Format 01
Complete
- Starter
- Fish
- Palate cleanser
- Meat
- Plated dessert
BAPTISMS & COMMUNIONS · BARCELOS · MINHO
A family celebration, considered moment by moment.
A gastronomic proposal for bringing generations together, with attentive service and eight hours to enjoy the celebration at an unhurried pace.
Duration
8 consecutive hours
From
70 guests
The celebration lasts eight consecutive hours and is available for events from 70 guests. Dietary needs must be indicated in advance.
The formats
Format 02
Simplified
- Starter
- One fish or meat main course
- Cake served as dessert
Both options include aperitifs, drinks, sweet buffet, fresh fruit, cheese table, coffee and cake.
The journey
The menu follows the rhythm of the celebration.
A simple view of the four moments that shape the gastronomic proposal.
01
Aperitifs
The celebration starts directly with the aperitifs, with no separate welcome drink.
Regional table
- Selection of cured meats
- Ham
- Cheese selection
- Cherry tomato and mozzarella skewers
- Seasoned olives
- Pineapple and melon
- Fresh bread
- Cornbread
Traditional hot table
- Minho-style pork
- Spicy gizzards
- Cod fritters
- Padrón peppers
Passed appetisers
- Assorted savoury pastries
- Meat rissoles
- Prawn rissoles
- Meat croquettes
- Chicken bites
- Samosas
- Vegetable tempura
- Toasts with pâtés
- Mini pizzas
- Mixed Bôla
In dispensers
- Mineral water
- Flavoured water
- Fresh orange juice
02
Moments at the table
Heritage served with care.
Starter
Choose 1 option
- Creamy vegetable velouté
- Vegetable cream with croutons
- Leek cream
- Pumpkin cream with toasted almonds
Fish
Choose 1 option
- Cod loin with smashed potatoes, cornbread crust and greens
- Grilled salmon loin with rustic potatoes and vegetables
- Gratinated hake loin with potato purée and vegetables
Palate cleanser
Complete format only
- Lemon sorbet with sparkling wine and mint
- Tangerine sorbet with sparkling wine and mint
- Mango sorbet with sparkling wine and mint
- Lemon granita with sparkling wine
Meat
Choose 1 option
- Sliced veal with roast potatoes and sautéed vegetables
- Pork fillet wrapped in bacon, golden raisin rice and broccoli
- Garlic-wine pork cheek with potato purée and greens
Vegan alternatives
- Vegetable ratatouille with tomato sauce and aromatic herbs
- Vegan vegetable, mushroom and tofu pastry with migas
- Portobello mushroom filled with vegetables and tofu
- Pumpkin and tofu lasagne
Children’s menu
- Hake fillets with rice, chips and grated carrot
- Chicken fillet with rice, chips and mixed salad
Plated dessert
Complete format only
- Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream
- Profiteroles with chocolate and vanilla ice cream
- Apple strudel with caramel ice cream
- French crêpe with ice cream and hot chocolate
03
Desserts & celebration
Abundant tables that follow the rhythm of the celebration.
Sweet table
- Almond tart
- Puff pastry tart with fresh fruit
- Strawberry cheesecake
- Biscuit semifreddo
- French crème caramel
- Chocolate mousse
- Lemon mousse
- Regional cake or house speciality
Fresh fruit
- Melon
- Pineapple
- Watermelon
- Orange
- Kiwi
Cafetaria
- Coffee
- Decaf
- Selection of teas and infusions
Cheese table
- Buttery cheese
- Goat’s cheese
- Paprika cheese
- Quince paste
- Jams
- Toasts
- Fresh bread
The high point
The celebration cake
The cake can follow different proposals, including an alcohol-free option for children. Raposeira accompanies the toast according to the selection.
Chocolate with brigadeiroSponge cake with passion-fruit fillingCarrot cake with chocolateLemon cake with lemon fillingRed velvet with mascarpone
04
Drinks & bar
Drinks to accompany every moment of the celebration.
Non-alcoholic
- Still water
- Sparkling water
- Coca-Cola
- Seven Up
- Sumol
- Iced tea
- Lemonade
- Fresh orange juice
- Flavoured water
At the meal
- White Vinho Verde: Ponte de Lima Adamado
- Red Vinho Verde: Ponte de Lima Vinhão
- White Alentejo wine: Adega de Borba
- Red Alentejo wine: Adega de Borba
- Super Bock beer
- Water, soft drinks and juices
Open bar with alcohol
- Gin and tonic
- Porto tonic
- Martini Bianco
- Martini Rosso
- Licor Beirão
- Ballantine’s whisky
- Ballantine’s 10-year whisky
- Aliança Velha
- Brandy 1920
- Super Bock beer
- House wine selection
- Passion-fruit / red-berry sangria
Important information
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Complete and Simplified formats?+
The Complete format includes a starter, fish, palate cleanser, meat and plated dessert. The Simplified format includes a starter and one main course, either fish or meat; the cake is plated and served as dessert.
How long does the service last?+
Up to 8 consecutive hours, from the guests’ arrival until the service ends. Food and drinks are replenished as needed during the service period.
How does the open bar work?+
It operates during the aperitifs. With the Complete format it reopens after the plated dessert; with the Simplified format it reopens after the cake. During the meal, wine, beer, water, soft drinks and juices remain available at the table.
Are vegan, children’s or dietary adaptations available?+
Yes. They depend on prior identification, indication and confirmation, as described in the menu.
Can we add other services?+
The proposal may be complemented, subject to availability and budget, with services such as personalised decoration, a DJ, photography, video, children’s entertainment, inflatables, characters, shows and other services.
Is there a late-night supper?+
No. The Baptisms & Communions proposal does not include a late-night supper.
The first step begins with a conversation