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Who are we?

4 Reception Wedding Packages 5 Always Menu 6 Forever Menu 7 Everlasting Menu 8 Timeless Menu 9

Pre–Dinner Reception

10 Reception Menu Selector 14 Themed Tables – Impress Your Guests 14 Pasta Station 14 Risotteria 14 Contadino Station 14 Carving Station 15 Spanish and Mexican Stall 15 Lebanese Station 15 Charcoal Grill Station 15 Taco Station 15 Grazing Table 16 Themed Tables by TempAsian 16 Sushi Station 16 Indian Table 16 Asian Noodle Table 16 TemptAsian Stall 17 After Party Themed Tables 17 Burger and Pulled Meat Bar 17 Il–Maltija After Party Table 17 Ice Cream Parlour 17 Coffee Tables 18 Bar Setups 18 Wine Bar Setup 18 Cocktail Bar / Specialised Bars Setup 18 Whisky and Cigar Bar Setup 18 Mimosa Bar Setup 20 Beverage Packages 20 Welcome Drinks 20 Open Bar Prices 21 Dinner Beverages Packages 21 After Dinner Drinks 21 Non–Alcoholic Beverages 22 Seated Wedding Packages 23 International Sample Menu 24 Asian Buffet Menu by TemptAsian 26 Plated Indian Menu by TemptAsian 27 Plated Asian Menu by TemptAsian 28 Plated Wedding Packages 30 Lace Sample Plated Menu 30 Silk Sample Plated Menu 31 Velvet Sample Plated Menu 32 Plated Menu Selector 36 Terms & Conditions

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Who are we?

‘Place your trust in us – we’ll make your dreams a reality.’

AX Group through their core divisions; AX Hotels, AX Construction, AX Development and AX Care have always striven to deliver excellence in all fields. Today, we’re known for our unique hotels, our sophisticated service, and our innovation.

AX Caterers is a superior service ready to work with you, boasting a dedicated and creative team who have several years of experience in the industry. We offer a personalised service fit for any occasion, whether it’s a wedding, a group dinner, a boat party, or a business event. We can do it all.

Our commitment to meticulous attention and service is delivered with integrity, determination, creativity, innovation, and a personal touch, making us the ideal choice for you. Entrust us with your dreams, and we shall transform them into reality.

This package offers a variety of buffet, plated and reception menus, all suitable for weddings in the venue of your choice.

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Reception Wedding Packages The package includes: • • • • • • • •

An exquisite cocktail reception menu No corkage fees Coffee table including petit fours Wedding cake (size according to number of guests) Wedding service manager on duty Service of chefs, bartenders, and waiters Bar setups, one bistro with every 25 guests, wedding cake table One night accommodation in one of our suites at AX The Palace inclusive of a sumptuous breakfast

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Discounted prices on accommodation for any of your guests wishing to stay overnight after wedding Wedding menu sampling for 2 guests An anniversary 1 night stay at AX The Palace on bed and breakfast; or a set menu dinner at TemptAsian Back up venue at AX The Palace (subject to size limitations)

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Prices quoted are for a minimum of 100 people Between 50 and 99 people a charge of €7.50 per person will apply A dedicated quote will be done for weddings less than 49 people Maximum service time is 4 hours, after which, and overtime rate of €450 per hour will apply Prices do not include venue fees, venue cleaning, setups, and decorations Wedding cake offered is a dummy, and subject to design All menus are sample menus and subject to change as per clients’ request

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Always Menu (26 items) Cold Canapés Dolmas, hummus and tzatziki in cups Seabass tartar on peppered herb croute Salmon tartar, sour cream and caviar on rye bread Smoked turkey mousse, wasabi mayonnaise Pineapple and smoked duck skewers Chicken liver pâté profiteroles, cranberry sauce Smoked duck on pickled red cabbage and orange salad Hot Canapés Asparagus tartlet, béarnaise sauce Deep fried zucchini balls Falafel with minted yoghurt Black bean and beef tart with Mexican cheese Warm blini with dill seared salmon Thai shrimp dim sums, Chinese garlic rice wine and soy dip Oriental duck spring rolls hoisin sauce Pizzette funghi Spinach mini breaded rice balls Bbq pork ribs Mini Mexican chicken sliders Crispy pulled pork bites Home smoked grilled Maltese sausage brochettes Middle Eastern lamb koftas, tzatziki sauce Breaded chicken with tikka sauce Vietnamese caramelized pork on sticky rice Desserts Baked ricotta pie Fruit tarts Tiramisu cup

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Forever Menu (30 items) Cold Canapés Seared tuna tataki crusted with sesame Assorted sushi, soy sauce Chevre goat’s cheese roulade, fig marmalade Tomato, bocconcini di mozzarella and pistachio pesto salad Peppered roast beef and gherkin relish open sandwich Coconut curry chicken with corn relish Braised pork belly on sauerkraut Stilton on crostini with grape chutney Smoked turkey and grain mustard on croutes Confit of rabbit with figs in cone Hot Canapés Mexican quesadillas Thai shrimp dim sums with Chinese garlic rice wine, soy dip Middle Eastern lamb koftas, yogurt tzatziki Home smoked Maltese sausage brochettes Oriental duck spring rolls, hoisin sauce Truffle mushroom quiche Stilton and onion marmalade flat bread Chicken tikka masala on Jasmin rice Spicy meat balls in Louisiana sauce Beef satay, peanut sauce Black bean and beef tart with Mexican cheese Camembert croquette mini bites, cranberry sauce Seasoned calamari, wasabi mayonnaise Shredded beef and vegetable tortillas Lamb fatajjar Desserts Seasonal fruits kebabs Belgian Malakoff White chocolate and pistachio profiteroles Chocolate and coffee layered opera tart Coconut and rose petal mousse

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Everlasting Menu (32 items)

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Smoked cheese and green apple on herb crostini Goat’s cheese and black olive pesto tarts Black seed crusted tuna on wasabi croutes Turkey with tandoori spices and mango chutney rolled sandwich Smoked duck on pickled red cabbage and orange salad Carpaccio of beef with mustard croute Pulled pork roulade on crostini with pickles Tomato, bocconcini di mozzarella, pistachio pesto salad in cups Rice paper spring rolls with duck and hoisin sauce Tandoori chicken whole meal wraps Coconut curry chicken with corn relish Hot Canapés

Mini black olive and broccoli quiche Prawns, garlic and herb dip Almond crusted chicken in sesame hoisin dip Sticky duck tartlets Lamb empanadas with spicy yoghurt 12 hours braised beef bon bon Mini chicken and mushrooms pies Thai money bags, fish sauce Camembert croquette mini bites Stilton and onion marmalade flat bread Warm blini with dill seared salmon Beef satay, peanut sauce Jerk marinated pork skewers Mini Mexican chicken sliders Oriental duck spring rolls, hoisin sauce Mexican quesadillas Desserts

Seasonal fruits kebabs Strawberry meringue Chocolate coffee cups Zeppoli filled with ricotta Coconut and forest fruit tart

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Timeless Menu (34 items) Cold Canapés Chevre goat’s cheese roulade, fig marmalade Dolmas, hummus and tzatziki in cups Seabass tartar on peppered herb croute Black seed crusted tuna on wasabi croutes Selection of sushi, soy sauce Pineapple and smoked duck skewers Smoked turkey and grain mustard on croutes Tandoori chicken whole meal wraps Chicken liver pâté profiteroles, cranberry sauce Pulled pork roulade on crostini with pickles Peppered roast beef and gherkin relish open sandwich Turkey with tandoori spices and mango chutney rolled sandwich Hot Canapés Falafel, minted yoghurt Asparagus tartlet, béarnaise sauce Mexican quesadillas Thai prawn and chicken on stick coated with coconut Chicken tikka masala on Jasmin rice Almond crusted chicken in sesame hoisin dip Sticky duck tartlets 12 hours braised beef bon bon Vietnamese caramel pork on sticky rice Lamb empanadas with spicy yoghurt Beef satay, peanut sauce Spinach mini breaded rice balls Warm blini with dill seared salmon Camembert croquette mini bites Shredded beef and vegetable tortillas Mini Mexican chicken sliders Desserts Coconut and forest fruit tart Baked white chocolate cheesecake Tiramisu cup Belgian Malakoff Mini banoffee pie Strawberry meringue

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Pre-Dinner Reception Bucks Fizz and Bellini cocktail Smoked cheese and green apple on herb crostini (V) Smoked turkey mousse, wasabi mayonnaise Asparagus wrapped with speck Goat’s cheese and black olive pesto tarts (V) Smoked salmon tartar, sour cream, and caviar on rye bread Coconut curry chicken and corn relish

€8.50 per person

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Reception Menu Selector Cold Items Vegetarian Smoked cheese and green apple on herb crostini Goat’s cheese and black olive pesto tarts Cranberry cheese with grapes and walnuts Aubergine caviar with goat’s cheese Stilton on crostini with grape chutney Chevre goat’s cheese roulade, fig marmelade Watermelon and feta cheese Greek Salad Tomato, bocconcini di mozzarella, pistachio pesto salad in cups Dolmas, hummus and tzatziki in cups

€1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90

Fish and Seafood Home cured salmon with chives and sour cream on blini Seabass tartar on peppered herb croute New Zealand mussel, cucumber, and herb mayo Mini bridge rolls with smoked salmon and cream Salmon tartar, sour cream, and caviar on rye bread Selection of sushi, soy sauce Black seed crusted tuna on wasabi croutes Crab meat, prawn, tomato, and noodle salad Alaskan crab Vietnamese style Seared tuna tataki crusted with sesame Lobster and asparagus on rye focaccia with saffron sour cream

€1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €2.40 €2.90 €3.80

Game and Poultry Pineapple and smoked duck skewers Smoked turkey and grain mustard on croutes Coconut curry chicken with corn relish Turkey with tandoori spices and mango chutney rolled sandwich Tandoori chicken whole meal wraps Chicken liver pâté profiteroles, cranberry sauce Duck liver on spoon pastry with orange sauce Smoked duck on pickled red cabbage and orange salad Local snails in garlic on parsnip royal Confit of rabbit with figs in cone Rice paper spring rolls with duck and hoisin sauce Foie gras served on orange brioche Miso marinated foie gras on brioche with grilled pineapple relish

€1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €3.80 €3.80

Meat Speck and melon on beetroot bread Carpaccio of beef with mustard croute Peppered roast beef and gherkin relish open sandwich Asparagus wrapped with bresaola Braised pork belly on sauerkraut Pulled pork roulade on crostini with pickles Slow cooked roasted beef on roasted focaccia and mustard marinated cucumber Foie gras served on orange brioche Miso marinated foie gras on brioche with grilled pineapple relish *

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€1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €3.80 €3.80

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Truffle mushroom quiche Mini black olive and broccoli quiche Pizzette funghi Stilton and onion marmalade flat bread Mexican quesadillas Asparagus tartlet, béarnaise sauce Spinach mini breaded rice balls Camembert croquette mini bites Falafel, minted yoghurt Deep fried zucchini balls

€1.60 €1.60 €1.60 €1.60 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.90 €1.90

Fish and Seafood

Thai shrimp dim sum with garlic rice vinegar and soy dip Breaded surimi crab with soy, ginger and lime Prawns in filo with pineapple, mango and coriander dip Thai money bags, fish sauce Prawn wontons, garlic rice vinegar and soy dip Seasoned calamari, wasabi mayonnaise Warm blini with dill seared salmon Prawns, garlic and herb dip Thai prawn and chicken on stick coated with coconut Lobster thermidor on truffle rösti

€1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.90 €2.40 €2.40 €3.60

Game and Poultry

Oriental duck spring rolls, hoisin sauce Chicken and mushroom bouches Sticky duck tartlets Breaded chicken with tikka sauce Sesame seed chicken satay, crunchy peanut dip Mini chicken and mushrooms pies Tamarind marinated chicken skewers Almond crusted chicken in sesame hoisin dip Chicken lollipop with BBQ sauce Chicken Mo Gu Ji with mushrooms noodles Chicken tikka masala on Jasmin rice

€1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €2.40 €2.90

Meat

Black bean and beef tart with Mexican cheese Home smoked grilled Maltese sausage brochettes BBQ pork ribs Spicy meat balls in Louisiana sauce Beef satay, peanut sauce Jerk marinated pork skewers Middle Eastern lamb koftas, yoghurt tzatziki Lamb fatajjar Lamb empanadas with spicy yoghurt Grilled beef Yakitori style Beef brochettes teriyaki style Shredded beef and vegetable tortillas Vietnamese caramel pork on sticky rice Mini Mexican chicken sliders Crispy pulled pork bites 12 hours braised beef bon bon

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Cheese Assiette of international and local cheeses

€2.40

Dessert Baked ricotta pie Selection of ice-cream in chocolate cups Fruit tarts White chocolate and pistachio profiteroles Zeppoli filled with ricotta Sorbet selection Mini banoffee pie Belgian Malakoff Chocolate coffee cups Mini fruit savarin Seasonal fruits kebabs Raspberry and white chocolate filled French macaroons Chocolate and coffee layered opera tart Coconut and rose petal mousse Gianduia chocolate cup Passion fruit curd meringue tart Banana walnut cake with caramel mousse Baked strawberry tart with milk chocolate mousse Strawberry meringue Bitter chocolate pavé Baked white chocolate cheesecake Tiramisu cup Coconut and forest fruit tart Milk chocolate mousse

€1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.70 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90 €1.90

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Minimum items for a wedding is 30 items Prices quoted above are for a minimum of 100 guests Prices quoted above are per item per person For events of 50 to 99 guests a supplement of €500 will apply For groups of 49 people and under, a tailor-made quote will be provided

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Themed Tables Impress Your Guests Pasta Station Penne, farfalle, fusilli, orecchiette, casarecce, bucatini Served with Parmesan shavings and rucola Choice of 3 sauces Alla zarina with smoked salmon, vodka and caviar Funghi di bosco e pancetta Pomodoro e basilico (V) Al pesto (V) Al ragù Al mare

€6.00 per person Risotteria Pumpkin and walnut risotto with smoked quail Risotto funghi porcini and tartufo (V) Served in a Parmeggiano wheel

€6.50 per person Contadino Station Charcuterie of different hams and salami Red Leicester, Parmesan cheese, Blue vein cheese, peppered and plain goat’s cheese Served with grapes, dried fruits, pickles, grissini and galletti

€6.50 per person Carving Station – To choose 2 from the below Salmon coulibiac, spinach pepper cream Whole roast leg of pork, apple calvados and mustard cream Slow roasted loin of beef, shallots gravy Honey glazed gammon with pineapple and chili relish Rosemary and garlic roasted leg of lamb in its own gravy Served with roast vegetables, potatoes and baker’s basket and condiments

€8.50 per person

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L Lov Love Love Spanish and Mexican Stall

Selection of salads, cucumbers, black bean Re-fried kidney beans and chilli olives Paella with seafood, pork, chicken and vegetables Beef burritos Chilli con carne with tortilla chips Chicken satay and corn on the cob Nachos served with guacamole Stuffed potatoes with chilli and cheese

€7.50 per person Lebanese Station

Chicken döner kebab served with pitta bread Fish cooked with lemon and Arabic spices Lamb tagine Stuffed vegetables with rice Couscous tajine with vegetables

Served with baba ganoush, moutabel, muhammara dips

€9.50 per person

Charcoal Grill Station

Cajun marinated chicken breast Rosemary and thyme marinated minute steaks Basil marinated swordfish Tomato, shallot and basil German potato salad Couscous salad and coleslaw Bread rolls served with balsamic dressing BBQ sauce and Thousand Island sauce

€9.50 per person Taco Station

Corn tortillas Smoked chicken Beef chilli con carne Refried beans Dips and condiments Tomato salsa, guacamole, sour cream, Mexican cheese and jalapeños

€7.50 per person Grazing Table (V)

Moroccan spiced carrots, Greek dolma, vegan halloumi cheese, 3 bean salad, saffron rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, coloured peppers and celery crudités Dips and condiments Green olive and caper tapenade, hummus, baba ghanoush, tomato salsa, guacamole, jalapeños, flavoured olive oils and balsamic vinegar Served with bread sticks, water biscuits and nachos

€7.50 per person

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Themed Tables

by TempAsian Sushi Station A selection of sushi and sashimi served with soy sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi

€8.50 per person Indian Table Onion bhaji Indian butter chicken Lamb Rogan Josh Paneer with vegetables Rice pilau Chana masala Naan bread Poppadum, yoghurt, rajita and mango chutney

€8.50 per person Asian Noodle Table Chow Mein noodles with chicken Singaporean style noodles with shredded beef Prawn and egg fried rice

€7.00 per person TemptAsian Stall Beef oyster Chicken Mo Gu Ji Thai lamb curry Singaporean fried noodles Japanese fried rice

€8.50 per person Add the sushi and sashimi table with the TemptAsian stall

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After Party Themed Tables Burger and Pulled Meat Bar – Choice of 2 patties Beef patty, pulled pork patty, chicken patty, fish patty and vegetarian patty Served with a variety of condiments including, tomatoes, onions, cheeses, gherkins, sauces and potato wedges

€6.50 per person Il-Maltija After Party Table Maltese Ftira smoked gammon and cheddar cheese Cheese and Pea Cakes

€4.50 per person Ice Cream Parlour A selection of ice cream and sorbets Served with chocolate toffee sauce, berry compote, orange sauce, candied fruits and nuts

€3.50 per person Coffee Tables Coffee bar with date fritters Coffee bar with 3 delicacies Espresso coffee bar Espresso coffee bar with 3 delicacies

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Prices quoted above are per person Themed tables are available with a minimum number of reception menu items

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Bar Setups Wine Bar Setup A wine bar set up with 2 wine barrels, wooden top, and rustic buckets Glassware and wine waiter Wine menu with tasting notes Wine supplied by client

€1.50 per person €1.50 per person

Accompaniments A 3 dip board with baker’s basket including grissini and water biscuits Cocktail Bar / Specialised Bars Setup Supply of glassware and bartender A choice of 4 cocktails (suggested 3 alcoholic and 1 non-alcoholic), fresh fruit garnishes, glassware, ice, displays and equipment Menus and cocktail description

€2.50 per person Spirits and syrups supplied by the client Whisky and Cigar Bar Setup Whisky bar set up Whisky glasses and decanters Whisky menu and tasting notes Cigar box and cigar cutter

€2.00 per person Whiskies and cigars supplied by client Accompaniments Applewood cheddar, smoked salmon and smoked sausage, dark chocolate served with sliced red and green apples and grissini

€3.00 per person

Mimosa Bar Setup This bar set up is suggested for the welcome drink Display bottles and Champagne cupola Glasses and garnishes Menus and Tags

€3.00 per person Champagne and sparkling wine supplied by client Garnishes Grapes, melon, pineapple, kiwi, red berries, blue berries

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Beverage Packages Welcome Drinks Welcome Drink A choice of prosecco, Bellini, Bucks Fizz or Kir Royal

€5.00 per person Welcome cocktail A selection of cocktails from Spritz to Negroni

€6.50 per person

Open Bar Prices International house spirits, local wine, local beer, soft drinks, juices, and water Smirnoff, Bacardi, Gordons, J&B, Famous Grouse, Martini, Campari, Aperol, Malibu, Baileys 30 min 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours 5 hours

€9.00 €13.00 €19.00 €23.00 €25.00 €27.00

International superior spirits, local wine, local beer, soft drinks, juices, and water Smirnoff, Bacardi, Spiced Rum, Bombay, J&B, Famous Grouse, Jack Daniels, Martini, Campari, Aperol, Malibu, Baileys, Averna, Jägermeister 30 min 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours 5 hours

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€11.00 €15.00 €23.00 €25.00 €27.00 €29.00

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Dinner Beverages Packages ½ bottle of wine, ½ bottle of local water and coffee per person White Wine La Torre Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, Malta Caravaggio Chardonnay, Malta Chenin Blanc, Douglas Green, South Africa Gavi DOCG, Italy Antonin Blanc DOK, Malta

€10.00 €12.00 €12.00 €14.00 €16.00

Red Wine La Torre Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, Malta Caravaggio Shiraz and Merlot, Malta Shiraz, Douglas Green, South Africa Chianti, Enseda DOCG, Italy Cheval Franc, Malta

€10.00 €12.00 €12.00 €14.00 €16.00

Rose Wine La Torre Shiraz Rosé Rosé D’Anjou A.C.

€10.00 €12.00

After Dinner Drinks Maltese Liquor 2.5cl Foreign liquor 2.5cl

€2.50 €3.00

Non–Alcoholic Beverages Free flow of soft drinks and water (5hrs duration)

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Seated Wedding Packages The inclusive package includes: • • • • • • • •

A seated dinner menu No corkage fees Coffee and petit fours included in all menus Wedding cake (size according to number of guests) Wedding service manager on duty Service of chefs, bartenders, and waiters Bar setups, buffet setups, dining tables setup, wedding cake table One night accommodation in one of our suites at AX The Palace inclusive of a sumptuous breakfast

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Discounted prices on accommodation for any of your guests wishing to stay overnight after wedding Wedding menu sampling for 2 guests An anniversary 1 night stay at AX The Palace on bed and breakfast; or a set menu dinner at TemptAsian Back up venue at AX The Palace (subject to size limitations)

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Prices quoted are for a minimum of 100 people Between 50 and 99 people a charge of €7.50 per person will apply A dedicated quote will be done for weddings less than 49 people Maximum service time is of 4 hours, after which, and overtime rate of €450 per hour will apply Prices do not include venue fees, venue cleaning, setups, and decorations Wedding cake offered is a dummy, and subject to design All menus are sample menus and subject to change as per clients’ request

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International Sample Menu

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An array of natural salads and antipasto Selection of cured meat platters and home marinated fish condiments, dressings and pickles Selection of bread rolls and local bread From the Soup Pot

Pumpkin and ginger soup with smoked duck Pasta Station

Oven baked spinach and smoked chicken lasagne Casarecce with asparagus & prawns, white wine and island herbs From the Carvery

Baked pork loin wrapped in short crust pastry with grain mustard jus Main Course

Scottish salmon with calvados cream sauce Roast lamb, balsamic and puy lentil jus Pan fried chicken escalopes with mushroom jus Roast root vegetables Creamy braised cabbage and peas Ginger and turmeric potatoes Cheese Board

European cheese display with nuts, dried fruits and condiments Desserts

A selection of flans, gateaux, fresh fruit, textures and creams in glasses

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Asian Buffet Menu

by TemptAsian Antipasto Selection of sushi, tofu salad, shredded carrots marinated in orange and ginger, vegetable Asian slaw, seaweed salad, prawn and pomelo salad, crispy fish salad, crab and green mango salad, green papaya salad, Thai beef salad, Vietnamese chicken vegetable and chili salad Soup Tom Khaa Kai Chicken, coconut milk and galangal soup Main Course Empal Daging Sweet and spicy Indonesian style marinated beef in a galangal and tamarind base, cooked with vegetables, sambal oelek, kecap manis, onions, garlic, and ginger Mo Gu Ji Stir fried chicken with shiitake, oyster and wood ear mushrooms, in garlic, ginger, onions and soy Duo Cin Rou Ding Strips of pork served in a black bean sauce with vegetables, garlic, and ginger Thai Vegetable Curry A selection of fresh vegetables, green curry, garlic, ginger, coconut milk and fish sauce Singaporean fried noodles Japanese fried rice Desserts Coconut flan, ginger crème brûlée, tapioca with young coconut, exotic carved fruits, banana pudding, lychees in syrup, black rice pudding

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Plated Indian Menu

by TemptAsian FAMILY SERVICE MENU

Starter Onion bhagis, lamb samosa, tandoori prawn with masala mash potatoes Served with mustard, honey chutney and cucumber raita First Course Dal ka shorba Lentil soup finished with coriander, spring onions and a dash of lime juice Main Course Chicken Tikka Masala Medium spiced curry of grilled boneless chicken in a creamy tomato, ginger, garlic and onion sauce Lamb Rogan Josh Tender cooked lamb in a saffron flavoured curry Navratan Korma Mixed vegetable curry Indian Kashmir rice Chappati flat bread Desserts Gulab jamun and pistachio kulfi ice cream

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Plated Asian Menu

by TemptAsian

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FAMILY SERVICE MENU

Starter

Selection of sushi Soup

Malaysian Laksa Lemak Spicy clam, fish, prawn, aubergine, spring onion and green bean noodles, finished with coconut milk, coriander and almond flakes First Course

Peking Duck Traditional Chinese duck served with pancakes, scallions, cucumber, and hoisin sauce Main Course

Lamb in Yellow Thai Curry Slow-cooked lamb, rendered with spices and enhanced with kaffir lime leaves

Prawn Mahkani Indian butter prawns marinated in a blended tomato–based sauce with yoghurt, garam masala, cumin, ginger, garlic paste, lime, coriander, chilli, turmeric, ground cashews and fenugreek leaves

Yao Gou Ji Chinese stir fry chicken with spring onions, coloured peppers and cashew nuts Singaporean Style Noodles Jasmine Steamed Rice Desserts

Sangkaya baked custard served with coconut ice cream

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Plated Wedding Packages The package includes: • • • • • • • •

A seated dinner menu No corkage fees Coffee and petit fours included in all menus Wedding cake (size according to number of guests) Wedding service manager on duty Service of chefs, bartenders, and waiters Bar setups, dining tables setup, wedding cake table One night accommodation in one of our suites at AX The Palace inclusive of a sumptuous breakfast

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Discounted prices on accommodation for any of your guests wishing to stay overnight after wedding Wedding menu sampling for 2 guests An anniversary 1 night stay at AX The Palace on bed and breakfast; or a set menu dinner at TemptAsian Back up venue at AX The Palace (subject to size limitations)

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Prices quoted are for a minimum of 100 peoplev Between 50 and 99 people a charge of €7.50 per person will apply A dedicated quote will be done for weddings less than 49 people Maximum service time is of 4 hours, after which, and overtime rate of €450 per hour will apply Prices do not include venue fees, venue cleaning, setups, and decorations Wedding cake offered is a dummy, and subject to design All menus are sample menus and subject to change as per clients’ request

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3–Course Menu Price of plated menu as per main course dish chosen We suggest a choice of any starter (cold starter, soup, pasta, or risotto), main course and dessert

4–Course Menu A supplement of €6.00 per person is applicable over and above the main course chosen We suggest a choice of any cold starter, soup or pasta, main course and dessert

5–Course Menu A supplement of €8.00 per person is applicable over and above the main course chosen We suggest a choice of any cold starter, soup or pasta, a sorbet, main course and dessert

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Prices quoted above are for a minimum 100 guests For plated dinners of 50 to 99 guests a supplement of €7.50 per person will apply For groups of 49 people and under, a tailor-made quote will be provided

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Lace Sample Plated Menu Starter Local goat’s cheese, tomato, and aubergine terrine, balsamic reduction and hazelnut tossed salad Main Course Baked merluzz with a herb crust, laid on roast cauliflower and fennel roots Served with a white wine and basil cream sauce Desserts Triple chocolate mousse, crispy fried custards, raspberry gel, biscuit ice cream

Silk Sample Plated Menu Starter Local goat’s cheese, tomato, and aubergine terrine, balsamic reduction and hazelnut tossed salad First Course Risotto funghi porcini and tartufo Main Course Pork fillet mignon with glazed braised pork belly, mushroom and root vegetable pulled pork étuvée, Parmesan dauphinoise potatoes Madeira jus Desserts Triple chocolate mousse, crispy fried custards, raspberry gel, biscuit ice cream

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Velvet Sample Plated Menu Starter Local goat’s cheese, tomato, and aubergine terrine, balsamic reduction and hazelnut tossed salad First Course Risotto funghi porcini and tartufo Champagne sorbet Main Course Roast chicken supreme brushed with butter and herbs, on roast root vegetables, saffron garlic mash thyme jus Desserts Triple chocolate mousse, crispy fried custards, raspberry gel, biscuit ice cream

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Plated Menu Selector Cold Starters Smoked salmon & prawn terrine with a lemon remoulade garnished with caviar Squid and mussel salad crispy leaves and salsa verde Octopus carpaccio with a squid ink mayo Home smoked duck with mango chilies, coriander and ginger dressing, petit salad in a crispy oriental basket Confit of rabbit terrine and plum chutney Parma ham and melon salad served with strawberry balsamico bianco Maltese antipasti platter with bigilla, sundried tomato, broad beans in garlic, stuffed olives, snails in garlic, fried white bait and roast Maltese sausage served with galletti Local goat’s cheese, tomato, and aubergine terrine balsamic reduction and hazelnut tossed salad (V) Mushroom pâté with pickled walnuts and port dressing (V) Bougon cheese flamed peppers and pressed olives terrine, olive oil crostini tomato and thyme jam (V) Compressed watermelon, feta cheese and pea purée salad (V)

Soups Fennel and leek velouté with flaked salmon Pumpkin and ginger soup with smoked duck Potato and truffle cappuccino (V) Woodland mushroom cream soup (V) Fontina blue cheese and celery soup with toasted almonds (V) Tomato and bell pepper, feta cheese and herbs (V) Widow’s soup with fresh goat’s cheese and poached egg (V)

Pasta Casarecce in asparagus and prawns, white wine and island herbs Strozzapreti in pancetta and sundried tomato cream, finished with Parmesan shavings Pennette rigate with a rich marinara sauce Paccheri with rabbit confit, lentils, and creamed jus Orecchiette with smoked chicken broccoli and sweet corn Ricotta ravioli with a sundried tomato and zucchini sauce, finished with fresh goat’s cheese (V)

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Pumpkin and walnut risotto with smoked quail Saffron risotto with prawns Parmesan risotto with grilled artichokes (V) Risotto funghi porcini and tartufo (V) Pea purée and goat’s cheese risotto (V)

Sorbet

Pear and ginger Champagne Blood orange

Mango Raspberry Lemon

Main Courses Fish

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Breaded lampuki with a herb crust, laid on roast cauliflower and fennel roots served with a white wine and basil cream sauce

€76.00

Baked merluzz paupiettes with a prawn and basil mousse, on grilled vegetables, mussels and calamari stew finished with a shellfish reduction

€76.00

Roast cernia with a sundried tomato and olive crust, served on a fennel and onion compote, mint new potatoes, caper and basil oil

€78.00

Baked salmon topped with a scallop and saffron mousse, broccoli hash, roasted carrots, langoustine cream

€78.00

Roasted bream fillet on baby spinach leek and grilled zucchini and saffron mash brown shrimp sauce

€80.00

Baked seabass fillets rolled with a salmon mousse set on a clam and fennel risotto, wilted spinach champagne cream

€80.00

Red snapper fillets set on squid ink and mussel risotto

€85.00

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Meat Traditional homemade beef olives, filled with minced meat, onions and parsley served with rich tomato sauce

€69.00

Pork fillet mignon with glazed braised pork belly, mushroom and root vegetable

€69.00

Braised lamb shank, garlic mash & root vegetables served with its own jus

€69.00

Slow roast beef fillet mignons set on creamed cabbage, roasted carrots and Parmesan baked saffron garlic mash thyme jus

€79.00

Slow roast beef fillet mignons set on bean and root vegetables, pulled beef cheeks wrapped in cabbage and Port wine

€81.00

Veal fillet rubbed in porcini powder, set on barley fricassée, veal cheek bonbon, seared foie gras savoy cabbage veal reduction

€81.00

Vegetarian Mushroom strudel on roast aubergine and rösti potatoes and cumin spiced tomato salsa

€69.00

A pyramid of zucchini, sun dried tomatoes, chickpeas and potato strips set on a saffron sauce

€69.00

Game and Poultry Roast chicken supreme brushed with butter and herbs, on roast root vegetables, saffron garlic mash thyme jus

€69.00

Sous vide corn fed chicken topped with mushroom mousseline, fava bean ragout, sauté savoy cabbage with grain mustard, garlic mash and Madeira infused jus

€71.00

Pan roast breast of duck, caramelised roast parsnips and carrots, fondant potatoes and prune jus

€73.00

Braised rabbit leg, rabbit pie with own liver lentil and root vegetable fricassee, wilted spinach, black olive, mash own jus

€73.00

Desserts Rich chocolate tart with orange ice cream & forest berry compote Raspberry & vanilla blossom, wild berries & orange compote Passion fruit mousse with coconut coulis drizzled with red currants Hazelnut praline parfait with a strawberry compote & Anglaise sauce Baked dark chocolate and salted caramel tart spiced berry compote and vanilla ice cream Layered strawberry mousse, ricotta fritters, toffee sauce and chocolate ice cream Triple chocolate mousse, crispy fried custards raspberry gel, biscuit ice cream Apple pecan crumble, sauce Anglaise, apple coriander salad, vanilla ice cream Ginger, lemongrass and white chocolate mascarpone tart, crispy fried custard beignet, spiced mango and lime salad, mango gel and coconut ice cream Maltese trifle, zeppoli filled with ricotta and candied fruits, fig ice cream and carob sauce Maltese and continental cheese platter with grissini and petite salad

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Signature Dishes Cold Starters Grilled king prawns set on a Thai vegetable and glass noodle salad, with a Thai mango dressing Seared foie gras, sautéed spinach and caramelised apples served with a carob dressing Lobster salad on mixed leaves, citrus fruit, olive oil and citrus dressing Grilled asparagus, pancetta crisps, quail eggs and aged balsamic lentil dressing San Daniele, grilled pears, and mixed gem salad with pistachio pesto dressing Soup Saffron clam chowder with dill Jerusalem artichoke velouté, Alaskan crab salad Lobster velouté with sour cream and herb oil Pasta Lobster ravioli saffron shellfish cream and pea purée Tortellacci porcini, Serrano ham and port cream

A supplement of €10.00 per person is applicable to the aforementioned pricing

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Terms & Conditions Deposits and payments Bookings are confirmed only once all the ancillary documentation is signed.

The company reserves the right to cancel the event if the payment conditions are not upheld.

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25% - to be paid upon confirmation of event 50% - to be paid 45 days prior the event 15% - to be paid 15 days prior the event 10% - to be paid within 14 days from event date

Should the company wish to pay on invoice, an account between the two entities needs to be in place prior to the event.

A credit application form is to be filled and sent to the hotel latest a week prior to the event.

The credit terms for payment are for a maximum of 30 days from event date.

Any cheques are to be addressed to AX Hotel Operations Plc. Should payment via bank transfer be preferred, the bank details are the following: Accounts name: Bank name: Bank address: Account number: IBAN: SWIFT:

AX Hotel Operations Plc Bank of Valletta 63, Labour Avenue, Naxxar, NXR 9020, Malta 400 18833 070 MT 31 VALL 22013 000 000 0 40018833070 VALLMTMT

Cancellations Should the event be cancelled for any particular reason, any deposit paid shall not be refundable and may not be transferred in favour of third parties. The value of the deposit can be used in any service offered by AX Caterers or AX The Palace and will expire after 24 months. In case of cancellation of the event within 7 working days or less prior the event, full cancellation is applicable.

Prices All mentioned prices are inclusive of 18% VAT. Prices are applicable till the 31st December 2024. AX Caterers reserve the right to revise all prices to reflect any increases in taxes. Prices indicated in the signed contract will be the final price and no other discounts will be applicable unless listed in such contract.

All prices mentioned are inclusive of the outside catering package which includes 4 hours service (starting from the commencement of the welcome drink), cutlery, crockery and table linen, tables and chairs for seated events, buffet setups with skirting covers, bistro tables (1 bistro for every 25 guests), ice and proportional supervisory and staff levels. Prices quoted are not inclusive of venue hire.

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Staff Overtime An overtime charge of €450 per hour or part thereof applies after 4 hours of service, excluding setting-up and dismantling times. Such charge is applicable for the extension of use of staff.

Overtime for beverage is charged according to beverage package.

Add-ons We can also provide the below at an additional price • • • • •

Chair covers Bistro tables Themed food & drink bar cladding rental Personalised back-lit bar (including printing) Spit roast

€5.00 each €25.00 each P.O.R P.O.R €160.00

Number of guests attending Our events team must be notified with the exact number of guests attending the event by at least 72 hours before the Event. The number of guests confirmed must be equivalent to the one which the number indicated at the booking stage, with a - 10% allowance. The confirmed price of the event is conditional to the confirmation of the number of guests indicated at booking stage (- 10%), in default of which the caterer shall retain to right to revise the confirmed price for the event.

Menus Whilst every care will be taken to produce the exact menu agreed, the caterer reserve the right to alter a particular ingredient or item on the menu if it is not available and replace it with a suitable alternative. Every endeavour will be made to inform the client of any changes in advance.

Leftover food The caterer is responsible for the quality and freshness of the food served to your guests.

In accordance with Health and Food Safety Legislation we are not able to release any leftover food.

Dietary requirements While some of our menu items do not contain nuts and/or gluten as a main ingredient, the said items are prepared in a kitchen where nuts and gluten-containing ingredients are used, therefore contamination of these products may occur and there may be traces of nuts and/or nut oil and/or gluten or any allergies containing ingredients present, even if the description and/or menu item does not specify such.

AX Caterers cannot guarantee that all products are nut free and/or gluten free and therefore cannot be held responsible for any issues resulting from any food allergies, also those deriving from consumption of mustard seeds, sesame seeds, celery, onions, garlic, chili, and dairy.

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Damages In the event of any damage caused by guests, the customer will be responsible for all expenses incurred because of such damage.

Staff Meals Any staff meals required can be provided, charged at a rate of 35% of the event food menu price per person inclusive of water. Number of staff is required latest 3 days before the event.

Liability The caterer will not be held liable for non-performance of its obligations when such non-performance is attributable to labour disputes or strikes, accidents, riots, national emergencies, natural disasters, acts of God, and other causes which are beyond the reasonable control of AX Caterers and prevent or interfere with the caterer’s performance.

Registration of items that are not property of AX Caterers AX Caterers shall not be responsible for the security and safekeeping of your property and shall consequently not be held responsible for any missing or lost items left at the venue.

PR Should you wish to release PR on your event, it would be most appreciated should you credit the caterer as ‘AX Caterers’.

Agreement Payment of any fees and charges for the catering service provided by AX Caterers shall be deemed to be an acknowledgment and acceptance of these terms and conditions.

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