Casa da Comida, Eventos e Catering

What Casa da Comida, Eventos e Catering does

Casa da Comida, Eventos e Catering is a Lisbon-based, privately-held catering and events company founded in 1976 by Jorge Vale and operated under the legal entity Casa da Comida- Restauração e Gastronomia Lda. The company operates two primary business lines: (1) full-service event planning and catering for private and corporate clients — covering weddings, baptisms, themed parties, corporate meetings, product launches, diplomatic receptions, and exhibitions — delivered at the client's chosen location, at one of 17+ exclusive partner venues across Portugal (including palaces, convents, quinta estates, and urban creative spaces such as LX Factory and Oceanário de Lisboa), or at the company's own restaurant; and (2) the Michelin-starred Restaurante Estórias, which earned one of Portugal's first Michelin stars and operates under Chef João Pereira serving traditional Portuguese cuisine with contemporary influence. The company also runs a Carta Clássicos classics menu with home delivery, and a COVID-19 compliant contactless delivery service.

The business model is professional-services based, with revenue generated from individually quoted event packages covering catering, decoration, furniture, entertainment, and venue coordination. The 31-employee permanent professional staff is supplemented by strategic partnerships across venues and ancillary services, allowing the company to scale from intimate gatherings to events of up to 2,500 attendees. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed tiers, and the company emphasizes customized, budget-adjusted proposals. The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, relying on direct phone and website inquiry channels, an Instagram and Facebook presence, TripAdvisor and Google reviews for the restaurant, and the curated venue portfolio itself as a primary customer-acquisition asset.

Casa da Comida serves a horizontally segmented customer base spanning corporate enterprise clients (product launches, corporate meetings, receptions) and private individual consumers (weddings, birthdays, baptisms), with no disclosed revenue concentration in any single client or segment. The company holds no external funding, operates with no parent company or subsidiaries, and has been continuously owner-operated for over four decades. No proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capabilities, or international expansion signals are evidenced; operations remain Portugal-domestic, with a strong intangible-asset moat built on 48 years of brand history, Michelin-star culinary credentials, and exclusive venue partnerships.

Name

Casa da Comida, Eventos e Catering

Legal name

Casa da Comida- Restauração e Gastronomia Lda

Website

https://casadacomida.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Casa da Comida is a Lisbon-based, 48-year-old privately-held catering and events company offering full-service private and corporate event planning, the Michelin-starred Restaurante Estórias, and a curated portfolio of 17+ exclusive partner venues across Portugal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Hotel & Resort Banqueting (In-House Catering) (THAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Party Venue Sourcing & Booking Services (HSACACAL), Chef’s Table & Tasting Menu Restaurants (THAFACAG), Private Culinary Experiences (Chef’s Table, Home Dining, Market-to-Meal) (THAJALAH)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Corporate event planning
• Wedding catering
• Fine dining restaurant
• Venue portfolio

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisboa

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Events and Catering Services: Full-service event planning and catering for private and corporate events including weddings, themed parties, birthdays, baptisms, cocktails, balls, exhibitions, diplomatic receptions, business meetings, product launches, showrooms, and workshops. Services include catering, decoration, furniture, entertainment, and other related services.
2. Restaurant Operations (Estórias): Fine dining restaurant operations at Travessa das Amoreiras, serving traditional Portuguese cuisine with contemporary inspiration. Winner of one of the first Michelin stars in Portugal.
3. Classics Menu / Takeaway and Delivery: Ready-to-eat classic dishes delivered to customers' homes or businesses, including fish, meat, vegetarian options, side dishes, desserts, and cakes. Also includes delivery services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Casa da Comida plans and delivers full-service private and corporate events in Portugal, providing catering, decoration, furniture, entertainment, and venue coordination on a 3-step quote-based process. Its core is Portuguese gastronomy with contemporary influence, executed by a permanent in-house staff and a curated portfolio of 20+ exclusive venues (palaces, convents, quintas, gardens, urban spaces) capable of hosting events from intimate gatherings to 2,500 attendees. The company additionally operates the Michelin-starred Restaurante Estórias and a home-delivery / takeaway classics menu.

Product overview

Casa da Comida is a catering and events company operating as a platform of integrated services. The core offering comprises full-service event planning and catering (Eventos e Catering) complemented by a curated portfolio of venue spaces (Espaços), the Michelin-starred restaurant (Restaurante Estórias), and a classic menu delivery service (Carta Clássicos). Additional services include Décor and Ambientação for event styling, and takeaway/delivery services. The products work together to provide end-to-end event experiences from venue selection and catering to decoration and service staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eventos e Catering (Event Planning & Catering) Full-service event planning and catering for private and corporate events including weddings, themed parties, birthdays, brunches, baptisms, cocktails, balls, exhibitions, diplomatic receptions, corporate meetings, product launches, showrooms, and workshops, delivered through a 3-step quote-based process.
• Espaços (Venue Portfolio) Curated portfolio of event venues across Portugal including palaces, convents, quinta estates, gardens, urban cultural spaces, and iconic Lisbon locations, available for event rental through Casa da Comida's event planning service.
• Restaurante Estórias Fine dining restaurant at Travessa das Amoreiras 1, Lisbon, winner of one of the first Michelin stars in Portugal, offering traditional Portuguese cuisine with contemporary inspiration under Chef João Pereira.
• Carta Clássicos (Classics Menu) Classic ready-to-eat menu selection available for home or business delivery, including fish, meat, vegetarian dishes, side dishes, desserts, and cakes for consumption at events or private gatherings.
• Entregas e Takeaway (Food Delivery & Takeaway Service) Food delivery and takeaway service providing complete meals and individually packaged items, delivered to customer-specified locations on requested dates, with biodegradable packaging and COVID-19-compliant contactless protocols per DGS and WHO guidelines.
• Décor e Ambientação (Event Decoration & Styling) Event decoration and ambient styling service providing furniture rental, decorative elements, floral arrangements, and lighting to create bespoke environments within Casa da Comida's events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Events from intimate gatherings to 2,500+ attendees supported across diverse venue portfolio

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Quinta do PintocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Quinta do Pinto, a wine-producing estate in Alenquer, for hosting events. The property spans over 120 hectares including a 17th-century manor house and traditional winery. Casa da Comida provides high-quality gastronomy in combination with the venue's wine production heritage.
• LX Factory (Fábricas na LX Factory)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with LX Factory creative hub in Alcântara, Lisbon. Two unique spaces available: Fábrica XL (industrial charm with exposed brick) and Fábrica L (contemporary design with natural light). Capacities up to 1,970 for concerts.
• Palácio de XabregascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical 17th-18th century palace in Lisbon's Beato district. Capacity for 1,000 cocktail / 650 seated. Rich architectural heritage with original azulejo tiles and mural paintings.
• Palacete VirtvscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive 19th-century palacete with terraces overlooking Lisbon. Features rooms with damask silk walls, decorative stucco and ceiling frescoes. Capacity 130 banquet style.
• La DistilleriecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive event space in Alfama district between São Jorge Castle and Tagus River. Multiple interior and exterior areas with 627m2 total capacity. Carefully restored maintaining original textures and history.
• Oceanário de LisboacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Lisbon Oceanarium at Parque das Nações. Three distinct event areas including rooms with panoramic views of the river and Vasco da Gama Bridge. Capacity from 20-250 people.
• Convento do BeatocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric convent in Lisbon near Tagus River with imposing architectural structure and colored marble cloister. Ideal for large-scale events. Capacity 120 to 2,500 people depending on areas.
• Palácio dos Marqueses de TancoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner16th-century palace near Castle Hill, one of the few buildings that survived the 1755 earthquake. Features 17th-18th century azulejo panels. Capacity 350 cocktail style.
• Camélia GardenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive venue in Sintra with stunning Atlantic views, extensive gardens, lagoons and pools. Romantic setting in Portugal's Riviera. Capacity 200 seated.
• Quinta da BellavistaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner10-hectare property on south bank of Tagus River with 18th-century main house. Features 1,300m2 transparent tent with pool, dance floor and lounge. Capacity from 200 people.
• Palácio Marqueses de FronteiracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner17th-century palace with exceptional Portuguese architectural examples including period azulejo tiles, gardens with fountains and statues, chapel, library. Located near Monsanto Forest Park.
• Pátio da GalécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric 1,500m2 courtyard at Lisbon's most iconic square facing Tagus River and Cais das Colunas. Versatile space for cultural events to corporate dinners. Capacity 120 to 1,200 people.
• Casa Museu José Maria da FonsecaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner19th-century house museum in Vila Nogueira de Azeitão near Arrábida mountains. Beautiful façade and gardens. Multiple interior rooms, cellars or gardens available for events.
• Armazém 16minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer railway depot in eastern Lisbon with spectacular Tagus River views. 1,000 standing / 400 seated capacity. Versatile space for corporate events.
• SuspensominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVersatile industrial space in Castle São Jorge neighborhood with exceptional Tagus views. Three exclusive spaces: Sala Suspenso, Sala do Forno (former foundry), Sala Jardim. Capacity 120 to 2,500.
• Palacete Gomes FreireminorStrategic or Co-development Partner19th-century palacete in central Lisbon with original wood floors, carved ceilings and balcony windows. Multiple rooms available for events. Programmable ambient lighting system.
• Casal Santa MariaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWine-producing estate and event venue in Colares, wine region near Sintra.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Feitoria Restaurant & Wine Bar: Michelin-starred restaurant at Altis Belém Hotel in Lisbon. Comparable to Estórias for premium Portuguese cuisine, Lisbon high-end dining, and event hosting within a heritage setting.
• Belcanto: Two-Michelin-starred Lisbon restaurant by Chef José Avillez. Comparable to Casa da Comida's Estórias restaurant in culinary prestige, Portuguese fine-dining positioning, and premium Lisbon clientele.
• Eleven Restaurant: Michelin-starred Lisbon restaurant overlooking the Tagus. Comparable to Estórias in Lisbon fine-dining, premium event hosting, and Portuguese contemporary cuisine.
• Alma Restaurante: Michelin-starred Lisbon restaurant by Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa. Comparable to Estórias for contemporary Portuguese cuisine, fine-dining premium positioning, and Lisbon location.
• Quinta dos Plátanos: Portuguese quinta estate venue for weddings and private events. Comparable to Casa da Comida's venue portfolio for exclusive historical estate event hosting and Lisbon/Sintra region positioning.

Broad incumbents

• ISS A/S (Catering & Events): Global facility services provider with catering and event services in Portugal. Comparable to Casa da Comida's event catering capability, especially for corporate clients, though as part of a much wider services portfolio.
• Compass Group (MOMents by Medirest): Global contract catering leader with significant operations in Portugal. Comparable to Casa da Comida's corporate and institutional catering offerings, but at much larger scale.
• Sodexo Events & Catering: Global facility services giant with dedicated Portugal catering and event services operations. Comparable to Casa da Comida's event catering business at scale, though operating across a much broader portfolio.

Regional players

• El Corte Inglés Eventos: Spanish retail and event services group with Portuguese operations. Comparable to Casa da Comida for event planning and venue coordination in Iberia, though primarily Spain-focused.
• Jerónimo Martins Catering (Pingo Doce): Portuguese retailer with catering and event services. Comparable to Casa da Comida for ready-to-eat and corporate catering in Portugal, though primarily distribution-led rather than bespoke event management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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