Top Portugal Cooking Classes

Go behind the scenes and learn about pastry making at a real Portuguese bakery with this exclusive Pastel de Nata workshop. Get hands-on in a professional setting as you expertly craft your own pastry and custard alongside a host who can answer any questions you may have. At the end, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with barista-prepared hot or cold drinks.

“Pastel de nata” (custard tarts) are one of Portugal’s iconic treats, and this experience in Porto lets you both taste and learn how to make them. In a small-group workshop, you’ll prepare the custard filling, bake the tarts, and enjoy them with your choice of Porto wine, bottled water, coffee, or tea. All ingredients are provided for a hassle-free experience.

Food is an integral part of Portugal, and this private cooking class in a resident’s home lets you connect with the local culture more than you would if simply dining at a restaurant. This private class lets you personalize your menu and ensures you receive one-to-one from your instructor, who harbors a passion for Lisbon and its culinary traditions.

Become immersed in the local Portuguese culture during a hands-on cooking class right in the heart of Lisbon. Join a small group and learn to create traditional Portuguese appetizers, mains, and desserts in a 4-course meal. Learn about the history of Portuguese cuisine and how it has become so eclectic over the centuries. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor with beer, local wine, or non-alcoholic drinks.

This isn’t your typical Porto cooking class. Chef Filipe brings forgotten Portuguese recipes to life, using food to tell stories that span centuries—from Portugal’s Moorish heritage and Age of Discoveries to royal and convent kitchens. Cook in his family home, discover the fascinating history behind each dish, and then gather around the table with Filipe and his family to enjoy your meal with thoughtfully selected Portuguese wine pairings. It’s an intimate combination of hands-on cooking, storytelling, history and local connection that offers a deeper taste of Portuguese culture.

Avoid crowded restaurants and hard-to-get reservations, and learn to make a traditional Portuguese dinner during this small-group cooking class. With help from local chefs, learn to create a 3-course meal from scratch, learning tips and techniques that have been passed down through the generations. Then, sit down with your fellow classmates to enjoy your creations paired with Portuguese wines.

One of the best ways to immerse yourself in a culture is by learning to cook the food. During this hands-on workshop, learn to prepare traditional Portuguese dishes alongside a guide and small group. Listen to stories about the recipes and how they've been passed down through the generations and sit down to enjoy your meal, paired with local wines, at the end of the class.

Learn the secrets and spices of the Portuguese kitchen at a Lisbon cooking class pairing hands-on cooking experience with Portuguese wines and delicious food. You'll nibble on olives, chorizo, and fresh bread as you prepare a 3-course menu that uses seasonal ingredients in a fish dish, meat recipe, and dessert, then sit down to enjoy the meal you've prepared. Limited to a small group to ensure personal help from the chef, this cooking class is a great introduction to Portuguese cuisine.

Immerse yourself in Portuguese culture—and learn a new skill—with this private cooking class in the heart of Porto or the countryside. Led by a local chef, explore a private vineyard and sample estate-produced wines before heading to the kitchen for your class. Learn the secrets to Portuguese recipes, passed down through generations, and enjoy a delicious farm-to-table meal paired with more wine.

Prepare for a delectable half-day journey with a local family, where you'll be embraced as kin and immersed in the genuine spirit of the island. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with authentic Azorean cuisine, lovingly crafted in a traditional wood-fired oven adorned with volcanic stones. This ancient method of cooking yields an unparalleled flavor, as each dish is infused with the passion and devotion devoted to these time-honored recipes. Get ready for an unforgettable dining experience.

This experience takes place in a cozy space inspired by a Portuguese grandmother’s home, where cooking is about sharing, tradition, and connection. In a small group setting, you’ll prepare authentic Pastel de Nata step by step, enjoy unlimited wine, and experience genuine Portuguese hospitality in Madeira.

See Lisbon’s monuments from the water during an intimate cruise including wine. Board a sailboat at the harbor and relax while you take in the city views from a unique perspective. See Belém Tower, the neoclassical Ajuda National Palace, Ponte 25 de Abril (25th of April Bridge) and more. Savor this unforgettable experience while you are served Portuguese wine!

This Porto cooking class combines eating a 3-course meal with an activity where you can actually learn to make a Portuguese meal from a traditional chef from the area. Once you make your meal, enjoy it with wine, tea, or coffee. You can also upgrade to add a market visit beforehand where you learn how to pick out local ingredients.

Discover the essence of Portuguese cuisine with hands-on cooking experiences in Porto city center. Whether you’re a passionate home cook or a curious traveler, our sessions are designed to bring people together around the table, where the best memories are made.

Skip the crowded restaurants and learn how to cook a traditional Portuguese meal from start to finish during this private class. Step into the home of a local and create a classic 3-course meal with help from your host. Make dishes such as a potato and kale soup, creamy baked salted cod, and a dessert. Then sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor with your host and a glass of local wine.

Embark on a journey exploring Portuguese traditional cuisine and join a very experienced chef in preparing a Portuguese meal you will never forget. Get your hands dirty and work as a team to help the chef or sit back and enjoy the show, you choose. This is a private experience where we can provide you with flavourful ideas or it can be completely tailored to accommodate your needs.

This small-group cooking experience offers a fun and intimate way to learn more about Portuguese cuisine. To expand your knowledge of local produce, the experience begins with a market tour to pick up ingredients for the class. Then, join a local chef for a hands-on lesson to learn how to make a starter, a main, and a dessert—which you can enjoy with included Portuguese wines at the end of the class.

Visit a Lisbon home kitchen for a one-on-one cooking class with a local chef, and prepare a traditional Portuguese meal to enjoy with wine. As your host shares stories, cultural insights, and cooking tips, you’ll gain insights you won’t find anywhere else. And, you can create a menu that’s tailored to your diet—one made entirely from fresh ingredients.

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.

Lisbon is known for its fabulous food scene, but only insiders know the best spots to sample beloved local specialties. Skip the guesswork and savor the city's top delicacies on this guided food and wine tour of Lisbon. Taste cheese, Chouriço, bifana, and traditional rice, washed down with port, beer, and wine from Alentejo. Pick up tips on the city’s best eats from your guide and enjoy the personalized experience of a small-group tour.

This is more than just following a recipe — it’s about being part of the process from start to finish. At The Kitchen, you’ll learn by doing, feeling the textures, working the dough, and watching your Pastéis de Nata come out of the oven golden and warm. There’s a natural balance between learning and enjoying the moment. You’ll be focused when it matters, but there’s always space to relax, chat, and share the experience with others around you. We keep the atmosphere small, welcoming, and hands-on, so everyone is involved and comfortable throughout the class. And then, of course, comes the question we hear all the time: “Can we save them for tomorrow?” Our answer is always the same — these are the best Pastéis de Nata you’ll have, because you made them yourself… so eat them fresh. If you feel like having more tomorrow, you already know what to do — make them again. That’s exactly how we want you to leave The Kitchen: confident, proud, and already thinking about the next batch.

Discover one of the most traditional vineyards in the Douro Valley, where they still stomp grapes to make wine, on this tour of Quinta da Foz vineyard. Make your own way to the winery and take a tour of the facility to learn about the winemaking process. Then, head to the cellar for a tasting of several wines, including red, white, and port, alongside a few snacks.

If you’re looking for an authentic culinary experience in Lisbon, then this is it. Enjoy the personalized service of a private market tour, then head to a local’s home for a hands-on cooking class. During your class, discover local secrets about Portuguese cuisine, and learn to make 2–3 traditional family recipes, such as an appetizer/soup, a fish or meat dish, and a dessert.