Top Madeira Cooking Classes

Receive practical cooking lessons from a skilled local chef; Pick up easy-to-repeat at home techniques; Explore traditional flavors and uncover the history behind our cuisine.

There’s so much to see and do in Madeira, but the other side of that coin means it can be hard to get a really good understanding of the local culture in the vacation time you’ve got. With this baking class, you get to not just try your hand at bolo do caco (a round flatbread), but you do it in the company of a local family in their home.

Take a break from sightseeing and learn about Madeira's rich culinary heritage with this food-themed, small-group experience. To enhance your understanding of local ingredients, the trip starts with a visit to a local market that sells unusual fish, tropical fruits, seasonal vegetables, and exotic flowers. Continue to a hotel rooftop to make local dishes—such as fish ceviche—followed by a generous lunch with Portuguese wine and stunning views you won't find anywhere else.

This is a truly hands-on cooking class focused on tradition, not demonstration. Each guest actively prepares their own Madeira honey cake using a family recipe passed down through generations, guided by a local host in a warm and personal setting. The experience is relaxed, small-scale, and family-friendly, offering a genuine connection to Madeiran culture rather than a tourist-style class.

Experience a modern tea ceremony in Madeira’s quiet nature. Taste specialty teas, learn mindful brewing, and reconnect with yourself - far from crowds, guided by a tea master. I’m a professional barista and tea master with over 11 years in the specialty coffee & tea world. Two years ago, I moved to the magical island of Madeira - and it changed the way I share tea. Now, I host mindful tea ceremonies in peaceful, non-touristy places that most visitors never find (but are totally safe & beautiful) This isn’t just about drinking tea - it’s about pausing, connecting with nature and being present. Whether you're into tea or just looking for a quiet reset, you’re welcome.

During this chocolate tasting, you will have the opportunity to sample up to 10 different bean-to-bar chocolates made with organic/bio certified ceremonial cacao from 3 different origins. The chocolates range from 70-100% dark bars to drinking chocolate made with 100% dark chocolate. These chocolates have been handcrafted to bring out different flavors you may have never tasted in chocolate before (like banana, red fruits, etc.). Our CEO & Lead Chocolate Maker, Thomas, will guide you through the experience. After trying various different types of chocolate, you will select a chocolate of your choosing to take home with you. This chocolate tasting is vegan-friendly. About Us Madeira Chocolate is Madeira’s first craft bean-to-bar chocolate maker. We find the best single-origin and bio-certified cacao beans from around the world. Transforming them into delicious chocolate, right here on Madeira. Most of our chocolates use just one or two ingredients: cacao beans and cane sugar.