On 14 November 2025, Restaurante Oxalis at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Châteaux, welcomes Chef José Diogo Costa (One Michelin Star, Reid’s Palace, A Belmond Hotel) for an exclusive four-hands dinner with Chef Gonçalo Bota (Michelin Guide-recommended, Oxalis Restaurant).

Together, they present “From Ocean to Nature” — a culinary journey through Madeira, celebrating the island’s vibrant landscapes, traditions, and producers through six refined creations: four savoury dishes, a pre-dessert, and a dessert, harmonised with a Premium Champagne selection curated for the occasion.

This special evening brings together two of Madeira’s most iconic houses — Relais & Châteaux and Belmond — in a tribute to heritage, creativity, and the island’s natural abundance.

Date: Friday, 14 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Restaurante Oxalis, Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Châteaux
Price: €245 per person, including Premium Champagne pairing
Reservation confirmed upon prepayment

Reservations & Information:
Email: reservations.casavelha@palheiroestate.com
 Tel: +351 291 790 350

– Arraial Gourmet on the lawn of Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Châteaux, bringing together Tradition, Innovation, Sustainability, and Nature –

One year after opening its doors, the Oxalis restaurant celebrates its first anniversary with the 1st edition of the Arraial Gourmet, a unique event that combines contemporary gastronomy, Madeiran tradition, and nature, in a memorable setting: the lawn of Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Châteaux, on September 12, at 7:00 p.m.

The event will feature Live Cooking, where six renowned chefs of contemporary cuisine will create and serve dishes inspired by regional traditions — reinterpreted in gourmet style. Each station will pay homage to the essence of the arraial, with its own identity and elevated creativity.

Six chefs, six visions, one garden:

• Gonçalo Bota – Resident chef at Oxalis, recommended by the Michelin Guide
• Filipe Janeiro – Gazebo Restaurant, recommended by the Michelin Guide
• César Vieira – Audax Restaurant, recommended by the Michelin Guide
• Dúlio Freitas – Adega do Pomar Restaurant | Quinta da Moscadinha
• Júlio Pereira – Kampo Group, recommended by the Michelin Guide
• Carlos Afonso – Recognized for his signature style and regular appearances on television programs on 24 Kitchen and CNN Portugal

In a setting that is close, relaxed, yet refined, each creation will be designed to surprise, inspire, and celebrate this special date. It will be a night of unique flavours, sharing, and memories, with the lawn of Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro as a living and unforgettable backdrop.

The event is open to the public and will have a maximum capacity of 150 people, ensuring an exclusive and intimate experience.

September 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Lawn of Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Châteaux
Price: €135 per person (including beverages). Reservation confirmed upon prepayment.

Reservations & Information:
Email: sales.pne@palheiroestate.com
 Tel: +351 917 587 703

An Alfresco Dining Experience by Oxalis

🍷 Wine pairings | 🎶 Live acoustic music | 🌸 Garden ambience

Join us for an unforgettable evening in the lush gardens of Casa Velha do Palheiro. Nestled in the heart of nature, our Garden Grill event offers a refined yet relaxed atmosphere where fine dining meets the open air.

Savour expertly grilled meats, seasonal vegetables, and chef-curated sides — all crafted with the freshest local ingredients and inspired by Madeira’s rich culinary heritage.

Please contact Casa Velha do Palheiro reception to book your table. Limited Seats Available.

Contact us at +351 291 790 350 or send an email to reservations.casavelha@palheiroestate.com

Celebrate World Oceans Day at Oxalis

On Sunday, June 8th, join us at Oxalis Restaurant to celebrate World Oceans Day with a special, sustainable culinary experience. Chef Gonçalo Bota has created a thoughtfully crafted menu inspired by the ocean, featuring responsibly sourced ingredients and local treasures.

Relais & Châteaux is raising awareness, in collaboration with Ethic Ocean, about the importance of investigating seafood sourcing to ensure sustainable practices. Each dish reflects a commitment to preserving marine biodiversity and showcases the rich flavours of Madeira.

Celebrate with us at Oxalis, where every dish is a tribute to the sea and a commitment to a more sustainable future.

For reservations, please contact us at +351 291 790 350 or send an email to reservations.casavelha@palheiroestate.com

A Series of Gastronomic Events 4 Nights, 7 Renowned Chefs

Get ready for an unforgettable culinary journey!

“Flavours & Memories” presents four extraordinary nights, featuring seven renowned chefs who will create unique dining experiences. Each dinner will be a fusion of authentic flavours, creativity, and unforgettable memories.

We kick off this special series on April 12th with the talented Chef Benoît Sinthon, who promises a delightful evening filled with sophisticated and flavorful dishes.

Chef Benoît Sinthon was born in France, in Gardanne, near Marseille. From a young age, he was exposed to markets and fresh produce, sparking his passion for cooking. After training at the Glion Institute in Switzerland, he worked at renowned restaurants like Lani Cuisiniers in Aix-en-Provence and Les Trois Forts in Marseille. In 1994, he moved to Madeira, to work at Reid’s Palace and Casa Velha do Palheiro. In 2004, he became the executive chef at Il Gallo d'Oro, the restaurant at The Cliff Bay hotel in Funchal. Under his leadership, the restaurant earned two Michelin stars and a Michelin Green Star for sustainability, highlighting his dedication to local ingredients and responsible culinary practices.

This themed dinner will showcase a combination of modern dishes currently featured at Oxalis and classic recipes from Chef Benoît’s time at Casa Velha do Palheiro in the early 2000s. The idea behind this event is to bring a sense of nostalgia from Chef Benoît’s memorable years while also highlighting the current innovations and techniques we are using at Oxalis today.

This series, which spans four unique dinners and features seven chefs, will continue until December, and we invite you to be part of this culinary celebration! For reservations, please contact us at +351 291 790 351 or send an email to reservations.casavelha@palheiroestate.com

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