FESTIVE MENUS & STAFF PARTIES 2016 - 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We are aware that with so much choice in the market it is sometimes hard to find the right venue for your Christmas Staff Party. To help guide you, we have put together a dedicated festive menus and staff parties brochure showcasing a variety of menus and packages. This festive season, add sparkle to your celebrations with our buzzing ambience, tasty food, intoxicating tipples and enough cheer to last well into 2017. From lunches to dinners, banquets to sensational private parties, we invite you to indulge in a feast of festivity, and rest assured, we shall take care of every last detail to make it stress-free, fun-filled and entirely unforgettable. We invite you to celebrate with your family or work colleagues, and we promise to make Christmas and New Year your best yet! On behalf of our team, we look forward to making it a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Best wishes,

Stefan Fenech Director

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FESTIVE MENUS

BUFFET DINNER

Christmas Eve ANTIPASTI An assortment of Italian salamis, bresaola, Parma ham, meat & fish terrines, roasted cold cuts, baked mixed shell fish, marinated seafood, octopus, marinated sardine fillets, salmon belle vue & a selection of crispy & composed salads accompanied with sauces & dressings FROM THE SOUP KETTLE Spiced Parsnip & green lentil soup Baked potatoes & onions soup enhanced with fresh cream accompanied with baked croutons, grated cheese & grissini

LIVE PASTA STATION Fagotini gorgonzola e noci tossed in cream sauce with chives, walnuts, cherry tomato & rocket leaves

Tortellini tri color Tossed in a light tomato jus with fresh mozzarella, basil, parma ham & a pinch of chilli

FROM THE HOT COUNTER Poached fresh salmon fillets dressed with a light prawn sauce flavoured with a hint of pernod served on a bed of wild rice

Grilled marinated red snapper glazed with honey & mixed peppers corns sauce served with fried leeks

Adults €30.00 Children (6-11 years) €15.00 Children under 6 complimentary

Braised Quails in sweet & sour sauce flavoured with dry sherry

Pan-fried pork fillet set on a bed of roasted leeks & fennel dressed with a wild porcini mushrooms cream sauce

FROM THE CARVERY Roast fresh rib eye of beef

BUFFET LUNCH

Christmas DAY ANTIPASTI An assortment of Italian salamis, bresaola, parma ham, meat & fish terrines, roasted cold cuts, baked mixed shell fish, marinated seafood, octopus, marinated sardine fillets, salmon belle vue & a selection of crispy & composed salads accompanied with sauces & dressings

Braised leg of gammon

FROM THE SOUP KETTLE Roasted Carrots & Fennel soup flavoured with coriander Cream of spinach & almond soup enhanced with fresh cream

served pineapple & dry sherry jus

accompanied with baked croutons, grated cheese & grissini

topped with fresh mixed herbs & garlic crust served with marnisi wine jus

Panache of fresh market vegetables Cauliflower graten

LIVE PASTA STATION Garganelli romagnioli

Roasted potatoes

tossed in cream sauce with bacon, mixed peppers, peas & mushrooms

Croquettes potatoes

Panzerotti provolone e speck

DESSERT A selection of cakes, mousses, tarts & individuals including Christmas pudding, mince pies, fresh fruit & fresh fruit salad prepared by our pastry chefs

tossed in rabbit sauce with cubes of pork topped with grana cheese & rucola

THE CHEESE BOARD A variety of cheeses served with galletti, grissini & dried fruit

topped with Mediterranean dressing

FROM THE HOT COUNTER Baked marinated grouper fillets Pan fried silver bream fillets set on a bed of fried mange tout dressed with garlic & fresh herbs vinaigrette

Pan seared beef fillet mignons topped with battens of mushrooms glazed with marnisi wine jus

Adults €36.00 Children (6-11 years) €18.00 Children under 6 complimentary

FROM THE CARVERY Roast local turkey served sage & onion stuffing, pot roast jus & cranberry sauce

Roast leg of pork accompanied with apple & cinnamon sauce

Panache of fresh market vegetables Brussels sprouts with onions Baked sliced potatoes Spicy potato wedges TURKISH & ASIAN TABLE Lamb doner kebab, couscous, humus, baba ganoush, coleslaw, potato salad, minted yoghurt, hot sauce, tahini mayo sauce, garlic sauce, sweet & sour chicken Fried beef in oyster sauce, sherry & broccoli, stir fried rice with peas & leeks, stir fried noodles with beans sprouts & plum sauce DESSERT A selection of cakes, mousses, tarts & individuals including Christmas pudding, mince pies & Christmas log, fresh fruit & fresh fruit salad prepared by our pastry chefs THE CHEESE BOARD A variety of cheeses served with galletti, grissini & dried fruit

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BUFFET DINNER

NEW YEAR’S Eve

Adults €55.00 Children (6-11 years) €30.00 Children under 6 complimentary

ANTIPASTI An assortment of Italian salamis, bresaola, parma ham, meat & fish terrines, roasted cold cuts, baked mixed shell fish, marinated seafood, octopus, marinated sardine fillets, salmon belle vue & a selection of crispy & composed salads accompanied with sauces & dressings

Grilled beef mignons wrapped in streaky bacon

FROM THE SOUP KETTLE Apple & Celeriac soup flavoured with Calvados Red lentil, sweet potatoes & coconut soup

rubbed with Dijon mustard & rosemary served with dry sherry jus

accompanied with baked croutons, grated cheese & grissini

LIVE PASTA STATION Tortellini Verdi di caprine di fossa tossed with pork sausages, spinach, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella chilli flakes

Bersaglieri tri color tossed in tomato sauce, mushrooms, speck, fresh sage & a hint of cream

FROM THE HOT COUNTER Pan fried seabass

served on puree of peas & dressed with a creamy whisky sauce

FROM THE CARVERY Baked Fresh salmon fillets set on a bed of rice & spinach wrapped in puff pastry

Roasted veal rib eye Panache of fresh market vegetables Broccoli with red peppers Lyonnaise potatoes Croquettes potatoes DESSERT A selection of cakes, mousses, tarts & individuals, fresh fruit & fresh fruit salad prepared by our pastry chefs THE CHEESE BOARD A variety of cheeses served with galletti, grissini & dried fruit

BUFFET LUNCH

NEW YEAR’S DAY ANTIPASTI An assortment of Italian salamis, bresaola, parma ham, meat & fish terrines, roasted cold cuts, baked mixed shell fish, marinated seafood, octopus, marinated sardine fillets, salmon belle vue & a selection of crispy & composed salads accompanied with sauces & dressings FROM THE SOUP KETTLE Pumpkin & Ginger soup flavoured with sherry Parsnip, sage & white beans soup accompanied with baked croutons, grated cheese & Grissini

LIVE PASTA STATION Spaghetti alla chitarra tossed in roasted fennel oil with swordfish, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, capers & mixed olives

Panzerotti ricotta e spinaci tossed in a light tomato sauce with julienne of aubergines, local sausages basil & rucola

FROM THE HOT COUNTER Grilled tuna

set on a bed of roasted vegetables topped with thyme & lemon vinaigrette

braised in sweet & sour sauce with crushed chillies

Duck breast braised in di vanni sauce

topped with julienne of mixed peppers

topped with orange zests flamed in brandy

Braised lamb shanks in a spicy jus with onions, leeks & carrots

Baked Amber jack in garlic & white wine Grilled marinated veal rib eye topped with bacon, mushroom & white wine jus

Adults €36.00 Children (6-11 years) €18.00 Children under 6 complimentary

FROM THE CARVERY Roast beef on the bone served with pot roast jus & horseradish sauce

Braised leg of gammon served with pineapple & mango chutney

Panache of fresh market vegetables Buttered cauliflower & broccoli Roast potatoes with rosemary Parsley boiled potatoes TURKISH & ASIAN TABLE Lamb doner kebab, couscous, humus, baba ganoush, coleslaw, potato salad, minted yoghurt, hot sauce, tahini mayo sauce, garlic sauce, sweet & sour chicken Sweet & sour pork, stir-fried beef strips with spring onions, carrots & leeks, egg fried rice with green beans, stir fried noodles with julienne of mixed peppers DESSERT A selection of cakes, mousses, tarts & individuals, fresh fruit & fresh fruit salad prepared by our pastry chefs THE CHEESE BOARD A variety of cheeses served with galletti, grissini & dried fruit

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STAFF PARTIES

PARTY MENU 1

Adults €16.50 FREE flowing local wine and water 1 person FREE with every 20 booked Meals to be served at Merill Restaurant

PARTY MENU 2

Adults €18.50 FREE flowing local wine and water 1 person FREE with every 20 booked Meals to be served at Merill Restaurant

ANTIPASTI A selection of crispy & composed salads & antipasti accompanied with sauces & dressings

starter Baked home made lasagna (plated) FROM THE HOT COUNTER Baked grouper fillets

FROM THE SOUP KETTLE Cream of vegetable soup served with croutons

LIVE PASTA STATION Baked pasta

topped with mixed peppers

with cheese & bolognaise sauce

Braised chicken pieces

Fusilli tossed in cream sauce

with bacon, onions in a light tomato sauce

with bacon & mushrooms

Roast beef

FROM THE HOT COUNTER Baked amber jack

dressed with mushroom sauce

Buttered mixed vegetables in season Roast potatoes with rosemary French fries potatoes Sweet treats 2 types of dessert with chocolate sauce (plated) Mince pie

with white wine, capers & mixed olives

Grilled chicken breast topped with asparagus cream sauce

Pan fried beef steaks served with roasted onions & glazed with red wine jus

Buttered mixed market vegetables Baked potatoes with garlic & tomato slices French fries potatoes Sweet treats A variety of dessert including christmas pudding & fresh fruit prepared by our pastry chefs Mince pies

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SPECIAL festive season ACCOMODATION RATES

BEVERAGE PACKAGES Sit Down Beverage packages Free flow of water and 1/2lt local wine during the meal €2.50 per person Free flow of water and wine during the meal €4.00 per person open bar options OPTION 1

Soft drinks, juices, still water, sparkling water, local beer and local wine 1 hr - €6.00 per person 2 hr - €8.50 per person 3 hr - €10.00 per person 5 hr - €12.50 per person OPTION 2

Soft drinks, juices, still water, sparkling water, mixers, foreign beer, local beer, wine and spirits 1 hr - €10.00 per person 2 hr - €14.50 per person 3 hr - €16.00 per person 5 hr - €18.00 per person *Extra hours on top of the above at €2.00 per person

Christmas Accommodation and Board Offer

New Year’s Accommodation and Board Offer

Christmas Eve 1 night on half board basis Check-in mid-day on the 24th December to 11.30am on the 25th December - €85 per adult

New Year 1 night on half board basis Check-in mid-day on the 31st December to 11.30am on the 1st January for - €115 per adult

Christmas Eve 1 night on full board basis Check-in mid-day on the 24th December to 5.00pm on the 25th December - €120 per adult

New Year 1 night on full board basis Check-in mid-day on the 31st December to 5.00pm on the 1st January - €150 per adult

23rd & 25th December Extra Nights on half board - €45 per adult Extra Nights on full board - €60 per adult

30th December & 1st January Extra nights on half board - €50 per adult Extra nights on full board - €65 per adult

Last Orders for Dinner at 21.00 hours A twin room for sole use has a surcharge of €25 per day Infants under 2 years and 1st Child 2 - 11 years FREE (sharing with two adults) A 50% reduction for 2nd child and 3rd & 4th adults sharing room 20% reduction on board base To secure your booking a 50% deposit is required by Sunday 4th December

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