Christmas Reception Menus

THE PERFECTLY

AT CORINTHIA HOTELST GEORGE’S BAY MALTA

FESTIVE SEASONCRAFTED

2012

RECEPTION MENUS

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012SERVED IN OUR BANQUET ROOMS

Reception Menu 1 €15.50(Minimum 30 persons)

Cold

Parma ham sconesNachos with tomato salsa

Green lip mussels with pesto marinadeTomato and mozzarella skewer

Prawn tartlets

Finger SandwiCheS

Cheese with mustard and pickleHam and cheese with Branston Pickle

Egg mayonnaise

hot

Mini pizza with mozzarella and pepperoni Quiche with leeks and spinach

Vegetable samosasGrouper fish nuggets with tartar sauce

Chicken satay with peanut sambal

deSSertS

Fruit kebabsMince pies

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Cold

Vol–au-vent with chicken and sumak Smoked salmon and cucumber barquette

Croûte of cream cheese and fruitsFruit and cream cheese roulade

SandwiCheS

Chorizo and cream cheese on rye breadPrawns with cocktail sauceTurkey and cranberry sauce

hot

Traditional Maltese pea cakesSteamed pork dumplings with soy sauce

Spinach and cheese rice ballsCrispy fried duck spring rolls with spicy sauce

Pesto and sardine quicheSpinach qassatat

Mini pepperoni pizza

deSSertS

Crispy fried date parcelsSponge and fresh cream roulade

Mince pies

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Cold

Smoked salmon and cream cheese rouladeHam and grain mustard on croûte

Tomato and mozzarella skewerMarinated 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 piesBroccoli poppers

Lamb and mushroom mini kebabsCrispy fried vegetable spring rolls with spicy sauce

Prawn and broccoli tartletsRatatouille turnovers

Fried pork wontons with soy sauceThai crab and ginger cakes with sweet chili sauce

deSSertS

Crispy fried date parcelsSponge and fresh cream roulade

Mince pies

5



Cold

Tartlet with Gozo cheese, sundried tomatoes and olivesBarquette with spicy shrimp and coriander

Air dried beef and balsamic pickled vegetablesPitta bread with hummus

Parma ham on scones

Finger SandwiCheS

Tuna with olive pasteGammon and pineapple relish

Smoked turkey with cranberry sauce

open SandwiCheS

BBQ chicken with stir fried sesame vegetablesMozzarella, tomato and basil

Smoked salmon and sour cream

hot

Vegetable spring rolls with soy sauceChicken shish taouk with cucumber and yoghurt sauce

Fish and sun blushed tomato brochettes with salsa verdeFeta cheese fatayer

Mozzarella sticks with garlic mayoLamb kofta kebab with hummus

Mini pizza with mushroomsMini oriental kebab

deSSertS

Christmas pudding tartletsMince pies

Chocolate profiterolesLemon chiffon tartlets

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Cold

Assortment of sushiTartlets 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

Finger SandwiCheS

Red Leicester cheese with sundried tomato pasteSmoked salmon and wasabi mayonnaise

Cheese and tomato

open SandwiCheS

Roast pork and applePrawn and cocktail sauce

Salmon with horseradish cream

hot

Seafood spring rolls with soy sauceBeef satay with peanut sambal

Spicy lamb fajitasCheese sambousek

Broccoli and cheese poppersMini pigeon pastilla

Smoked swordfish and leek quicheCrispy fried chicken wings with BBQ sauce

Pizza with salami and thyme Breaded calamari with lemon and garlic mayonnaise

Mozzarella sticks with garlic mayo

deSSertS

Fried choux buns with pistachio creamApple and raisin tartlets

Mince piesStollen with marzipanMini jam doughnuts

Apple crumble

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Cold

Assorted sushiTartlets of prawns with olives, sundried tomatoes and basil

Spicy quail breast and mango barquettesChicken and pistachio roulade

Saffron pancake with soft cheese Salmon and herb roulade

Crab, ginger and coriander tartlet

Finger SandwiCheS

Roast beef with horseradish yoghurtSmoked swordfish and lemon mayo

Curried egg and tomato

open SandwiCheS

Smoked salmon and mascarponeGrilled vegetables and mozzarella

Roast chicken and walnut

hot

Duck spring rolls with soy sauceLamb satay with peanut sambal

Brochette of chicken tikka with pepper Spinach fatayer

Cheese sambousekJalapeno poppers

Pork wontonsBroccoli and almond quiche

Fried fish strips with soy, garlic and gingerBeef, tomato and spinach aranciniSeafood tempura with soy sauce

Swordfish and lemon kebabs

deSSertS

Fried choux buns with pistachio creamApple and raisin tartlets

Mince piesStollen with marzipanMini jam doughnuts

Apple crumble

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Buffet Menu 1 €24.00(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 oilRoast turkey with chestnut stuffing and cranberry sauce

Grilled beef medallions with peppercorn and mushroom café au lait sauceVegetable fajitas

VegetableS and potatoeS

Brussels sproutsRoasted new potatoes

deSSertS

Selection of mouthwatering delights Christmas specialities and fresh fruit

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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 pumpkinSwordfish grilled with sundried tomatoes, olives and fava beans

Roast leg of lamb with green beans and mint ragout


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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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 sauceGarganelli with marinara sauce

Main CourSeS

Fillet of grouper with tomato and caper saucePork loin roasted with apple and cinnamon jusChicken casserole with thyme and red wine

Risotto with mushrooms and truffle oil


Bouquet of vegetablesCauliflower with cheddar cheese sauce

O’Brien potatoes

deSSertS

An assortment of mouthwatering sweets and Christmas specialitiesFruit platter

Cheese platter

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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 marrowSweet and sour chicken and sweetcorn

paSta

Farfalle with prawns and sundried tomato creamLasagne with beef, tomato and aubergine

Main CourSeS

Fresh fish medley with clam risotto and lemon creamGrilled Beef medallions with mushroom and bean ragoutBraised lamb shanks with rosemary, garlic and red wine

Couscous with vegetables and rose water


Mushrooms in garlic sauceGrilled assorted vegetables

Stir fried vegetables Roasted potatoes Maltese style

deSSertS

Crème caramel, bread and butter pudding, tiramisu, chocolate cake and apple pie

Christmas specialitiesFruit platter

Cheese platter

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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

Soup

Cream of CeleriacLobster bisque

paSta

Cannelloni with lamb and spinachPenne with asparagus and preserved lemon

the CarVery

Leg of gammon with pineapple sauce

Main CourSeS

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 curryMelanzana alla ParmigianaVegetable and curry rice


Fried marrows with vinegarBroccoli PolonaiseGrilled vegetables

Del Monaco potatoes

deSSertS

Crème caramel, bread and butter pudding, tiramisu, chocolate cake and apple pie

Christmas specialitiesFruit platter

Cheese platter

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Three Course Set Menu 1 €23.50(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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Starter

Penne with mushrooms and pancetta

Main CourSe

Cajun supreme of chicken with thyme sauceCapsicum 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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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 parfaitSauce Anglaise with biscotti

Coffee or tea

Petits Fours

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Four Course Set Menu 1 €29.50(Minimum 25 persons)

Starter

Carpaccio of swordfish with saladpreserved lemon and coriander oil

Soup

Cream of pumpkin with pine nuts

Main CourSe

Roast leg of lamb with rosemary flavoured jusSpinach 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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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 saffronCarrot and leek ribbons

Parsley potatoes

deSSert

Tiramisu with hazelnut ice cream

Coffee or tea

Petits Fours

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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 mushroomsPolenta 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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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 creamRisotto of mushroom and olives with sage and marjoram

Main CourSe

Mini lamb kofta kebabChicken tikka masala

Fish and vegetable kebabMini rabbit and mushroom pie

Vegetable curryAromatic rice

deSSert

Mini French pastriesFruit kebabs

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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 sauceRisotto of pumpkin and walnuts with thyme cream and Parmesan cheese

Main CourSe

Mini chicken koftaLamb masaman

Prawn and swordfish curry Mini fish pies

Bean and mushroom stewAromatic rice

deSSert

Mini French pastriesFruit kebabsFruit salad

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Part Plated Buffet Menu 1 €21.50(Minimum 40 persons)

Starter

Penne with a chicken and mushroom cream

Main CourSe

Grilled panache of fish with grilled vegetables and saffron creamRoast leg of lamb with bean and shallot ragout

Grilled medallions of pork with apple and cinnamon jusGrilled Mediterranean vegetables with balsamic

Pumpkin risottoRoasted new potatoes

deSSert

Raspberry and white chocolate mousse with vanilla sauce

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Part Plated Buffet Menu 2 €24.00(Minimum 40 persons)

Starter

A selection of antipastiOctopus, 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 thymeGrilled Mediterranean vegetables with balsamic

Aubergine and tomato risotto Roasted new potatoes

deSSert

Apple pie with ice cream

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012WINE AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS FOR GROUPS

PACKAGE A

PACKAGE B

PACKAGE C

½ bottle local wine & ½ bottle waterMaltese Falcon Chardonnay or Merlot IGT

€7.50 per person

½ bottle local wine & ½ bottle waterVictoria Height Chardonnay or Merlot D.O.K

€8.50 per person

½ bottle foreign wine & ½ bottle waterChenin Blanc, South Africa or Nero D’Avola, Sicily

€10.50 per person

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CHRISTMAS SEASON MENUS 2012WINE AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS FOR GROUPS

PACKAGE D

PACKAGE E

BEVERAGE OPTIONS

½ bottle foreign wine & ½ bottle waterGavi Scanavino, Italy or Chianti Piccini, Italy

€12.00 per person

Glass of wine or beer & ½ bottle waterLocal Chardonnay or Merlot

€5.00 per person

Glass of Kir RoyaleSparkling wine & Crème de Cassis

€6.50

Glass of prosecco€6.00

Glass of champagne Taitinger€14.00

Glass of mulled wine€4.00

1 soft drink & ½ bottle water €4.00 per person

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OUR OFFERS

SO MAKE SURE YOU PLACEYOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY

ARE AS TANTALISING AS IT GETSFOR THE FESTIVE SEASON

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.

CORINTHIA HOTEL ST GEORGE’S BAY

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€95.00 per room per nightoFFer Valid FroM 1St to 23rd deCeMber 2012

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