Top Porto Cooking 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 essence of Portuguese cuisine with hands-on cooking experiences near Torre dos Clérigos, 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.

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.

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.

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.

What better way to learn about Portuguese culture and the vibrant gastronomic history of the city of Porto than Canto Cooking's Chef Led Market tour of the emblematic Bolhao market ? After refueling on a fresh nata and barista coffe, its down to business in the kitchen where the chef will demonstrate the dishes and then its your turn ! Vegetarians and Vegans are welcome - whilst the majority of Tapiscos culture is meat and fish based, we will cover at least one or two plant based dishes too. Finally - enjoy lunch together in our Orangerie eating the fruits of your labours with a glass of Douro Valley wine from our guest vineyard whilst chatting about your experiences.

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.

Although small in size, Portugal has a rich and varied gastronomy, based on the Mediterranean diet but with several influences. In this Cooking Class you will learn to prepare traditional Portuguese dishes based upon typical recipes. Menus are always seasonal and incorporate local products wherever possible.You will prepare and enjoy a four course meal: appetizer, soup, main course and dessert. After the class you can enjoy a well deserved meal with the dishes you prepared, paired with different Portuguese wines. Take home the memories of the city and prepare a Typically Portuguese Meal for your friends and family. - Hands-on cooking class by a local Chef instructor. - Wines from demarcated regions and beverages included. - Class is made up of 8 participants maximum - Family friendly.

Cook a full traditional Portuguese meal in Porto from scratch, including appetizers, a main dish, and homemade Pastel de Nata. Enjoy an intimate, hands-on experience in Jorge and Isabel’s plant-filled home with expert step-by-step guidance. Upgrade with a market-to-table tour, sourcing fresh ingredients from one of Porto’s top fish and produce markets. Perfect for food lovers seeking authentic Portuguese flavors, local stories, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere in Porto.

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.

Travel through the customs and traditions of Portuguese cuisine. North Coast between Douro & Vouga A four-stop journey through the Portuguese gastronomic culture that connects the Land and the Sea. A local experience about the customs and traditional Portuguese food of the North Coast of fishing and agricultural villages. Opportunity to buy the best fresh produce directly from local farmers and fishermen.

Experience the flavors of Portugal in this small-group cooking class hosted through Cozymeal in Porto. Perfect for travelers with a sweet tooth, this interactive class offers a fun introduction to one of the country’s most famous desserts. During the class, you’ll create: - First course: beverage of your choice including Porto wine, coffee, water or juice - Second course: classic pastel de nata prepared with puff pastry and creamy egg custard, topped with sugar and cinnamon From preparing the custard to shaping pastry and baking golden tarts, this experience offers a memorable way to explore Portuguese baking traditions. It’s a delicious and cultural activity to enjoy while visiting Porto.

Learn how to make the famous "Pastel de Nata" from scratch so that you can return home and enjoy the traditional Portuguese pastries totally made by you. In a group activity, you'll take turns participating while enjoying a local wine in a specially designed kitchen with exceptional hosts experienced in teaching and entertainment. Our two spaces are centrally located, one near "São Bento Train Station" and "Ribeira", and the other near "Jardim do Morro" and the Port Wine Cellars. If we don't have availability at the location you're looking at, please check with our other location.

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.

One of the best ways to experience a culture is through its food. Join this Portuguese food tour in Porto and get a grasp on the local gastronomy while enjoying several dishes. Try products and dishes that range from local cheeses and sausages to main dishes and street food. And no Portuguese meal is complete without a sampling of wine; this is an experience not to be missed.

Take the guesswork out of finding the best eats in Porto when you book this food and wine tasting tour of the city's beloved cafés and markets. Try regional delights, from sweet custard tarts to savory classics like a ‘bolinho de bacalhau’ codfish. Taste northern Portugal’s world-renowned export of Port and learn its history and cultural impact. Opt for a small-group or private tour with several tastings, or upgrade to also include a full meal at the end.

Make the most of your visit to Porto's historic Fonseca Port Wine Cellars with an immersive experience that combines a guided tour with an interactive cocktail workshop. With a small group, journey through the cellars to learn about port wine production and its history, before crafting three creative port wine cocktails—with plenty of guidance throughout. It's the perfect way to expand your knowledge, and far more interactive than your typical tour—ideal if you prefer a hands-on experience.

Pastel de nata is easily one of Portugal’s most famous foods and this cooking class teaches you how to make the sweet treat from scratch. Join a small group in a local home to begin your lesson. Learn to make the pastry and the filling and while your dessert is baking, your host will regale you with the story of how this pastry came to be.

This experience is unique because it offers an authentic and private introduction to traditional Portuguese cuisine, guided by a local chef who shares regional knowledge, culinary techniques, and stories that are rarely found in books. Instead of a standard cooking class, guests enjoy a fully hands-on experience where they learn real Portuguese recipes, work with fresh ingredients, and understand the cultural background behind each dish. It’s a genuine, personal, and memorable way to discover the flavors of Portugal and connect with its culinary traditions. This experience can be completelly tailored to accomodate your needs, just reach out to us.

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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.

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.

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!