The experience carries on with the irresistible scent of the grill, complemented by stunning views — a perfect setting for an unforgettable summer evening.
Sunset DJ: Vítor Freitas (19:00 - 22:00)
Date: 11th of July, 2026
Location: Vista Balancal Restaurant
Price: 55,50€ per person - Drinks Included
Bookings: please contact the restaurant by phone or email. 
Email: vistabalancal@palheironatureestate.com
Tel: +351 291 790 120
Set in the gardens of Casa Velha do Palheiro, the Arraial Gourmet continues to offer a carefully curated experience, in collaboration with Oxalis and invited guest chefs.
The concept remains the same, celebrating seasonal flavours, thoughtfully prepared dishes, and an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere beneath the summer sky.
Date: 29th of August, 2026
Location: Casa Velha do Palheiro Gardens
Bookings: please contact reception by phone or email. Email: reservations.casavelha@palheiroestate.com Tel: +351 291 790 350
Katharine Amies is a leading UK botanical artist who captures the essence of plants, trained at Chelsea Physic Garden. Her work has been acquired by the Hunt Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, USA and the Shirley Sherwood collection in Kew Gardens, London. Katharine also teaches painting at venues such as Highgrove Gardens, The Kennels at Goodwood and Thyme England, a Luxury Cotswold Retreat.
Date: 8th of May, 2026
Location: Pavilion
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Price: €65 per person (includes coffee break)
Capacity: Maximum of 10 participants
Materials: All materials are included
Bookings: please contact reception or send e mail Email: reservations.casavelha@palheiroestate.com Tel: +351 291 790 350
ARTIST: KATHARINE AMIES
"I believe that anyone can be taught how to draw and paint if they really want to."
Katharine's masterclass is for everyone, whatever your ability - even if you have never picked up a paintbrush before! The idea is to have fun and for you to go away pleasantly surprised by what you have achieved, with a new level of confidence.
Starting from the very beginning we will learn how to make shapes look convincingly 3D. We will then apply these skills to a small botanical subject. Next, we will begin to look at how to apply watercolour and move it around the paper to create smooth, layered tones of colour.
Katharine Amies is one of the UK's leading botanical artists. She has held numerous sell-out shows in London and elsewhere in the UK. Her work has been acquired by the Hunt Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, USA and the Shirley Sherwood collection in Kew Gardens, London. Katharine also teaches painting at venues such as Highgrove Gardens, The Kennels at Goodwood and Thyme England, a Luxury Cotswold Retreat.
On February 14th, celebrate with your special someone and enjoy a memorable stay at Casa Velha do Palheiro.
This experience includes a carefully prepared dinner at the Oxalis Restaurant, along with thoughtful touches designed to make the occasion truly special.
Date: Saturday, 14th to 15th of November 2026
Price: €490 per couple
Reservation confirmed upon prepayment
Reservations & Information: Email: reservations.casavelha@palheiroestate.com Tel: +351 291 790 350
Indulge in a carefully curated Valentine’s Day dinner at Oxalis, designed to celebrate the occasion through refined flavours and seasonal ingredients.
On February 14th, at 19:00, Oxalis invites you to share an intimate dinner experience in a calm and elegant setting, ideal for marking Valentine’s Day.
Your Valentine’s Day dinner includes:
- Welcome drink
- 4 course menu
- Wine selection
- Entertainment
Price: €250 per couple
Reservations & Information: Email: reservations.casavelha@palheiroestate.com Tel: +351 291 790 350
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
November 14th 2025 - "From Ocean to Nature" - A Culinary Journey Through Madeira
Price: €245 per person, including Premium Champagne pairing
Dinner starts at 7:00pm
– 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:
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
🍷 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
Every Friday, starting August 5th, 2025 - 19:00
55€ p.p. drinks excluded
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
June 8th 2025 - Word Oceans Day with Chef Gonçalo Bota
Price: 160€ per person - wine pairing included
Dinner starts at 6:30pm
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
- Event Sold Out -
April 12th 2025 - with Chef Benoît Sinthon
WELCOME SNACKS
Chão da Ribeira’s Trout | Tamarillo | Fennel
Scallop | Cauliflower | Champagne and Caviar Sauce
Garden’s Green Leaf | Langoustine | Curry
Azorean Beef Wellington | Celeriac | Jerusalem Artichoke
Gourmand Moment
Price: 145€ per person - drinks included
