Malta Weddings - Your Big Day turned Grand!

Bring us your vision and let us show you its realisation. From intimate to extravagant, traditional to unexpected, Malta’s finest, Grand Hotel Excelsior, is at your service and dedicated to creating an unforgettable wedding that is uniquely yours.

The five star luxury hotel located in Floriana, immediately next to Valletta’s historic 16th century city walls, commands Malta’s prime waterfront location and boasts six larger venues for you to choose from, each complemented by idyllic sea and Harbour views. There is something to suit everyone - from the opulent Grand Ballroom for a really lavish wedding reception of over 800 people to a choice of delightful outdoor areas. Ensuring your peace of mind, a backup venue, in case of unfavourable weather, is always booked should you opt for an outdoor event. A handful of smaller spaces are also available. Grand Hotel Excelsior’s boutique beach is for the exclusive use of guests during the day, however is available for private hire in the evenings; it is ideal for a cocktail reception, romantic dinner for a select few – a truly unique way to propose – or even for the increasingly popular after-party, should anyone be considering post-wedding fun and games. The Registrar has approved the Grand Hotel Excelsior as a venue for the celebration of Civil marriages. Every couple receives a personal welcome and friendly, professional service. The hotel’s dedicated team of wedding planners will arrange an initial meeting to establish precisely what the bride and groom want, after which, the entire event is tailored exclusively to order.

The award winning kitchen brigade has put together delectable, innovative menus for you to choose from, however, are always happy to make up a menu to suit your specific tastes, whether a sit down meal for 20 guests or a stand up reception for 800. After all, for most couples, this tends to be the most awaited day of your life and we want to ensure it is as perfect as it could be.

The talented team at Le Grand Spa will be happy to suggest bespoke treatments to help you de-stress before and after the big day. Treat yourself to some well deserved relaxation time. Our highly trained therapists present a holistic approach and the most attentive, personal service that you so much deserve. A hair dresser is also at hand to add to your comfort. Le Grand Spa is a haven of tranquility surrounding the personalised programmes dedicated to your wellness, relaxation and beauty.

If you’re planning your wedding in Malta, there’s no better place to be on the 24th July than at the Excelsior’s Weddings Open Day. Visit us any time between 10.00 and 22.00hrs to experience our venues and food first hand. Our weddings planner, Neal, together with his colleagues, will be more than happy to show you around the hotel, discuss your requirements and assist with developing your ideas, turning your dreams into reality.

Luxury weddings at The Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta set a new standard for once-in-a-lifetime occasions. First-class service and attention to detail guarantee a cherished special day that exceeds all expectations. Relax and leave everything in our hands – we will make all the arrangements from start to finish for a perfect, effortless wedding in Malta. Contact Neal and his team on 00356 21 250 520 or weddings@excelsior.com.mt. They cannot wait to create the perfect wedding - just for you!

Royal Wedding Special – High Tea in a Grand Setting

The Maltese are not as lucky as the Brits when it comes to the length of their bank holidays this month, beginning with Holy Week and ending with the much talked about Royal Wedding celebrations.

The Excelsior Team, keeping it’s loyal patrons and guests’ interest to heart, will be serving Traditional English High Tea all day long on the 29th April while airing the Wedding Ceremony as it happens. Join in the celebrations from the comfort of the hotel’s Chartroom Lounge while enjoying homemade mouthwatering pastries, freshly made finger sandwiches and the all time traditional English favourite - scones with cream and strawberry jam.

If you cannot take the day off work, take an early, extended break and make your way to the Grand Hotel Excelsior. The Concierge Team will also be happy to arrange a return taxi trip for you to save time.

Service will commence at 1000hrs and go on until 1900hrs and will cost 28 Euro per three tier. For more information and bookings, contact the Excelsior now on 2125 0520 or food.beverage@excelsior.com.mt. For more information about Dining at this Luxury Malta Hotel visit the hotel website at: http://www.excelsior.com.mt/.

Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta Chefs make their mark in Scotland

VALLETTA, MALTA, March 2011 - ScotHot, established in 1974, is Scotland's premier event for the foodservice and hospitality industry. The event attracts around 300 exhibiting companies, almost 8000 visitors and is unrivalled in delivering a quality audience. Featuring the latest developments and innovative products in food, drink, interiors, tableware, catering equipment and technology for hospitality, ScotHot is a melting pot of inspirational ideas. ScotHot plays host to an ever popular range of competitions that give chefs the opportunity to present their skills to their peers.

The participating members of Excelsior Hotel Malta’s talented kitchen brigade made the hotel proud with the number of awards they brought home with them. The categories the team competed in and excelled at include shellfish and pasta live cooking and static, restaurant main dish, dessert and a chocolate centerpiece. These awards, 8 bronze of which 3 best in class and 3 silver of which 2 best in class to be precise, are testimony to the fact that the cuisine at this luxury hotel is of superior quality on the Maltese Islands and continues to gain recognition overseas.

Caption to photo: The winning team - Roger Friggieri, David Pulis, Roderick Vella, Noel Azzopardi, Andre Grima, David Tanti, and Carlos Buttigieg

Should you wish to experience such mouthwatering cuisine at some of the top Malta Restaurants kindly contact the Food and Beverage Team at the Excelsior Hotel Malta on +356 21 250 520 or on food.beverage@excelsior.com.mt.