Wedding Packages 2025 – 2027
Let Love Blossom
Congratulations on your engagement
This is where the excitement of planning a wedding begins!
At AX The Palace we appreciate how important your special day is. You need someone who focuses on you and understands the little details, giving you the day you deserve.
Whether you are looking for a large and lavish celebration or a quiet affair, AX The Palace’s event specialists are eager to cater to your every need. We ensure a stress-free and smooth sailing planning adventure so that you can relax and enjoy every minute of your special day.
We offer several elegant and contemporary venues for you to choose from, that can be carefully curated to your wedding theme. The hotel’s central location and luxurious banqueting venues, paired with delectable food and our team’s experience and dedication, will create your dream wedding atmosphere, tailor-made just for you.
We look forward to meeting you and helping you bring your magical day to life. Thank you for considering AX The Palace as your wedding venue.
Your Wedding Specialist
Our Venues
You’ll be spoilt for choice with the venues AX The Palace has on offer. Our exclusive venues, can accommodate different types of wedding celebrations, namely the:
• Royal Hall
• State Hall & Alexandra Gardens
• TemptAsian
• AX Palazzo Capua
Allow us to take care of every detail as you, your family, and your friends toast to your marriage. Adjoining AX The Palace stands another venue boasting rich architectural features and one that is the perfect place to celebrate your love for one another with your nearest and dearest. Endowed with fine antiques and exuding regal tones, the unique 200-year-old AX Palazzo Capua prominently and majestically stands tall. All our catering services and packages can be extended to this unique venue.
Terms & Conditions:
These venues carry no service charge; however, an exclusivity hire charge is applicable for TemptAsian: €2,250 on weekdays and €2,750 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, eves of Public Holidays, and Public Holidays.
Royal Hall
Dance the night away in our Royal Hall! Prominently featuring Florentine chandeliers, this chic hall is the perfect venue to entertain your guests after saying ‘I do.’
State Hall & Alexandra Gardens
Kick off your celebration in an al fresco setting at the Alexandra Gardens, perfect for your outdoor nuptials. In addition, our adjacent State Hall offers a grand location for you to have your first dance as a married couple and an exquisite spot to celebrate the happiest day of your lives.
TemptAsian
Our renowned TemptAsian Restaurant also doubles up as a spectacular wedding reception area to mingle with your guests. Plan your memorable day with a backdrop of the finest panoramic views on the island paired with the most delicious dishes prepared by our award-winning team.
AX Palazzo Capua
200-year-old Palazzo Capua is reminiscent of a bygone age, making it the perfect venue for your fairytale wedding. The palazzo offers an impressive banqueting hall endowed with detailed finishings. Wedding reception reservations may also include Palazzo Capua’s luxurious suites, as well as overnight stays. Make memories to last a lifetime at AX Palazzo Capua.
Cocktail Reception Menus
Choose from the following cocktail reception menus and benefit from an all-inclusive service for weddings of 100 persons or more.
Our all-inclusive package includes:
• An exquisite cocktail reception menu
• Beers, soft drinks, and water (5-hour duration)
• No corkage fee on wines, spirits, and champagne when supplied by the client
• Coffee table including petit fours
• A wedding cake to be served at the wedding
• Wedding service manager on duty
• Service of chefs, bartenders, waiters, housekeeping, and security
• Wedding menu sampling for 2 guests
• One-night accommodation in one of our suites at AX The Palace, inclusive of a sumptuous breakfast
• Discounted prices on accommodation for any of your guests wishing to stay overnight after the wedding
• An anniversary 1-night stay at AX The Palace on bed and breakfast; or a set menu dinner at TemptAsian
• Complimentary on-site parking, always subject to availability, and cloakroom
Terms & Conditions:
• Prices quoted are for a minimum of 100 people
• Weddings of less than 100 guests are subject to a venue hire charge of €800
• Specific quotes will be provided for weddings of 49 people or less
• Maximum service time is of 5 hours, after which, an overtime rate of €450 per hour will apply
• All menus are sample menus and subject to change as per clients’ reques
• All prices are inclusive of VAT
Rock Crystal Menu
(26 items)
Cold Canapés
Dolmas, hummus, and tzatziki in cups (v)
Seabass tartare on peppered herb croûte
Salmon tartare, sour cream and caviar on rye bread
Chevre goat’s cheese roulade, fig marmalade (v)
Pineapple and smoked duck skewers
Chicken liver pâté profiteroles, cranberry sauce
Melon sorbet
Hot Canapés
Asparagus tartlet, béarnaise sauce (v)
Deep-fried zucchini balls (v)
Falafel with minted yoghurt (v)
Black bean and beef tart with Mexican cheese
Warm blini with dill-seared salmon
Oriental duck spring rolls with hoisin sauce
Pizzette funghi
Spinach mini breaded rice balls (v)
Bbq pork ribs
Mini Mexican chicken sliders
Home-smoked grilled Maltese sausage brochettes
Thai prawn and chicken skewers coated with coconut
Middle Eastern lamb koftas, tzatziki sauce
Breaded chicken with tikka sauce
Vietnamese caramel pork on sticky rice
Desserts
Baked ricotta pie
Fruit tarts
Tiramisu cup
Bitter chocolate pavé
Sapphire Menu
(30 items)
Cold Canapés
Seared tuna tataki crusted with sesame
Assorted sushi, soy sauce
Crab meat, prawn, tomato and noodle salad
Tomato, bocconcini di mozzarella and pistachio pesto salad (v)
Peppered roast beef and gherkin relish open sandwich
Braised pork belly on sauerkraut
Stilton on crostini with grape chutney (v)
Smoked turkey and grain mustard on croûtes
Confit of rabbit with figs in a 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 (v)
Stilton and onion marmalade flat bread
Chicken tikka masala on Jasmine 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 (v)
Seasoned calamari, wasabi mayonnaise
Shredded beef and vegetable tortillas
Lamb fatajjar
Desserts
Seasonal fruits kebabs
Belgian Malakoff
White chocolate and pistachio profiteroles
Raspberry and white chocolate filled French macaroons
Chocolate and coffee layered opera tart
Coconut and rose petal mousse
Rose Quartz Menu
(32 items)
Cold Canapés
Smoked cheese and green apple on herb crostini (v)
Goat’s cheese and black olive pesto tarts (v)
Black seed crusted tuna on wasabi croûtes
Turkey with tandoori spices and mango chutney rolled sandwich
Smoked duck on pickled red cabbage and orange salad
Carpaccio of beef with mustard croûte
Pulled pork roulade on crostini with pickles
Tomato, bocconcini di mozzarella, pistachio pesto salad in cups
Tandoori chicken wholemeal wraps
Coconut curry chicken with corn relish
Hot Canapés
Mini black olive and broccoli quiche (v)
Prawns, garlic and herb dip
Almond-crusted chicken in sesame hoisin dip
Sticky duck tartlets
Lamb empanadas with spicy yoghurt
12-hour braised beef bon bon
Mini chicken and mushrooms pies
Sesame seed chicken satay, crunchy peanut dip
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
Baked white chocolate cheesecake
Diamond Menu
(34 items)
Cold Canapés
Chevre goat’s cheese roulade, fig marmalade (v)
Tomato, bocconcini di mozzarella, pistachio pesto salad in cups (v)
Dolmas, hummus and tzatziki in cups (v)
Black seed crusted tuna on wasabi croûtes
Assorted sushi, soy sauce
Pineapple and smoked duck skewers
Smoked turkey and grain mustard on croûtes
Tandoori chicken wholemeal 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 (v)
Asparagus tartlet, béarnaise sauce (v)
Mexican quesadillas
Prawns skewers with garlic and herbs
Chicken tikka masala on Jasmine rice
Almond-crusted chicken in sesame hoisin dip
Sticky duck tartlets
12-hour 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 (v)
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
Reception Menu Selector
Cold Items
• Smoked cheese and green apple on herb crostini.........................................................................................€1.60
• Goat’s cheese and black olive pesto tarts..............................................................................................................€1.60
• Cranberry cheese with grapes and walnuts........................................................................................................€1.60
• Aubergine caviar with goat’s cheese........................................................................................................................€1.60
• Stilton on crostini with grape chutney.....................................................................................................................€1.70
• Chevre goat’s cheese roulade, fig marmelade...................................................................................................€1.90
• Watermelon and feta cheese Greek Salad ........................... ...............................................................................€1.90
• Tomato, bocconcini di mozzarella, pistachio pesto salad in cups.........................................................€1.90
• Dolmas, hummus and tzatziki in cups....................................................................................................................€1.90 Vegetarian
Fish and Seafood
• Home-cured salmon with chives and sour cream on blini........................................................................€1.70
• Seabass tartare on peppered herb croûte..............................................................................................................€1.70
• New Zealand mussel, cucumber, and herb mayo...........................................................................................€1.70
• Mini bridge rolls with smoked salmon and cream..........................................................................................€1.70
• Salmon tartare, sour cream, and caviar on rye bread......................................................................................€1.90
• Selection of sushi....................................................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Black seed crusted tuna on wasabi croûtes.........................................................................................................€1.90
• Crab meat, prawn, tomato, and noodle salad.....................................................................................................€1.90
• Alaskan crab Vietnamese style.....................................................................................................................................€2.40
• Seared tuna tataki crusted with sesame..............................................................................................................€2.90
• Lobster and asparagus on rye focaccia with saffron sour cream.........................................................€3.80
Reception Menu Selector
Game and Poultry
• Pineapple and smoked duck skewers........................................................................................................................€1.70
• Smoked turkey and grain mustard on croûtes....................................................................................................€1.70
• Coconut curry chicken with corn relish.....................................................................................................................€1.70
• Turkey with tandoori spices and mango chutney rolled sandwich.......................................................€1.70
• Tandoori chicken wholemeal wraps...........................................................................................................................€1.70
• Chicken liver pâté profiteroles, cranberry sauce.................................................................................................€1.70
• Duck liver on spoon pastry with orange sauce....................................................................................................€1.90
• Smoked duck on pickled red cabbage and orange salad...........................................................................€1.90
• Local snails in garlic on parsnip royal..........................................................................................................................€1.90
• Confit of rabbit with figs in a cone................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Rice paper spring rolls with duck and hoisin sauce..........................................................................................€1.90
• Foie gras served on orange brioche............................................................................................................................€3.50
• Miso-marinated foie gras on brioche with grilled pineapple relish.......................................................€3.60
Meat
• Speck and melon on beetroot bread..........................................................................................................................€1.70
• Carpaccio of beef with mustard croûte.....................................................................................................................€1.70
• Peppered roast beef and gherkin relish open sandwich..............................................................................€1.70
• Asparagus wrapped with bresaola ..............................................................................................................................€1.90
• Braised pork belly on sauerkraut...................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Pulled pork roulade on crostini with pickles..........................................................................................................€1.90
• Slow-cooked roasted beef on roasted focaccia and mustard-marinated cucumber................€1.90
Hot Items
Vegetarian
• Truffle mushroom quiche................................................................................................................................................€1.60
• Mini black olive and broccoli quiche.........................................................................................................................€1.60
• Pizzette funghi.........................................................................................................................................................................€1.60
• Stilton and onion marmalade flat bread................................................................................................................€1.60
• Mexican quesadillas..............................................................................................................................................................€1.70
• Asparagus tartlet, béarnaise sauce..............................................................................................................................€1.70
• Spinach mini breaded rice balls...................................................................................................................................€1.70
• Camembert croquette mini bites...............................................................................................................................€1.70
• Falafel, minted yoghurt......................................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Deep-fried zucchini balls...................................................................................................................................................€1.90
Reception Menu Selector
Fish and Seafood
• Thai shrimp dim sum with garlic, rice vinegar and soy dip........................................................................€1.70
• Breaded surimi crab with soy, ginger and lime..................................................................................................€1.70
• Prawns in filo with pineapple, mango and coriander dip .........................................................................€1.70
• Thai money bags, fish sauce...........................................................................................................................................€1.70
• Prawn wontons with garlic, rice vinegar and soy dip....................................................................................€1.70
• Seasoned calamari, wasabi mayonnaise................................................................................................................€1.70
• Warm blini with dill-seared salmon............................................................................................................................€1.90
• Prawns, garlic and herb dip............................................................................................................................................€2.40
• Thai prawn and chicken skewers coated with coconut..............................................................................€2.40
• Lobster thermidor on truffle rösti...............................................................................................................................€3.60
Game and Poultry
• Oriental duck spring rolls, hoisin sauce....................................................................................................................€1.70
• Chicken and mushroom bouches...............................................................................................................................€1.70
• Sticky duck tartlets.................................................................................................................................................................€1.70
• Breaded chicken with tikka sauce...............................................................................................................................€1.90
• Sesame seed chicken satay, crunchy peanut dip.............................................................................................€1.90
• Mini chicken and mushrooms pies............................................................................................................................€1.90
• Tamarind-marinated chicken skewers....................................................................................................................€1.90
• Almond-crusted chicken in a sesame hoisin dip..............................................................................................€1.90
• Chicken lollipop with BBQ sauce.................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Chicken Mo Gu Ji with mushrooms noodles.......................................................................................................€2.40
• Chicken tikka masala on Jasmine rice....................................................................................................................€2.90
Meat
• Black bean and beef tart with Mexican cheese.................................................................................................€1.70
• Home-smoked grilled Maltese sausage brochettes........................................................................................€1.70
• BBQ pork ribs............................................................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Spicy meat balls in Louisiana sauce...........................................................................................................................€1.90
• Beef satay with peanut sauce.........................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Jerk-marinated pork skewers.........................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Middle Eastern lamb koftas with yoghurt tzatziki...........................................................................................€1.90
• Lamb fatajjar..............................................................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Lamb empanadas with spicy yoghurt......................................................................................................................€1.90
• Grilled beef Yakitori style....................................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Beef brochettes teriyaki style..........................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Shredded beef and vegetable tortillas......................................................................................................................€1.90
• Vietnamese caramel pork on sticky rice................................................................................................................€2.40
• Mini Mexican chicken sliders..........................................................................................................................................€2.40
• Crispy pulled pork bites......................................................................................................................................................€2.40
• 12-hour braised beef bon bon.......................................................................................................................................€2.40
Reception Menu Selector
Cheese
• Assiette of international and local cheeses.........................................................................................................€2.30
Dessert
• Baked ricotta pie.....................................................................................................................................................................€1.70
• Selection of ice-cream in chocolate cups .............................................................................................................€1.70
• Fruit tarts.....................................................................................................................................................................................€1.70
• White chocolate and pistachio profiteroles.........................................................................................................€1.70
• Zeppoli filled with ricotta..................................................................................................................................................€1.70
• Sorbet selection............................................................... ......................................................................................................€1.70
• Mini banoffee pie....................................................................................................................................................................€1.70
• Belgian Malakoff.....................................................................................................................................................................€1.70
• Chocolate coffee cups.........................................................................................................................................................€1.70
• Mini fruit savarin.....................................................................................................................................................................€1.70
• Seasonal fruits kebabs........................................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Raspberry and white chocolate filled French macaroons..........................................................................€1.90
• Chocolate and coffee layered opera tart................................................................................................................€1.90
• Coconut and rose petal mousse..................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Gianduia chocolate cup......................................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Passion fruit curd meringue tart.................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Baked strawberry tart with milk chocolate mousse.......................................................................................€1.90
• Strawberry meringue..........................................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Bitter chocolate pavé............................................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Baked white chocolate cheesecake..........................................................................................................................€1.90
• Tiramisu cup..............................................................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Coconut and forest fruit tart...........................................................................................................................................€1.90
• Milk chocolate mousse........................................................................................................................................................€1.90
Themed Tables
Fish & Chips Stall
Crispy cod & battered dogs
Fries
Dips and condiments
Mushy peas, mayonnaise, tartare
€6.50 per person
Pasta Station
Penne, farfalle, fusilli, orecchiette, casarecce, bucatini
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
served with Parmesan shavings and rucola
€6.00 per person
Vegan options available on request.
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 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 chilli relish
Rosemary and garlic roasted leg of lamb in its own gravy
Roast vegetables and potatoes
Baker’s basket and condiments
€8.50 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
Charcoal Grill Station
Cajun-marinated chicken breast
Rosemary and thyme-marinated minute steaks
Basil-marinated swordfish
Tomato, shallot and basil salad
German potato salad
Couscous salad and coleslaw
Bread rolls served with balsamic dressing
BBQ sauce and Thousand Island sauce
€9.50 per person
Themed Tables by TemptAsian
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 gosht
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
Bao Bun Stall
Crispy pork with spicy sriracha mayo sauce
BBQ tofu, cucumber & onions
Beef, scallions & gochujang sauce
€7.50 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 at €5.00 per person
After-Party Themed Tables
Burgers and Pulled Meat Bar
(Choice of two 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
€5.50 per person
Coffee Tables
Coffee bar with 3 delicacies
€2.75 per person
Espresso coffee bar with 3 delicacies
€3.50 per person
Themed Sit-Down Wedding Packages
Choose from the following dinner menus and benefit from an all-inclusive service for weddings of 100 persons or more.
Our all-inclusive package includes:
• A seated dinner menu
• Beers, soft-drinks, and water (5-hour duration)
• No corkage fee on wines, spirits, and champagne when supplied by client
• Coffee and petit fours included in all menus
• A wedding cake to be served at the wedding
• Wedding service manager on duty
• Service of chefs, bartenders, waiters, housekeeping and security
• One-night accommodation in one of our suites at AX The Palace inclusive of a sumptuous breakfast
• 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
• Complimentary on-site parking, always subject to availability, and cloakroom
Terms & Conditions:
• Prices quoted are for a minimum of 100 people
• Weddings between 50 and 99 guests are subject to a venue hire charge of €800
• Specific quotes will be provided for weddings of 49 people or less
• Maximum service time is of 5 hours, after which, an overtime rate of €450 per hour will apply
• All menus are sample menus and subject to change as per clients’ request
• All prices are inclusive of VAT
Flavours Buffet Menu
Antipasto
An array of natural and compound salads, antipasti 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 in 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, 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
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 chilli 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
Indian Menu by TemptAsian
(Family service menu)
Starter
Onion bhagis, lamb samosa, tandoori prawn with masala mash potatoes served with mustard and honey chutney and cucumber raita
Soup
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
Asian Menu by TemptAsian
(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, and garlic paste, lime, coriander, chilli, turmeric, ground cashews and fenugreek leaves
Yao Gou Ji
Chinese stir-fried chicken with spring onions, coloured peppers, and cashew nuts
Singaporean Style Noodles
Jasmine steamed rice
Desserts
Sangkaya baked custard served with coconut ice cream
Gourmet Plated Wedding Packages
Choose from the following plated menus and benefit from an all-inclusive service for weddings of 100 persons or more.
Our all-inclusive package includes:
• A seated dinner menu
• Beers, soft-drinks, and water (5-hour duration)
• No corkage fee on wines, spirits, and champagne when supplied by client
• Coffee and petit fours included in all menus
• A wedding cake to be served at the wedding
• Wedding service manager on duty
• Service of chefs, bartenders, waiters, housekeeping and security
• Bar setups, dining tables setup and, wedding cake table
• One-night accommodation in one of our suites at AX The Palace inclusive of a sumptuous breakfast
• 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
• Complimentary on-site parking, always subject to availability, and cloakroom
Terms & Conditions:
• Prices quoted are for a minimum of 100 people
• Weddings between 50 and 99 guests are subject to a venue hire charge of €800
• Specific quotes will be provided for weddings of 49 people or less
• Maximum service time is of 5 hours, after which, an overtime rate of €450 per hour will apply
• All menus are sample menus and subject to change as per clients’ request Menu Prices (per person)
Gourmet Plated Wedding Packages
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
Add an extra course of your choice for an additional €6.00 per person
We suggest a choice of any cold starter, soup or pasta, main course, and dessert
5-Course Menu
Add two extra courses of your choice for an additional €8.00 per person
We suggest a choice of any cold starter, soup or pasta, a sorbet, main course, and dessert
Terms & Conditions:
• 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
Sample
3-Course Plated Menu
Starter
Local goat’s cheese, tomato, and aubergine terrine, balsamic reduction and hazelnut tossed salad
Main Course
Roast chicken supreme brushed with butter and herbs, on roast root vegetables, with a saffron garlic mash and thyme jus
Desserts
Triple chocolate mousse, crispy-fried custards, raspberry gel, biscuit ice cream
Sample 4-Course Plated Menu
Starter
Smoked salmon and prawn terrine with a lemon remoulade garnished with caviar
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
Rich chocolate tart with orange ice cream & forest berry compote
Sample 5-Course Plated Menu
Starter
Home-smoked duck with mango chilies, coriander, and ginger dressing, petit salad in a crispy oriental basket
First Course
Saffron risotto with prawns
sorbet
Main
Course
Baked salmon topped with a scallop and saffron mousse, broccoli hash, roasted carrots and langoustine cream
Desserts
Hazelnut praline parfait with a strawberry compote and Anglaise sauce
Champagne
Plated Menu Selector
Cold Starters
• Smoked salmon and 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 tomatos, broad beans in garlic, stuffed olives, snails in garlic, fried white bait and roasted 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 with 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)
Plated Menu Selector
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 rabbit confit, lentils, and creamed jus
• Orecchiette smoked chicken broccoli and sweet corn
• Ricotta ravioli with a sundried tomato and zucchini sauce, finished with fresh goat’s cheese (v)
Risotto
• 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)
• Pear and ginger
• Champagne
• Blood orange
• Mango
• Raspberry
• Lemon Sorbet
Plated Menu Selector
Main Courses
• Breaded lampuki with a herb crust, laid on roasted cauliflower and fennel roots served with a white wine and basil cream sauce............................................................................................
• Baked merluzz paupiettes with a prawn and basil mousse, on grilled vegetables, mussels and calamari stew, finished with a shellfish reduction...........................................................
• Roasted cernia with a sundried tomato and olive crust, served on a fennel and onion compote, mint new potatoes, caper, and basil oil..........................................................................................
• Baked salmon topped with a scallop and saffron mousse, broccoli hash, roasted carrots and langoustine cream....................................................................................................................................
• Roasted bream fillet on baby spinach leek and grilled zucchini and saffron mash brown shrimp sauce...........................................................................................................................................................
• Baked seabass fillets rolled with a salmon mousse set on a clam and fennel risotto, finished with wilted spinach champagne cream...........................................................................................
• Red snapper fillets set on squid ink and mussel risotto.........................................................................
Meat
• Traditional homemade beef olives, filled with minced meat, onions, and parsley served with rich tomato sauce......................................................................................................................................
• Pork fillet mignon with glazed braised pork belly, mushroom, and root vegetable pulled pork étuvée, topped with Parmesan and served with dauphinoise potatoes and Madeira jus.................................................................................................................................................................................
• Braised lamb shank, garlic mash & root vegetables served with its own jus..........................
• Slow-roasted beef fillet mignons set on creamed cabbage, roasted carrots and Parmesan-baked saffron garlic mash and thyme jus..................................................................................
• Slow-roasted beef fillet mignons set on bean and root vegetables, pulled beef cheeks wrapped in cabbage and Port wine........................................................................................................................
• Veal fillet rubbed in porcini powder, set on barley fricassée, veal cheek bonbon with a seared foie gras, savoy cabbage veal reduction................................................................................................
Plated Menu Selector
• Mushroom strudel on roast aubergine and rösti potatoes, topped cumin-spiced tomato salsa..............................................................................................................................................................................
• A pyramid of zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, chickpeas, and potato strips set on a saffron sauce.............................................................................................................................................................................
Game and Poultry
• Roast chicken supreme brushed with butter and herbs, on roast root vegetables, with a saffron garlic mash and thyme jus..........................................................................................................
• Sous vide corn-fed chicken topped with mushroom mousseline, fava bean ragout, sauté savoy cabbage with grain mustard, garlic mash and Madeira-infused jus....................
• Pan-roasted breast of duck, with caramelised roast parsnips and carrots, fondant potatoes and prune jus....................................................................................................................................................
• Braised rabbit leg in a pie with its own liver lentil and root vegetable fricassee, topped with wilted spinach, black olive, mash and own jus..................................................................
Desserts
• Rich chocolate tart with orange ice cream and forest berry compote
• Raspberry and vanilla blossom with wild berries and orange compote
• Passion fruit mousse with coconut coulis drizzled with red currants
• Hazelnut praline parfait with a strawberry compote and Anglaise sauce
• Baked dark chocolate and salted caramel tart-spiced berry compote and vanilla ice cream
• Layered strawberry mousse with ricotta fritters, toffee sauce and chocolate ice cream
• Triple chocolate mousse with crispy-fried custards, raspberry gel and biscuit ice cream
• Apple pecan crumble topped with Anglaise sauce, apple coriander salad and vanilla ice cream
• Ginger, lemongrass and white chocolate mascarpone tart, topped with 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
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 and citrus fruit, topped with an 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
• Saffron clam chowder with dill
• Jerusalem artichoke velouté, with an Alaskan crab salad
• Lobster velouté with sour cream and herb oil Soups
Pasta
• Lobster ravioli with saffron shellfish cream and pea purée
• Tortellacci porcini, Serrano ham and port cream
A supplement of €10.00 per person is applicable for any of the above dishes
Pre-Dinner Reception
Bucks Fizz and Bellini cocktail
Smoked cheese and green apple on herb crostini
Smoked turkey mousse, wasabi mayonnaise
Asparagus wrapped with speck
Goat’s cheese and black olive pesto tarts
Smoked salmon tartare, sour cream, and caviar on rye bread
Coconut curry chicken and corn relish
€8.50 per person *
Beverage Packages
Drinks
Welcome drink A choice of prosecco, Bellini, Bucks Fizz or Kir Royal....................................................................................... Welcome cocktail A selection of cocktails from Spritz to Negroni....................................................................................................
Open Bar Prices
International house spirits and local wine
Smirnoff, Bacardi, Gordons, J&B, Famous Grouse, Martini, Campari, Aperol, Malibu, Baileys
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International superior spirits and local wine
Smirnoff, Bacardi, Spiced Rum, Bombay, J&B, Famous Grouse, Jack Daniels, Martini, Campari, Aperol, Malibu, Baileys, Averna, Jägermeister
Beverage Packages
Dinner Beverages Packages
(includes a half bottle of wine and a half bottle of local water and coffee per person)
La Torre Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, Malta..............................................................................................
Caravaggio Chardonnay, Malta......................................................................................................................................
Chenin Blanc, Douglas Green, South Africa.........................................................................................................
Gavi DOCG, Italy.......................................................................................................................................................................
Antonin Blanc DOK, Malta................................................................................................................................................
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..............................................................................................................................................................
Bar Setups
Wine Bar Setups
€1.50 per person
A wine bar setup with 2 wine barrels, wooden top, and rustic buckets
Glassware and sommelier
Wine menu with tasting notes
Wine supplied by client
Accompaniments
€2.50 per person
A 3-dip board with baker’s basket including grissini and water biscuits
Cocktail Bar / Specialised Bars Setup
€2.50 per person
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
Spirits and syrups supplied by the client
Bar Setups
Whisky and Cigar Bar Setup
€2.00 per person
Whisky bar setup
Whisky glasses and decanters
Whisky menu and tasting notes
Cigar box and cigar cutter
Whiskies and cigars supplied by client
Accompaniments
€3.50 per person
Applewood cheddar, smoked salmon and smoked sausage, dark chocolate served with sliced red and green apples and grissini
Mimosa and Bar Setup
€3.00 per person
This bar setup is suggested for the welcome drink
Display bottles and Champagne cupola Glasses and garnishes
Menus and Tags
Champagne and sparkling wine supplied by client
Garnishes
Grapes, melon, pineapple, kiwi, red berries, blueberries
Terms & Conditions
Deposits and payment
We understand that your wedding day is one of the biggest life events you’ll ever experience. To avoid disappointment and to secure your booking, the following deposit schedule is required.
25% - to be paid upon confirmation of the wedding
50% - to be paid 45 days prior the wedding
15% - to be paid 15 days prior the wedding
10% - to be paid upon check-out
Any cheques are to be addressed to AX Hotel Operations Plc. Should you prefer to pay via bank transfer, the Bank details are the following:
Accounts name: AX Hotel Operations Plc
Bank name: Bank of Valletta
Bank address: 63, Labour Avenue, Naxxar, NXR 9020, Malta
Account number: 400 18833 070
IBAN: MT 31 VALL 22013 000 000 0 40018833070
SWIFT: VALLMTMT
Prices
All prices mentioned within the package are inclusive of 18% VAT and waiter service for your wedding. Prices are applicable till the 31st December 2025. The revision of prices is warranted should there be abnormal increases in the rate of inflation. Prices indicated in the signed contract will be the final price and no other discounts will be applicable unless listed in such contract.
Overtime rates will come into effect from 5hrs after the agreed starting time of the event. Any additional hour or part thereof is subject to a charge of €450, excluding food & beverages.
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 the hotel and will expire after 24 months.
Menus
Whilst every care will be taken to produce the exact menu agreed, the hotel reserves 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.
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 wedding. The number of guests confirmed must be equivalent to the number indicated at the booking stage, with a - 10% allowance from the original quote. The confirmed price of the wedding is conditional to the confirmation of the number of guests indicated at booking stage (- 10%), in default of which the hotel shall retain the right to revise the confirmed price for the wedding.
Food leftover
Your health and safety are important to us. The hotel takes full responsibility 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.
Cake supplements
Our package includes a complimentary three-tier dummy cake and two almond witness cakes. An almond cake is prepared and offered to your guests after the cutting of the cake. Should you wish to opt for either a Bacio or Fruit cake, kindly note that an additional charges will apply (depending on the number of people). Whatever the option, we guarantee a scrumptious wedding cake!
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 The Palace 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, chilli, and dairy.
Parking
Our parking facilities are offered on a complimentary basis, subject to availability. Our underground carpark, which is connected to the hotel, is situated between our sister hotels AX The Victoria Hotel and AX Palazzo Capua in Gorg Borg Olivier Street.
Enjoying your big day is a top priority for us. However, as per Maltese legislation, we’ll need to turn down amplified music after 11pm. In addition, floor-standing speakers and bass bins are not permitted within AX The Palace venues, while only background music can be played at our 200-year-old Palazzo Capua. Entertainment
Client goods
Any goods, props, and decorations are to be brought in the hotel and collected from hotel security within 1 week of the event.
Cloakroom facilities
Our cloakroom facilities are also available during your wedding reception to let your guests mingle without having to worry about their jackets and coats. The cloakroom, together with the services of an attendant, is free of charge for a wedding of 100 guests or more.
Props
The use of confetti is permissible, with the exception of its usage near the outdoor or indoor pools. Open flame candles and paper lanterns are not permitted.
Chair covers
Should you wish to enhance the atmosphere of your wedding venue, you may rent our elegant ivory chair covers with a gold, or black sash against payment of €5.50 per chair.
Damages
In the event of any damage caused by guests, the customer will be responsible for all expenses incurred.
Liability
The Hotel 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 the Hotel and prevent or interfere with the caterer’s performance.
Registration of items that are not property of AX The Palace
AX The Place 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 a PR on your event, it would be most appreciated to credit the caterer as ‘AX The Palace’.
Agreement
Payment of any fees and charges for the catering service provided by AX The Palace shall be deemed to be an acknowledgment and acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Notes
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