Cafe Roma’s First Ever Collaboration with a Canadian Kids’ Utensil Brand “Cafe Roma x Marcus & Marcus Amusing Kids Set” Launched
Indulge on the nutritional flavours ‧ Explore the nature with kids
Hong Kong, 8 October 2018 – Cafe Roma, a family-friendly beachfront dining cafe located in Ma Wan, has launched their first ever collaboration with Marcus & Marcus, an awarded kids’ utensil brand from Canada. The collaboration offered every little fellow an interesting mealtime learning experience with the “Cafe Roma x Marcus & Marcus Amusing Kids Set”, combined the nutritional flavour, specially designed by the Finnish Group Executive Chef of GR8 Leisure Concept, Chef Jaakko Sorsa, together with a series of vibrant and playful kids tableware from Marcus & Marcus. In order to offer kids a one stop fun, Cafe Roma also setup a beach fun area filled with various beach toys at the outdoor area.
The Nutritional and Healthy Dishes for Kids
As a father of two kids, Chef Jaakko pays extra attention on kids’ balanced diet. Homemade tomato sauce is widely used to offer every guest the fresh and natural taste for indulgence. Each tasty flavour from Cafe Roma is prepared by fresh and colourful ingredients. Cafe Roma is pleased to introduce a “Cafe Roma x Marcus & Marcus Amusing Kids Set” (*HK$88), which includes a soup of the day, a selection of main dish, a fresh fruit bowl and a cup of fresh juice. Two nutritious selections will be served for main dish. Italian tomato penne is one of the popular choices filled with jet fresh imported Italian tomatoes “San Marzano tomato”, containing plentiful Vitamin A and C, together with the top-class pasta from Le Marche, Central Italy “Pasta Mancini”. Besides, to offer kids an interesting mealtime learning experience, Chef Jaakko aims to cut the colourful fresh fruits in different sizes and shapes for instant learning.
A Playful Mealtime
In the collaboration, every kids’ tableware being used are products from Marcus & Marcus, a well recognised Canadian brand around the world that won a host of international awards. Chef Jaakko utilises all the space of the Amusemat, one of the best seller among Marcus & Marcus’s baby-led weaning product line, for the main dish “Italian tomato penne”. The freshly made penne is designed to be plated on the sand pool area of the mat, with fresh vegetables filled up in the castle and pesto sauce filled in the tiny pool. Kids are then able to explore their food as well as enhancing their sensory by playing with the mat while dining. As an extra touch, a baby bib will also be provided to little ones and help them stay clean.
Explore the Nature with Kids
Unlike other family-friendly restaurant in town, Cafe Roma has set up an outdoor beach fun area for kids’ enjoyment. By providing a wide range of complimentary family fun facilities included beach toys, story book collection and colouring set, parents could enjoy their meal inside Cafe Roma by simply monitoring their kids via the full-height window while kids are having fun at the outdoor beach fun area.
The “Cafe Roma x Marcus & Marcus Amusing Kids Set” is now available at Cafe Roma for whole day. In order to enjoy the best dining experience, advanced reservation is highly recommended.
*Subject to 10% service charge
Summer Family Fun at Hideaway Beachfront Restaurant, Cafe Roma: A One-Stop Destination for Family Excursions
Make the most of summer with Kids’ Pizza Workshops, healthy Kids’ Menu and beach toys at Cafe Roma
Hong Kong, 29 June 2018 – Summer is here and parents are looking for fun and engaging adventures to entertain little ones. Look no further! Cafe Roma, Ma Wan’s all-time favourite beachside restaurant, will host an array of captivating activities and dining offers throughout the summer that will delight both kids and parents.
Children will have the opportunity to become little chefs at Cafe Roma’s Kids’ Pizza Workshop where they can design and create their own pizzas. The workshop lets children interact with the chefs as they learn to recognise different colours, shapes and ingredients to craft a delicious pizza, all while having loads of fun.
Ma Wan is an ideal destination for a family outing in Hong Kong. Group Executive Chef Jaakko Sorsa from Finland has specially prepared a healthy children’s menu, and Cafe Roma also offers a variety of beach toys and facilities, making it possible for families to enjoy a hassle-free seaside daytrip without planning and packing in advance.
Kids’ Pizza Workshop
Cafe Roma’s Kids’ Pizza Workshop lets children realise a dream of becoming a chef, complete with their personal chef hats and aprons. Cooking is learning, too! Children can experience the whole process of pizza preparation, from training their fine motor skills and strength through kneading the pizza dough to encountering different ingredients and recognising colours and shapes. Upon completing their first pizza course, each child will be presented with a certificate. Participating families can also enjoy a 20% discount on all their consumption on the same day at the restaurant.
Details:
Price: HK$320 per child
Package includes: Pizza ingredients, one glass of fruit juice, one certificate, chef hat and apron kit (*For an additional HK$80, the child’s name can be embroidered on the apron. Please contact our staff for details)
Duration of workshop: About one hour
Number of participants: Eight children or above can form a workshop
Targeted participants: Ages 2-8 years
Reservation and enquiry: (852) 3446 1226 or reservations@caferoma.com.hk
Healthy Kids’ Menu
As a renowned kids-friendly restaurant, Cafe Roma presents a rich array of mouthwatering healthy food for kids. Finnish Group Executive Chef Jaakko Sorsa pays attention to every detail in his cooking. MSG is never added and even the tomato dip is homemade. The healthy Kids’ Menu includes Healthy Vegetable Mix – cauliflower, French beans, zucchini, golden beetroot & Roma’s tomato dip (HK$68), Porcini Mushroom Risotto (HK$68), Spaghetti Bolognese (HK$68) and Pizza (starts at HK$68). Adopting an uncompromising position on food quality, Chef Jaakko chooses all-natural chicken from Denmark for the restaurant’s signature dish Roasted 100% All-Natural Danish Chicken (half HK$198 / whole HK$378) – a highly delicious and nutritious treat for the whole family.
Thoughtful Service for Parents and Kids
The popular Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach is just a stone’s throw away from Cafe Roma. The restaurant boasts an excellent range of beach toys, which are complimentary to use for all customers. Families will thus enjoy a hassle-free beach trip, without buying and carrying their own equipment to the beach. In addition, the restaurant offers a collection of Chinese and English-language children’s books to keep little ones entertained when dining with their parents.
One Day Tour of Ma Wan
Only 15 minutes by bus from Tsuen Wan, Ma Wan island offers a charming environment with fresh air. In addition to the popular Ma Wan Park, parents can take their kids to explore Old Ma Wan Village and Fong Yuen Study Hall to discover the history and stories of Ma Wan. Families can enjoy sun-kissed fun at Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach and view the beautiful scenery of Tsing Ma Bridge.
Convenient Transportation to Ma Wan
There are convenient public transportation links from downtown to Ma Wan and Cafe Roma. Direct bus routes from Tsing Yi, Tsuen Wan and Kwai Fong take only 15 to 20 minutes. Guests can also take the ferry at Central Pier No. 2 to reach Ma Wan, taking approximately 30 minutes. For more information, please check the website of Park Island Transport Company Ltd at www.pitcl.com.hk or search @caferoma.hk on Facebook Messenger and ask Roma Buddy.
Come and explore “off-the-beaten-track” Hong Kong with your kids and enjoy memorable family time at our own island retreat. Kids-friendly restaurant Cafe Roma offers quality waterfront dining plus beach toys to delight the whole family. This summer, bring your kids to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the great outdoors plus fun culinary activities and dining.
*Above prices are subject to 10% service charge
Cafe Roma Presents a Romantic Valentine’s Day Menu Showcasing Sumptuous and Sustainable Seafood
Hong Kong, 26 January, 2018 – At Cafe Roma, Ma Wan’s all-time favourite beachside restaurant, we are grateful for the natural beauty that surrounds us and we never fail to do our part in preserving the environment – even when celebrating St. Valentine’s Day. On 14 February, Cafe Roma presents a four-course Valentine’s Day dinner menu showcasing seafood that has been grown and harvested in sustainable ways. While enjoying the sustainable feast, couples can relish the charming scenery of Tsing Ma Bridge and Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach by night.
Cafe Roma’s romantic gastronomic experience begins with an aromatic Fennel & Sweet Potato Soup served with grilled artichoke hearts, setting a deliciously sensual ambience. The next course, Tuna Tartare, features wild Pacific Ocean yellow-fin tuna marinated with olive oil, salt and black pepper and served with sea asparagus, smoked bell peppers and avocado crème for a truly healthy, environmentally-friendly and delicious appetiser.
Group Executive Chef Jaakko Sorsa offers two tantalising main courses to choose from. The Grilled Swordfish Steak is marinated and stewed at a low temperature of 55°C to lock in the fresh flavour and juicy tenderness of the swordfish meat before being grilled to perfection. It is served with angel hair pasta, roasted cherry tomatoes and a rich seafood sauce made from fresh lobster and mussels. A heartier option is the Grilled US Black Angus Rib-Eye Steak with Black Truffle served with rosemary potato gratin, French beans and a tarragon sauce.
Completing the romantic dinner, Raspberry Panna Cotta immerses the couple in the mood for love with a seductive interplay of sour and sweet.
The St. Valentine’s Day set dinner is available on 14 February 2018 only, priced at HK$398 per person or HK$788 per couple. For an additional HK$98, couples can enjoy two Champagne cocktails to enhance the sense of celebration. All prices are subject to a 10% service charge. To reserve your table, please call our friendly staff at (852) 3446 1226 or email reservations@caferoma.com.hk.
