A superior service ready to work with you, boasting a dedicated and creative team, who have several years of experience in the industry.
We offer a bespoke service fit for any occasion, whether it’s a wedding, a group dinner, a boat party or a business event, we can do it all. Our attention to detail and our service will be delivered with integrity, determination, creativity, innovation and a personal touch and it is what will
make us your perfect match. Place your trust in us – we’ll feed your dreams.
This package offers a variety of buffet, plated and reception menus, all suitable for events in the venue of your choice outside the AX Group properties.
Buffet Menus
Prices apply to a minimum of 100 guests. 50–99 guests: Add supplement of €7.50 pp. 49 guests and under: A tailor-made quote will be provided.
Savor the M o ment Buffet Menu
antipasto
An array of natural and composed salads and antipasto
Selection of cured meat platters and home marinated fish
Condiments, dressings and pickles
Selection of bread rolls and local bread
from the soup pot
Woodland mushroom soup
pasta station
Casarecce in a tomato and basil sauce topped with aubergines and goat cheese
hot buffet
Due of Scottish salmon and perch with herbs and saffron cream
Grilled beef medallions, mushroom and peppercorn jus
Pan-fried chicken escalopes with root vegetables and Madeira jus
Roast root vegetables
Creamy braised cabbage and peas
Maltese roasted potatoes
desserts
A selection of flans, gateaux, fresh fruit, mousses and creams in glasses
Standing: €40.95 Sitting: € 50.95 pp
F lavor Fiesta Buffet Menu
antipasto
An array of natural and composed salads and antipasto
Selection of cured meat platters and home marinated fish
Condiments, dressings and pickles
Selection of bread rolls and local bread
from the soup pot
Woodland mushroom soup
Pumpkin and ginger soup with smoked duck
pasta station
Oven baked spinach and smoked chicken lasagne
Casarecce in a tomato and basil sauce topped with aubergines and goat cheese
from the carving station
Thai herb rubbed beef
hot buffet
Scottish salmon with calvados cream sauce
Roast lamb, balsamic and puy lentil jus
Pan-fried chicken escalopes with root vegetables and Madeira jus
Roast root vegetables
Creamy braised cabbage and peas
Maltese roasted potatoes
cheese board
European cheese display with nuts, dried fruits and condiments
desserts
A selection of flans, gateaux, fresh fruit, textures and creams in glasses
Standing: €50.95 Sitting: € 60.95 pp
Maltese Themed Buffet
antipasto
Selection of meat and fish antipasto including stuffed artichokes, octopus salad, roast eggplant with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and olives
Maltese sausage salad, snails with Maltese aioli, bigilla with condiments, Maltese cheese pie, sliced smoked
Maltese pork sausage, fish cakes, fresh & peppered goat cheese with water biscuits
from the soup pot
Kawlata – Ham hock minestrone soup
pasta station
Bebbux pasta with ricotta tomatoes aubergines and basil
from the carving station
Roast pork with sausage filling
hot buffet
Grilled tuna with tomato and caper salsa
OR
Pan fried lampuki, lemon sauce (when in season)
Maltese rabbit stew
Cabbage and bacon soufflé
Roast potatoes with fennel and tomato
desserts
Date pies, honey rings, strawberry cake, Maltese kannoli, coffee layer gateaux fresh fruit display, xkumvat, nougat
Standing: €44.95
Sitting: € 54.95 pp
Asian Buffet Menu
by TempAsian
antipasto
Selection of sushi, Tofu salad, shredded carrots marinated in orange and ginger
Vegetable Asian slaw, seaweed salad, prawn and pomelo salad, Crispy fish salad
Crab and green mango salad, green papaya salad, Thai beef salad, Vietnamese chicken vegetable and chili salad, Vermicelli salad
soup
Tom Khaa Kai – Chicken, coconut milk and galangal soup
from the hot dishes
Empal daging – Sweet and spicy Indonesian style marinated beef in a galangal and tamarind base, cooked with vegetables, sambal oelek, kecap manis, onions, garlic and ginger
Mo gu ji – Stir fried chicken with shiitake, oyster and wood ear mushrooms, in garlic, ginger, onions and soy
Duo cin rou ding – Strips of pork served in a black bean sauce with vegetables, garlic and ginger
Thai vegetable curry – A selection of fresh vegetables, green curry, garlic, ginger, coconut milk and fish sauce Singaporean fried noodles Japanese fried rice
desserts
Coconut flan, ginger crème brûlée, tapioca with young coconut exotic carved fruits, banana pudding lychees in syrup, black rice pudding
Sitting: € 65.95 pp
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C hi ll & Gri ll BBQ Buffet Menu
antipasto
A selection of meze and antipasti
Cool summer watermelon feta and basil salad
Pineapple baby prawn and cucumber salad
Moroccan chickpea salad
Asian noodle, mango chilli tomato and Thai basil salad
Melon and Parma ham served with aged balsamic
Caprese salad with pesto
Babaganush
Pumpkin hummus
Dolmas
Tzatziki sauce
from the grill
Thai herb grilled snapper fillet
Jerked chicken escalope’s
Smoked Maltese sausage
Grilled beef with chimichurri dressing
Dusty rice with cumin raisons and orange
Baked Hasselback potatoes with herb and garlic butter
Grilled summer vegetables
desserts
Fresh and exotic fruit salad, baked crema Catalana, mini
baba au rum, chocolate profiteroles, baked lemon tart
Standing: €42.95 Sitting: € 52.95 pp
Mexican BBQ Menu
antipasto
Mexican grilled chicken salad
Black bean and corn salad
Pineapple baby prawn and cucumber salad
Spanish eggplant salad
Mexican chopped salad with lime and cilantro dressing
Beef taco salad
Cucumber, tomato, cumin and onion salad
Mexican shrimp salad
Nachos
taco station
Beef chilli con carne, re-fried bean, chilli, Guacamole,
Sour cream, grated cheese, chopped Mexican salsa
from the grill
Yucatan style grilled snapper
Tex mex BBQ chicken
Mexican grilled steak
Spicy Mexican sausage
Mexican green rice
Baked Hasselback potatoes with herb and garlic butter
Mexican grilled corn on the cob
desserts
Fresh and exotic fruit salad, baked crema Catalana, churros, Arzo con leche, chocolate profiteroles, baked lemon tart
Standing: €46.95 Sitting: € 56.95 pp
BBQ Buffet Menu by TempAsian
selection of sushi
Tofu salad
Shredded carrots marinated in orange and ginger
Vegetable Asian slaw
Seaweed salad
Prawn and pomelo salad
Crispy fish salad
Crab and green mango salad
Green papaya salad
Thai beef salad
Vietnamese chicken vegetable and chili salad
Vermicelli salad
BBQ sauce, sweet and sour, chive sour cream
from the grill
Prawns with coriander and chili
Snapper fillets Malaysian style wrapped in banana leaves
Bulgogi marinated beef steaks
Grilled chicken-kai
BBQ glazed ribs
Grilled corn
Pineapple fried rice
Egg fried noodles
BBQ sauce/ sweet and sour/ chive sour cream
desserts
Coconut flan, ginger crème brûlée, tapioca with young coconut, exotic carved fruits, banana pudding, lychees in syrup, black rice pudding
Standing: €51.95
Sitting: € 61.95 pp
Menu for a minimum of 12 people Service not included
For groups over 30 people complimentary delivery
B oa t Party Menu
salads
Tabbouleh salad with broccoli, roast pumpkin and walnuts
Spiced Arabic couscous
Potato and caper cream salad
Asian slaw
Three bean salad
Pasta salad with salami and pickles
Tomato and basil
Mixed seasonal greens
maltese ftira with traditional toppings
Maltese sausages, goat cheese and insalata
Tuna, onions and insalata
Bigilla, sundried tomatoes, capers, olives and insalata
OR
selection of wraps
Roast vegetables, walnuts, baby spinach and pesto dressing
Grilled marinated chicken in a wrap with tabbouleh and hummus
Lamb doner in a wrap with tabbouleh and hummus and spicy tomato
desserts
Tropical fruit salad, Pecan pie
Price: €22.50 pp
Upgrades: Additional €10.00 pp
Nachos served with spicy salsa, guacamole, fire hot jalapeno peppers and cheese dip, toasted pitta and grissini served with black olive dip, hummus and carrot dip
Assorted charcuterie of cured hams, salamis and smoked fish
Plated Menus
Prices apply to a minimum of 100 guests. 50–99 guests: Add supplement of €7.50 pp. 49 guests and under: A tailor-made quote will be provided.
plated menu selector
Coffee options are available with our beverage packages.
3–course menu
Price of plated menu as per main course dish chosen.
We suggest a choice of any cold starter / soup / pasta / risotto, main course and dessert.
4–course menu
A supplement of €6.00 p.p. is applicable over and above the main course chosen.
We suggest a choice of any cold starter, soup or pasta, main course and dessert.
5–course menu
A supplement of €8.00 p.p. is applicable over and above the main course chosen.
We suggest a choice of any cold starter, soup or pasta, a sorbet, main course and dessert.
P late d Menu Selector
cold starters
• Smoked salmon & prawn terrine with a lemon remoulade garnished with caviar
• Home smoked duck with mango chilies, coriander & ginger dressing, petit salad in a crispy oriental basket
• Confit of rabbit terrine & plum chutney
• Parma ham & melon salad served with strawberry balsamico bianco
• Maltese antipasti platter with bigilla, sundried tomato, broad beans & snails in garlic, stuffed olives, fried white bait & roast sausage served with galletti
• Local goat cheese, tomato & aubergine terrine, balsamic reduction and hazelnut tossed salad
• Mushroom pâté with pickled walnuts & port dressing
Maltese & continental cheese platter with grissini & petite salad
sorbet flavours
Pear and ginger, Champagne, Raspberry, Mango, Blood orange, Lemon
savour thesweet
Asian Menu by TemptAsian
Family
service menu
starter
Selection of sushi
soup
malaysian laksa lemak – Spicy clam, fish, prawn, aubergine, spring onion and green bean noodles, finished with coconut milk, coriander and almond flakes
frist course
peking duck – Traditional Chinese duck served with pancakes, scallions, cucumber and hoisin sauce
main course
lamb in yellow thai curry – Slow-cooked lamb, rendered with spices and enhanced with kaffir lime leaves
prawn mahkani – Indian butter prawns marinated in a blended tomato based sauce with yoghurt, garam masala, cumin, ginger and garlic paste, lime, coriander, chilli, turmeric, ground cashews and fenugreek leaves
yao gou ji – Chinese stir fry chicken with spring onions, coloured peppers and cashew nuts
Singaporean style noodles
Jasmine steamed rice
dessert
Sangkaya baked custard served with coconut ice cream
Price: €83.95 pp
Prices apply to a minimum of 100 guests.
50–99 guests: Add supplement of €7.50 pp.
49 guests and under: A tailor-made quote will be provided.
Indian Menu by TemptAsian
Family service menu
starter
Onion bhagis, lamb samosa, tandoori prawn with masala mash potatoes served with mustard and honey chutney and cucumber raita
first course
dal ka shorba – Lentil soup finished with coriander, spring onions and a dash of lime juice
main course
chicken tikka masala – Medium spiced curry of grilled boneless chicken in a creamy tomato, ginger, garlic and onion sauce
lamb roganjosh – Tender cooked lamb in a saffron flavoured curry
navratan korma – Mixed vegetable curry
Indian Kashmir rice
Chapati flat bread
dessert
Gulab jamun and pistachio kulfi ice cream
Price: €76.95 pp
Prices apply to a minimum of 100 guests.
50–99 guests: Add supplement of €7.50 pp.
49 guests and under: A tailor-made quote will be provided.
Reception Menus
Reception menu prices apply to a minimum of 100 guests. 50–99 guests: Add supplement of €5.50 pp. 49 guests and under: A tailor-made quote will be provided.
Pre-Event Reception
Bucks Fizz and Bellini cocktail
Smoked cheese and green apple on herb crostini
Smoked turkey mousse, wasabi mayonnaise
Asparagus wrapped with speck
Goat’s cheese and black olive pesto tarts
Smoked salmon tartar, sour cream and caviar on rye bread
Coconut curry chicken and corn relish
Price: €9.50 pp
B ite-Sized Bliss Reception Menu
cold canapés
Smoked salmon roulade on blini yuzu and wasabi caviar
Glazed pork belly, sauerkraut and miso gel
Duck liver pâté in brioche bun, cranberry, thyme and candied orange
Grilled aubergine caviar with “za’atar” and goat’s cheese ( V )
Served with a variety of condiments including, tomatoes, onions, cheeses, gherkins, sauces & potato wedges
Price: €6.50 pp
Ice C ream Station
Selection of ice cream & sorbets served with €4.50 pp chocolate toffee sauce, berry compote, orange sauce, candied fruits & nuts
Coffee Tables
Coffee table with date fritters
Coffee table with 3 delicacies
Espresso coffee table
Espresso coffee table with 3 delicacies
€2.50
€2.75
€2.75
€3.50
Themed T ables by TemptAsian
Asian Noodle Table
Chow Mein noodles with chicken
Singaporean style noodles with shredded beef
Prawn & egg fried rice
Price: €7.00 pp
TemptAsian Stall
Beef oyster
Chicken mo gu gi
BBQ spareribs
Thai lamb curry
Singaporean fried noodles
Japanese fried rice
Price: €8.50 pp
Add the sushi and sashimi table with the TemptAsian stall
Additional: €5.00 pp
Indian Table
Papadums, mint chutney
Onion bhaji
Indian butter chicken
Lamb Rogan gosht
Paneer with vegetables
Kashmiri rice
Chana masala
Live garlic naan from the tandoori oven
Rajita & mango chutney
Price: €9.50 pp
Sushi Table
A selection of sushi & sashimi served with soy sauce, pickled ginger & wasabi
Price: €8.50 pp
Surf & Turf Live Grill Station
Brazilian marinated prawn and swordfish skewer
Grilled beef, chimichurri and Malden salt
Veal, truffle and scamorza sausages
Hummus
Baba ghanoush
Rucola and grana salad
Grilled peppers
Mini pitta bread
Price: €12.50 pp
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Reception Menu Selector
Minimum number of items for a reception is 20. Prices apply to a minimum of 100 guests. Prices are per item per person. 99 guests and under: A tailor-made quote will be provided.
Smoked cheese & green apple on herb crostini
Goat's cheese & black olive pesto tarts
Cranberry cheese with grapes & walnuts
Aubergine caviar with goat's cheese
Stilton on crostini with grape chutney
Chevre goat's cheese roulade, fig marmelade
€ 1.70
€ 1.70
€ 1.70
€ 1.70
€ 1.70
€ 1.90
Watermelon & feta cheese Greek salad € 1.90
Tomato, bocconcini di mozzarella, pistachio pesto salad in cups
Dolmas, hummus & tzatziki in cups
fish & seafood
€ 1.90
€ 1.90
Home cured salmon with chives & sour cream on blini € 1.70
Seabass tartar on peppered herb croute
New Zealand mussel, cucumber & herb mayo
Mini bridge rolls with smoked salmon & cream
Salmon tartar, sour cream & caviar on rye bread
Selection of sushi
Black seed crusted tuna on wasabi croutes
Crab meat, prawn, tomato & noodle salad
€ 1.70
€ 1.70
€ 1.70
€ 1.90
€ 1.90
€ 1.90
€ 1.90
Alaskan crab Vietnamese style € 2.40
Seared tuna tataki, crusted with sesame € 2.90
Lobster & asparagus on rye focaccia with saffron sour cream € 3.80
A 3 dip board with baker's basket, grissini & water biscuits
cocktail bar/specialised bars setup € 2.50 pp
Supply of glassware and bartender
A choice of 4 cocktails (suggested 3 alcoholic & 1 non-alcoholic), fresh fruit garnishes, glassware & equipment
Menus & cocktail description
Spirits & syrups supplied by the client
mimosa bar € 3.00 pp
This bar set up is suggested for the welcome drink
Display bottles & champagne cupola
Glasses & garnishes
Champagne & sparkling wine supplied by client
Beverage Packages
Welcome Drinks
welcome drink € 5.00 pp
A choice of prosecco, Bellini, Bucks Fizz or Kir Royal
welcome cocktail € 6.50 pp
A selection of cocktails from Spritz to flavoured Mojitos
Open bar
House wine, house beer, soft drinks, juices & water
30 min € 6.00 pp
1 hour € 10.00 pp
2 hours € 16.00 pp
3 hours
4 hours
€ 20.00 pp
€ 22.00 pp
5 hours € 24.00 pp
International house spirits, wines, beers, soft drinks, juices & water (Smirnoff, Bacardi, Gordons, Famous Grouse, Martini, Campari, Aperol, Malibu, Baileys)
30 min € 9.00 pp
1 hour € 13.00 pp
2 hours € 19.00 pp
3 hours
4 hours
€ 23.00 pp
€ 25.00 pp
5 hours € 27.00 pp
International superior spirits, wines, beers, soft drinks, juices & water (Smirnoff, Bacardi, Spiced Rum, Bombay, Famous Grouse, Jack Daniels, Martini, Campari, Aperol, Malibu, Baileys, Averna, Jägermeister)
30 min € 11.00 pp
1 hour € 15.00 pp
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
5 hours
€ 23.00 pp
€ 25.00 pp
€ 27.00 pp
€ 29.00 pp
Dinner Beverages Packages
½ bottle of wine, ½ bottle of local water and coffee per person
white wine
Girgentina, La Torre IGT, Malta € 10.00
Caravaggio Chardonnay, Malta € 12.00
Chenin Blanc, Douglas Green, South Africa € 12.00
Gavi DOCG, Italy € 14.00
Antonin Blanc DOK, Malta € 16.00
red wine
La Torre Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, Malta € 10.00
Caravaggio Merlot or Shiraz, Malta € 12.00
Shiraz, Douglas Green, South Africa € 12.00
Chianti Enseda DOCG, Italy € 14.00
Cheval Franc, Malta € 16.00
rose wine
LA Torre Shiraz Rose, Malta € 10.00
Rosé D’Anjou A.C € 12.00
A full wine list is available upon request after dinner drinks Maltese Liquour 2.5cl
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Terms & Conditions
Bookings are confirmed only once all the ancillary documentation is signed.
The company reserves the right to cancel the event if the payment conditions are not upheld.
• 25% – to be paid upon confirmation of event
• 50% – to be paid 45 days prior the event
• 15% – to be paid 15 days prior the event
• 10% – to be paid latest on the day of the event
Any cheques are to be addressed to AX Hotel Operations plc.
Should payment via bank transferbe preferred, the bank details are the following:
Accounts Name: AX Hotel Operations plc.
Bank Name: Bank of Valletta
Bank Address: 63, Labour Avenue, Naxxar, NXR 9020, Malta
Account Number: 400 18833 070
IBAN: MT 31 VALL 22013 000 000 0 40018833070
SWIFT: VALLMTMT
Should the event be cancelled for whatever reason, any deposit paid shall not be refundable and may not be transferred in favour of third parties.
In case of cancellation of the event within 7 working days or less prior the event, full cancellation is applicable.
prices
All mentioned prices are inclusive of 18% VAT. Prices are applicable till the 31 st December 2026. AX Caterers by The Palace reserve the right to revise all prices to reflect any increases in taxes. Prices indicated in the signed contract will be the final price and no other discounts will be applicable unless listed in such contract.
All prices mentioned are inclusive of the outside catering package which includes 4 hrs service (starting from the commencement of the welcome drink), cutlery, crockery and table linen, tables and chairs for seated events, buffet setups with skirting covers, bistro tables (1 bistro for every 30 guests) and proportional supervisory and staff levels. Prices quoted are not inclusive of venue hire.
staff overtime
An overtime charge of €450.00 per hour or part thereof applies after 4 hours of service, excluding setting-up and dismantling times. Such charge is applicable for the extension of use of staff.
add–ons
We can also provide the below at an additional price
• Chair covers € 5.00 each
• Bistro tables € 25.00 each
• Themed food & drink bar cladding rental P.O.R
• Personalised back-lit bar (including printing) P.O.R
menus
Whilst every care will be taken to produce the exact menu agreed, the caterer reserve the right to alter a particular ingredient or item on the menu if it is not available and replace it with a suitable alternative. Every endeavour will be made to inform the client of any changes in advance.
number of guests attending
Our events team have to be notified with the exact number of guests attending the event by at least 72 hours before the event. The number of guests confirmed must be equivalent to the one indicated at the booking stage, with a - 10% allowance.
The confirmed price of the event is conditional to the confirmation of the amount of guests indicated at booking stage (- 10%), in default of which the caterer shall retain to right to revise the confirmed price for the event.
leftover food
The caterer is responsible for the quality and freshness of the food served to your guests. In accordance with Health and Food Safety Legislation we are not able to release any leftover food.
dietary requirements
While some of our menu items do not contain nuts and/or gluten as a main ingredient, the said items are prepared in a kitchen where nuts and gluten-containing ingredients are used, therefore contamination of these products may occur and there may be traces of nuts and/or nut oil and/or gluten or any allergies containing ingredients present, even if the description and/or menu item does not specify such.
AX Caterers by The Palace cannot guarantee that all products are nut free and/or gluten free and therefore cannot be held responsible for any issues resulting from any food allergies, also those deriving from consumption of mustard seeds, sesame seeds, celery, onions, garlic, chili and dairy.
damages
In the event of any damage caused by guests, the customer will be responsible for all expenses incurred as a result of such damage.
staff meals
Any staff meals required can be provided, charged at a rate of 35% of the event food menu price per person inclusive of water. Number of staff is required latest 3 days before the event.
liability
The caterer will not be held liable for non-performance of its obligations when such non-performance is attributable to labour disputes or strikes, accidents, riots, national emergencies, natural disasters, acts of God, and other causes which are beyond the reasonable control of the Hotel and prevent or interfere with the caterer’s performance.
registration of items that are not property of ax caterers by the palace
AX Caterers by The Palace shall not be responsible for the security and safekeeping of your property and shall consequently not be held responsible for any missing or lost items left at the venue.
public relations
Should you wish to release PR on your event, it would be appreciated should you credit the caterer as ‘AX Caterers by The Palace’.
agreement
Payment of any fees and charges for the catering service provided by AX Caterers by The Palace shall be deemed to be an acknowledgment and acceptance of these terms and conditions.
