excelsior festive season 2015

Dear Esteemed Guests,

Yet another year has gone by filled with wonderful memories. It is now time for us to help you create new and more exciting ones for you to reminisce on!

There can be many words which describe festivities at The Grand Hotel Excelsior, but three sum up the experience perfectly – sumptuous (with our mouthwatering cuisine and pristine service), tranquil (in its glorious setting overlooking Marsamxett Harbor) and luxurious (for its decor, accommodation and wellness facilities). Throughout December, The Grand Hotel Excelsior, will be serving festive menus which create the atmosphere for an ideal opportunity to join friends, family or colleagues to celebrate the festive season. We also welcome nonresidents to enjoy sumptuous lunches/ dinners on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in the restaurants. Please go through our brochure which contains our enticing menus and enjoy snippets from our ‘Peter Pan’ theme for this year! On behalf of the entire team at The Grand Hotel Excelsior, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a truly GRAND Christmas and an AMAZING start to the New Year!

Best Wishes,Norbert Grixti

General Manager

Neverland is a place of beguiling beauty full of adventures waiting to be discovered, and on this land we have Peter Pan. The boy who never wanted to grow up has kept the land alive with his youthfulness and mischief. Here is the timeless story as you have never seen it before, as Neverland was not as we know it. The air was cold, leaves were dwindling, and life was slowly but surely draining from every living thing residing there.

Peter had not been seen by any of the inhabitants of the land, and this was worrying them as it could only mean one thing- Hook! Unbeknownst to anyone on this land of make-believe, the same thoughts were clouding Hook’s mind. He was suffering from the disappearance of Peter, his arch nemesis- having nothing to do, and no one to make miserable certainly disturbed him. Hence he vowed that he would find Peter and return normality back to Neverland.

reception menu a€ 24.00 per person

ApplicAble for one And A hAlf hour receptionMiniMuM nuMber of pAx 50

COlD DElIGHTs

seafood salpicon mini tartlets Red leicester cheese and salami

Dried apricots with cream cheese and nutsOlive cream with sundried tomato choux buns

Mozzarella and cherry tomato skewersMini savory tartlets with smoked salmon and petit salad

Mini wraps of roast beef and horseradish

HOT CANAPEs

Mini Italian cheese aranciniVegetable spring rolls

Beef bitter ballen braised in beerBlack olive puffs

Caribbean crab cakesMini chicken satays

salmon and leek mini tartletsMaltese sausage roulade

Prawn tempuraIndian samosas with sesame and soy sauce

sWEET TEMPTATIONs

A selection of mini international pastries

All reception menus can be complemented by our themed stations and displaysSince we use only fresh ingredients, some items may be unavailable

Hook realized that help was required and decided to enlist the assistance of Wendy, John and Michael. He knew that this would not be an easy feat, as it required all his pirate skills to make them believe in him. He thought that maybe, just maybe, if he enlisted Tinkerbell’s help too, his intentions would appear credible to the children. He scoured the land in search of Tink to no avail. He then decided that his best chances were at Pixie Hollow. He went as close as he could to the enchanted gates of the fairy town, ensconced by spells and enchantments to ward off evil.

reception Menu b €26.00 per person

Applicable for one and a half hour receptionMinimum number of pax 50

COlD DElIGHTs

Parma ham, rucola & grana shavings croustadesFeta crumble with tomato, olives & herbs croustades

smoked duck breast and date chutney croustadesMini wraps of sundried tomato and tuna

Mini tartlets with home-cured salmon, petit salad and wasabi caviarRoquefort pâté with candied walnuts chouxChicken, fruit and nuts wrapped in chorizo

Grouper and shrimp roulade in octopus carpaccioMini brochettes of sweet tomato, mozzarella and aged balsamic

Green lip mussels with pineapple, chili and cilantro relishCauliflower panacotta with sea bass “pastrami”

HOT CANAPés

Black olive and anchovy rouladesspinach, bacon and ricotta roulades

sweet potato & gruyere frittersslow-cooked pork belly with grain mustard jus

Chinese vegetable spring rollsBaked Italian risotto cakes with meat ragout

lamb & potato bakes with harissa mayoCaribbean crab cakes

Prawns á la Kiev with roasted garlic creamswordfish brochettes, preserved lemon and olivesMini veal saltimbocca with prosciutto and sage

Mushroom and spring onion tartletsCalamari & chorizo fricassee

sWEET TEMPTATIONs

A selection of mini international pastries

All reception menus can be complemented by our themed stations and displaysSince we use only fresh ingredients, some items may be unavailable

There was only one way to get the fairies’ attention- he showered a volley of cannon balls which brought out all the Queens Guard, followed by the ever nosy Tinkerbell. A scene of fairies lining up for attack was unfolding before him, and he realized it was now or never. He waved a white flag which took the fairies by surprise. A bit wary of his intent, they waited and listened to Hook voice his thoughts. He asked Tinkerbell to trust him and help him bring normality back. Tinkerbell obliged believing that, in a twisted way, Hook missed her beloved Peter as much as she did.

sAlADs AND ANTIPAsTI

Indulge in our incredible selection of mouth-watering salads and decorative platters from land and sea, prepared by our award winning kitchen brigade using the best raw produce combining together both

local and international tastes

sweet Pickled sardine Platter with textures in beetroot

Home-Made Tuscan “soppressata”

made with local pork served with apple chutney

sOuP AND PAsTA

Cream of Honey Roasted Butternut squashwith garlic croutes

Oven Baked lasagna with beef ragout, tomato sauce and finished with a

béchamel crust

MAIN COuRsE

christmas Groups buffet Menu A€ 28.00 per person

Minimum number of pax 30

Fish and seafood live-Cooking stationsea bass fillets with black shell mussels velouté

Braised Black Angus Beef

with glazed root vegetables

24hrs slow-Cooked local Pork Belly served with creamed cabbage, crispy pancetta &

grain mustard jus

seasonal Vegetables with paprika butter

Roast New Potatoeswith spicy seasoning

CARVERY

slow-Roasted Whole Turkey traditional stuffing roulade, giblet gravy

ExCElsIOR PAsTRY CREATIONs

Treat yourself to our extensive selection of decorative desserts, homemade puddings,

Fresh carved fruit and Traditional Christmas specialties

Please note that this is a sample menuSince we use the freshest of produce, menu items

may change accordingly

They set sail to London, to the

Darlings’ family residence. Unaware of

everything that was happening, Wendy

was entertaining her brothers with

her pirate tales, while John suddenly

turned ashen. Following his gaze she

saw Hook. Both her brothers ran off to

hide. Suddenly a flurry on wings came

in view- Tinkerbell! She explained all

the happenings in Neverland and asked

them for their help. In unison they said,

‘Anything for Peter!’

christmas Groups buffet Menu b€32.00 per person

Minimum number of pax 60

sAlADs AND ANTIPAsTI

Indulge in our incredible selection of mouth-watering salads and decorative platters from land and sea, prepared by our award-winning kitchen brigade using the best raw produce combining together both


Home smoked Tuna Belly Platter

selection of Home-Made Meat Terrines served with onion chutney

Pea Panna Cotta and Pulled Pork Verrines

Artichoke and seafood Verrines

sOuP & PAsTAs

Cream of Chestnutwith garlic croutes

Rigatoni Pastawith sautéed fresh calamari, olives and

fresh tomato salsaor

Oven Baked lasagnawith beef ragout, tomato sauce and finished

with a béchamel crust

MAIN COuRsE

Fish and seafood live-Cooking stationsea bass fillets with black shell mussels velouté

local Pork24hrs. slow cooked belly, braised cheeks with root

vegetables & pea risotto

Turkey leg & Breastwith traditional stuffing, chipolata sausage

& giblet gravy

Panache of seasonal Vegetables with herb butter

Oven Roasted Potatoes with fennel and tomatoes

CARVERY

Roast Black Angus Beef Rib Eye with Yorkshire puddings, onion jus

ExCElsIOR PAsTRY CREATIONs

Treat yourself to our extensive selection of decorative desserts, homemade puddings,

fresh carved fruit and traditional Christmas specialties

International Cheese selection with an array of mixed nuts, dried fruit & crispy

crackers

Please note that this is a sample menuSince we use the freshest of produce, menu items

may change accordingly

FlAVOuRs OF THE GARDEMANGER



seafood Delicacies grilled, marinated, cured fish and seafood

Complement your taste buds with our in-house prepared flavoured oils and dressings

susHI DIsPlAY

Maki and Nigiri sushi prepared in-house

sOuP KETTlEs

Bouillabaissetraditional Provençal fish soup originating from the

port city of Marseille

Cream of Chestnut with crispy homemade guanciale

PAsTA sTATION

Baked stuffed Conciglioni salmon & brie, tomato fondue

Potato Gnocchi sautéed pumpkin, sage butter

lIVE COOKING sTATIONs

shallow Fried Red Mullet with Provençale sauce

Thai Marinated Calamari Brochettes

Grilled Black Angus Beef Rib Eyewith thyme jus

BuFFET DIsPlAY

Braised Pork Cheekswith Creole seasoning

sautéed Brussels sprouts with Caramelized Onions

Balsamic Vegetables

Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary & Salted Lemons

Fondant Potato slow cooked in duck fat

AsIAN CREATIONs

Mongolian BBQ Peppercorn DuckIndian Chicken Curry (Murgh Kari)

Japanese sticky Fried RiceCauliflower Manjoorian

CARVERY sTATION

Whole Roasted Turkeywith lemon, parsley and confit garlic butter

accompanied with traditional stuffing & onion gravy

DEssERTs

Excelsior’s Pastry Creationsincluding a selection of traditional festive

specialities and fresh fruit display

Grand Chocolate Fountainpresented with a variety of fresh fruits,

mini doughnuts & marshmallows

This is a sample menu, since we use the freshest of produce, menu items may change accordingly.

christmas eve buffet dinnerAdults €55.00 per person

price inclusive of ½ bottle of wine, free flowing water and coffeelive entertainment and taxes

Together they boarded the Jolly Roger and went in search of their friend in all the lands. Hope was slowly dwindling as Peter could not be located. The only place left to look was the deserted mermaids’ cave. They dropped anchor and quietly started searching for him in this eerie quiet place. A movement caught Wendy’s eyes, and upon closer inspection she saw what appeared to be an unconscious old man trapped behind bars. Somehow, he looked familiar. Tinkerbell was called and once in view she knew. She could feel it, this was their Peter. The young boy had grown up.

MullED WINEspiced with cinnamon and aniseed

JuICE sTATION orange juice, tomato juice, pineapple juice,

grapefruit juice, apple juice, peach juice, cranberry juice, and mineral water

CEREAlsCoco Pops, Corn Flakes, All-Bran, Fruit ‘n Fibre,

Frosties, Weetabix, muesli & homemade muesli, plain yogurts, fruit yogurts, low-fat yogurts, and low-fat bio

yogurts

DRIED FRuITs, COMPOTEs AND NuTsstewed apples with cloves, peaches in syrup, prunes

and apricots in syrup, walnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, selection of dried fruits, and a selected mixture of

raisins

CHEEsE DIsPlAYselection of international cheese

sMOKED AND CuRED FIsH DIsPlAYselection of in-house smoked fresh fillets of fish and

sliced cured fish

INTERNATIONAl COlD CuTsselection of local and international charcuterie,

including Parma ham, salamis and hams

FREsH sAlADsselection of mixed salad leaves, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, sweet corn salad, marinated

green & black olives, gherkins, marinated sundried tomatoes, capers, pickled vegetables and pickled

onions

sEAsONAl FRuIT & slICED FRuIT PlATTERsoranges, grapefruit, pineapple, sweet melon,

watermelon, fresh fruit salad, fresh fruit display

THE BAKERY

Traditional Italian Panettone

Home-Baked Croissants, selection of Danish Pastries, selection of Muffins

Banana and Walnut Cake, Fruit Cakes, local Mqaret

Traditional Mini Pastizzi and Qassatat

Variety of Bread Rolls and loaves

Marmalades, Jams and other spreads

Warm Pancakes with a selection of condiments

lIVE sTATIONfried eggs and omelettes cooked to your liking with a selection of ingredients and condiments

THE HOT COuNTER

Pan-fried Beef Rib Eye with braised shallots and Portobello

mushrooms

Grilled tomatoes with melted buffalo mozzarella

sauté and Rosti Potatoes

scrambled and Boiled Eggs

Grilled smoked Bacon

Black Pudding

selection of sausages: Merguez, Cumberland and breakfast

Baked Beans

sautéed Mushrooms

This is a sample menu; since we use only the freshest produce, some menu items may

change.

christmas early breakfastAdults €30.00 per person

price inclusive of hot beverages, live entertainment and taxes.

With the help of Hook they managed to get

Peter out of captivity and took his lifeless

body aboard the ship. Action had to be

taken before it was too late for both Peter

and Neverland. Hook, Wendy, John and

Michael knew that Tinkerbell was their

only hope. With tears streaming from their

eyes they started chanting in unison, ‘I do

believe in fairies. I do! I do!’

christmas day buffet lunchAdults €70.00 per person

price inclusive of ½ bottle of wine, free flowing water and coffeelive entertainment and taxes.

FlAVOuRs OF THE GARDEMANGER Indulge in our incredible selection of mouth-

watering salads and decorative platters from land and sea, prepared by our award winning kitchen brigade using the best raw produce combining

together both local and international tastes

selection of Dips from the Middle East served with an assortment of crisps

Far Eastern section steamed and crispy Asian specialties

seafood Delicacies grilled, marinated and cured fish and seafood

Complement your taste buds with our in-house prepared flavoured oils and dressings creations.

susHI DIsPlAY


sOuP KETTlEs

Braised Ox-tail Pot-au-feuwith condiments: coarse salt, cornichon, pickled

onions and whole grain mustard

New England Clam Chowder

PAsTA sTATION

Baked Cannelloni with wild mushroom & veal ragout

Trofie with sauté calamari, tomatoes & chilli


Fish Taginea traditional Moroccan fish and shellfish dish

served with toasted pita

Pan seared Fillets of Grey Meager with chive veloute

Grilled Homemade Pork sausages Brochettes

BuFFET DIsPlAY

Duo of Duckconfit of thigh, braised drumstick with root

vegetables and sauté red cabbage with raisins

3 Types of Mini Pot Pies Individuals

Panache of seasonal Roasted Vegetables

Pepperonata

Roasted New Potatoes with roast chestnuts crumble

lyonnaise Potatoes

CARVERY sTATION

Traditional Roast Turkey breast on the bone, and stuffed leg wrapped in pancetta

Black Irish Angus Rib of Beef slow Roasted served traditional Yorkshire puddings

DEssERTs

Excelsior’s Pastry Creations.including a selection of traditional festive




This is a sample menu, since we use the freshest of the produce, menu items may change

accordingly.

A flash of light came out of Tink together with her fairy dust and engulfed both her and Peter. Like a vision before their eyes stood their mischievous boy in all his glory. It was time to celebrate his joyous return. Peter Pan told his friends he had been trapped inside the cave, and had aged as a result of his boredom.

FlAVOuRs OF THE GARDEMANGER Indulge in our incredible selection of mouth-

watering salads and decorative platters from land and sea, prepared by our award-winning kitchen brigade using the best raw produce combining together both


sEAFOOD DElICACIEs grilled, marinated, cured fish and seafood

Complement your taste buds with our prepared in-house flavoured oils & dressings

susHI DIsPlAY


sOuP KETTlEs

New England Clam Chowder

Cream of Carrot & Chestnut soup with sautéed oyster mushrooms

PAsTA sTATION

Baked Pasta Roulades filled with grouper and seafood mousse, topped with

tomato fondue, finished with parmesan crust

Rigatoni Pastasautéed chicken breast, zucchini, fresh tomato,

finished with a hint of cream

spiral Pastaratatouille vegetables, tomato sauce, finished with

fresh buffalo mozzarella


sautéed Prawns with garlic, herbs & white wine

Fried Octopus

Pan Fried Mini Veal saltimbocca

Grilled Mini lamb Merguez sausages

BuFFET DIsPlAY

Duo of Corn-Fed Chickenconfit leg terrine, pan-seared supreme of breast

stuffed Calamaribraised in a rich tomato sauce with capers and

olives

Boulanger Potatoes

spicy New Potatoes

Glazed Root Vegetables

Grilled Vegetables

ETHNIC DIsHEs

Authentic Far-Eastern specialties Vietnamese spicy Garlic Chili shrimps

Thai Roasted Coconut DuckIndian lamb Kata Mitta

Honey Glazed Peppercorn BBQ Ribs

accompanied with steamed rice and fried vegetable noodles

CARVERY sTATION

Black Irish Angus Rib of Beef slow Roastedserved traditional Yorkshire puddings

salmon, leek & Brie en Croute

DEssERTs

Excelsior’s Pastry Creations.including a selection of traditional festive





new Year’s eve buffet dinnerAdults €95.00 per person


Ecstatic to be back to his normal self, he proclaimed that it was time to feast and told his friends to follow him. On the Jolly Roger, they berthed at The Grand Hotel Excelsior and celebrated their happiness once again during the Christmas Period. It was a time of joy and delight for all.

COlD DElIGHTs

Marinated shrimp with lemon and chive mayo crostiniTartar of tuna with soy syrup marinade tartlets

Anchovy and green olive roulades with pickled grapeGrouper and shrimp roulades wrapped in octopus carpaccio

Aromatic duck and crispy salad finished with smoked orange dressing sliced Parma ham, marinated artichokes & caramelized onions

Mini wraps of roast beef and horseradishChicken, fruit and nuts wrapped in chorizo

Moroccan hummus with crispy chorizo mini conesMini Waldorf salad (v)

Peppered goat’s cheese and tomato with herb emulsion (v)Mozzarella bocconcini and cherry tomato skewers (v)Roquefort pâté with candied walnuts choux buns (v)

Marinated feta & pickled cucumber skewers (v)

susHI

Nigiri, California & Maki Rolls served with wasabi and light soy sauce

HOT CANAPés

Mini salmon tempura with sweet pepper rouilleMini squid arancini with panko

Tuna & pumpkin pies sautéed prawn and chorizo fricassee

Creole mini seafood bakes with lemongrass and chiliConfit of stuffed chicken wings, sweet tomato jamBraised beef terrines with smoked parsnip purée

Pan-seared veal and gorgonzola medallionsHomemade spring rolls with confit of duck and sautéed vegetables

Mini lamb koftas with Israeli couscousPork meatballs with almond cream sauce

sous-vide stuffed saddle of rabbitRicotta and parsley puffs

Broad bean & feta quichesCauliflower samosas with coriander chutney

Wild mushroom beignetsRoasted sweetcorn croquettes

sWEET TEMPTATIONs

Excelsior’s Exceptional Creationsselection of international miniature pastries

This is a sample menu; since we use only the freshest produce, some menu items may change.

champagne party reception Menuexpected Service time: 21:00 till Midnight

Adults €90.00 per personprice inclusive of a full open bar including champagne,

live entertainment and taxes.

FlAVOuRs OF THE GARDEMANGER



selection of Dips from the Middle East accompanied by an assortment of crisps

Far Eastern section steamed and crispy Asian specialties

seafood Delicacies grilled, marinated and cured fish and seafood

Complement your taste buds with our in-house prepared flavoured oils and dressings

susHI DIsPlAY


sOuP KETTlEs

Cream of Pea & Pork shanks

Creamy lobster Bisque with herbed crostini

PAsTA sTATION

Wild Mushroom & Ricotta Roulade with fresh tomato sauce and pecorino crust

spirali Pastaratatouille vegetables, tomato sauce finished

with fresh buffalo mozzarella

Rigatoni Pastasautéed chicken breast, zucchini and fresh tomato,

finished with a hint of cream

BuFFET DIsPlAY

Duo of Grey Meager and stuffed fillet with lemon and herb mousse, pan seared fillet set on

Israeli couscous with fresh tomato salsa

new Year’s day buffet lunchAdults €70.00 per person


stuffed Calamari braised in a rich tomato with capers and olives

Rabbitbraised leg with root vegetables, stuffed saddle with

Maltese sausage farce

Grilled Honey Glazed “spatchcock” Quail served with caramelized red cabbage and raisins

Boulanger Potatoes

spicy New Potatoes

Glazed Root Vegetables

Grilled Vegetables

ETHNIC DIsHEs

Authentic Far Eastern specialties Vietnamese spicy Garlic Chili shrimps

Thai Roasted Coconut DuckIndian lamb Kata Mitta

Honey Glazed Peppercorn BBQ Ribs

accompanied with steamed rice & fried vegetable noodles

CARVERY sTATION

slow-Roasted Black Irish Angus Rib of Beef served traditional Yorkshire puddings

Whole Roasted suckling Pig

DEssERTs

Excelsior’s Pastry Creationsincluding a selection of traditional festive





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