HANDS-ON COOKING · LISBON COOKING CLASSES
Custard tarts with the right blistered top, salt cod done properly and a market hall to start in. The 11 below say what you bake, what you take away and what it costs.
Bake Lisbon’s famous pastel de nata in a friendly two-hour class with local drinks, cultural stories, clear instruction, and warm pastries.
“Beatrice was so warm and funny, The workshops atmosphere was so friendly, The recipes was amazing, We had an amazing time there”
Learn four Portuguese dishes in a friendly Lisbon cooking class with wine, snacks, local stories, and a shared meal.
“What a fun class! Met some great people and made amazing food! Was so much fun.”
Learn to make Lisbon’s famous pastel de nata, plus a second Portuguese treat, in a friendly two-hour hands-on cooking class.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the activity. It was well organised and our hosts were very knowledgable, friendly and helpful. We felt very relaxed. All the participants in our group seemed to also enjoy the experience and we quickly bonded. It was a lot of fun, sitting down together at the end of the cooking to sample the delights we had made. The atmosphere was very casual the participants being of all ages mostly travellers looking to enhance their holiday by doing something different and at the same time gaining an insight into Portuguese culture. We were provided with everything we needed including bags to take away anything we didn’t consume. If…”
Cook a Portuguese dinner in Lisbon with wine, local flavors, and expert guidance in this friendly small-group evening class.
“Great experience. Pedro provided clear directions and was always constructive and supportive. The food was great and we laughed a lot.”
Review of Lisbon’s hands-on Portuguese cooking class, with seasonal dishes, wine, pastel de nata, small groups, price, and practical tips.
“Booked this cooking experience for my mother and I! We had such a good time. We worked with groups of friends traveling together, and even couples. Perfect event for everyone. Would absolutely recommend this experience.”
Learn to bake Lisbon’s iconic pastéis de nata with Chef Miguel in a small group, then enjoy warm custard tarts and a local drink.
“Over my 10 days in Lisbon area, I tried the custard tarts from the original/famous places. The ones we baked were my favorite of the trip. Chef Miguel knows what he's doing. The class was the perfect amount of time. Thank you for this great experience!”
Shop Lisbon’s local market, cook Portuguese dishes, and share a wine-filled lunch in a small group with Cooking Lisbon.
“Great morning with market visit and cooking class. The visit was fun and the food was amazing. We would definitely do this again.”
Cook Portuguese and Goan dishes with Paula, shop at Almada’s local market, and share a private meal just across the Tagus from Lisbon.
“Paula is a fantastic host, she welcomes you into her home and makes you feel like family. I couldn't imagine a better day than the day we spent with Paula cooking and learning about the surrounding area. One of our best days on our trip to Portugal.”
Cook Portuguese and Goan dishes in Paula’s Almada home, with ferry views, local stories, wine, and a personal meal near Lisbon.
“We really enjoyed the experience of cooking a Portuguese meal in Paulas's home. She told us stories relating to her life and culture and gave us cooking tips. She proivded the recipes following our experience and told me where to find the tins to make pastel de nata. It was a fantastic way to spend a part of our day. As an added bonus you ride the ferry across the river and see another charming piece of Portugal. We find that cooking with a local is an amazing way to appreciate another country's culture.”
Shop Lisbon’s Arroios Market, cook Portuguese dishes with Antónia, and share a wine-filled lunch in a local home.
“Can’t say enough positive things about our afternoon with Maria at the market, cooking, eating and drinking in her home. Truly the highlight of our Portugal travels. We learned so much about Portuguese foods and culture. Our time went by so quickly with wonderful conversation and we left feeling like we had truly made friends in Portugal. Would recommend that anyone who wants a true Portuguese family experience do this cooking class with Maria. There is no place else you will experience this!”
Shop Algés Market, cook a three-course Portuguese seafood meal, and learn local food traditions in a small Lisbon class.
“Learning a lot about the how's and why's of Portuguese foods and cooking. The 2 ladies were very nice and kind and patient with me since I wasn't feeling the best during that time. The food was very interesting and good. I learned a lot not to mention a few techniques that I can use in my own kitchen at home. 😃”
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