Quinta da Grilla hosts company events, weddings and private parties for up to 500 guests, in two indoor halls of 250 and 600 square meters opening onto century-old gardens. The estate is in Vale Benfeito, Merceana, in the municipality of Alenquer, about 45 minutes from central Lisbon by the A8 motorway.
Seminars and company events
The corporate offer covers day outs, results and review meetings and annual company parties. A meeting room is available, the outdoor areas suit team activities, and a further room serves as a support space throughout the day. The venue's event manager plans the program and attends on the day, and the team works alongside your own agency if you use one. You may bring your own DJ, photographer or video crew, since there is no supplier exclusivity. The estate never runs two events at the same time.
Weddings and receptions
Civil ceremonies are held at the estate. Religious ceremonies normally take place in a nearby church, as the Church requires a place of daily worship, and several churches are close by. There is no minimum guest count. A wedding planner follows the preparation and the day itself, and the venue also works with external planners. There is no fixed end time: each proposal includes a set number of service hours, and extra hours can be added.
Rooms and capacities
The Sala de Pedra, the stone hall, covers 250 square meters, and the Sala dos Painéis 600 square meters. Indoors, the venue can receive more than 500 people depending on the format. A pre-function area, a cloakroom, spacious guest restrooms and a staff support room complete the setup. Both halls are air-conditioned and the whole site is accessible to guests with reduced mobility. Parking holds 280 cars.
Accommodation
There are no bedrooms for guests on site. The estate has partnerships with hotels and guesthouses in the region.
Catering
Catering is prepared by the venue's own kitchen, with fresh dishes and menus built for each event. The space can be rented without catering only when no food and drink service is needed. Decoration is also in-house, with several options, including seasonal themes such as Christmas.
History and setting
The foundations of the main house date from the 19th century and the gardens are more than a hundred years old. The event venue opened in September 2012. The estate lies in the wine country of Alenquer, in the Lisbon region.
Getting there
The address is Rua General Humberto Delgado, Vale Benfeito, Alenquer. From Lisbon, take the A8 north, a drive of about 45 minutes. Lisbon airport is the nearest international gateway, and coaches can use the large car park.
