Essência Portuguesa
Portuguese classics, refined.
From 75€per person
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Thyme · Private dining & catering
Wedding & proposal dining
A proposal for two or a wedding gathering in Porto and the Douro Valley. We design the food around your moment, from an intimate plated dinner to a larger buffet celebration.
Request your menuMade around you
Your occasion. Your menu.
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A fully bespoke menu for your celebration.
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Plated service for 2–20; buffet or catering up to 200.
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Douro venues assessed by exact address and access.
Planning your dinner
Every detail, agreed with you.
Enquire early with your venue, schedule and guest count. For a quinta or villa in the Douro, include kitchen details and the host’s permission. We confirm the food service scope, travel and final quote before you book.
Based in Porto, serving northern Portugal within approximately 150 km. Further away? Ask us. Shopping, on-site cooking, service and kitchen clean-up are included. Drinks are excluded; the final quote depends on the menu, guest count and location.
Before you book
A few details.
Send the exact venue address, guest count and facilities. We assess travel, access and a plated or buffet format before confirming availability.
Yes. These menus are starting points. Tell us your favourite ingredients, cuisines and dietary needs; the final menu is designed for your group.
Book
Request your menu
Share your plans. We will reply with availability and a personal menu proposal.
