HANDS-ON COOKING · PORTO COOKING CLASSES
You have one spare morning. These 9 cooking classes are the ones that earn it, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.
Learn to make Porto’s pastel de nata with Port wine, local tips, and a take-home recipe in a friendly 90-minute workshop.
“We had so much fun! Teresa was a great teacher, very talkative, positive and fun to be around with. We learned a lot about the techniques and the history of the pastry. Everything went smoothly for us and we would definitely recommend this for your Porto trip!”
Learn to make Porto’s pastel de nata, sip port, and take home warm pastries in this friendly, small-group cooking class near Sé do Porto.
“Warm and friendly welcome, great way to experience an authentic way to make pastel de nata. The session included a glass of port and you take away your own pasteis de nata - definitely value for money.”
Explore Porto’s Bolhão Market, ride across the Luís I Bridge, and enjoy a small-group Portuguese cooking show with wine and lunch.
“Great insight into the local market produce then excellent showcase cooking class. We were able to join in and this made the experience even better.”
Learn to cook traditional Portuguese dishes, pair them with local wines, and enjoy a relaxed three-hour evening in Porto’s Ribeira.
“Perfect evening. Learned how to cook new dishes, drank good wine, and met new and interesting people.”
Cook three Portuguese dishes, taste regional wines, and learn from a Le Cordon Bleu trained chef in a friendly Porto kitchen.
“The cooking class we took with Portugal at the Table was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like part of their family. Tomas, Tania, Barbara, and Mateo were gracious hosts. You could tell they loved cooking and sharing it with others. All of the food was portioned and prepped before we got there. Each cooking station had its own burner and all utensils that were needed. As soon as we finished, items were taken from the station and cleaned for us. Tania would guide us through cooking each item and Tomas would explain wine as well. The…”
Explore Porto’s Bolhão Market, ride the metro to Jardim do Morro, and learn a traditional cod meal in an intimate showcooking class.
“Without a doubt the most magical experience you could have in Porto. Ana provided a fantastic overview of the market and local vendors, she made us feel so comfortable that we had no problem returning to navigate the market on our own. The kitchen space is perfect for an intimate group, Ana and Joseph were relatable, entertaining, and made learning the cooking techniques fun and easy. The food was delicious and we enjoyed the company of our small group very much. We loved every minute!”
Cook codfish, pork, rice, and orange cake with Chef Heitor near Porto, paired with Portuguese wine in a private farmhouse setting.
“Our cooking class with Chef Heitor was the highlight of our trip. We took a short & inexpensive train from Porto to his beautiful farm. What a treat to experience this historic home. The tour of the grounds alone was a treat - orange trees, lemon trees, apple trees, bay leaf laurel, herbs, vineyards, hydrangeas, roses, & more. I was so envious!! We felt that we had a “true” Portuguese experience - prepping dinner (as much or as little work as you desire) under the tutelage of Heitor & Christina. We felt like we were being welcomed into the home of our good friends. Manuel was also wonderful - graciously…”
Cook Portuguese dishes with Nuno, shop local markets, learn food traditions, and enjoy a fresh meal with wine in a small Porto group.
“Nuno was amazing. It was everything we hoped for. One of the best parts was shopping for all the ingredients in the small local markets by his house. I honestly feel like I can now cook everything we made at his house. Highly recommend.”
Cook bacalhau, rojões, tomato rice and pastel de nata in a Porto family home with music, stories and a relaxed terrace meal.
“This cooking class was the absolute highlight of our trip to Portugal. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed into the home of the most wonderful family—Jorge, João, Isabel, and Miguel—who made us feel instantly comfortable, cared for, and genuinely at home. The evening felt less like a class and more like being adopted by a Portuguese family for the night. They were incredibly kind, warm, and accommodating of our dietary restrictions, and everything was handled so thoughtfully and generously. We cooked an amazing meal together—mushrooms, bacalhau, and pastel de nata—while laughing, talking, and sharing stories well into the evening. There was so much joy in the kitchen, and…”
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