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YO U R T E A M ' S C H R I S T M A S PA RT Y This December, give your team a gathering they will t alk about long after the last course is cleared. Choose f rom a collection of versatile venues, each opening ont o Malta's golden shoreline, and let t he setting do half the work. Your guests indulge in a t able laden with fest ive classics and gourmet surprises, crafted by chefs who know how to creat e t he best Christ mas memories t hrough f ood.

SHOULD N OT LO O K L I K E E V E RYO N E E L S E ' S

L E AVE THE D E TAIL S TO US Every good Christmas gathering has one thing in common: nobody remembers who planned it, only how it felt. That is the job we take off your hands. Our chefs build a menu around your guests, not the calendar, from elegant plated dinners for a seated affair to interactive food stations that keep the room moving and the conversation going. Whatever the shape of your evening, the table is set before you arrive.

SO YOU C A N AC TUA LLY ENJOY T HE PA RT Y

B UF FE T LUNCH O R DI N N E R ANTIPASTI

CARVERY & HOT STATION

INTERNATIONAL CHEESE PLATTER

An array of Mediterranean mezes, lavish antipasti, platters, Italian salami, natural and composed salads, with home-made chutneys, dressings and infused oils

ROASTED BEEF TRADITIONAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING WITH HOLLANDAISE AND MUSTARD GRAVY

Selection of hard, semi hard, soft and blue veined cheese, served with grapes, celery, nuts, dried fruits, water biscuits and grissini

FROM THE SOUP KETTLE CHESTNUT AND MUSHROOM SOUP (V)

WHOLE TANDOORI CHICKEN ROTISSERIE WITH YOGURT RAITA Marinated in traditional spices, roasted to perfection, and served with cooling yogurt raita.

POACHED GROUPER

with prawn broth and sauté mussels, chives & drizzle cream

PASTA STATION RIGATONI ALLA NORMA WITH EGGPLANT, TOMATO, BASIL & PECORINO (V)

Smoky roasted eggplant, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and aged pecorino for a robust vegetarian classic

STROZZAPRETI WITH LAMB RAGU

Rich tomato and red wine sauce, thyme & pecorino shavings

DESSERTS Assortment of individual mini desserts, festive treats and fresh fruit, served with sauces and coulis

CARAMELIZED ONION, POACHED PEARS & GORGONZOLA QUICHE (V) CHANA MASALA (V)

Chickpeas cooked in a mild curry sauce

PEAS PULAO (V) ROASTED SEASONAL VEGETABLES (V) BAKED POTATO WITH FENNEL, ONIONS, GARLIC & THYME (V)

(V) Vegetarian We treat food allergies seriously. Every eﬀort is made to instruct our team regarding the potential severity of food allergies. If you suﬀer from any food allergies or intolerance, please inform a member of our team before you order your food and/or drink.

€ 3 5 P ER PE R S ON

P R I VAT E V E N U E S AVA I L A B L E F O R A M I N I M U M O F 5 0 P E R S O N S

RE CEP TIO N MENU 18 I TE MS SELECTION OF CANAPÉS

FLYING BUFFET

ASSORTMENT OF MINI FRENCH PASTRIES

Mexican chicken wrap Breaded chicken strips with BBQ sauce Beef, onion, and Guinness pie Beef burger with caramelised onions pickled cucumber and mature cheddar Lamb samosa with black bean sauce Mini croissant with prosciutto and mozzarella Korean pork skewers Camembert bites with cranberry jam dip (v) Tandoori lamb koftas with cucumber raita Brie and cranberry in puﬀ pastry (V) Gorgonzola and pumpkin quiche (V) Mexican vegetable empanada (V) Spring rolls with sweet chili sauce (V) Spinach and feta fatayer (V)

Penne with prawn and zucchini velouté, and fresh herbs Forest mushroom risotto with parmesan (V)

Fresh fruit tart Orange and milk chocolate tart Strawberry cheesecake Trio of chocolate Lemon and raspberry delight

€ 2 7 P ER PE R S ON

A P P L I C A B L E F O R A MI N I MU M O F 3 0 P E R S O N S

RE CEP TIO N MENU 25 I TE MS SELECTION OF CANAPÉS

FLYING BUFFET

ASSORTMENT OF MINI FRENCH PASTRIES

Chicken, bacon, and egg club sandwich Smoked salmon and cucumber truffle cream sandwiches Mexican spicy beef wrap Pulled chicken and mango chutney brioche Beef shepherds’ empanadas Spicy lamb koftas with yoghurt and coriander dip Buttermilk crispy chicken with truffle mayo Mini beef and pepper skewers Camembert bites with cranberry jam dip (v) Beef burger with caramelised onions and mature cheddar Dorati cherry tomato chive cream cup (V) Mini croissant with prosciutto and mozzarella Feta and caramelised onions tartlet (V) Brie and cranberry in puff pastry (V) Gorgonzola and pumpkin quiche (V) Indian onion bhajis with mint raita (V) Spinach and feta fatayer (V) Mexican vegetable empanada (V) Grilled vegetable gyoza with plum sauce (V) Duck spring rolls with hoisin sauce

Pea, leek and asparagus risotto with grana padano Chicken tikka masala with Jeera rice and fried papadums Ziti with Sicilian sausage, tomato fondue and friarelli

Strawberry cheesecake Trio of chocolate Lemon and raspberry delight Caramel and peanut layered cake Amaretto frangipane and morello cherry

€ 3 9 P ER PE R S ON

A P P L I C A B L E F O R A MI N I MU M O F 3 0 P E R S O N S

A D D ON TO ENHANCE YOU R R E C E P TI ON ME NU PASTA STATION

INDIAN STALL

PINSA STATION

STROZZAPRETI With rabbit liver, rabbit jus cream and fresh herbs

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA Chicken simmered in spicy tomato and cream

CRUDO E RUCOLA Parma ham, bufala mozzarella and rucola, drizzled with olive oil

PENNE ALLA NORMA (V) With aubergines, tomato sauce, ricotta salata and basil

LAMB MADRAS A medium-spiced lamb dish with coconut flavour

ZITI CON SALSICCIA With Sicilian sausage, tomato fondue and friarielli

DAL TADKA (V) Yellow lentil curry with a spiced tempering

ALLA ROMANA (V) San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte and fresh basil

GARGANELLI FUNGHI (V) In wild mushroom and cream sauce

PEA PULAO (V)

PENNE RAGÙ In rich beef and tomato ragù, with red wine and pecorino flakes CONFIT PRAWN AND MUSSEL RISOTTO With prawn bisque, prawns, mussel confit cherry tomato,garlic, white wine and fresh herbs PENNE ALLA PUTTANESCA With anchovies, olives, capers and tomatoes RAVIOLI (V) With chestnut butter cream, thyme, dorati tomatoes and fresh chives SEDANINI AL SALMONE With dill cream salmon, dorati tomatoes, sambuca, cream and baby spinach

C H O OS E 2 D IS H ES € 10 P ER P ER SO N C H O OS E 3 D IS H ES € 15 P ER P ER SO N

MORTADELLA Pistachio, mortadella, caramelised onion and burrata

PAPADUMS, RAITA & CHUTNEY (V)

CARBONARA Pancetta, pecorino, egg yolk and cream

€1 0 P E R P E R S O N

PICCANTE San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte and spianata

CHARCUTERIE STALL

ALLA NORMA (V) San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, aubergines and ricotta salata

A selection of salami and Parma ham, paired with Grana Padano, blue cheese and Brie. Served with crispy pizza fritta, marinated black olives, grapes, walnuts, dried fruit, water biscuits, grissini and chutneys

€1 2 P E R P E R S O N

AL SALMONE Smoked salmon, braised leeks and dill cream

CHOOSE 3 DISHES €10 PER PERSON

SUSHI SASHIMI & FISH STATION A selection of sushi featuring a display of diﬀerent nigiri and maki, sashimi served with wasabi, soy, and pickled ginger

(V) Vegetarian

€1 5 P E R P E R S O N

We treat food allergies seriously. Every eﬀort is made to instruct our team regarding the potential severity of food allergies. If you suﬀer from any food allergies or intolerance, please inform a member of our team before you order your food and/or drink.

B E VERAG E PACKAGES NON-ALCOHOLIC PACKAGE

ITALIAN PACKAGE

OPEN BAR OPTION 1

Free Flowing of Soft Drinks

½ Bottle of Colomba Bianca Grillo or ½ Bottle of Colomba Bianca Nero D’Avola

House wine, local and foreign beers, soft drinks, fruit juices, still and sparkling water

½ Bottle of Local Still Water or ½ Bottle of Local Sparkling Water

Free Flowing of Local Still Water or Local Sparkling Water €9.00 per person

Freshly Brewed Coﬀee €15.00 per person

HOUSE PACKAGE ½ Bottle of House Wine or 2 Soft Drinks or 2 Local Beers

NEW WORLD PACKAGE

½ Bottle of Local Still Water or ½ Bottle of Local Sparkling Water

½ Bottle of Chilano Sauvignon Blanc or ½ Bottle of Chilano Syrah

Freshly Brewed Coﬀee

½ Bottle of Local Still Water or ½ Bottle of Local of Sparkling Water

€11.00 per person

Freshly Brewed Coﬀee €13.50 per person

MALTESE PACKAGE ½ Bottle of Ziffa Sauvignon Blanc or ½ Bottle of Ziffa Syrah ½ Bottle of Local Still Water or ½ Bottle of Local Sparkling Water Freshly Brewed Coffee €16.00 per person

MULLED WINE STATION

Freshly brewed mulled wine accompanied by mince pies €8.00 per person

OPEN BAR OPTION II Traditional spirits, House wine, local and foreign beers, soft drinks, fruit juices, still and sparkling water 1 hour | €16.00 per person 2 hours | €25.00 per person 3 hours | €31.00 per person 4 hours | €39.00 per person Additional hours | €8.00 per person

E SSENCE OF I NDI A CU L I N A RY J OUR N E Y CLASSIC PAPADUMS

MAINS TO SHARE

DESSERT

STARTERS TO SHARE

Served with a selection of clay oven-cooked bread basket and steamed basmati rice or jeera rice

GULAB JAMUN AND PISTACHIO KULFI Indian traditional desserts, served with fresh sweet lassi

CHICKEN KORMA MUGHLAI Mughlai style chicken with cream, cashew nuts and cardamom

TRADITIONAL INDIAN TEA

ESSENCE OF INDIA SIGNATURE PLATTER A selection of onion bhajis, chicken tikka, and tandoori fish tikka, served with three diﬀerent sauces.

BEEF CURRY Slow cooked tender beef in Indian spices SUBZ MAKHAN WALA (V) Exotic vegetables, cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, with cashew nuts and sultanas FISH TIKKA MASALA Fish marinated and cooked in a traditional tandoori clay oven, finished with herbs and curry sauce.

€ 5 0 P ER PE R S ON

E S S E N C E O F I N D I A R E S TAU R A N T

P L ATED MENU SET MENU I

SET MENU II

AMUSE

STARTER

RAVIOLI WITH TARTUFO (V) With butter cream, thyme, Dorati tomatoes and fresh chives

EARTH FLAVOURED BEETROOT CURED SALMON With lemon and honey emulsion and a petite salad

MAIN

INTERMIDIATE

GRILLED SEA BASS With prawn broth, sauté mussels, chives and drizzle cream

CARNAROLI RISOTTO OF GREEN ASPARAGUS & BROAD BEANS Aged Grana Padano, preserved lemon, and garden herbs

or HERB CRUSTED ROASTED VEAL FILLET Served with celeriac purée and Port thyme jus Accompanied by root vegetables and nutmeg dauphinoise potato

MAIN PAN-FRIED BROWN MEAGRE Saﬀron Velouté, charred fennel & citrus oil or

DESSERT

PISTACHIO HERB CRUSTED BEEF FILLET With carrot purée and thyme jus

WHITE CHOCOLATE DELIGHT Set on sacher base, apple cinnamon pockets, caramel ice cream and tropical fruit coulis

Accompanied by fondant potatoes and layered root vegetables

DESSERT CHOCOLATE MOUSE With salted caramel ice cream and a warm apple and cinnamon pocket

€ 3 5 P ER PE R S ON

€5 5 P E R P E R S O N

A P P L IC ABLE FOR A M I N I M U M O F 30 P E R S O N S

TUT TI A TAVO L A TO START

PASTA

DESSERT

SOUP OF THE DAY

PENNE AGLIOLIO (VG) Tossed in chilli, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil

TIRAMISÙ With coﬀee liqueur and coﬀee crunch

STRAZZOPRETI AL RAGÙ ALLA BOLOGNESE Strazzopreti with traditional beef ragù and Parmesan cheese

PIZZA PIZZA MARGHERITA (V) San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil PIZZA CAPRICCIOSA San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, arrosto, eggs, olives, and oregano

SALADS

WARM APPLE & MINCEMEAT CINNAMON CRUMBLE Served with vanilla ice cream.

TOFU & QUINOA SALAD Crisp mixed leaves marinated tofu, marinated peppers, pickled red onions, quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, chickpeas. Finished with a maple vinaigrette

€ 3 5 P ER PE R S ON

AG L I O L I O R E S TAU R A N T

MINIMUM 12 PEOPLE

AGLIOLIO CHRI STMA S BU F F E T

TO SHARE

Main Hot Buﬀet

DESSERT

FOCACCIA BARESE (V) Pizza dough topped with sliced tomatoes, garlic, olives, and oregano

PENNE AGLIO E PEPERONCINO (VG) Tossed in chilli, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil

PETITS DESSERTS & FRESH FRUIT SALAD

BRUSCHETTA (V) Tomato & basil

RIGATONI CON RAGÙ ALLA BOLOGNESE Rigatoni with traditional beef ragù and Parmesan cheese RISOTTO AI FUNGI (V) Arborio rice with porcini mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, chives, and black truﬄe paste GRILLED CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOM, PANCETTA AND MARSALA CREAM ROAST SEASONAL VEGETABLES ROAST POTATOES

€ 4 3 P ER PE R S ON

A D D €9 P E R P E R S O N F O R F R E E F LOW I N G WAT E R A N D S O F T D R I N K S

AG L I O L I O R E S TAU R A N T

MINIMUM 30 PEOPLE

AF TERNOON TE A Indulge in the Magic of Festive Afternoon Tea. Celebrate the joy of the season with our enchanting Festive Afternoon Tea experience. Indulge in a delightful spread that is perfectly curated to capture the spirit of the holidays. Scones with clotted cream & jam Selection of home-made pastries Selection of finger sandwiches Roast beef, tomato and horseradish Smoked salmon and cucumber Egg mayonnaise €36 | Including a pot of tea or coﬀee for 2 persons €44 | Including a glass of Prosecco

AT MOKKA LOUNGE B A R

PR IVATE V ENUE SELEC TI O N GU I D E The right room shapes the whole evening before a single course is served. Use this guide to match the size and spirit of the gathering to the space that suits it best. Group size

Best for

Up to 30

Relaxed drinks, informal lounge gatherings, Executive Essence Bar, dinners, VIP toasts, board Members' Lounge level thank yous

Up to 50

Up to 80

Recommended venue Why it fits Essence Bar and the Members' Lounge both trade scale for stillness, natural light, sea views and space to actually hear each other, the kind of setting where a thank you lands properly instead of getting lost in a crowd.

Team building, casual parties, after work socials

Swizzles shifts from a sharp daytime workspace into a proper bar by night, while Essence brings its own distinct character to Swizzles Bar, Essence the evening with a setting guests remember long after. Bar Together, they give a team of up to fifty the freedom to build the day their way and end it exactly how they like.

Seated dinners, cocktail receptions, workshops

Syndicate Room 3, Swizzles Bar

Eighty is a number most rooms struggle to keep personal. Syndicate 3 does not, shifting easily between a seated dinner, a cocktail reception in full swing, or a workshop that actually holds attention, the kind of versatility a mid-sized group needs without ever feeling like a compromise.

The Grand Ballroom

Above eighty, most rooms start to feel stretched. The Grand Ballroom does the opposite, growing to fit a thousand delegates for a keynote or fifty for a dinner without ever losing the sense of occasion, a room built to expand or divide exactly as the brief demands.

Whole company celebrations, galas, 80 and above Departmental Christmas parties, Large company dinners

Explore every space, every detail, every possibility through our full MICE brochure here: https://isu.pub/tQ5USdO

COR PORAT E BENEFITS FO R 2027 Your Christmas party is only the beginning. Book your 2026 Christmas private event with us and unlock a set of exclusive Corporate Benefits, valid throughout 2027, designed to reward the partnerships we value most.

1. No set up costs, so the full budget goes toward the experience, not the logistics* 2. Free venue hire, giving planners more room to invest in food, drink, and entertainment* 3. Special employee rates for short stays, extending the celebration into a well earned getaway** 4. Two complimentary dining vouchers or a complimentary stay, a personal thank you for choosing Golden Sands** *Terms & Conditions Apply ** Subject to Availability

TERMS & COND ITIO NS PAYMENTS • This brochure is valid between the 1st December 2026 and 15th January 2027. • A 50% deposit for the event is required upon confirmation The remaining balance needs to be settled prior to the event. • The final number of guests attending the event needs to be provided at least 48 hours beforehand and charged according to the final number provided by the client. • In the event that no final number is provided, the hotel reserves the right to charge the original number proposed at the quotation stage. • The event organiser is required to issue a written confirmation of the event. • A tentative booking not confirmed will be released after 7 days if no deposit and signed contract is received. • Should the revised number of guests attending vary substantially, the hotel reserves the right to transfer the event to a venue of an appropriate size. • The prices in this brochure are inclusive of VAT. • Venue hire applies for private events. SECURITY & SAFETY REQUIREMENT • For events hosting 200 guests or more, it is required to have a minimum of 2 security personnel throughout the duration of the event. Should you require any other information please feel free to contact us. It will be our pleasure to invite you at our property and discuss in more detail the Christmas event you wish to host. T: (+356) 2356 1000 E: events@rdbmalta.com www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-resort-malta-spa

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands Golden Bay, Limits of Mellieha, MLH 5510, Malta T: +356 2356 1000 E: events@rdbmalta.com www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-resort-malta-spa