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Baptisms

Celebrate in a familiar and welcoming atmosphere, with the service of the dedicated team at Quinta da Cerca do Colégio. Our charming gardens framed by greenery serve as the perfect setting for holding the Welcome Drink of the baptism. We have at your disposal several spaces to hold the baptism banquet, such as an outdoor swimming pool perfect for cutting the cake and free parking for all your guests.

  • What spaces do you have?
    Quinta da Cerca do Colégio has a banquet hall with capacity for up to 400 people, a tent with capacity for up to 250 people, an external patio with capacity for up to 220 people, spaces for civil ceremonies, terraces, free parking, garden area and kitchens for catering use for each of our spaces.
  • What are the spaces to hold the Welcome Drink?
    The outdoor spaces, with several terraces, gardens, terraces and meadows, offer a unique diversity for the various moments of your event. On rainy days, we recommend our indoor spaces (Picadeiro and Tent) where you can also hold your lunch/dinner. Contact us to find out which space is best suited for your event.
  • How many guests can I bring?
    Each of our spaces has a maximum capacity: - Pateo: 220 people - Tent: 220 people - Picadeiro: 400 people Contact us to find out which space is best suited for your day.
  • What furniture, decor or lighting is included?
    Quinta da Cerca do Colégio has an inventory that can be used at all times during the event. We have puffs, umbrellas, sofas, Fairy lights, among others. All spaces already have basic lighting that can be accentuated with an additional cost and at the request of the bride and groom.
  • Do you have a diaper change and/or crib?
    Yes, at Quinta da Cerca do Colégio we have diaper changing facilities in the bathrooms, as well as a crib.
  • What is included when organizing a baptism at Quinta da Cerca do Colégio?
    When choosing our Quinta, we include: the rented space, basic decoration and a dedicated team so that on the day you can focus on your family and leave the organization of the event to us.
  • What are the costs associated with holding a baptism?
    The budget for the baptism is given according to the spaces to be used and the duration of the event, also depending on the service and catering chosen. Our team will be in charge of contacting the other services, such as music, decoration, photographers, florists, among others, and will obtain quotes as requested by the clients.
  • Is a deposit required to reserve the Quinta for an event?
    Yes. To book Quinta da Cerca do Colégio, you will have to make a payment of 50% of the total amount of the event. This amount is non-refundable.
  • Do you help with the organization of the christening at the Alcobaça Monastery?
    Our team will be able to get in touch with the Monastery of Alcobaça and bridge the gap between the Parents and the Monastery to carry out the baptism. We can also organize the decoration of the church with the florists, at an additional budget.
  • Do you have your own catering?
    We don't have our own catering but we work with four different partners specialized in catering that excel in quality and sophistication: António Padeiro, João Evangelista, Pratos e Festas, A Lareira. The menus range from traditional to gourmet.
  • Do you offer other complementary services?
    In addition to planning the christening at the Quinta, we offer the possibility of arranging guest transfers, and organizing tours through the downtown area, among others. Contact us for more information.
  • Is there music/Dj service?
    We do not have these services internally but we have several partners, including Cister Música.
  • Do you have photographers, florists, entertainment and babysitters available?
    We do not have these services internally. However, we work with partners in the area who give us individualized quotes according to the orders obtained. Contact us for more information.
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