Karrot & Ko

Karrot & Ko began as a lunch eatery in Mrieħel, the business district at the heart of the island, and has grown into a caterer for companies and private hosts. Its tagline, Malta’s House of Lunch, sums up the idea: a menu that changes every day, made from local seasonal produce and priced as a working lunch should be.

It is listed in our directory of catering companies in Malta. For UK readers it is most relevant to anyone who works in or visits offices in the Birkirkara and Mrieħel area, and to hosts who want outdoor catering that is custom-made.

The eatery and daily lunches

The shop is a central place for a relaxed lunch break or a working meeting, with fresh food and expertly brewed coffee. Cuisines rotate through the week, and in-house kitchens vary the menu daily to reflect seasonal produce supplied by a network of local producers. Ready-to-eat snacks are made every day for people who want a quick bite.

Typical items on the menu include sandwiches, bagels, wraps, salads, pasta dishes and bowls, and home-made cakes and pastries. The idea behind the prices is that a daily lunch should feel like a reward for a hard day at the office, not a luxury. Many nearby workplaces, such as the accountants 3a Malta and the technology consultancy 4Sight Group, sit in the same part of the island.

Corporate catering

The corporate side of the business designs custom catering for events, from lunches and team meetings to larger functions, and individually packed lunches can be arranged. Choose a menu with the team, then request a quote through the website.

Because Malta is a major base for international firms, as our guide to the financial services sector in Malta explains, catering that works around office schedules is a real convenience. Planners looking for wider support can also see 242.group, an event planner in the directory.

Private and seasonal catering

Private catering is tailored to the event, and the team works with you to design a service that suits the celebration, with menus agreed in advance for celebrations at home or outdoors. A Christmas menu is published each year, and the eatery’s kitchen also makes cakes and pastries.

The business follows a philosophy that is local, fresh and sustainable: food should be healthy as well as tasty, and the kitchen aims to reduce its carbon footprint by buying close to home. Anyone moving to Malta can read our relocation guide, and visitors can plan time away from the office with things to do in Malta and where to stay in Malta.

What sets it apart

Two ideas run through the kitchen. The first is putting health first: the food should be tasty and good for you, and the business is proud of delivering both. The second is care for the environment, reflected in short supply chains that cut transport and in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint.

For a visitor, that translates into an easy place to eat while working or sightseeing in the middle of the island. Once lunch is done, the Valletta guide covers what to see in the capital. Because the menu is different every day, the same kitchen can serve a light Monday lunch or a mid-week treat from the cake counter, which keeps regular visits interesting.

Getting in touch

The business aims to reply to all enquiries within 24 hours on business days. Event hosts should share the date, location, number of guests and any dietary needs so a quote can be prepared. The about Malta page gives general background for first-time visitors.

To contact Karrot & Ko, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.