Top Porto Cooking Classes

Amazing experience learning how to make pastel de nata desserts from scratch! Vanessa was a friendly host and great teacher who made the afternoon interactive and immersive every step of the baking journey. The class also included vinho verde, story telling and spending time with fellow tourists from around the world. After completing it, I now have a deeper appreciation for the elaborative process that goes into these tasty treats. It is a lovely way to spend an afternoon and for me personally, the perfect and sweet send off to a week well spent in Porto. Keep up the great work, God Bless!

What started as a potentially awkward situation—everyone else cancelled due to rain, leaving me as the sole guest—turned into one of the highlights of my trip. Mayinka transformed what could have been a standard food tour into a private, personalized culinary adventure through Porto's hidden gems. Her knowledge goes far beyond the food itself. She shared fascinating stories about the city's history, culture, and neighborhoods, weaving context into every stop. But what really stood out was how genuinely warm and engaging she was. As a solo traveler, I appreciated that she made the experience feel like exploring with a friend rather than following a guide. Beyond the tour, Mayinka loaded me up with recommendations, local tips, and off-the-beaten-path suggestions that shaped the rest of my stay. If you're visiting Porto—rain or shine, solo or with a group—book this tour and hope you get Mayinka.

We met at the workplace and then walked to the market. That was really nice and even though I’ve been to other markets this one was really nice. We then walked back to the work shop/cooking class room. Then we prepared a three course meal by ourselves with Afonso’s direction. Btw, Afonso was truly great. Very knowledgeable and calm with a terrific sense of humor. We made a great soup followed by a cod dish (with onion, garlic, olive oil and cheese. I had seconds. That was followed by a delicious almond tart. I’m not a desert guy but this was great. Lots of wine, water, coffee and port. I would take this cooking class again.

Cat was a wonderful teacher. She included all of us at different stages of the bake. She also told some very interesting local facts. A truly fabulous two and a half hours spent making delicious Pastel de Natas from start to finish. Highly recommended!!!

The chef led tour was a perfect activity for our midday activity on our first day in Porto. Walking through the market gave us a taste of the local flavor, and we had an entertaining and fun time creating our meal enjoyed with local wine. It was perfect for our small party of three friends.

The cooking class with Chef Heitor was the highlight of our trip to Porto. Just a short train or taxi ride outside of Porto, we visited the family farm of the chef and learned to cook a multi-course meal with fresh produce grown on the farm. As avid cooks, the Chef taught us how to make authentic Portuguese food and introduced new techniques that will make us better cooks. What made the visit so special was the hospitality of Chef Heitor, from the moment we booked, he made the visit special. He provided details on how to easily get to the farm, arranged a taxi, and ensured that the travel was smooth. Once we got to the farm, we had a tour of his family's home, visited the family chapel, kitchen, and since it was harvest watched the process of harvesting the grapes. He welcomed us like family. The kitchen was warm and welcoming, the afternoon flew by as we learned how to make Portuguese fish stew, rice, and appetizers of cod cakes and sardines. For dessert. we made a simple orange roll cake. We then ate in the family dining room, enjoying each course we made accompanied by his own wine. We truly enjoyed our time with Chef Heitor, his assistant Christina, and will be back when we visit Porto again.

We had a wonderful port and cheese pairing experience at Quevedo, the building was wonderful and Miguel, our host, was very knowledgable and friendly. We feel like we learned a lot about port and food science, and thoroughly enjoyed the port. A must do if staying in Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia and would definitely recommend to a friend.

Amazing! Jorge was beyond warm and welcoming and guided us through the cooking class like a true professional! He created a wonderful environment for all the guests and left us feeling like we were cooking with family on a holiday. We won’t forget this wonderful experience! I highly recommend this cooking class! More than 5 stars for the food and the instructor!