Christenings, birthdays and engagements at a winery near Chișinău
A festive table for 5 to 100 guests, about 40 minutes from Chișinău.
At the Doina Vin winery in Răzeni, Ialoveni district, about 35 km (40 minutes) from Chișinău, you can hold a christening feast (cumătrie), a birthday, an engagement or an anniversary for 5 to 100 guests. Three per-person packages cover food, drinks and the programme: 850, 1,250 and 1,650 MDL including VAT; children under 4 are our guests, and for children aged 4–12 we prepare a special menu at 450 MDL. Book the date online with a 30% deposit and we confirm it by phone.
Packages for christenings, birthdays and engagements: price per person
| Package | Food | Drinks | Programme | Guests | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family meal | Traditional Moldovan menu | Water, soft drinks and a welcome glass of wine | About 4 hours at the winery | 5–100 | 850 MDL |
| Celebration | A fuller traditional menu and cake service | 0.5 L of Doina Vin wine per person, water and soft drinks | About 6 hours, with a tasting in the cellar | 5–100 | 1,250 MDL |
| Full christening / engagement | A festive menu and a children's menu | A welcome glass of sparkling wine, 0.75 L of Doina Vin wine per person, water and soft drinks | Kids' corner, musicians or a host, basic décor | 30–100 | 1,650 MDL |
Christenings, birthdays and engagements at the winery
What a package includes
Prices are per person and cover the food, drinks and programme of the package you choose. “Family meal” is a traditional Moldovan menu with water, soft drinks and a welcome glass of wine, for about 4 hours. “Celebration” adds a fuller menu, 0.5 L of Doina Vin wine per person, water and soft drinks, a tasting in the 1875 cellar and cake service, for about 6 hours. The full christening or engagement package, for 30 guests or more, brings a welcome glass of sparkling wine, 0.75 L of Doina Vin wine per person, water and soft drinks, a children's menu and a kids' corner, musicians or a host, and basic décor.
A cumătrie (christening feast) at the winery
After the christening at church, the cumătrie continues at the table at the winery. We agree the start time with you, after the time of the service; the drive from Chișinău to Răzeni takes about 40 minutes. Colaci (festive breads) are welcome, and the full christening package includes a children’s menu, a kids’ corner and musicians or a host. The tasting of the Celebration package takes place in the cellar built in 1875.
Who it is for
Families celebrating a birthday, a christening (cumătrie), an engagement, a small wedding or an anniversary. We host from 5 to 100 guests, so a small table of close family has its place at the winery too. The full christening or engagement package is for 30 guests or more.
Where we are and how to book
- The winery is in the village of Răzeni, Ialoveni district, about 35 km and 40 minutes from Chișinău. Directions are on the How to find us page.
- Choose the package, the number of guests and the date online, then pay a 30% deposit or the full amount. Paying at the winery is possible with a code from us or with our approval.
- The date is a request: we call you, confirm the day and agree the menu and start time together.
- We speak Romanian, Russian and English.
Terms: cancellation, children, drinks, invoice
- Cancellation. 30 days or more before the event, we refund everything you paid or move the event to another date once, free of charge. 14–29 days before, we keep half of the deposit (15% of the total) and refund the rest of what you paid. Less than 14 days before, we keep the deposit (30% of the total) and refund the rest of what you paid. If we cannot confirm the date you chose, we refund you in full.
- Number of guests. Tell us the final number 5 days before the event: you can lower it by up to 10% without paying for those guests.
- Children. Children under 4 are our guests. For children aged 4–12 we prepare a special menu with soft drinks, at 450 MDL; from 13, the package price applies. In the form, choose how many adults and children are coming, and the total is calculated for you.
- Drinks and cake. Wine and sparkling wine come from the Doina Vin winery; extra wine beyond the package amount is ordered at the winery at the bottle price. You may bring spirits with a fiscal receipt and a Moldovan excise stamp, and your own cake with a quality certificate; colaci are welcome.
- Invoice to a company. Switch on “Invoice to a company” in the form and enter the company name and IDNO: we issue the invoice to your company, and you can also pay by bank transfer. Prices include VAT.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a christening party at the winery per person?
- Three packages including VAT: Family meal, 850 MDL (traditional Moldovan menu, water, soft drinks and a welcome glass of wine, about 4 hours); Celebration, 1,250 MDL (a fuller menu, cake service, 0.5 L of Doina Vin wine per person, water and soft drinks, and a cellar tasting, about 6 hours); the full christening or engagement package, 1,650 MDL, from 30 guests.
- How many guests can we book for?
- Online you can book for 5 to 100 guests, so a small meal with your closest family works too. The full christening or engagement package starts at 30 guests; for more than 100, write to us.
- What does the full christening package include?
- A welcome glass of sparkling wine, a festive menu and a children’s menu, 0.75 L of Doina Vin wine per person, water and soft drinks, a kids’ corner, musicians or a host and basic decoration. It costs 1,650 MDL per person and starts at 30 guests.
- What time does the party start if the christening is at church?
- We agree the start time with you, after the time of the church service; we call you when we confirm the date. Allow about 40 minutes to drive from Chișinău to Răzeni.
- How much is it for children?
- Children under 4 are our guests. For children aged 4–12 we prepare a special menu with soft drinks, at 450 MDL; from 13, the package price applies. In the form, choose how many adults and children are coming, and the total is calculated for you.
- Can we bring our own cake, colaci and drinks?
- You can bring your own cake with a quality certificate, and colaci (festive breads) are welcome. Wine and sparkling wine come from Doina Vin; extra wine beyond the package is ordered at the winery at the bottle price. You may bring spirits with a fiscal receipt and a Moldovan excise stamp.
- How much is the deposit, and until when can we cancel?
- Online you pay a 30% deposit or the full amount. Cancel 30 days or more before and we refund everything or move the date once for free; 14–29 days before we keep 15% of the total, and under 14 days, 30%. Give us the final guest count 5 days before; you can lower it by up to 10% at no cost.
- How far is the winery, and how do guests get there?
- The winery is in the village of Răzeni, Ialoveni district, about 35 km (40 minutes) from Chișinău; directions are on the “How to find us” page. If you need a transfer from Chișinău, tick it in the form and we discuss the terms by phone.