The partnership we establish with our clients allows us to provide them with ongoing support. In this regard, the close collaboration between FN hotelaria and the PortoBay Group has, for many years, made it possible to create spaces of excellence.
This summer, we had the opportunity to provide consulting and project development services for hotel equipment, as well as to supply and install the equipment for the new kitchen at the restaurant Il Gallo d’Oro, which has already been awarded 2 Michelin stars.
The cooking suite was produced by Marrone. It is a premium piece of equipment in terms of functionality, technology, and design, the result of a unique, long-standing partnership we have with this Italian manufacturer. Marrone’s global prestige in the realm of fully customized kitchen suites is undeniable. With a history spanning nearly half a century, the brand has been featured in many of the world’s most demanding dining establishments.
In the open kitchen, a choreography of movements brings the magic to life, all under the watchful eyes of the guests. Recently ‘premiered’ by the team led by chef Benoît Sinthon, this space has been reimagined and equipped to meet the ever-growing demands of haute cuisine. From the cooking area, to the pastry section, to the service pantry and the soundproof cold-storage facilities, every element in this restaurant has been designed to uphold the high quality standards required by the PortoBay Group.
We are very proud of the path taken by Il Gallo d’Oro. It opened its doors in 2004 under the leadership of chef Benoît Sinthon, with technical collaboration from FN hotelaria from the very beginning. In its fifth year of operation (2009), it earned its first Michelin star – at the time, the only one in Madeira. In 2017, it was awarded a second star and, in 2022, the Michelin Guide recognized its commitment to sustainability by granting it a Green Star. We like to believe that this recent update will significantly contribute to Il Gallo d’Oro - a restaurant in Madeira - becoming the first in Portugal to reach the pinnacle of the Michelin universe: a third star!
We are also filled with pride by the example set by the PortoBay Group - which has its roots in Madeira - within the national hospitality sector, thanks to the high quality standards it applies to all its projects, consistently standing out by offering the very best of what is being done anywhere in the world.
