Cooking class in Lisbon

One of the great pleasures of traveling is being able to enjoy the traditional cuisine of the place you’re visiting.  There’s nothing better than a cooking class in Lisbon to be able to enjoy your favorite dishes from Portugal at home!  Don’t be left wishing you could try the traditional ‘Pasteis de Belem’ or ‘bacalhao’ (cod) again! 

What to Expect during our Cooking Class in Lisbon 

Our Portuguese Cooking Class lasts approximately 4 hours. 

The class is divided into two parts: First you’ll take a market tour (only for morning cooking classes), and then we’ll cook a three-course meal with the help of one of our chefs. 

Part I: The Market Tour 

One of the secrets of any great dish is using quality, fresh ingredients.  That’s why for the first part of our cooking class in Lisbon we buy everything we need at a local market and it’s quite a experience when a chef goes along with you!  Our chef will teach you how to choose the best ingredients and you can see the whole process of how the food is purchased and have any questions answered. 

Every market tour is different, depending on the time of the year and the various ingredients that are in season.  This also helps us make sure our purchase is as sustainable as possible.  We always promote buying local and in season! 

We recommend comfortable walking shoes for your market visit.  

This part of the experience lasts approximately one hour. 

Part II: The Cooking Class 

Once we have all the ingredients, we’ll begin our hands-on Portuguese cooking class.  You’ll usually prepare one appetizer, one main dish and a dessert and it’s a fun activity for everyone, whether you’re an amateur or a home chef.   

The dishes can vary based on the purchases of each class and we prioritize quality, fresh, seasonal products. 

If there’s one thing Portugal is really good at, it’s cooking!  Cuisine is an important part of the culture, history and everyday life. Around the table, we gather friends, family, and new acquaintences for a fun, delicious time of sharing some of the most diverse food our country has to offer. 

Come alone, or with family or friends – all you need to bring is an empty stomach!   

In the end you will take home a truly unique experience to share with everyone, cooking skills that you can use again and again and the recipes for all the dishes you prepared. 

• Learn 3 different dishes (one starter, one main fish dish and a dessert). 

• Includes: tea, coffee and wine (Portuguese, of course!). 

• Your own kitchen station (not a show cooking or shared kitchen). 

• Don’t worry about memorizing every step of the class!  We’ll send you all the recipes afterwards so you can practice and amaze everyone at home. 

• Portuguese traditional food is not vegetarian or vegan-friendly. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or restrictions. We can adapt the menu to your needs and preferences.