Top Portugal Cooking Classes

Learn the secrets and spices of the Portuguese kitchen at a Lisbon cooking class pairing hands-on cooking experience with Portuguese wines and delicious food. You'll nibble on olives, chorizo, and fresh bread as you prepare a 3-course menu that uses seasonal ingredients in a fish dish, meat recipe, and dessert, then sit down to enjoy the meal you've prepared. Limited to 10 students to ensure personal help from the chef, this cooking class is a great introduction to Portuguese cuisine.

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

Forget working from written recipes and learn the art of Portuguese cuisine hands-on, from a local chef-guide, in Porto. Head for a cookery school in the heart of the city, and set to work making a typical 4-course Portuguese meal using seasonal and local ingredients, with step-to-step guidance and tips from your chef. Then, share your finished meal with your fellow cooks, paired with wines from different regions of Portugal.

During this cooking experience in Lisbon, learn to prepare Portuguese dishes under the guidance of an expert chef. Instead of just eating culinary classics, master basic techniques, prepare ingredients, taste wine and olive oil, and learn about the history of Portuguese cuisine. Enjoy the satisfaction of eating a 3-course meal that you’ve prepared while chatting with fellow foodies. Meals prepared are not suitable for vegetarians.  

Combine visits to two Algarve area wineries with a Portuguese lunch atop a mountain on this private tour from Portimao. With your guide and private group, learn about wine production in the region and taste some of the finest samples. Ascend the mountain range to a restaurant in the town of own of Monchique, where you enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch accompanied by epic views. This private tour ensures personalized attention for you and your party.

Pastel de Nata is probably Portugal most iconic pastry! This 19-century delicacy, created in monasteries, has become a national symbol. Loved by all, this pastry is becoming widely popular worldwide. Learn the secrets of this sugary temptation and take them home with you and amaze all your family and friends! As proud Portuguese’s, we will honor our ancestors on a fun 2-hour session. Ow, and have we mentioned that you will also learn another typical treat? Yes, a perfect two-for-one! So, what are you waiting? Come and cook with us! *Two different recipes (Pastel de Nata and another traditional snack); *Tea and coffee; *Don’t worry about memorizing every step of the class, we will send you all the recipes after, for you to practice and amaze everyone at home!

Stuff yourself with delicious Portuguese cooking while learning the tricks of the trade on this guided gastronomy workshop in Porto. After deciding on what to cook with help from your friendly local guide, you’ll visit a supermarket and small garden to pick up everything you need to get started. Then your guide will take you to their own house to do the cooking. Enjoy fantastic Portuguese wine while you cook and snack on appetizers such as ham, cheese, olives and salad. After finishing your meal with your newfound friend you’ll be served dessert and traditional Port wine. 

This Porto cooking class combines eating a 3-course meal with an activity where you can actually learn to make a Portuguese meal from a traditional chef from the area. Once you make your meal, enjoy it with wine, tea, or coffee. You can also upgrade to add a market visit beforehand where you learn how to pick out local ingredients.

My name is Joana and I consider my self as a cooking Lover. Graduated in hotel management at Estoril Higher Institute for Tourism and Hotel Studies, and after 10 years of teaching in hotel management, i decided to open my own Portuguese tapas restaurant in Lisbon, and make another dream come true. Among many other interests, i love welcoming people and share with the incredible food and wine our country Portugal has to offer.

Discover the flavors of Portuguese cuisine and learn how to cook local dishes during this small-group cooking experience in Porto. First, head to a local market and learn how locals shop for fresh ingredients from local suppliers. Then, step into a cooking school and learn to create authentic Portuguese dishes before enjoying the fruits of your labor paired with local wines.

Immerse yourself in the art of Azorean cooking and learn to make traditional dishes from the region during your time in Terceira. Head to an outdoor location for your private class and prepare the traditional Alcatra dish, a type of slow-cooked pot roast, along with bread and sausages. Enjoy a few nibbles, drinks, and games while you wait for your food to cook and then tuck into your feast.

Enjoy a delectable introduction to Portuguese cuisine—and walk away with newfound culinary skills—when you book this immersive, hands-on cooking class, held in Lisbon’s charming Chiado neighborhood. Grab an apron: with your chef’s instruction, you’ll learn how to make a traditional appetizer, main, and dessert. At the end of class, sit down to enjoy your 3-course meal, accompanied with local wines (plus port and tea or coffee, for dessert).

The most amazing Pub Crawl in Porto, a party like no other and definitely the best way to experience the nightlife of Oporto. We are the most experienced operator in Oporto and definitely the ones to guarantee the most fun to all our guests regardless of their nationalities. An incredible Journey in the best nightlife spots of Porto and with lots of fun and entertainment, grab the opportunity to join us now and enjoy all the beer and shots you will be drinking with us while having games in the top places of the city! See you soon, cheers!

Pasteis de nata—flaky tarts filled with egg custard—are one of Portugal’s most beloved sweet treats, and this private, hands-on cooking class will teach you how to master them. Make your own way to the cooking facilities, and grab an apron. With your pastry-chef guide’s one-on-one instruction, you’ll learn every part of the tart-making process, from rolling out the dough to perfecting the custard. Then, enjoy your freshly baked tarts alongside port wine.

Travelling has to be more than just sighseeing - it's all about connection! If you are looking for something different to do while traveling and getting to know the way locals cook and bake at home - this is it! My goal is to share with you a different way of looking to Porto, full of family traditions, beautiful stories and of course, you get to take a recipe with decades and make it your own tradition at home

Visit two local Algarve vineyards on this private wine tour from Portimao. Enjoy the ability to travel at your own pace and personalized attention from your guide as you explore the vineyards, cellars, and tasting rooms of two wineries, tasting three types of wine at each location. Don't worry about who's driving, as private transportation to and from your Portimao hotel is included.

Learn all about Portuguese gastronomy—and see how locals shop, cook, and dine—on this two-in-one culinary tour. Meet your private guide at a Lisbon location that suits you best, hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle, and head to a bustling local market. Once inside, you’ll browse the various food stalls, will meet vendors, and will shop for ingredients. Then, take part in a hands-on cooking class, after which you’ll sit down to enjoy your authentic feast, complete with wine or beer.

It is known a lot of the culture of a people through their food, I believe that being able to learn how to prepare typical Portuguese vegetarian food will be an incredible experience for all those who want to learn about Portugal and vegetarian food. During this workshop we will confection and taste the following dishes: -Green soup -Francesinha -French Garlic -Black Duck Breads -Patatel de Nata -Deo from Teixeira -Sweet rice The facilities where I hold the workshops are magnificent with incredible views over the river Douro! I use my vegetarian experience more than 10 years ago to share these Portuguese secrets :)

Enjoy a private and authentic home cooked meal with your host Monica. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Monica was born in Santarém and started cooking at a very young age. The daughter of two great cooks, she remembers how her parents used to love hosting many dinner parties throughout the year, inviting family and friends over. Hosting people and sharing a table full of delicious local dishes is clearly a part of her family's DNA. Monica loves cooking lighter, fresh versions of traditional Portuguese dishes. Monica is thrilled to be a Traveling Spoon host so she can combine her passions for food, new cultures, and getting to know more of the world through her guests' life experiences and perspectives.

Eating Portuguese food is one thing, mastering the secrets behind it another—and hard to do without an insider’s know-how to guide you. Get straight to the real source of the country’s cuisine on this hands-on Lisbon class with a local cook. Create an authentic Portuguese meal and enjoy your dishes with wine and your host—giving you more time to glean their culinary tips and local cultural insights.

Known for its natural beauty and excellent wine scene, Alentejo is a region worth discovering—and this full-day, private tour from the Algarve makes exploring simple. Following pickup from your hotel, head into the countryside and admire the scenery as you go. Over the course of the day, you’ll enjoy tours and tastings at two of Alentejo’s highlight wineries. In between, you’ll also enjoy a restorative, traditional meal at a local restaurant.

This is the only place in the World where you can meet fabulous Drag Queens at their home in center Lisbon, and while listening to great music, learn how to cook the most traditional Portuguese recipes, and be professionally transformed into a Drag Queen or King! After a unique Dinner Party, get ready for a private Live Show you will not forget! All Food Restrictions or Intolerances are welcome, our Drag Chefs will take care of you ;)

With the help of a native chef, you will discover the unique flavors of Madeiran cooking while learning about local traditions. As part of the experience, you will be guided on the local market by a qualified tour guide, discover exótico ingredients and learn to cook 5 typical dishes.

A unique experience with a certified Olive Oil Sommelier, aimed at the general public of all ages who want a first contact with the Olive Oil sector and with Olive Oil tastings and/or want to purchase products of excellence.