Portuguese Cooking

What better way to enjoy the best Portugal has to offer than experiencing a hands-on Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in a cozy and fun environment. So, you are not an experienced chef? No worries! During your Portuguese Traditional Cooking Class, our team of competent and empathic chefs and instructors will guide you through the preparation, step-by-step, of a three-course meal of typical Portuguese cuisine. Ou cooking class includes the preparation of a three-course meal of typical Portuguese dishes. At the end, you will enjoy the meal you have prepared. Beverage (including Portuguese wines) and finger food are included.

You will discover our traditions and learn tips about our cuisine, passed down from generation to generation You'll practice under the guidance of a local professional chef and learn new cooking techniques that you can use at home. Vegetarians are very welcome. Our enthusiastic chefs will guide you through the creation of a 3-course Portuguese meal. You'll be cooking alongside a small group of classmates from around the world, sharing laughter, wine, and local snacks throughout the cooking lesson. To cap off the experience, you'll enjoy the menu you prepared paired with excellent Portuguese wines. One can not loose the opportunity to learn about the Portuguese cuisine while in Portugal. Please let us know in advance if you have any other dietary restrictions so we can see if we can accommodate them.

Cook your own dishes (don´t worry, we will walk you through), and get to know the story behind the recipes and ingredients passed down through generations. Already used to cooking? Don´t worry, you will also learn particularities about our ingredients and processes. Come and discover the secrets of Portuguese culinary tradition with us! Come alone, with your family or friends, the only requirement is that you bring an empty stomach. *3-hour cooking class; *3 different dishes (one starter, one main fish dish and one main meat dish) * Tea, coffee and wine included (Portuguese of course!) *Your own kitchen station (not a show cooking or shared kitchen) *Dont worry about memorizing everystep of the class, we will send you all the recipes after, for you to pratice and amaze everyone at home

Portuguese Masterclass is a hands-on class for those interested in learning new techniques of cooking during their visit to Lisbon. Every Thursdays, from 6:30pm to 10pm , you can learn, cook and eat a gourmet meal and drink Portuguese wines.

Join us on a fun environment and learn how to recreate these moments at home with simple and tasty recipes to impress all! So, you are not an experienced chef? Perfect! Petiscos are simple tasty food and made to impress. During your experience, our team of competent chefs and instructors will guide you through the preparation process. Our menus change seasonally so you can enjoy the freshest and premium ingredients Portugal has to offer. Don´t worry! We have a long list of Petiscos from which we can choose throughout the year.

Dive into the delicious world of Portuguese street food in our hands-on cooking class. Designed for food lovers and adventurous travelers, this unique class will introduce you to the vibrant, historic and authentic flavors that locals enjoy at bustling local snack bars and festivals across the country. Perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, this class is all about fun, flavor, and culture!

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home kitchen with your host Paula. This is a wonderful experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Paula will teach you 2-3 traditional Portuguese-influenced Goan dishes from her family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in Paula's home. Please note, for parties larger than two guests, you will start your experience in Paula’s home with a welcome drink and snacks, and then walk across the street to Paula’s cooking studio (located just across the street from Paula's apartment) to cook and eat there. • Cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Portuguese and Portuguese-influenced Goan dishes • 100% private activity • Portuguese hospitality in a residential Almada neighborhood (short 7-minute ferry ride from downtown Lisbon) • Vegetarian options available

The experience is super relaxed, we start by sitting down and tasting a little bit of Portugal, while I give a brief explanation of what we're going to cook. Cooking while hungry is a bad policy. When we're ready, we put on our aprons and start the teamwork, under my guidance. Some of the ingredients are from my backyard, and I'll take you to see what they are… As we prepare the food, I'll tell some stories about the origins of the ingredients to be used. In the end, we set the table and sat down to savor all the dishes we've prepared. IMPORTANT: If you have any food allergies or follow a specific diet (vegetarian, paleo, vegan, etc …) let me know as soon as possible so we can prepare in advance all the ingredients needed.

Enjoy a private market tour and authentic cooking class in a local home with your host Paula. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Paula will teach you 2-3 Traditional Portuguese and Portuguese-influenced Goan dishes from her family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together. • Private market tour of neighborhood market • Cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Portuguese and Portuguese-influenced Goan dishes • 100% private activity • Portuguese hospitality in a residential Almada neighborhood (short 7-minute ferry ride from downtown Lisbon) • Vegetarian options available

Learning about the art of cooking the portuguese divine pastry called "OVOS MOLES", a tradition with 500 years old created inside the convents in the 16th century. This pastry is very rich, there are dozens of recipes from north to south of Portugal like Pastel de nata (Portuguese custard tart), Toucinho do céu, Encharcada, Ovos moles de Aveiro, Pudim abade de priscos, and more! It´s a hands-on class: .The program – Cooking 2 recipes: Pastel de nata + Travesseiro de Sintra). First we cook it and in the end we taste it! The pastries cooked are served with Porto wine or Ginja liquor, coffee and tea. .Takes place in "Casa dos Ovos Moles", a pastry shop specialized in conventual pastry popularly known as "ovos moles" and famous for its recipes – pastel de nata, pão de ló ovar, ovos moles de aveiro, pudim abade de priscos,…dozens of divine delights.

Relief your senses on this hands on cooking class. You will explore during this 3h30m delicious food in Lisbon. Working with a Portuguese chef, you’ll prepare a 3-course menu of fish, meat, and dessert, and then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Learn basic cooking techniques as well as how to prepare ingredients, and taste wine and olive oil as you go along. Enjoy feasting on a meal you’ve made yourself and mingle with your classmates as you discuss your newfound cooking skills.

• Enjoy a truly wonderful cooking class in the home of a warm and welcoming Lisbon chef • Learn to cook with the seasons, as Zé will only ever cook what feels right for the time of the year you visit him • After you're finished prepping and cooking this three-course meal, enjoy eating the fruits of your labours with a wine pairing in his wonderful home in Lisbon • Enjoy some magnificent company and feel inspired by Zé's passion for life and food in his home city

Although small in size, Portugal has a rich and varied gastronomy, based on the Mediterranean diet but with several influences. In this Cooking Class you will learn to prepare traditional Portuguese dishes based upon typical recipes. Menus are always seasonal and incorporate local products wherever possible.You will prepare and enjoy a four course meal: appetizer, soup, main course and dessert. After the class you can enjoy a well deserved meal with the dishes you prepared, paired with different Portuguese wines. Take home the memories of the city and prepare a Typically Portuguese Meal for your friends and family. – Hands-on cooking class by a local Chef instructor. – Wines from demarcated regions and beverages included. – Class is made up of 8 participants maximum – Family friendly.

Embark on a journey exploring Portuguese traditional cuisine and join your group in a fun challenge to prepare the best Portuguese traditional dish. Join renowned Portuguese chef Heitor de Melo in his private kitchen in Porto where you'll have everything ready to get your hands dirty and cook under his supervision, or relax over a glass of wine and watch the show. This experience can be completelly tailored to accomodate your needs, just reach out to us.

Meals and Memories is not only a Portuguese culinary experience but also an immersion in storytelling and Conversation that characterises the nature of our way of life. In every traditional dish there is a reason for being, a story in flavour and a way to display it.

Our experience is a beautiful fusion of traditional Portuguese cuisine and the cherished memories many of us have of spending time with our grandmothers. For grandmothers, cooking was more than a daily task—it was their way of expressing love, nurturing us with every dish they prepared. The main course we’ve chosen is a true gem of Portuguese home cooking—a dish rarely found in restaurants today. It’s a unique opportunity to savor a recipe that has become less common but holds a special place in the heart of Portuguese culinary traditions. By sharing it, we honor the legacy of Portuguese grandmothers and their timeless recipes, keeping their traditions alive. Our menu has been carefully selected not only for its cultural value but also for its simplicity. These dishes can be recreated in your own kitchen, no matter where you are in the world, as the ingredients are easy to find. Carry the warmth and love of Portuguese grandmothers into your home and create unforgettable moments.

Learn to cook traditional Portuguese dishes with a professional chef. Maria was always fond of cooking and baking delicious sweets with her mother. She has had a lifelong love of cooking, which inspired her to follow her passion for cooking in Scotland. Having worked as a food and wine tour guide for years, Maria enjoys loves creating memorable experiences for her travelers – sharing tips, recipes, cultural and historical information about Portugal, and even offering cooking classes in her own kitchen! • Cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Portuguese culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Vegetarian options available

Pedro is an entrepreneur, he runs an organic grocery store, known for its freshest, local produce. He has always worked in the food business – hospitality, food and beverage, catering, organic food retail and now hosting cooking classes at home. Pedro loves eating good food – simple cooking, made with good quality ingredients and whenever possible organic. And this passion for food, ingredients and cooking is what Pedro hopes to share with traveler’s visiting Algarve. • Portuguese cooking class in Portimao with a local family • Learn to cook traditional Portuguese dishes in Algarve, in a hands-on cooking class • Share an authentic Portuguese meal served with wine and dessert • Learn about local, seasonal ingredients and Portuguese history and culture • 100% private activity • Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options are available, on request

This Cataplana cooking class offers a unique opportunity to dive into the heart of Algarve's culinary traditions. Led by a skilled local chef, you'll not only learn to prepare this iconic dish but also immerse yourself in the rich history and culture behind it. The hands-on experience, combined with a full meal and wine pairing, ensures that you savor every aspect of the Algarve's flavors. By the end of the class, you'll have the skills and confidence to recreate this special dish at home, bringing a piece of Portugal's southern coast into your kitchen. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey that goes beyond just cooking—it's about connecting with tradition and fellow food enthusiasts.

With a delicious aroma and excellent ingredients, “chanfana” is a dish that is always present on the table for the Portuguese from this region. This old recipe continues to teach us about the way of life of past generations of this village Cerdeira, being an example of how food represents the culture and heritage of a place.