HANDS-ON COOKING · PORTUGAL COOKING CLASSES
You have one spare morning. These 15 cooking classes are the ones that earn it, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.
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”
Bake Porto’s famous pastel de nata in Joana’s home, using her grandmother’s recipe, then enjoy warm pastries, drinks, and local hospitality.
“The activity was the perfect activity to do especially on the rainy afternoon we had! So much fun and it allowed me to meet friendly people from around the world! Jo was an amazing host. She was attentive and very interactive. She also has great music taste constantly playing tunes off her record player. Definitely recommend :)”
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 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.”
Make pastel de nata from scratch in Porto, learn its story, enjoy wine, and leave with a recipe and warm Portuguese pastries.
“Our teacher, Mariah, was wonderful. She kept everyone engaged and entertained”
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.”
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.”
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!”
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.”
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.”
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 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.”
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