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Festive Season

Dear Guests, Located right in the heart of authentic Malta, paired with the most beautiful views overlooking Balluta Bay, the new Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa welcomes you to create memorable moments with us. In these ‘new normal’ times we have become accustomed to, we continue to remain committed to our guests’ and associates’ health and comfort with enhanced cleaning procedures through Marriott’s Commitment to Clean program. Our team is here to assist in even the smallest of detail to make your event with family, friends, or colleagues a memorable one. On behalf of our team, I wish you all a wonderful and safe festive season ahead.

Alex Incorvaja General Manager

Our commitment to clean

We are committed to providing you with an environment that is aligned with expert protocols for working to defeat COVID-19. With enhanced cleaning procedures through Marriottâ€™s Commitment to Clean program, we have made several enhancements to our cleaning practices throughout public spaces, meeting rooms and guest rooms. These include electrostatic spraying that utilizes enhanced technologies using hospital-grade disinfectants; enhanced and increased frequency of cleaning and disinfection, particularly in areas with high traffic; Personal Protective Equipment used by all Associates based on the activities being performed.

Christmas Eve Dinner

Christmas Day Lunch

New Year’s Eve Dinner

Venue: Atrio Venue: The Villa

New Year’s Day Lunch Venue: The Villa

Your home away from home Experience Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa

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Buffet Menus

Plated Menus

Menu One Menu Two

Beverage Packages

Christmas Eve Dinner ATRIO Adults: €60 per person 7 - 12 years: €30 per child 0 - 6 years: free Service from: 19:30hrs Including free flowing international wine, water, soft drinks and coffee.

Starters to share Salmon gravlax, Fried Nori, preserved lemon & black pepper mayo

Scotch egg, Cheesy polenta, Mornay Gnocchi di patata, Gorgonzola, wild mushrooms Mains Revisited fillet of beef rossini charred roman artichokes, Madeira jus Or

Slow-cooked turkey Corn cake, lardo di colonnata, Jerusalem artichokes, pan juices Or

Lamb braisé Smoked aubergine, confit carrots, cheese polenta, lamb jus Grouper pipperade, creamed spinach & quinoa, lemon beurre blanc All mains are served with potatoes and vegetables on the side Desserts to share Reconstructed mince pie, Brandy sauce Mango Crèmeux, Pistachio macaroon Sorbet

Christmas Eve Dinner THE VILLA Adults: €60 per person 7 - 12 years: €30 per child 0 - 6 years: free Service from: 19.30hrs Add ½ bottle of wine, ½ bottle of international wine, ½ bottle of water and coffee at €10 per person.

Starters

Desserts

Cured salmon gravlax, Seaweed salad, black sesame

Burnt cheesecake, orange honeycomb, mince pie ice cream

Chicken liver parfait, Heirloom harvest, hokkaido brioche

Chaimisu, tea version of a classical tiramisu

Taro gnocchi, Thai green curry, toasted cashew

Dark chocolate & peanut delice, ginger biscuit ice cream

Mince Pies Mains Beef tagliata, wild mushrooms, fried artichokes, soy noisette Or

Local meagre shaoxing glazed turnip, black garlic, kombu broth Or

Tandoori spiced turkey tabbouleh, ghee onions, verjus Or

Chickpea dahl, hummus, vine tomato fine herbs All mains are served with potatoes and vegetables on the side

Christmas Day Lunch ATRIO Adults: €65 per person 7 - 12 years: €32.50 per child 0 - 6 years: free Service from: 12:30hrs Including free flowing international wine, water, soft drinks and coffee.

Starters to share Squid ink risotto, sautéed calamari, guanciale, cauliflower couscous Ricotta & Parmesan croquets, truffle mayo Pulled pork, filo pastry, tzatziki & forest berries Cannellini beans, black garlic & rosemary, sour dough bruschetta

Intermediate Gin & tonic sorbet Mains to share Corn fed Turkey, Chestnut & chipolata sausage farce, buttered apples sauce, pan juices Grilled Beef tagliata, salt baked parsnips, jus gras Pan seared seabass, Mushy peas, mollusk reduction All mains are served with potatoes and vegetables on the side Desserts Warm bread & butter pudding, cream anglaise, amarena cherries ice cream Or

Reconstructed cassata Siciliana, aerated cake, ricotta cream, fruit caviar, orange & blossom Sorbet Or

Textures in chocolate Chocolate biscuit, white & dark chocolate mousse, brownie, chocolate chip ice-cream Mince pies

Christmas Day Lunch THE VILLA Adults: €65 per person 7 - 12 years: €32.50 per child 0 - 6 years: free Service from: 12:30hrs Add ½ bottle of wine, ½ bottle of international wine, ½ bottle of water and coffee at €10 per person.

Starters

Desserts

Ham hock terrine, smoked eel, kimchi mayo, pickles

Spiced Rum baba, Asian pear, Tonka bean

Tallegio pasta, soy noisette, Alba truffle

Burnt cheesecake, orange honeycomb, mince pie ice cream

Lobster cannelloni, miso Mornay, wild mushrooms

Panettone tart, milk gelato, hazelnut dentelle

Mince pies Mains Duo of beef, USDA ribeye, ox & celeriac ragout, Brussel sprouts, horseradish Or

Mallard duck, confit leg roll, umeboshi plum, Szechuan sauce Or

Tandoori spiced turkey, tabbouleh, ghee onions, verjus Or

Local meagre, Shaoxing glazed turnip, black garlic, Kombu broth Or

Chickpea dahl, hummus, vine tomato, fine herbs All mains are served with potatoes and vegetables on the side

New Year’s Eve Dinner ATRIO Adults: €75 per person 7 - 12 years: €37.50 per child 0 - 6 years: free Service from: 19:30hrs Including free flowing international wine, water and soft drinks.

Amuse bouche Beetroots, chèvre, brioche Starter

Reconstructed parmigiana di melanzene, nightshades, straciatta di buffalo espuma, basil salad First course Pan seared scallop, apples, pickled radishes, beurre noisette vinaigrette & ‘’snow’’, bitter leaves Intermediate Apple & Calvados sorbet Mains Coffee & cocoa-dusted fillet of beef Creamed carrots, charred artichokes & corn, sauce Périgueux Pre dessert Lychee, raspberry & rose water Desserts Chocolate mousse, cherry gel, beet aerated cake, chèvre crémeux , cherry & Champagne sorbet Coffee & petits fours Glass of Prosecco

New Year’s Eve Dinner THE VILLA Adults: €95 per person Service from: 19:30hrs Including free flowing international premium wine, water and soft drinks.

Amuse bouche Villa bao burger, rice polenta, gochujang aioli, local prawn tartar, lardo di colonatta 1st Ox pastrami & celeriac tart, Alba truffle 2nd Pork terrine, smoked eel, kimchi, sea herbs 3rd Sheep’s milk ice cream, black rice vinegar, Taggiasca olive 4th Dry aged Beef Sirloin, porcini, Jerusalem artichoke Or

Fresh catch of the day, brassicas, bonito broth 5th Chaimisu, tea version on a classical tiramisu Coffee & petits fours Glass of Champagne

New Year’s Day Lunch THE VILLA Adults: €65 per person 7 - 12 years: €32.50 per child 0 - 6 years: free Service from: 12:30hrs Including free flowing international wine, water and soft drinks.

Starters

Mains

Cured Salmon gravlax, seaweed salad, black sesame

Dry aged sirloin of beef, Jerusalem artichoke, Brussel sprouts, jus gras

Chicken liver parfait, heirloom harvest, hokkaido brioche

Local meagre, brassicas, bonito broth

Tallegio pasta, soy noisette, Alba truffle

Tandoori spiced turkey, tabbouleh, ghee onions, verjus

Hoisin beef & celeriac lasagna, puffed kernels, coriander emulsion

Chickpea Dahl, hummus, vine tomato, fine herbs

Linguini prawns, pistachio, capers, fine herbs

All mains are served with potatoes and vegetables on the side

Desserts Spiced rum baba, Asian pear, Tonka bean Or

Dark chocolate & peanut delice, ginger biscuit ice cream Or

Panettone tart, milk gelato, hazelnut dentelle Coffee and petits fours

Your home away from home Underneath the Christmas tree

Life is a collection of moments, so here at Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa, our wish is to make these happen. We offer a vast selection of gift vouchers that make the perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones. Weekend break gift vouchers * (valid until the 31st March 2021)

• 2 nights in a Superior room, for 2 persons, including daily breakfast: €240 per voucher. • 2 nights in a Deluxe sea view room, for 2 persons, including daily breakfast: €280 per voucher Up to 2 children aged 12 or under stay for free when sharing with adults. Luxury Break

• 1 night stay in a Club room for 2 persons including breakfast, M Club lounge benefits and luxury amenities: €205. • 1 night stay in an Executive Suite for 2 persons including breakfast, M Club lounge benefits and luxury amenities: €380. • Dinner or Spa packages can also be added at a supplement. Up to 2 children aged 12 or under stay for free when sharing with adults. Monetary Gift Vouchers

Monetary vouchers are available that are redeemable against accommodation packages, within food and beverage outlets of the hotel that include the Atrio Bar & Restaurant and The Villa or for gym memberships. For more information call on 2311 2111 or email reservations@maltamarriott.com.

Staff Gathering s

Carefully designed menus crafted by decades of experience, courtesy of our events and food & beverage teams, await you. Menu options are based on a minimum of 15 people (tailor made menus available for smaller groups). For more information, or a quote for your event, give our dedicated events team a call on 2311 2108 or send us an email on events@maltamarriott. com. Kindly note that in line with local authority protocols, tables can be set up for a maximum of 10 people, limited to a total of 100 people per event with table service for all food and beverage.

Buffet Menus MENU ONE €30 per person

Beverage packages for group bookings are on page 21.

Warm dishes Cauliflower and potato cream, truffle aromas Local crostini and sour cream Tossed pasta with pulled chicken, button mushrooms and crispy pancetta Oven baked black angus beef and tomato fondue lasagne Asian Corner A selection of oriental textures and flavours including Barbary duck spring rolls, vegetable samosas, fried prawns, Thai cigars, vegetable filo rolls, and Oriental wontons, all complemented with dressings and condiments Surf & Turf Christmas-spirit carved slow-baked turkey roulade, apricot stuffing, and chipotle sausage Pressed local pork belly, candied apples, sautéed carrots Slow cooked beef stew, carrots and new potatoes, red wine jus Seared local bass, spinach barley, white wine velouté Vegetable pilao rice market Vegetables panaché Oven roasted potatoes Desserts A collection of made-with-love sweet delicacies proudly prepared by our chefs; mousses, cakes, gâteaux, tarts and Christmas mince pies

Buffet Menus MENU TWO €34 per person

Beverage packages for group bookings are on page 21.

Starters Vast selection of market salads, antipasti, charcuterie, the freshest Mediterranean seafood, smoked fish, mezes, sushi and nigiri, all complemented with our collection of 4-month infused dressings and vinaigrettes Warm dishes Woodland mushrooms and gerlot onions cream Local crostini and sour cream Tossed pasta with poached salmon, black olives, cherry tomatoes, smoked fish fumet Oven baked black angus beef and tomato fondue lasagne Asian Corner A selection of oriental textures and flavours including Barbary duck spring rolls, vegetable samosas, fried prawns, Thai cigars, vegetable filo rolls and oriental wontons, all complemented with dressings and condiments Surf & Turf Christmas-spirit carved slow-baked turkey roulade, apricot stuffing and chipotle sausage Grilled beef sirloin, roasted onions, farm kale Pressed local pork belly, candied apples, sautéed carrots Seared local bass, spinach barley, white wine velouté Mediterranean shellfish plateau, caper berries and mint Vegetable pilao rice market Vegetables panaché Oven roasted potatoes Desserts A collection of made-with-love sweet delicacies proudly prepared by our chefs; mousses, cakes, gâteaux, tarts and Christmas mince pies

Plated Menus MENU ONE â‚Ź35 per person

Beverage packages for group bookings are on page 21.

Amuse bouche Sharing assortment

Calamari fritti Pressed beef pastrami, truffled mascarpone garni Sweet potatoes and truffle croquants Strozzapreti tossed chicken and Pancetta cream Mains Christmas turkey, heirloom tomato garni, apple cider dressing Or

Braised pork cheeks, pesto-wilted kale, braising liquor Or

Grilled grey-meagre, cilantro gremolata and leaves, red pepper coulis All mains are served with potatoes and vegetables on the side Desserts A selection of classic & reconstructed Christmas sweet-favourites

Plated Menus MENU TWO €40 per person

Beverage packages for group bookings are on page 21.

Amuse bouche Starters Cream of woodland mushrooms and truffle, local bread crostina Or

Beef Carpaccio, fried capers, parmesan shavings, arugula leaves Or

Mozzarella di bufala pasta parcels, tomato fondue, crumbled goat’s cheese Mains Corn-fed turkey breast, heritage beets, oyster mushrooms, thyme jus Or

Braised veal cheeks, crushed sweet potatoes with guanciale, reduced braising liquor Or

Pan seared stone bass, wilted spinach and anchoiade butter, herb velouté All mains are served with potatoes and vegetables on the side Desserts Mince pie surprise A re-visited take of the traditional mince pie by our award winning pastry team Or

Twice baked Belgian chocolate cake, orange and cherry compote, ginger bread and vanilla ice-cream Or

Warm walnut and toffee tart, passion fruit gel, twice-roasted biscuit ice-cream

Beverages Packages Welcome drinks Sparkling wine Christmas cocktail

€5.50 pp €7.50 pp

Seated lunch & dinner packages ½Wine (International Wine) ½ water (still & sparkling) and coffee

€10.00 pp

½ Wine (Superior D.O.K Wine) ½ international water (still & sparkling) and coffee

€14.50 pp

Free flow of international wine, beer, water (still & sparkling), soft drinks and coffee

€14.50 pp

Time to unwind Liqueur & Digestives Selection (added to the lunch & dinner packages) Includes: Baileys, Amaretto, Frangelico, Luxardo Sambuca, Amaro Averna, Limoncello and Ruby Port

€5.00 pp

Open bar packages Local Open Bar (seated)

1 hour: 2 hours: 3 hours: 4 hours: Additional hour: Beverages include: Wines, beers, minerals, soft-drinks & water. International Open Bar (seated)

€10.00 pp €15.00 pp €20.00 pp €25.00 pp €5.00 pp

1 hour: €15.00 pp 2 hours: €20.00 pp 3 hours: €28.00 pp 4 hours: €30.00 pp Additional hour: €8.00 pp Beverages include: Wines, house spirits, beers, minerals, soft-drinks & water.

39. MAIN STREET, BALLUTA BAY ST. JULIANâ€™S STJ 1017 T: +356 2311 0000 events@marriottmalta.com www.maltamarriott.com