terrines, fresh meat cuts, Italian cured meats and salami, wraps, tarts, dressings, sauces, dips CARVERY Roasted whole turkey, sage, onion, bacon and sausage stuffing, sherry gravy HOT BUFFET Grilled pork tenderloin, grain mustard and cognac cream Pan fried lamb steaks, white wine reduction with shallots and fresh mint Poached local bream fillets with salsa verde
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VEGETARIAN CHOICE Sundried tomato, pumpkin and Swiss cheese quiche CHILDREN’S CHOICE Chicken balls and chipped potatoes VEGETABLES Steamed Brussels sprouts Baked cauliflower mornay Sauté potatoes DESSERT Help yourselves to our sweet buffet with freshly prepared tarts, mousses, gateaux Coffee and mince pies
LIVE ENT TAINM ENTER
on the keyboard Orville Balza:3n0 – 21:30 18 Live Band 21:30 – 23:00
Adults €24.00 / Children (6-11 years) €12.50
NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA BUFFET DINNER
Creamed carrot and pumpkin soup with ginger, coconut milk and fresh coriander (v) PASTA STATION Cannelloni Florentine filled with fresh ricotta and spinach napped with tomato and parmesan gratineé (v) Sedani tossed with double mushrooms, asparagus and chorizo sausage ANTIPASTO Crispy salads, antipasti, fresh fish, shellfish, seafood, terrines, fresh meat cuts, Italian cured meats and salami, wraps, tarts, dressings, sauces, dips CARVERY Roasted leg of lamb with Asian rub and mint sauce Roasted beef ribeye, herbed crust, red wine and onion jus HOT BUFFET Marinated tikka pork tenderloin with a light coriander yoghurt dressing
Pan fried duck breast, soy, orange marmalade and star anise sauce Poached grouper supremes, zucchini and capsicum relish VEGETARIAN CHOICE Egg, artichoke and goat’s cheese quiche CHILDREN’S CHOICE Chicken nuggets and chipped potatoes VEGETABLES Panache of fresh market vegetables Balsamic roasted courgettes Fondant potatoes DESSERT Help yourselves to our sweet buffet with freshly prepared tarts, mousses, gateaux Coffee and chocolate truffles A souvenir glass of sparkling wine will be served at midnight
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LIV ENTER E TAINM ENT
Jason Xuereb on th 18:30 – 22:0e0keyboard Disco By Osvald 22:00 onwards o Adults €45.00 / Children (6-11 years) €22.50
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NEW YEAR’S DAY BUFFET LUNCH
Chicken and vegetable noodlesoup, tortilla chips PASTA STATION Homemade pumpkin and pinenut ravioli with crushed amaretti and dill cream (v) Spaghetti with mussels and prawns, herbed tomato salsa with capers and olives ANTIPASTO Crispy salads, antipasti, fresh fish, shellfish, seafood, terrines, fresh meat cuts, Italian cured meats and salami, wraps, tarts, dressings, sauces, dips CARVERY Roasted leg of pork with fennel crumble, apple and cider sauce Roasted rib of prime beef, herbed crust, horseradish sauce HOT BUFFET Pan fried pheasant with cranberry and port wine reduction. Grilled milk fed veal ribeye, sautéed mushrooms, sage cream Rolled sea bass fillets with prawn mousse and mustard lentils
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VEGETARIAN CHOICE Turkish aubergine moussaka CHILDREN’S CHOICE Chicken nuggets and chipped potatoes VEGETABLES Steamed carrots and Brussels sprouts Baked broccoli with tomato veloute and mozzarella cheese topping Roasted new potatoes DESSERT Help yourselves to our sweet buffet with freshly prepared tarts, mousses, gateaux Coffee and imqaret
LIVE ENT TAINM ENTER
Conrad Briffa on the keyboard 12:30 – 15:30
Adults €30.00 / Children (6-11 years) €15.00
NEW YEAR’S DAY BUFFET DINNER
Cream of tomato and red lentil soup with crouton (v)
VEGETARIAN CHOICE Green vegetable and cheddar cheese quiche
PASTA STATION Pear and gorgonzola pasta pockets with saffron cream (v) Penne with basil pesto and parmesan shavings (v)
CHILDREN’S CHOICE Chicken burgers and chipped potatoes
ANTIPASTO Crispy salads, antipasti, fresh fish, shellfish, seafood, terrines, fresh meat cuts, Italian cured meats and salami, wraps, tarts, dressings, sauces, dips CARVERY Orange glazed gammon with apple and cognac sauce
VEGETABLES Steamed green beans Baked cauliflower Polonaise Sauté potatoes DESSERT Help yourselves to our sweet buffet with freshly prepared tarts, mousses, gateaux
HOT BUFFET Braised lamb osso buco, white wine reduction, garlic and fresh rosemary Tender tandoori marinated chicken breast Poached rockfish fillets with herbed tomato concassé
Adults €24.00 / Children (6-11 years) €12.50
LIV ENTER E TAINM ENT
Orville Balzan on th 18:30 – 21:3e0keyboard Live Band 21:30 – 23:00
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ACCOMMODATION OFFERS
50% deposit is required by Sunday, 8th December
CHRISTMAS EVE 1 night on half board arrive mid-day on the 24th December depart 11.30hrs on the 25th December €43.75 per adult 1 night on full board arrive mid-day on the 24th December depart 17.00hrs on the 25th December €67.75 per adult
21ST, 22ND, 23RD AND 25TH DECEMBER 2013 Extra Nights on half board for €39.50 per adult per night Extra Nights on full board for €56.00 per adult per night
NEW YEAR’S EVE 1 night on half board arrive mid-day on the 31st December depart 11.30hrs on the 1st January €62.25 per adult 1 night on full board arrive 14.00hrs on the 31st December depart 17.00hrs on the 1st January €88.00 per adult
28TH, 29TH, 30TH DECEMBER 2013 AND 1ST JANUARY 2014 Extra Nights on half board for €39.50 per adult per night Extra Nights on full board for €56.00 per adult per night
Infants under 2 and 1st child 2-11yrs free (sharing with two adults). 50% reduction for 2nd child (2-11 yrs). 3rd and 4th Adults sharing twin room 20% reduction on board basis.
STAFF PARTIES Stand Up Reception 1 10 Stand Up Reception 2 11 Stand Up Reception 3 12 Set Menu 1 13 Set Menu 2 14 Set Menu 3 15 Buffet Menu 1 16 Buffet Menu 2 17 Buffet Menu 3 18 Beverage packages 19 50% deposit is required for Festive Menu bookings
STAND UP RECEPTION 1 Assorted canapĂŠs (3 types) COLD ITEMS Curried egg, tomato and mayo sandwich Turkey and walnut ribbon sandwich Tuna and mayo mini panini Mediterranean crostini Rare roast beef tartlets Duck and ginger tartlets Smoked salmon and caviar barquettes
FINGER FOOD BUFFET Mini burgers with cheese, rocket and tomatoes Mini hotdogs with mustard mayo, ketchup and caramelized onions SOMETHING SWEET Mini fruit kebabs, choice of ice cream, strawberry mini cheesecakes Christmas pudding with brandy sauce
HOT ITEMS Thai chicken sausage rolls Vegetable spring rolls with plum sauce Prawn wontons with a sweet chili dip Chicken/beef satay with peanut sauce Seafood vol au vants Parmesan risotto balls Nutty turkey strips with mango mayo
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â‚Ź11.80 per person (Minimum 25 pax)
STAND UP RECEPTION 2 Assorted canapĂŠs (3 types) COLD ITEMS Tuna, egg and mayo sandwich Chicken, rocket and pancetta ribbon sandwich Roasted beef and parmesan mini panini Hummus crostini Oriental beef tartlets Turkey and orange tartlets Crab and asparagus barquettes Japanese vegetable maki rolls Prawn cocktail shot cups
FINGER FOOD BUFFET Fruit and nut cous cous Lamb kofte Nutty chicken strips SOMETHING SWEET Fruit cocktail in a glass, white chocolate mousse, lime sorbet
HOT ITEMS Chicken/beef satay with peanut sauce Vegetable spring rolls with plum sauce Sesame shrimp balls with sweet chili dip Mushroom and parmesan vol au vants Coconut prawns with mango mayo Vegetable samosas Pork wontons with sweet and sour sauce Curried chicken risotto balls
â‚Ź15.90 per person (Minimum 25 pax)
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STAND UP RECEPTION 3 Assorted canapĂŠs (4 types) COLD ITEMS Smoked salmon, dill and creamed cheese sandwich Chicken and walnut ribbon sandwich Beef tartar crostini Shrimp and asparagus barquettes Asian beef tartlets Five spice duck tartlets Parma ham and broccoli vol au vants Beetroot, apple and walnut crepes Crab and spinach roulade Japanese mixed maki rolls
FINGER FOOD BUFFET Steamed rice Chicken stir fry with cashew nuts Mexican beef strips SOMETHING SWEET Fruit cocktail in a glass, chocolate mousse, melon ice cream
HOT ITEMS Chicken/beef satay with peanut sauce Vegetable spring rolls with plum sauce Vegetable samosa Coconut prawns with mango mayo dip Lamb kofte with minted yogurt Parmesan risotto balls. Sesame pork balls, sweet chili dip Seafood vol au vants Nutty chicken strips with mustard mayo
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â‚Ź19.75 per person (Minimum 25 pax)
SET MENU 1 Parmesan risotto with pumpkin and courgette ragout, Pine nuts and sundried tomatoes or Fettuccine pasta with crab meat, red chili, fresh mint, garlic and extra virgin olive oil Oriental cream of sweet potato soup with ginger and fresh coriander Prime fillet of beef with a mushroom and pancetta fricasseĂŠ accompanied by a Madeira wine reduction or Grilled turkey breast with parma ham, traditional stuffing, sage and onion reductions or Thyme and black pepper crusted Norwegian salmon with a salsa verde and a warm salad of mediterranean beans.
SOMETHING SWEET Strawberry and passion fruit panna cotta accompanied with a vanilla ice-cream finished by balsamic reduction
â‚Ź27.50 per person (Minimum 25 pax)
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SET MENU 2 Salad with avocado, asparagus and lobster meat pink grape fruit, honey and coriander dressing or Sedani pasta with wild mushrooms, turkey breast leeks and fresh cream, rocket leaves and parmesan shavings Creamed spring pea soup with streaky bacon, fresh mint and cheese cracker Grilled rib eye of prime beef, Marsala wine jus, fresh rosemary and caramelized shallots or Pan seared boneless quails, Asian marinade, with red chili, ginger, garlic and fresh coriander or Roasted dentici supreme with a garlic and pomme purĂŠe, spinach and chorizo ragout
SOMETHING SWEET White chocolate and cognac mousse Wild thyme sorbet
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â‚Ź32.50 per person (Minimum 25 pax)
SET MENU 3 Orechiette pasta with Cajun spiced chicken breast, coloured peppers, broccoli sprigs, fresh cream and saffron or Buffalo mozzarella and vine tomato salad with basil leaves and balsamic dressing Creamed pumpkin and carrot soup with coconut milk and fresh coriander Pan fried Barbary duck breast, Game jus, honey and five spices or Roasted Monkfish supreme, creamed curried mussels, baby spinach, celery and leeks or Prime fillet of beef Port wine reduction, Sage and onion compote
SOMETHING SWEET Mille foglie of dark chocolate Mango sorbet
â‚Ź36.00 per person (Minimum 25 pax)
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BUFFET MENU 1 SOUP Creamed mushroom soup with mace and fresh cream PASTA STATION Tortellini Quattro formaggi with spinach and nutmeg Penne tossed with pancetta and leeks, tomatoes, oregano and black olives ANTIPASTO Local and international freshly prepared natural salads, antipasti, fresh fish, shell fish, cold meats, cured meats and a variety of dressings CARVERY Roasted breast of Turkey, seasonal stuffing, shallots and sage jus HOT BUFFET Grilled prime beef medallions, port wine and mushroom reduction Mild Pork Korma, stir fried vegetables, steamed rice Three tomato and mozzarella cheese tart Poached fresh Salmon with dill and citrus dressing Panache of fresh market vegetables Seasonal potatoes DESSERT Help yourselves to our buffet counter with freshly prepared cakes, mousses, gateaux, Tarts, flans and fresh fruit
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â‚Ź22.00 per person (Minimum 25 pax)
BUFFET MENU 2 SOUP Spicy pumpkin and sweet potato soup, with ginger and coconut milk PASTA STATION Baked lasagna with chicken, pancetta, spinach and mozzarella cheese Penne garlic, tomato sauce and basil sauce ANTIPASTO Local and international freshly prepared natural salads, antipasti, fresh fish, shell fish, cold meats, cured meats and a variety of dressings CARVERY Roasted leg of smoked fresh gammon, honey, cinnamon, apple and cider sauce HOT BUFFET Grilled Turkey breast piccata with lemon and capers, white wine jus Indian beef garam masala with yogurt and mint, steamed rice Crushed pea, feta cheese and leek quiche Seared fillet of local grouper, seafood and herb broth Tossed panache of mixed fresh market vegetables Seasonal potatoes DESSERT Help yourselves to our buffet counter with freshly prepared cakes, mousses, gateaux, Tarts, flans and fresh fruit
â‚Ź26.00 per person (Minimum 25 pax)
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BUFFET MENU 3 SOUP Winter creamed broccoli soup with Pecorino cheese PASTA STATION Turkey and pancetta cannelloni, tomato coulis and bĂŠchamel sauce Orechiette with vegetable panache, tarragon cream ANTIPASTO Local and international freshly prepared natural salads, antipasti, fresh fish, shell fish, cold meats, cured meats and a variety of dressings CARVERY Roasted topside of veal with a pepper corn and cognac gravy HOT BUFFET Grilled lamb chops, mint and rosemary jus Mild madras chicken curry, steamed rice with tumeric Italian aubergine parmiggiana Grilled swordfish with crushed capers and olive tapenade Fresh market vegetables Seasonal potatoes DESSERT Help yourselves to our buffet counter with freshly prepared cakes, mousses, gateaux, tarts, flans and fresh fruit
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â‚Ź30.00 per person (Minimum 25 pax)
BEVERAGE PACKAGES Welcome drink €1.25 per person Open bar per hour OPTION 1 Soft drinks, juices, still water, sparkling water, local beer, local wine €4.50 per person OPTION 2 Soft drinks, juices, still water, sparkling water, foreign beer, local beer, local wine €6.25 per person OPTION 3 Soft drinks, juices, still water, sparkling water, mixers, local beer, local wine, spirits €7.50 per person
OPTION 4 Soft drinks, juices, still water, sparkling water, mixers, foreign beer, local wine, spirits €8.75 per person OPTION 5 Soft drinks, juices, still water, sparkling water, mixers, foreign beer, local beer, local wine, spirits €10.00 per person SIT DOWN BEVERAGE PACKAGE Free flow of water + 1/2 lt local wine €2.50 per person Free flow of water + free flow of wine €4.00 per person Coffee after meal €1.00 per person
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EARLY BOOKING SPECIAL OFFERS
DISCOUNTS FOR GROUPS & STAFF PARTIES
20% DISCOUNT WHEN BOOKING BY END OF OCTOBER
15% DISCOUNT WHEN BOOKING BY END OF NOVEMBER 25% Non refundable / transferable deposit payable within 3 days of booking for early booking discount to apply.
Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year from the Management and Staff of the Paradise Bay Resort Hotel.
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