{"id":19547,"date":"2025-04-11T09:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T09:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casadomarques.pt\/team\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T20:02:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:02:50","slug":"team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.casadomarques.pt\/en\/team\/","title":{"rendered":"Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We are an experienced team in the catering and events sector.
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\n\t\t\t\t\tMiguel Seijo y Seijo\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t

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Growing up in a family business means learning early on the value of hard work, dedication and strategic vision. Miguel Seijo y Seijo, second generation at the helm of Casa do Marqu\u00eas, takes on the responsibility of leading the company with a focus on innovation and the rigour of the services provided. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A father of two, he balances his professional life with family values, believing that success depends on passion for what you do and the ability to motivate teams.<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>

With a degree in Psychology, he specialized in Hotel Management at Les Roches School of Hospitality in Switzerland and furthered his knowledge of Business Management and Finance at ISCTE. His career reflects a constant search for knowledge, combining leadership with a deep understanding of people and business. <\/span><\/p>

He believes that every event should exceed expectations and that it is always possible to reach new heights. <\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\tJos\u00e9 Eduardo Sampaio and Florbela Bem\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t

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In 1989, Jos\u00e9 Eduardo Sampaio and Florbela Bem decided to challenge convention and transform the way events were experienced in Portugal. United by their passion for gastronomy and their desire to innovate, they brought Casa do Marqu\u00eas to life, a project that quickly became a benchmark in the sector, gaining recognition both inside and outside the country. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Jos\u00e9 Eduardo, a former player for Sporting Clube de Portugal, brought the determination and competitive spirit of sport to the business world. Florbela Bem, with experience in the events sector, began her career at P\u00e1teo Alfacinha, an iconic venue that would later join Casa do Marqu\u00eas. Together, they created a project based on high standards, creativity and the ability to exceed expectations. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\tHumberto Santos\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t

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Humberto Santos is the heart and soul of Casa do Marqu\u00eas' kitchen. \n\nWith an established career in the national gastronomy sector, he leads a talented team in creating dishes that combine tradition and innovation. Under his guidance, Casa do Marqu\u00eas' kitchen, one of the largest and most modern industrial kitchens in Europe, prepares thousands of meals every day with the utmost rigour and flavour. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Commercial Department is one of the pillars of Casa do Marqu\u00eas, acting as the link between the client and the company's multidisciplinary teams. Responsible for the development of the entire operation, it ensures that each event is planned and executed in a structured manner, in accordance with the client's expectations and in coordination with all areas involved. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Divided into two complementary areas \u2013 sales and production \u2013 this department ensures an efficient and coordinated process. The sales team manages the direct relationship with the customer, identifies needs, negotiates conditions and presents customized solutions for each event. The production team coordinates the execution, ensuring that all operational areas of Casa do Marqu\u00eas work in harmony to carry out each project with rigour and efficiency. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We have over 100 full-time employees and a network of more than 700 freelancers, ensuring flexibility and adaptability to events of different sizes and requirements. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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With a horizontal organization, we promote a multidisciplinary team focused on collective success, from the internal structure to suppliers and partners. The company is organized into several departments, including: <\/span> <\/span><\/p>

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