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BANQUETING KIT

2013

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Coffee Breaks

Welcome break 4,00 BGN per person coffee & tea

flavoured waters

Morning break 5,00 BGN per person coffee & tea

flavoured waters

orange juice

freshly baked croissants

Energy break 8,00 BGN per person coffee & tea

chef’s blend of trail mix

power bars, granola bars

flavoured waters

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Afternoon break 7,00 BGN per person coffee & tea

flavoured waters

bio apple or cherry juice

selection of small canapés

house baked double Callebaut chocolate chip cookies

choice of sliced seasonal fruits

Fruit break 9,00 BGN per person coffee & tea

flavoured waters

fresh fruit juice shooters

assorted dried fruits and nuts

fresh fruit skewers

house made banana muffins with sliced almonds

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Expo cookie break 6,00 BGN per person coffee & tea

flavoured waters

chocolate milk

chocolate chip cookies

meringues

oatmeal raisin cookies

double Callebaut chocolate chip cookies

Bulgarian break 8,00 BGN per person coffee & selection of Bulgarian herbal teas

flavoured waters

bio apple or cherry juice

variety of savory Bulgarian snacks

Bulgarian yoghurt with honey and walnuts

traditional “Mekitsi” - fried dough pastry sprinkled with icing sugar

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Sandwiches

Choose from freshly baked white or wholemeal bread, bagels, ciabatta or baguettes, our Sandwich selection includes a selection from the following

ham and Emmentaler cheese 2,00 BGN

smoked salmon with Philadelphia cheese and fresh green onion 4,00 BGN

roast beef with horseradish 3,50 BGN

egg salad with fresh green onion, pickled cucumbers and iceberg lettuce 2,00 BGN

grilled chicken wraps with mature cheddar and roasted vegetables 3,00 BGN

white cheese with fresh tomatoes 2,00 BGN

chicken club, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes and garlic aioli 3,50 BGN

salami with Parmesan cheese, fresh tomatoes and lollo bianco lettuce 3,00 BGN

tomato, buffalo mozzarella, olive spread and spicy arugula 3,50 BGN

creamy Brie with roasted vegetables and homemade pesto 4,00 BGN

Sandwiches are served by piece ranging from 80-120 grams,

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Salads

Shopska salad 5,00 BGN tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted peppers, onion and white cheese

Cesar salad 6,00 BGN iceberg lettuce, crispy bacon, anchovies,

parmesan cheese and croutons served in a crispy basket

Green salad with smoked salmon 8,00 BGN fresh green salads, smoked salmon, olive oil and lemon juice

Waldorf salad 6,00 BGN fresh apples, sliced celery, walnuts and mayonnaise

Caprese salad 7,00 BGN tomatoes and mozzarella, homemade pesto and fresh basil leaves

Farmers market salad 4,00 BGN chef’s choice of fresh green salads, market vegetables and citrus vinaigrette

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Plated Lunch / Dinner

Plated Lunch / Dinner menu 1 17,00 BGN

potato cream soup “Parmentier”

Shopska salad with roasted peppers

honey glazed pork with marinated vegetables

Callebaut chili chocolate mousse

Plated Lunch / Dinner menu 2 15,00 BGN tomato-mozzarella salad with fresh basil leaves

herb roasted chicken breast, demi-glace sauce and parmigiano reggiano risotto

peach Melba

Plated Lunch / Dinner menu 3 17,00 BGN pumpkin cream soup with pears, arugula, fresh tomatoes and pumpkin seeds

farmers market salad

Thracian style chicken breast with mountain herbs and roasted potatoes

Panna cotta with seasonal fruits

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Plated Lunch / Dinner menu 4 16,00 BGN tomato salad with white cheese ,parsley and roasted peppers

pork medallions served with marinated grilled vegetables

crispy apple strudel served with warm vanilla sauce

Plated Lunch / Dinner menu 5 17,00 BGN classic Cesar salad served in a crispy basket

Balkan trout with wild rice, bell peppers and red onion

homemade Tiramisu

Plated Lunch / Dinner menu 6 19,00 BGN grilled organic salmon salad, vegetable slaw, arugula, frisee and citrus vinaigrette

rosemary and garlic roasted leg of lamb with glazed carrots and asparagus

fresh fruit salad

Plated Lunch / Dinner menus also include: artisan breads, rolls and sweet butter flavoured water

freshly brewed regular coffee

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Reception

Cold hors d’ oeuvres tomato-mozzarella sticks, fresh basil leaves and balsamic glace 1,00 BGN

smoked trout tartare on a rye bread 1,50 BGN

prosciutto e melone 1,70 BGN

crispy mini salad baskets 1,50 BGN

endive with tuna fish, white beans and red onion 2,00 BGN

platter of cured meats, pickled vegetables and homemade grissini 19,00 BGN

artisan domestic and imported cheese platter 21,00 BGN

crab salad with sweet potatoes chips bites 1,70 BGN

crudités platter - fresh market vegetables with seasonal dips 10,00 BGN

crostini with figs, goat cheese, serrano ham and arugula 2,50 BGN

Tête de Moine canapés 2,20 BGN

jumbo shrimp canapés with chili lime cream 2,50 BGN

crostini with fresh fig marmalade and rockford cheese 1,70 BGN

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tartlets with philadelphia mousse and smoked salmon 1,50 BGN

organic salmon nigiri with wasabi tobiko 2,50 BGN

truffle popcorns with parmesan cheese and crispy bacon 1,70 BGN

serrano ham wrapped over a homemade cheese grissini 1,70 BGN

eggplant ratatouille bruschetta with parmesan cheese 1,70 BGN

“lutenitsa” bruschetta, white cheese and mountain herbs 1,50 BGN

mini phyllo pastry tartlets with spinach and bacon 2,00 BGN

Most of the Cold hors d’ oeuvres items are served by piece ranging from 30-50 grams, only specified Cold hors d’ oeuvres are served by platter ranging from 400-700 grams and Yields 10 portions for 10 guests.

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Hot hors d’ oeuvres lemon grass prawn skewers with mango mayonnaise 2,90 BGN

lyulya-kebab with yogurt-mint dip 2,50 BGN

chicken skewers with marinated vegetables 2,00 BGN

white sheep cheese and spinach wrapped in phyllo pastry 1,70 BGN

roasted lamb lollipops with goat cheese, sour cream and fresh mint pesto 3,50 BGN 10,00 BGN

broccoli arancini with mature cheddar cheese 2,50 BGN

stuffed mushrooms with hollandaise sauce 2,20 BGN

wurst selection on a bamboo skewer 2,90 BGN

pineapple curry glazed chicken skewers 2,50 BGN

fish and homemade vinegar chips wrapped in a newspaper 2,70 BGN

Mexican mini meatball cups, gouda cheese and guacamole dip 2,30 BGN

vegetable spring rolls 2,00 BGN

marinated chicken wings sprinkled with sesame seeds 2,70 BGN

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Desserts dark chocolate éclairs 2,00 BGN

sliced seasonal fruits platter 8,00 BGN

homemade cheesecake 2,50 BGN

Callebaut chocolate mousse 2,70 BGN

peach Melba 2,50 BGN

crispy apple strudel with warm vanilla sauce 2,50 BGN 10,00 BGN

fruit baskets 2,70 BGN

Tiramisu 2,50 BGN

grilled peaches with mascarpone cheese 3,50 BGN

Hot hors d’ oeuvres items are served by piece ranging from 70-100 grams.

Dessert items are served by piece ranging from 80-160 grams, only specified Dessert items are served by platter ranging from 500-600 grams and Yields 5 portions for 5 guests.

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Stations Farmers market vegetable station 15,00 BGN

selected fresh vegetables

homemade dips and vinaigrettes

Antipasto station 25,00 BGN

vegetables ratatouille

artisan domestic and imported cheese

selection of cured meats

olive tapenade

crostini

Cold cuts station 35,00 BGN

artisan domestic and imported cured meats

Cheese station 35,00 BGN

artisan domestic and imported cheese

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Meat station 117,00 BGN

herb roasted pork loin

honey glazed chicken breast

roasted lamb

Seafood station 157,00 BGN

steamed mussels

jumbo shrimps

crayfish

cocktail sauce

tartar sauce

fresh lemon slices

Macaroni and Pasta station 45,00 BGN

macaroni mix, bow tie pasta or penne

roasted chicken slices

cherry tomatoes and vegetable ratatouille

spinach

parmesan cheese, white cheese or mature cheddar

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sautéed mushrooms

beef Bolognese sauce

homemade pesto sauce

Potatoes station 35,00 BGN

French fries

whipped potatoes with candied walnuts

oven baked potatoes with garlic and dill

sweet potatoes with sour cream and fresh green onion

Vegetable station 39,00 BGN

grilled asparagus

marinated artichoke hearts

glazed carrots

sautéed mushrooms

roasted vegetables

The Stations are ranging from 1000-1500 grams and Yields 10 portions for 10 guests, only the Macaroni and Pasta Station is prepared ranging 2000-2500 grams and Yields 10 portions for 10 guests.

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Barbeque

Pork ribs marinated with herbs 9,00 BGN

“Shashlyk” with beef, pork and lamb meat 15,00 BGN

Roasted bratwurst sausage 7,00 BGN

Bulgarian trout 9,00 BGN

Marinated vegetables 3,50 BGN

Baked sweet potato with sour cream and fresh green onion 2,50 BGN

Sweet corn on a skewer 3,50 BGN

Tortilla bread with garlic and mountain herbs 1,50 BGN

Available only from April till September All barbeque food items are prepared on a barbecue using ecologically clean charcoal

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Wine

White Wine

Terra Tangra “Yatrus” - Bulgaria 27,00 BGN

Jacob’s Creek “Chardonnay” - Australia 31,00 BGN

Edoardo Miroglio “Saint Ilia” - Bulgaria 17,00 BGN

Red Wine

Bessa Valey “Enira” - Bulgaria 29,00 BGN

Cono Sur “Vision” - Chile 25,00 BGN

Blends

Angelus Estate “White Stallion” - Bulgaria 33,00 BGN

Vinsobres “Emeraude” - France 37,00 BGN

Edoardo Miroglio “White Spiral” - Bulgaria 19,00 BGN

Terra Tangra “TT” - Bulgaria 17,00 BGN

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Sparkling Wine

Edoardo Miroglio “Brut”,”Rose” - Bulgaria 31,00 BGN

Moët & Chandon “Imperil” Brut - France 111,00 BGN

Ruggeri “Prosecco” Brut - Italy 27,00 BGN

Dessert Wine

Chateau Pamidovo “Malinella” - Bulgaria 15,00 BGN

Santa Sarah Estate “Snow Wine” - Bulgaria 90,00 BGN

Wines serving size: 1 bottle of 750 millilitres Yields 5 Glasses

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Beverage

Call Brands 4,00 BGN

Johnnie Walker “Red Label” Scotch

Absolut Vodka

Captain Morgan Rum

Beefeater Gin

Four Roses Bourbon

Tullamore Dew

Premium Brands 7,00 BGN

Chivas Regal Scotch

Vodka Smirnoff “Black”

Jack Daniels Bourbon

Captain Morgan Rum

Tanqueray Gin

Jameson

Ramazotti

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Smirnoff Ice “Black” or ”Red” - small bottle

Bailey’s

Martini Gold

Luxury Brands are also available upon request Beverages serving size: 50 millilitres

Domestic and Imported Beer 3,50 BGN

Zagorka

Haineken

Leffe

Shumensko

Speciality Drinks

Rum Punch 57,00 BGN GALLON

Mojito 65,00 BGN GALLON

Caribbean Passion 60,00 BGN GALLON

Pina Colada 70,00 BGN GALLON

Speciality drinks serving size: 1 Gallon Yields 15 Drinks

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Water 2,00 BGN

“Devin”

“Mihalkovo” - naturally carbonated spring water

Fruit Juices 3,00 BGN

Soft Drinks 2,50 BGN

Standard serving size: 1 small bottle of 250 millilitres

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Information

Food and Beverage The Best Western Expo Hotel is the only licensee authorise to prepare, sell, serve or distribute any food and beverages on the premises of the property. No food or beverages items of any kind will be permitted to be brought into the hotel by any guest.

Menu Selection and Prices Our creative Sales and Marketing team will assist you in composing special menus. The final menu selections must be made no later than five working days prior to the event.

Please be advised that prices are subject to change and cannot be confirmed until 25 days prior to the event or as per contract conditions.

Guarantees In arranging for private functions, the final attendance must be specified and communicated to the hotel by minimum of five working days prior to the event or as per contract agreement. This number will be considered a guarantee, not subject to reduction, and charges will be accordingly. If a guarantee is not given to the hotel on the date it is due, the expected number indicated on the banquet event order will become the guarantee. The hotel will not be responsible for identical service to more than five percent over the guarantee.

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Service and Labour fees All prices are in BGN and inclusive of 20% local VAT tax. A taxable 10% service will be applied to all food and beverage charges.

Reception service is included for hundred and eighty minutes - a fixed charge of 200 BGN will apply for each additional sixty minutes.

Culinary Chefs and Attendants are based on one attendant for twenty five guests. The fee for the attendant based on this ratio is included in the banquet kit pricing. Should a client wish to increase this ratio, additional fees will apply at the cost of 50 BGN for each additional attendant.

For more information or assistance, please contact our Sales & Marketing department

Sales & Marketing Department

Telephone: +359 81 78 136

Telephone: +359 81 78 116

Telephone: +359 81 78 153

Email: sales@hotelexposofia.com