reception menus
2018
Caffe Cordina’s event catering brings together great
taste and beautiful presentation, creating an exquisite
culinary experience. Our reception menus offer a blend
of the old world and the new, including Exotic Flavors,
Asian Fusion and traditional Mediterranean.
Our team of experienced chefs and events team strive to
create affordable, delectable food, outstanding service
and unforgettable weddings and functions.
We believe you will be impressed.
cuoremenu
33 items
Cold Canapés
Assorted barquettes & tartlets
(goat cheese / tuna, shrimps & caviar / sweet peppered cream cheese & bresaola)
Blue cheese and walnut profiteroles (V) shared
Smoked salmon and dill profiteroles shared
Bridge rolls stuffed with tuna & mayo / salmon & dill / honey & ham
Selection of open faced sandwiches
(blue cheese & walnut / smoked salmon / Parma ham)
Double decker caviar sandwich
Vol-au-vents stuffed with shrimps shared
Vol-au-vents filled with onion jam and creamed brie (V) shared
Spanish tortilla pin wheels
Hot Canapés
Classic arancini al ragu shared
Red wine and gorgonzola arancini (V) shared
Mini deep pan pizza
Pea cakes shared
Cheese cakes (V) shared
Mini qassatat (spinach / ricotta)
Empanadas stuffed with chorizo sausage and chicken (Spanish turnover with a flaky crust)
Mini cottage tart
Falafel nuggets (V)
Barley nuggets (V)
Angels on horseback
Pork quesadillas
Chicken yakitori
BBQ chicken burgers
Anchovy sfinec (deep fried savoury doughnut with anchovies)
Breaded crab claws shared
Sweet & sour prawn tempura shared
Crispy chicken stuffed wonton served with sweet chili sauce
Pork dumplings served with sweet & sour sauce
Indian style samosas served with minted yoghurt and cucumber raita (V) shared
Chicken spring rolls with plum sauce shared
Sweets
Assorted fancy cakes
Chocolate profiteroles
Ice-cream slice
Coffee Table
with a choice of 3 Maltese sweets
Wedding Cake Table
consisting of one 3-Tier wedding cake, two witness cakes, biskuttini & pastini
€18.50 per person
Price does not include 18% VAT and is based on a minimum of 150 guests. Other terms & conditions apply.
hartmenu
25 items
Cold Canapés
Assorted barquettes & tartlets
(goat cheese / tuna, shrimps & caviar / sweet peppered cream cheese & bresaola)
Blue cheese and walnut profiteroles (V)
Bridge rolls stuffed with tuna & mayo / salmon & dill / honey & ham
Chicken caesar salad in tortilla wrap
Double decker caviar sandwich
Salmon tartare served in a spoon shaped biscuit
Smoked chicken tartlets with mango chutney
Hot Canapés
Red wine and gorgonzola arancini (V)
Mini deep pan pizza
Spinach & feta tarts (V)
Vol-au-vents chicken and mushrooms
Lamb koftas with mint & yoghurt sauce
Mini Maltese sausages in BBQ sauce
Beef curry madras in a cup
Chicken satay skewers
Sesame chicken goujons
Greek style chicken kofta in pitta
Marinated octopus served in Maltese bread
Swordfish garlic & lemon scented skewers
Duck spring rolls served with plum sauce
Sweet and sour pork
Thai style beef red curry served on a base of stir fried rice (food bowl)
Sweets
Assorted fancy cakes
White chocolate and pistacchio profiteroles
Ice-cream – scoop
Coffee Table
with a choice of 3 Maltese sweets
Wedding Cake Table
consisting of one 3-Tier wedding cake, two witness cakes, biskuttini & pastini
€21.50 per person
Price does not include 18% VAT and is based on a minimum of 150 guests. Other terms & conditions apply.
herzmenu
28 items
Cold Canapés
Mini caprese salad (V)
Selection of open faced sandwiches
(blue cheese & walnut / smoked salmon / Parma ham)
Mini quiches with asparagus & salmon / peppered goat cheese & sundried tomatoes
Thai shrimp salad
Spanish tortilla pin wheels
Assortment of sushi served with wasabi & soy sauce
Asparagus wrapped in Parma ham
Fresh mozzarella, basil & cherry tomato skewers (V)
Smoked chicken tartlets with mango chutney
Hot Canapés
Mini veg burger (V)
Garlic & mushroom tostada (V)
Beef kebabs served with balsamic reduction
Mini Maltese sausages in BBQ sauce
Spicy honey glazed pork skewers
Spicy meat balls served with sweet pepper and thyme coulis, presented in shooters
Chicken yakitori
Chicken quesadillas
Chicken satay in a cup
Marinated octopus served in Maltese bread
Swordfish garlic & lemon scented skewers
Buttered salt cod with tartare sauce
Crispy chicken stuffed wonton served with sweet chili sauce
Chicken korma served on a base of aromatic basmati rice (food bowl)
Peking duck spring rolls with hoisin sauce
Sweets
Assorted fancy cakes
Torroncini (nougat delights)
Ice-cream – scoop
Fruit kebabs with passion fruit drizzle
Coffee Table
with a choice of 3 Maltese sweets
Wedding Cake Table
consisting of one 3-Tier wedding cake, two witness cakes, biskuttini & pastini
€25.50 per person
Price does not include 18% VAT and is based on a minimum of 150 guests. Other terms & conditions apply.
inimamenu
32 items
Cold Canapés
Assorted barquettes & tartlets
(goat cheese / tuna, shrimps & caviar / sweet peppered cream cheese & bresaola)
Seared fresh tuna served with wasabi mayo
Tortilla wrap filled with smoked salmon and chive cream
Mini caprese salad (V)
Baked pears and grana cheese served with rocket leaf wrapped in Parma ham
Italian style mini focacccia stuffed with bresaola and grilled veg
Bresaola served with an apricot and thyme cream cheese on a pecorino biscuit
Mini quiches with asparagus & salmon/ peppered goat cheese & sundried tomatoes
Vol-au-vents filled with onion jam and creamed brie (V)
Lobster on rye bread
Sticky duck tartlets
Hot Canapés
Mini beef burgers topped with pickles
Wild mushroom risotto (food bowl)
Deep fried Brie served with a mango and ginger dip (V)
Mini bombette
Melanzane Parmigiana
Barley nuggets
Mini maltese sausages in BBQ sauce
Pork quesadillas
Marinated chicken skewers
Braised quail served with BBQ sauce
Pulled pork bun
Chicken satay in a cup
Deep fried butterfly prawns served with sweet ginger mayo
Swordfish garlic & lemon scented skewers
Stuffed crab in shell
Vietnamese style fish cakes served with minted pickled cucumber radish
Chicken mo gu ji (food bowl)
Peking duck spring rolls with hoisin sauce
Sweets
Assorted fancy cakes
Assorted chocolate cups with amaretto / dark chocolate/ strawberries / fruit / coffee
Ice-cream – slice
Coffee Table
with a choice of 3 Maltese sweets
Wedding Cake Table
consisting of one 3-Tier wedding cake, two witness cakes, biskuttini & pastini
€29.00 per person
Price does not include 18% VAT and is based on a minimum of 150 guests. Other terms & conditions apply.
corazónmenu
35 items
Cold Canapés
Assorted barquettes & tartlets
(goat cheese / tuna, shrimps & caviar / sweet peppered cream cheese & bresaola)
Chicken caesar salad in tortilla wrap
Mini caprese salad (V)
Baked pears and grana cheese served with rocket leaf wrapped in Parma ham
Rabbit liver parfait set on a home-made cheese-based biscuit
Spanish tortilla pin wheels
Asian fusion style mushroom salad (V)
Assortment of sushi served with wasabi & soy sauce
Marinated crab in lightly spiced tartlet
Lobster on rye bread
Smoked duck with orange flavoured carrots
Pork tenderloin, mozzarella and cherry tomato set on a crostina
Hot Canapés
Wild mushroom risotto (food bowl)
Garlic & mushroom tostada (V)
Egg plant crouqettes (V)
Melanzane Parmigiana (V)
Beef kebabs served with balsamic reduction
Mini Maltese sausages in BBQ sauce
Mexican style pork kofta skewer with sour cream and chives
Beef curry madras in a cup
Chicken yakitori
Chicken satay in a cup
Greek style chicken kofta in pitta
King prawns served on a bamboo skewer with local gremolata
Sweet & sour prawn tempura
Stuffed crab in shell
Thai style beef red curry served on a base of stir fried rice (food bowl)
Chicken mo gu ji
Lamb samosas with minted yoghurt
Sweet and sour chicken
Sweets
Assorted fancy cakes
Fruit kebabs with passion fruit drizzle
Ice-cream – slice
Assorted chocolate lollipops
Cordina chocolate wheel
Coffee Table
with a choice of 3 Maltese sweets
Wedding Cake Table
consisting of one 3-Tier wedding cake, two witness cakes, biskuttini & pastini
€33.50 per person
Price does not include 18% VAT and is based on a minimum of 150 guests. Other terms & conditions apply.
terms and conditions
Overtime is charged per hour per member of staff and commences after 7 hours of service.
Our staff will be on site 2 hours before the mass commences.
An additional fee of €60 is applicable for the hire of wine barrels
A minimum of 150 paid guests is necessary for these list prices to be valid.
All prices do not include 18 % VAT and any other taxes that might be introduced in the future.
All prices and items are subject to change.
Changes to the order can only be accepted by latest 30 Days prior to date of function.
Final number of guests must be confirmed by latest 30 Days prior to date of function.
An initial €500 deposit is payable upon confirmation of booking. Another €500 deposit is to be paid by
latest 30 days before the date of function. Both deposits are non refundable.
Credit terms: Remaining Balance to be settled within 21 days from date of function.
In case that the function is cancelled by the client between one to two months before the date of the
function, the client would become liable to pay 40% of the total food amount as per latest quote, less any
deposits paid. Such balance is to be settled by latest 10 days prior to booked date of the function.
In case that the function is cancelled by the client less than a month before date of the function, the client
would become liable to pay 60% of the total food amount as per latest quote, less any deposits paid. Such
balance is to be settled by latest 10 days prior to booked date of function.
For functions organised in venues where an indoor kitchen is not provided, the client (e.g. the couple
getting married) is required, at their own expense, to provide a marquee (tent), lighting and electricity in
line with health and safety regulations.
No corkage fee is charged.
Delivery to the event venue and service are free of charge.
No delivery of left-over food after the function is possible. Whilst Caffe Cordina take all measures to satisfy
all sanitary & health regulations concerning food production and handling during the event, we cannot
extend such guarantee for any food consumed outside or after the event.
Under no circumstances can any type of food , including sweets and delicatessen, be displayed or served
during the function other than that supplied by Caffe Cordina.
Our wedding cake prices are only provided as a guideline. In the case of tailor-made wedding cakes, prices
may vary. Additional wedding cake tiers and/or witness cakes will be charged extra.
Cake toppers, ribbon, artificial flowers and other cake accessories to be provided by client. Sugar paste
flowers quoted upon request.
Bistro tables and the respective linen can be offered at an extra cost.
Colours and shapes of spoons and cups used in certain food or sweets items may vary due to availability of
stock.
staff rates
Head Waiter
(not including 18% VAT)
€60
Chef€58
Assistant Chef
€54
Kitchen Attendants €41
Waiters / Barmen
€41
Overtime charge
€6.25 per hour, per member of staff.
Food is our passion, events are our craft.
Our team of expert event planners are ready
to guide you through your Caffe Cordina
experience. Get in touch to find out more
call on 21 234 385
or email us on [email protected]
Caffe Cordina, 244, Reublic Street, Valletta
www.caffecordina.com