Top Northern Portugal Candy Making Classes

Discover the secrets behind Portugal's beloved pastry, the pastel de nata, in this hands-on baking workshop. Learn how to make the pastry and dough from scratch, while sipping wine from the region and engaging in conversations about Portuguese culture. After mastering the recipe, indulge in the warm pastries you’ve created!

Discover the secrets of Portugal’s most iconic pastry in a hands-on Pastel de Nata workshop. Guided by expert instructors with years of experience, you’ll follow a step-by-step process to create several delicious tarts, enjoy them on site with Port wine, coffee, and snacks, and take home our exclusive house-made recipe. Along the way, learn the fascinating history of the Pastel de Nata and gain the confidence to recreate this beloved Portuguese treat at home. This is a truly immersive culinary experience combining culture, technique, and indulgence.

Welcome to Boiler Studio. Here we work as a team! Holidays and leisure time are for relaxing, socializing, getting to know the city's culture, and meeting new people. In this tile painting workshop, you can experience a little bit of all of this, because this experience is designed so that you don't need any prior experience, just to feel good. Enjoy yourself and take a piece of Portugal home with you, the best souvenir made by you and which you will remember as your tile. Oh, and during your activity, you will also enjoy one (or more) cocktails with a variety of choices ranging from the famous Porto Tónico to a glass of champagne.

Soak up Portuguese culture and wine on this intimate tour of the Douro Valley, departing from Porto. Travel to the UNESCO-listed region in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, admiring the picturesque landscapes throughout the drive. Make stops at small, family-run vineyards for tastings and learn about the wine-making process. In between tastings, break for an authentic Portuguese lunch at the charming village of Pinhao, in the heart of the valley, as well as a scenic ride along the Douro River.

This workshop will be accompanied by good conversation, good music and fun. In the end, you will be able to shine with your friends and family. For families with children, a private workshop can be scheduled. Special conditions for groups of 10 or more people.

Explore the wine region of the Douro Valley on this guided day excursion. Feast your senses on the Douro’s many magnificent wineries, restaurants, and viewpoints. Visit two prime wineries where you'll be introduced to some of the region’s best varietals. Learn about the history of the wine heritage with the help of your guide and local winemakers. Of course, no trip to the Douro Valley would be complete without tasting a few world-class wines and a traditional Portuguese lunch.

Come and join us for a fun and relaxed cooking class in the heart of a cozy apartment with a fantastic terrace without having to leave the city of Porto. You will have the opportunity to prepare delicious Portuguese Pasteis de Nata. Under the guidance of the resident family, you will create authentic delicacies that reflect the rich culture of Portuguese pastries. After the class, enjoy what you have prepared. Join us for an unforgettable experience of flavors, laughter, and good company!

The class focuses on preparing a 100% plant-based custard filling and the baking process. The puff pastry is pre-prepared, and you’ll receive an exclusive house-made recipe to recreate it at home, as puff pastry requires several hours to be ready for use. The session also includes a short and accessible introduction to the history of the Pastel de Nata in Portugal, from its origins in Lisbon to its evolution into one of the country’s most famous pastries, with insight into how this traditional recipe can be successfully adapted to a vegan version without losing its essence. Each participant will prepare several vegan Pastéis de Nata, which can be enjoyed on site or taken away. A transport box is included for your pastries. Throughout the workshop, enjoy Port wine, juice, water, coffee, and sweet and savory snacks, in a relaxed and social atmosphere. At the end of the session, you’ll leave with the confidence, and the recipe, to recreate this vegan Portuguese classic at home.

This isn’t your typical wine tour, you can find those with plenty of other companies. Instead, this experience offers behind-the-scenes access to the world’s oldest working port wine cellar (we have the key to the vintage room!), paired with generous tastings of iconic Portuguese dishes like Francesinha as you explore Porto’s renowned wine district, Vila Nova de Gaia. Along the way, enjoy an exclusive port wine tasting. And because that’s just the start, savor local wines and beers thoughtfully paired with each stop. You’ll venture into hidden food spots and authentic neighborhood restaurants, meeting passionate local owners whose dedication shines through in every bite.

Taste the beauty of Portugal’s wine during this full-day tour to the Douro Valley. Visit local vineyards where you taste world-class wines while admiring scenic views from the Douro’s terraced vineyards. Learn about the Douro Valley’s wine production process from the winemakers themselves. Satiate your appetite with a traditional lunch in the charming village of Pinhão. And of course, try Portugal’s famous port wines.

Together with the resident family, you will be able to make and experience how the Portuguese make their meals. Using regional and seasonal products, you will build a menu, help prepare, or not, and then enjoy sitting at the table in the company of the hosts. Come share a meal with me and my family and discover the magic of a good conversation accompanied by excellent food. You don't even need to wash the dish at the end, it's included.

When one experiences and gets a sense of a region, it awakens a series of emotions and experiences capable of transporting us back in time to the origin of its history. The journey that I present will bring you in contact with our know-how and traditional flavors, and meeting with our artisans will open up the gateway to a tour full of sensations and authenticity. Surrender to our Traditions!

Taste the taste of the newly made Nate Pastel, a Portuguese classic Learn the secrets of making this iconic pastry in a practical workshop with a familiar setting while being part of a small group. Enjoy a fun and collaborative atmosphere while working with other participants. Discover the traditions behind one of Portugal’s most appreciated sweets while creating your own Root Nate Pastels. Guided step by step in a relaxed and creative studio environment, you will prepare the pasta, the creamy filling and learn the baking techniques used to get the perfect golden finish. Enjoy to taste your fresh sweets accompanied by local drinks and a good conversation. No previous cooking experience is required – only curiosity, creativity and appetite.