Villa Arrigo

Villa Arrigo is a private event venue in San Pawl tat-Targa, part of Naxxar, in the north of the main island. It belongs to the Arrigo Group of Companies and is run by Osborne Caterers, a boutique catering and event design business that has operated since the early 1970s. Unlike a hotel or a restaurant, the venue is dedicated to one client at a time, and the kitchen and staff are arranged around that event.

On VisitMalta.co.uk it appears in our directories of entertainment venues in Malta, wedding venues in Malta and catering companies in Malta.

Weddings, parties and business meetings

Weddings are the first thing the venue mentions, and the approach is a personal one. A team of cooks, event designers and service staff plans the reception around the couple, either tailored to your wishes or as an all-inclusive event that takes care of the food, the styling and the service. The quality of the food and attention to detail are central to the offer.

Parties range from a small dinner to a large reception, and the team can handle anything from traditional celebrations to the unusual. The combination of classic and contemporary ideas is its hallmark. Business meetings are also catered for, with a private service for anyone who values time, comfort and privacy. Any occasion can be styled and catered for at the venue or at a location of your choice.

The all-inclusive route is useful for people planning from abroad, because one team looks after the venue, the menu and the service rather than several suppliers. If you would rather build the day yourself, the same team can tailor an event to your requirements.

Couples often arrange flowers and photography separately, and our directory lists Alistair Floral Design and AldoPics photography studio within a few kilometres of Naxxar.

Osborne Caterers and the Arrigo family

The Arrigo Group was founded by Ralph Arrigo, son of the late Hon. Edgar Arrigo CBE, and has always been a family enterprise. Osborne Caterers began as a small catering firm operating from the Osborne Hotel in Valletta. As its list of customers grew, it became known for innovative food and polished presentation, and it has served past Popes, foreign dignitaries, state functions, and ministerial and presidential dinners.

Around twenty-nine years ago the business decided to provide an exclusive location of its own, moving away from catering out of the hotel and becoming a boutique caterer. Today the quality of the work is overseen through the personal attention of Veronica Zammit Tabona. If you want to understand the capital where the business started, our Valletta guide is a good place to begin.

What makes it different

The venue is not a hotel or restaurant, so no other menus are being cooked at the same time. Each client gets a personalised kitchen and team, and both the space and the food preparation are exclusively theirs for the event. That suits couples and hosts who want privacy and control, and it is one reason Osborne Caterers counts among Malta's leading venue and boutique caterers.

The website offers a virtual tour, a history page, a packages page and a gallery, so you can look around before you ask for a quote.

When you write, mention the style of event you have in mind, whether a traditional wedding breakfast, a modern party or a private business lunch. The team plans around the client, so the more you can say about guest numbers, dietary needs and the atmosphere you want, the easier it is to put together a proposal that suits you.

Planning an event in Naxxar

Naxxar is in the middle of the island, a short drive from Valletta, and visitors often combine an event with a day exploring the old capital Mdina, which our guide to Mdina and the surrounding towns covers. Visitors arriving from the UK can use our guide to flights to Malta from the UK and compare where to stay in Malta. The weather guide for each month is worth a look when you choose a date.

To ask about a wedding, a party or a business meeting, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Villa Arrigo.