Network

The companies that are part of the Portuguese Restaurants Network in the World become true agents of dissemination, promotion and "sale" of Portugal, namely, through the dynamization of our handicraft, our products and our own culture, and also attracting tourists to Portugal, as worthy representatives of Traditional Portuguese Gastronomy.

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All companies that are part of this Network can enjoy the following additional benefits

THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO USE THE BRAND OF THE PORTUGUESE RESTAURANT NETWORK WORLDWIDE

For the promotion and dissemination of own initiatives

RECEIVE A PLATE AND DIPLOMA

The sign must be placed in a place that is perfectly visible from the outside, as it allows the identification of the establishment as belonging to this Network.

THEY ARE PROMOTED ON VARIOUS CHANNELS

They are advertised on all promotion channels of the entities that are part of this Programme, in addition to the communication channels created specifically for this purpose (eg own website, internet and social networks)

WILL HAVE ACCESS TO PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL FROM THE PORTUGUESE RESTAURANT NETWORK WORLDWIDE

For use in the Restaurant and in its media

ARE PERMANENTLY CHALLENGED

To integrate modernization processes and implementation of good practices

CAN RECEIVE INTERNS

From the area of tourism, catering, pastry and dining room

HAVE FIRST-HAND ACCESS TO NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM PORTUGAL

That are in the process of internationalization for the markets where the restaurants are located

WHAT IS THIS NETWORK?

This Network was conceived by AHRESP and results from a partnership with Turismo de Portugal.

Its main objective is to praise and reward the work of Portuguese Restaurants around the world, which are faithful to Gastronomy and Gastronomic Culture of Portugal, making them true “Ambassadors” of Portugal.

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE NETWORK ARE:

Create a Worldwide Network of Restaurants whose certification serves as a reference for consumers interested in authenticity;
Enhance Economic Diplomacy;
Strengthen the national economy, agriculture and culture;
Stimulate the export of products of Portuguese origin;
Valuing and promoting Portugal, as a tourist destination, and as a country of quality and excellent products;
Promote Portuguese Gastronomy as a qualifying element of the Brand and the Portugal destination, leveraging it as a true strategic and competitive product.

HOW IT WORKS?

Establishments interested in belonging to this Network must formalize their application by correctly and completely filling in the Application Form (see field “HOW TO APPLY”).

This Application Form represents, from a formal point of view, the establishment's intention to apply for the Portuguese Restaurant Network in the World.

Membership in the Portuguese Restaurants Network in the World is completely free for establishments wishing to apply.

After submitting the application, you will receive proof of your registration and AHRESP will inform you of the procedures inherent to this initiative.

Verification that candidate establishments meet the criteria necessary to belong to the Portuguese Restaurants Network in the World is carried out by completing an online questionnaire.

Completion of this questionnaire, the content of which will later be kept confidential, on file, is the responsibility of the Owner of the establishment, who assumes the veracity of the submitted information.

requirements

The restaurants to integrate the Portuguese Restaurants Network in the World will be evaluated in the following areas:

Identity and type of space
List of dishes or menu
Raw materials and prescription
Menu and service of wines and other drinks
Meal room

Kitchen
Sanitary facilities
Collaborators
Information and communication technologies
Involvement with the community in which it operates

In addition to these, there are also the following mandatory items

The existence of at least one person responsible for customer service who speaks Portuguese;
Menus must be at least bilingual, one of which must be Portuguese;
The restaurant's decor should incorporate promotional and/or cultural references to Portugal.

how to apply

To apply for the Network of Portuguese Restaurants in the World, click on the “APPLICATE” button and you will access the Application Form. After submitting your application, you will receive proof of your registration and information on how to access the respective questionnaire.

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