Christmas Reception Menus

THE PERFECTLY

CRAFTED FESTIVE SEASON

AT CORINTHIA HOTEL ST GEORGE’S BAY MALTA 2012

RECEPTION MENUS

CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Reception Menu 1 â‚Ź15.50 (Minimum 30 persons)

Cold Parma ham scones Nachos with tomato salsa Green lip mussels with pesto marinade Tomato and mozzarella skewer Prawn tartlets Finger Sandwiches Cheese with mustard and pickle Ham and cheese with Branston Pickle Egg mayonnaise Hot Mini pizza with mozzarella and pepperoni Quiche with leeks and spinach Vegetable samosas Grouper fish nuggets with tartar sauce Chicken satay with peanut sambal Desserts Fruit kebabs Mince pies

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Reception Menu 2 €18.50 (Minimum 30 persons)

Cold Vol–au-vent with chicken and sumak Smoked salmon and cucumber barquette Croûte of cream cheese and fruits Fruit and cream cheese roulade Sandwiches Chorizo and cream cheese on rye bread Prawns with cocktail sauce Turkey and cranberry sauce Hot Traditional Maltese pea cakes Steamed pork dumplings with soy sauce Spinach and cheese rice balls Crispy fried duck spring rolls with spicy sauce Pesto and sardine quiche Spinach qassatat Mini pepperoni pizza Desserts Crispy fried date parcels Sponge and fresh cream roulade Mince pies

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Reception Menu 3 â‚Ź20.50 (Minimum 30 persons)

Cold Smoked salmon and cream cheese roulade Ham and grain mustard on croĂťte Tomato and mozzarella skewer Marinated mushroom and cherry tomato skewer Blue cheese puffs Sandwiches Triple decker with egg and salami Cream cheese and salmon Chicken and curry mayonnaise Tuna bridge rolls Hot Mini rabbit and mushroom pies Broccoli poppers Lamb and mushroom mini kebabs Crispy fried vegetable spring rolls with spicy sauce Prawn and broccoli tartlets Ratatouille turnovers Fried pork wontons with soy sauce Thai crab and ginger cakes with sweet chili sauce Desserts Crispy fried date parcels Sponge and fresh cream roulade Mince pies

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Reception Menu 4 â‚Ź22.50 (Minimum 30 persons)

Cold Tartlet with Gozo cheese, sundried tomatoes and olives Barquette with spicy shrimp and coriander Air dried beef and balsamic pickled vegetables Pitta bread with hummus Parma ham on scones Finger Sandwiches Tuna with olive paste Gammon and pineapple relish Smoked turkey with cranberry sauce Open Sandwiches BBQ chicken with stir fried sesame vegetables Mozzarella, tomato and basil Smoked salmon and sour cream Hot Vegetable spring rolls with soy sauce Chicken shish taouk with cucumber and yoghurt sauce Fish and sun blushed tomato brochettes with salsa verde Feta cheese fatayer Mozzarella sticks with garlic mayo Lamb kofta kebab with hummus Mini pizza with mushrooms Mini oriental kebab Desserts Christmas pudding tartlets Mince pies Chocolate profiteroles Lemon chiffon tartlets

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Reception Menu 5 €24.50 (Minimum 30 persons)

Cold

Hot

Assortment of sushi Tartlets with ricotta, parsley and honey Smoked fish barquette Chicken skewers with pineapple and mango Mille feuille with tomato and anchovy paste Tartlet of chicken liver pâté and raisins

Seafood spring rolls with soy sauce Beef satay with peanut sambal Spicy lamb fajitas Cheese sambousek Broccoli and cheese poppers Mini pigeon pastilla Smoked swordfish and leek quiche Crispy fried chicken wings with BBQ sauce Pizza with salami and thyme Breaded calamari with lemon and garlic mayonnaise Mozzarella sticks with garlic mayo

Finger Sandwiches Red Leicester cheese with sundried tomato paste Smoked salmon and wasabi mayonnaise Cheese and tomato

Desserts

Open Sandwiches

Fried choux buns with pistachio cream Apple and raisin tartlets Mince pies Stollen with marzipan Mini jam doughnuts Apple crumble

Roast pork and apple Prawn and cocktail sauce Salmon with horseradish cream

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Reception Menu 6 â‚Ź28.50 (Minimum 30 persons)

Cold

Hot

Assorted sushi Tartlets of prawns with olives, sundried tomatoes and basil Spicy quail breast and mango barquettes Chicken and pistachio roulade Saffron pancake with soft cheese Salmon and herb roulade Crab, ginger and coriander tartlet

Duck spring rolls with soy sauce Lamb satay with peanut sambal Brochette of chicken tikka with pepper Spinach fatayer Cheese sambousek Jalapeno poppers Pork wontons Broccoli and almond quiche Fried fish strips with soy, garlic and ginger Beef, tomato and spinach arancini Seafood tempura with soy sauce Swordfish and lemon kebabs

Finger Sandwiches Roast beef with horseradish yoghurt Smoked swordfish and lemon mayo Curried egg and tomato

Desserts Fried choux buns with pistachio cream Apple and raisin tartlets Mince pies Stollen with marzipan Mini jam doughnuts Apple crumble

Open Sandwiches Smoked salmon and mascarpone Grilled vegetables and mozzarella Roast chicken and walnut

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Buffet Menu 1 â‚Ź24.00 (Minimum 40 persons)

Selection of Antipasti Oriental mezze, terrines, Italian sliced meat, grilled and marinated vegetables, marinated fish, assorted salads and dressings Soup Cream of parsnip soup Pasta Penne with green pesto and pancetta cream Main Courses Fillet of grouper baked with fennel, shallots, tomato sofritto and basil oil Roast turkey with chestnut stuffing and cranberry sauce Grilled beef medallions with peppercorn and mushroom cafĂŠ au lait sauce Vegetable fajitas Vegetables and Potatoes Brussels sprouts Roasted new potatoes Desserts Selection of mouthwatering delights Christmas specialities and fresh fruit

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Buffet Menu 2 â‚Ź25.50 (Minimum 40 persons)

Selection of Antipasti Seafood platter, oriental mezze, terrines, Italian sliced meat, grilled and marinated vegetables, marinated fish, assorted salads and dressings soup Fish and shellfish laksa Pasta Orecchiette with mushrooms, artichoke and smoked Applewood and rosemary cream sauce Main Courses Chicken breast filled with cheese and pumpkin Swordfish grilled with sundried tomatoes, olives and fava beans Roast leg of lamb with green beans and mint ragout Vegetables and Potatoes Brussels sprouts with onion and bacon Broccoli with mornay sauce Baked potatoes DessertS Selection of our Pastry Chef’s sweets and Christmas specialities

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Buffet Menu 3 €27.00 (Minimum 40 persons)

Selection of Antipasti Seafood and fish platter, oriental mezze, assorted terrines and pâtés, sliced roast beef, smoked ham and spicy salami, grilled and marinated vegetables, marinated fish, assorted salads and dressings Soup Pumpkin and chestnut with paprika pillows Roasted tomato and onion cream with thyme Pasta Penne with a red pesto cream sauce Garganelli with marinara sauce Main Courses Fillet of grouper with tomato and caper sauce Pork loin roasted with apple and cinnamon jus Chicken casserole with thyme and red wine Risotto with mushrooms and truffle oil Vegetables and Potatoes Bouquet of vegetables Cauliflower with cheddar cheese sauce O’Brien potatoes Desserts An assortment of mouthwatering sweets and Christmas specialities Fruit platter Cheese platter

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Buffet Menu 4 €28.50 (Minimum 40 persons)

Selection of Antipasti Assorted sushi, seafood and fish platter, oriental mezze, assorted terrines and pâtés, sliced roast beef, smoked ham and spicy salami, prosciutto, grilled and marinated vegetables, marinated fish, assorted salads and dressings Soup Cream of marrow Sweet and sour chicken and sweetcorn Pasta Farfalle with prawns and sundried tomato cream Lasagne with beef, tomato and aubergine Main Courses Fresh fish medley with clam risotto and lemon cream Grilled Beef medallions with mushroom and bean ragout Braised lamb shanks with rosemary, garlic and red wine Couscous with vegetables and rose water Vegetables and Potatoes Mushrooms in garlic sauce Grilled assorted vegetables Stir fried vegetables Roasted potatoes Maltese style DessertS Crème caramel, bread and butter pudding, tiramisu, chocolate cake and apple pie Christmas specialities Fruit platter Cheese platter

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Buffet Menu 5 €32.00 (Minimum 40 persons)

Selection of Antipasti

Main Courses

Assorted sushi and sashimi, air-cured sliced beef, seafood and fish platter, oriental mezze, duck terrine and liver pâté, sliced roast beef, smoked ham and Italian salami, prosciutto di Parma, marinated vegetables with olive oil, marinated salmon and red mullet, assorted salads and dressings

Grilled swordfish fillet with cherry tomatoes and white wine sauce Grilled Beef medallions with Madagascar peppercorn sauce Loin of Pork stuffed with prunes and pinenuts, garlic and ginger sauce Vegetable fajitas with curry Melanzana alla Parmigiana Vegetable and curry rice

Soup Cream of Celeriac Lobster bisque

Vegetables and Potatoes

Pasta

Fried marrows with vinegar Broccoli Polonaise Grilled vegetables Del Monaco potatoes

Cannelloni with lamb and spinach Penne with asparagus and preserved lemon The Carvery

DessertS

Leg of gammon with pineapple sauce

Crème caramel, bread and butter pudding, tiramisu, chocolate cake and apple pie Christmas specialities Fruit platter Cheese platter

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Three Course Set Menu 1 â‚Ź23.50 (Minimum 25 persons)

Starter Leek and potato soup Main Course Braised lamb with kalamata olives and saffron Roasted aubergines filled with minced beef and pine nuts Mashed potatoes with butter and Edam cheese Dessert Milk chocolate tart with bitter chocolate ice cream Orange sauce Coffee or tea Petits Fours

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Three Course Set Menu 2 â‚Ź25.50 (Minimum 25 persons)

Starter Penne with mushrooms and pancetta Main Course Cajun supreme of chicken with thyme sauce Capsicum peppers and artichoke heart sofritto Dauphinoise potatoes Dessert Pear and almond tart with cinnamon ice cream Coffee or tea Petits Fours

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Three Course Set Menu 3 â‚Ź30.00 (Minimum 25 persons)

Starter Parma ham with melon and rocket salad topped with Parmesan Main Course Grilled salmon fillet Risotto with saffron and tomato Spinach and asparagus Dessert Peach parfait Sauce Anglaise with biscotti Coffee or tea Petits Fours

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Four Course Set Menu 1 €29.50 (Minimum 25 persons)

Starter Carpaccio of swordfish with salad preserved lemon and coriander oil Soup Cream of pumpkin with pine nuts Main Course Roast leg of lamb with rosemary flavoured jus Spinach with Feta cheese Fondant potatoes Dessert Lemon mascarpone cheese cake with mango ice cream and purée of peach Coffee or tea Petits Fours

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Four Course Set Menu 2 â‚Ź35.50 (Minimum 25 persons)

Starter King prawns with mango and pineapple Tomato and chili salsa rossa Pasta Penne with red pesto, rocket and Parmesan Main Course Poached red snapper fillet with a remoulade of saffron Carrot and leek ribbons Parsley potatoes Dessert Tiramisu with hazelnut ice cream Coffee or tea Petits Fours

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Four Course Set Menu 3 €42.50 (Minimum 25 persons)

Selection of Antipasti Antipasto of prawns, mussels, clams, smoked salmon, swordfish and octopus Starter Warm goat cheese, spinach and onion tart Vinaigrette of hazelnut Main Course Grilled beef fillet medallion topped with chicken liver pâté and mushrooms Polenta with roast tomato Balsamic vinegar sauce Dessert Sablé with strawberries and cream, Red berry ice cream with vanilla Sauce Coffee or tea Petits Fours

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Fork Buffet Menu 1 €23.50 (Minimum 40 persons)

Cold Seafood and fish platter, oriental mezze, assorted terrines and pâtés, sliced roast beef, smoked ham and spicy salami, grilled and marinated vegetables, marinated fish, assorted salads and dressings, a selection of dips with pitta bread, Maltese galletti and grissini Pasta Tortellini with spinach, prawns and curried cream Risotto of mushroom and olives with sage and marjoram Main Course Mini lamb kofta kebab Chicken tikka masala Fish and vegetable kebab Mini rabbit and mushroom pie Vegetable curry Aromatic rice Dessert Mini French pastries Fruit kebabs

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Fork Buffet Menu 2 €26.50 (Minimum 40 persons)

Cold Seafood and fish platter, oriental mezze, assorted terrines and pâtés, sliced roast beef, smoked ham and spicy salami, grilled and marinated vegetables, marinated fish, assorted salads and dressings, a selection of dips with pitta bread, Maltese galletti and grissini Pasta Penne with prawn and ginger sauce Risotto of pumpkin and walnuts with thyme cream and Parmesan cheese Main Course Mini chicken kofta Lamb masaman Prawn and swordfish curry Mini fish pies Bean and mushroom stew Aromatic rice Dessert Mini French pastries Fruit kebabs Fruit salad

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Part Plated Buffet Menu 1 â‚Ź21.50 (Minimum 40 persons)

Starter Penne with a chicken and mushroom cream Main Course Grilled panache of fish with grilled vegetables and saffron cream Roast leg of lamb with bean and shallot ragout Grilled medallions of pork with apple and cinnamon jus Grilled Mediterranean vegetables with balsamic Pumpkin risotto Roasted new potatoes Dessert Raspberry and white chocolate mousse with vanilla sauce

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS Part Plated Buffet Menu 2 â‚Ź24.00 (Minimum 40 persons)

Starter A selection of antipasti Octopus, salami, coleslaw, stuffed olives, potato salad, tomatoes, mozzarella and salad leaves Main Course Grilled swordfish with a traditional tomato and caper sauce Braised lamb shanks with rosemary and red wine Roasted chicken pieces with thyme Grilled Mediterranean vegetables with balsamic Aubergine and tomato risotto Roasted new potatoes Dessert Apple pie with ice cream

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 WINE AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS FOR GROUPS

PACKAGE A ½ bottle local wine & ½ bottle water Maltese Falcon Chardonnay or Merlot IGT €7.50 per person

PACKAGE B ½ bottle local wine & ½ bottle water Victoria Height Chardonnay or Merlot D.O.K €8.50 per person

PACKAGE C ½ bottle foreign wine & ½ bottle water Chenin Blanc, South Africa or Nero D’Avola, Sicily €10.50 per person

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012 WINE AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS FOR GROUPS

PACKAGE D ½ bottle foreign wine & ½ bottle water Gavi Scanavino, Italy or Chianti Piccini, Italy €12.00 per person

PACKAGE E Glass of wine or beer & ½ bottle water Local Chardonnay or Merlot €5.00 per person

BEVERAGE OPTIONS Glass of Kir Royale Sparkling wine & Crème de Cassis €6.50

Glass of champagne Taitinger €14.00

Glass of prosecco €6.00

Glass of mulled wine €4.00

1 soft drink & ½ bottle water €4.00 per person

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You’ve bought the gifts and wrapped them up.

You’ve been to more parties than you care to count. And you’ve worked so hard all year.

You deserve a short break.

OUR OFFERS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON ARE AS TANTALISING AS IT GETS

SO MAKE SURE YOU PLACE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY

CORINTHIA HOTEL ST GEORGE’S BAY Deluxe Sea View Room

€95.00 per room per night

Offer valid from 1st to 23rd december 2012

Rates are for 2 persons including breakfast valid subject to availability.

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