Our story

The silence of satisfaction

The name Come e Cala-te literally translates to “eat and be quiet” and it captures a profound Portuguese truth. When the food is truly exceptional, words become unnecessary.

Our story is rooted in that silence of satisfaction and a very personal mission to weave Portuguese culture into the daily fabric of life in Northern Europe.

We didn’t build Come e Cala-te to be just another importer. We saw a gap between the vibrant reality of Portuguese craftsmanship and the way it was often presented abroad as either a tourist cliché or a nameless commodity.

Slicing Portuguese presunto

We chose a different path by building brands that tell stories. Because we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, we operate a portfolio of distinct labels.

Each with its own voice, audience, and expertise. This structure allows us to respect the integrity of the products we bring over.

We believe a rare wine from a family-run quinta deserves a different stage than a traditional conserva or a hand-painted piece of stoneware.

Motivation without compromises

With a view to long-term relationships

Genuine Portuguese flavors

Our motivation is straightforward, and we don’t compromise on it. We want the next generation to grow up with the genuine taste and knowledge of Portugal.

This isn’t about selling, it’s about making sure that what’s truly important doesn’t get lost.

By maintaining long-term and transparent relationships with our producers and providing deep cultural context to our customers, we ensure that the soul of Portugal remains intact, from the Atlantic coast to the heart of the North.