The company Christmas dinner is a chance to thank the team, celebrate the year and spend time together outside the workplace.
Start planning ahead
November and December are busy months for group gatherings. Ask colleagues about possible dates, then contact restaurants to check their availability.
Set your budget and guest count
Agree on an approximate number of people and a price per person. Ask what the menu includes, particularly drinks, desserts and optional extras.
Choose a welcoming restaurant
Consider the location, atmosphere, food variety and arrangements for groups. A restaurant offering Portuguese cuisine, grilled dishes, fish and pizza can suit colleagues with different tastes.
Check the group menu conditions
At Maria Lambaça in Belas, the confirmed group menu costs €29.50 per person with dessert or €27.50 without dessert. A group must have at least 10 guests, and the listed drinks are included. The children's menu costs €12.50 up to age 10. Welcome Drink is an optional €5 extra.
Main courses and desserts must be selected at least 48 hours beforehand. See the full group menu and conditions.
Allow time for conversation
A short thank-you speech or a shared toast is often enough to make the evening memorable. Confirm any additional arrangements with the restaurant.
A company Christmas dinner near Sintra
Maria Lambaça is a welcoming restaurant in Belas, offering Portuguese cuisine, charcoal-grilled dishes, fish and Neapolitan-inspired pizzas. Signature cocktails may be available on the regular menu, but they are not automatically included in the group package.
Your planning checklist
- Choose potential dates and estimate attendance.
- Agree on a budget per person.
- Confirm location, group size and menu conditions.
- Ask about dietary restrictions.
- Collect meal choices on time.
- Share the final information with the team.
Frequently asked questions
How early should I book?
Contact restaurants as soon as you have potential dates and an estimated group size, particularly for November and December.
What is the minimum number of guests?
At Maria Lambaça, the group menu is available from 10 people.
When are meal choices due?
At least 48 hours before the event for mains and desserts.
Make your company dinner a great occasion
Explore the group menus and ask about availability for your team.