– 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, Oxalis restaurant celebrates its first anniversary with the 1st edition of Arraial Gourmet — a unique event that combines contemporary cuisine, Madeiran tradition and nature, set in the unforgettable surroundings of the lawns of Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Châteaux, on September 12th at 7:00 pm.

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 form. Each food station will pay tribute to the essence of the arraial (traditional festivity), with its own distinct 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 | Quinta da Moscadinha
• Júlio Pereira – Grupo Kampo, recommended by the Michelin Guide
• Carlos Afonso – Renowned for his unique culinary expression and frequent presence on 24 Kitchen and CNN Portugal.

In a warm, relaxed yet refined atmosphere, each creation is designed to surprise, inspire, and mark this special occasion. Guests can expect a night of unique flavors, sharing and lasting memories — with the lawns of Casa Velha do Palheiro providing a vibrant and unforgettable backdrop. The evening will also feature entertainment moments, including a special performance by Maya Blandy.

This exclusive event is open to the public with limited availability of 150 guests. Price: €135 per person. Reservations are confirmed upon pre-payment.

Casa Velha do Palheiro warmly thanks all its sponsors and partners, whose support makes this event possible: Aquimadeira, Blandy’s Wine Lodge, Grupo Kampo, 4Cakes, Cannings Gin, Adega do Mar (Quinta da Moscadinha), Aquanostra, Névio Dias Videography, Quinta de Lemos, Pommery (Alberto & Filhos), Delta, Chabom, Levadia Brewery.