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The 15 most popular cooking classes across Portugal. What each day includes, who runs it, and the price you'll pay.
Hands-on Pastel de Nata baking class in Lisbon. Bake step-by-step with chefs, sip Portuguese drinks, then taste your tarts in 2 hours.
“Beatrice was so warm and funny, The workshops atmosphere was so friendly, The recipes was amazing, We had an amazing time there”
Learn pastel de nata from Grandma’s recipe in a small Porto home kitchen, then taste your fresh tarts with drinks. English host.
“This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Joana was an amazing host and it was a pleasure to be invited in to her home, along with a very friendly group. This is something you must do if you're in Porto!”
Hands-on Pastel de Nata class in Porto. Make custard and bake, sip Port wine, learn the story, and take tarts home. 1.5 hours.
“The class was excellent. Everyone got involved and the hosts created a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. The pasteis were delicious!”
Hands-on Portuguese cooking in Lisbon. Cook a four-course meal with English chefs and enjoy wine, beer, snacks, and instruction for 3 hours.
“This was the first time to take a cooking class while on vacation. I really enjoyed it more than expected!! It was a nice small group, well organized and our chef, Pedro, was a delight. It was fun making these local dishes and then getting to enjoy the fruits of our labor ;-). I will…”
Make Pastel de Nata from scratch in Porto, including the dough, then enjoy warm pastries and a local wine in English.
“So much fun. The host was so funny and made it worth every cent😬😬”
Hands-on Lisbon class to bake Pastel de Nata plus another Portuguese treat. Learn with Anna and Marta and take recipes home.
“It was great! Learned a lot about the history of Pastel de Nata & made delicious ones ourselves.”
A small-group Lisbon cooking class where you cook a Portuguese starter, fish, meat, and dessert, then sit down for wine and dinner.
“Although the chef was great and it was a fun atmosphere, we felt the menu needed improvement as many of our dishes were mediocre at best. The class was large at 18 and it took over 2 hours to prepare our meals. I think a smaller group, with fewer dishes would be better.”
Hands-on pastel de nata class near Sé do Porto in Porto with Port wine, small groups, baking practice, and a recipe to take home.
“I had a fun time in the class! The cooking class was very engaging, and the hosts were very friendly. I also received a lot of recommendations to make my trip more fun.”
Hands-on Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon with a 4-course meal, included wine and beer, and guided Pastel de Nata. Small groups.
“The cooking class was a small group and provided opportunities to participate in all activities. The recipes were delicious and were easy to follow. The host was able to give us great advice on how to cook the local fare. Would definitely recommend!”
A small-group Pastéis de Nata baking class in Lisbon with Chef Miguel. Make tarts from scratch, enjoy a drink, and eat warm.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We took a two-hour cooking class to learn how to make pastéis, and it was such a fun experience! The chef was incredibly personable and made the class easy to follow with clear, step-by-step directions. He created a welcoming atmosphere that made the time fly by. It was the perfect mix of learning, hands-on…”
Shop Mercado do Bolhão, cook Porto classics in a small group showcooking, then eat cod with cream and pastel de nata with wine.
“Our tour guide in the market shared so much fun and interesting information about Portuguese food and cooking!! Also, the cooking experience itself (and the eating) was so unique and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this particular experience!!”
Cook a 3-course Portuguese meal in Lisbon with an English chef, small group, Portuguese wine, and emailed recipes.
“Chef Bea gave us a truly wonderful evening. The three-course meal we prepared was not only delicious but also an opportunity to learn and appreciate the traditions of Portuguese cuisine. Yet this experience was more than just cooking—it was about coming together as a group, sharing laughter, and ending the night feeling like a family.…”
Hands-on Portuguese cooking in Lisbon: 3 courses, wine included, small group class. Recipes PDF sent after.
“Great teacher. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and learned a lot about Portuguese food. Recommend.”
Cook a full Portuguese meal in Lisbon with a small-group, hands-on 3-hour class at Compadre Cooking School. Recipes included.
“This was a great time and also very educational. The ladies were very knowledgeable, helpful and patient. Not to mention the finished product was delicious. I would highly recommend to family, clients and friends.”
Learn to make pastéis de nata in a small group in Lisbon’s historic pastéis quarter, led by Miguel, with drinks and take-home tarts.
“Had fun learning how to make pastries de nata’s. Miguel was very helpful with the overall process. Great activity to do with your partner.”
