Pastel de Nata Baking Class – Portugal's Famous Custard Tart
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Lagos, Portugal
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Dessert
Pastel de Nata
At the end of the class, we will eat the custard tarts that were cooked during the class.
What's Included
- SnacksAt the end of the class, we will eat the custard tarts that were cooked during the class.
- Personalized guidance and attention throughout the class
- Opportunities for cultural exchange
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Rua Lucinda Anino dos Santos F, 8600-722 Lagos, Portugal
You’ll find us right between the Lagos bus station and Alex Coffee Shop, making us very easy to reach.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Diane_L
We came with friends and had a brilliant afternoon. The kitchen is amazing and Joana was very engaging and entertaining. The pastel de natas were absolutely delicious and we had great fun making them. Even though a few of them escaped their pastry cases they still tasted delicious!
It was bought as a birthday present for my friend and Joana put a candle into one for us to celebrate I’d recommend this to everyone. Definitely a very memorable experience in beautiful Lagos. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to everyone.
Reviews
4.9
based on 87 reviews
Ann_R, May 2026
Wonderful experience. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and delicious end result! Couldn’t believe the layers we created in the dough. It was a highlight of our trip.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Ann, Thank you so much for visiting The Kitchen and for joining our Pastel de Nata Baking Class! We’re so happy you had a wonderful experience and that you were impressed with the layers in the dough — that’s always a special moment! 😊
It means a lot to hear it was a highlight of your trip. We hope you recreate your pastel de natas at home and send us photos. Best wishes, Joana Glória
Chris_G, Apr 2026
The whole experience was fab. Jo and Lara really looked after us and trained us well. We will deffo be making Pastel Del Nata back in London very soon.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Chris, Thank you so much for visiting The Kitchen and for joining our Pastel de Nata Baking Class! We’re so happy you had a fab experience and felt well looked after — that means a lot to us. We love that you’ll be making pastel de nata back in London soon! 😊
Don’t forget to send us photos of your creations!
Best wishes, Joana Glória
Kristel_R, Apr 2026
Nice and cozy room, excellent teachers, great company and tasteful pastel de natas. Best way to spend some hours!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Kristel! Thank you so much for visiting The Kitchen and for joining our Pastel de Nata Baking Class! We’re so happy you enjoyed the cosy atmosphere, the company and of course the delicious pastel de natas. It means a lot to hear it was the best way to spend your time with us! 😊
We hope you recreate your pastel de natas at home and send us photos. Wishing you a wonderful stay in Portugal, amazing Portuguese food and plenty of Portuguese wine. Best wishes, Joana Glória
Pam_S, Mar 2026
It was a fun class to learn the technique. However for the price we each paid and having to work with a partner, which was not specified I feel the price is excessive. You make “3” tarts. One lady in the class demanded to work alone while the other 8 of us had no choice (unless requested) to work in pairs. If you are going to do a “pair” thing then the cost should be half of what it is. An individual doesn’t get the full experience being paired up unless they requested to do so. For me I feel I paid way too much money to be paired up with someone when I never requested that. I would have had a way better experience doing this on my own which I thought I was doing. Money brought in for a two hour class that morning was over $900 just for the morning!! Seems a little excessive .
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for visiting The Kitchen and for joining our Pastel de Nata Baking Class, and for taking the time to share your feedback.
We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed learning the technique, although we’re sorry that some aspects of the experience did not fully meet your expectations.
Our classes are designed to be interactive and social, and working in pairs has always been part of the experience, allowing guests to connect and enjoy the process together. I have personally taken similar pastel de nata classes in Lisbon and Porto over the years, and I have always worked in pairs with people I didn’t know, so this is quite common in this type of experience. That said, we truly appreciate your feedback and will make sure this is more clearly communicated in the class description to avoid any surprises in the future.
Regarding pricing, we understand your perspective. It’s important to note that a significant part of the price includes high operational costs, including substantial commissions paid to booking platforms and the high level of taxation in Portugal. These factors have a considerable impact on the final price of the experience, while we continue to ensure quality, ingredients, and a well-structured class.
We sincerely value your feedback, as it helps us improve and better manage expectations. We hope you still take home good memories — and of course, the skills to recreate pastel de nata in your own kitchen. Best wishes, Joana Glória
LAURIE_L, Mar 2026
Amazing class! The instructors were fantastic, knowledgeable, and very helpful. I can't believe how delicious our tarts were. We also had the Port Wine pairing, and it was great!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Laurie, Thank you so much for visiting The Kitchen and for joining our Pastel de Nata Baking Class with Port Wine pairing! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the class and that your pastel de natas turned out so delicious. It’s wonderful to know you also loved the Port Wine experience.
We hope you recreate your pastel de natas at home and send us photos! Wishing you a wonderful stay in Portugal, amazing Portuguese food and plenty of Portuguese wine. Best wishes, Joana Glória
Jennifer_M, Feb 2026
Great class, detailed instructions, lots of fun and well worth it! Would happily recommend to anyone looking for a new experience.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Jennifer, Thank you so much for visiting The Kitchen and for joining our Pastel de Nata Baking Class! It was truly a pleasure welcoming you, and your kind words mean the world — especially being called a “fabulous teacher”! 😊 We’re so happy you enjoyed the detailed instructions and the fun atmosphere. We hope you recreate your pastel de natas at home and send us photos! Wishing you a wonderful stay in Portugal, amazing Portuguese food and plenty of Portuguese wine. Best wishes, Joana G.
Linda_M, Feb 2026
My friend and I very much enjoyed our Pastel de Nata cooking class Our instructor, Joanna, and her assistant were friendly and welcoming. We learned the technique for puff pastry, a skill we will use again. We learned how to prepare the filling, which was very delicious!! While we waited for them to bake we enjoyed chatting with the other students. This class was held in a spotlessly clean kitchen.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Linda, Thank you so much for visiting The Kitchen and for joining our Pastel de Nata Baking Class! It was a true pleasure welcoming you both. We’re so happy you enjoyed learning the puff pastry technique and preparing the delicious filling — and that you had a lovely time connecting with the group. We hope you recreate your pastel de natas at home and send us photos! Wishing you a wonderful stay in Portugal, amazing Portuguese food and plenty of Portuguese wine. Best wishes, Joana Glória
Diane_L, Jan 2026
We came with friends and had a brilliant afternoon. The kitchen is amazing and Joana was very engaging and entertaining. The pastel de natas were absolutely delicious and we had great fun making them. Even though a few of them escaped their pastry cases they still tasted delicious!
It was bought as a birthday present for my friend and Joana put a candle into one for us to celebrate I’d recommend this to everyone. Definitely a very memorable experience in beautiful Lagos. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to everyone.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Diane, Thank you so much for visiting The Kitchen and for joining our Pastel de Nata Baking Class! It was truly a pleasure welcoming you and sharing such a brilliant, fun-filled afternoon together. We loved celebrating the birthday moment with you — candle, laughs, runaway pastry cases and all! Thank you for recommending our experiences to other travelers! Best wishes, Joana Glória
Diane_L, Jan 2026
Fantastic experience and great fun . Excellent tuition by lovely people in a beautiful kitchen. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Diane, Thank you so much for visiting The Kitchen and for joining our Pastel de Nata Baking Class! It was a true pleasure sharing this fun and delicious experience with you in our kitchen. We hope you recreate your pastel de natas at home and send us photos! Best wishes, Joana Glória
Anonymous, Jan 2026
The Kitchen (Jo and team) provided a wonderful experience for my girlfriend and I. We made the delicious Pastel de nada pastries and had so much fun doing so. Jo was so informative, lively, and made sure our experience was a 20/10. This has been the highlight of our trip. I could not recommend booking with The Kitchen more and when we return to Lagos, we will definitely be taking another class with Jo. Thank you for making our visit so special!! We had a blast.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Jacob ! Thank you very much for your beautiful words regarding your Pastel de Nata baking class recently ! It was a pleasure to welcome you both and we’re glad you had a great time
With us at The Kitchen ! Please send us photos when you bake them at home and hope to welcome you again some day ! Happy new year !! Best wishes , Joana Gloria
Roberta_J, Nov 2025
We had a wonderful time making Pastel de Nata. The steps were easy and the end result was delicious!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you very much for joining our Pastel de nata Baking class! We're glad you had a great time with us at The Kitchen! Best wishes, Joana Glória
Felicya_S, Aug 2025
This was the most fun I’ve had in a cooking class! The class leaders were funny and engaging. We learned how to make Pastel de Nata and the flavor was unbelievable. They had games for us to play while we waited for the sweets to cook. Loved that we got some port wine at the end with our pastel de nata. Absolutely recommend coming here for a class!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun time in our Pastel de Nata class — it’s always our goal to make learning delicious recipes as entertaining as it is tasty.
We’re glad you enjoyed the games, the Pastel de Nata (with that “unbelievable” flavour 😋), and, of course, the little toast with port wine at the end.
It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back for more cooking adventures next time you’re in the Algarve!
Best wishes,
Joana Glória
Valter_P, Jul 2025
The instructors were very well educated and cultured. The entire process from beginning to end showed how well prepared and how well organized this is experience was. Not to mention the end product tasted amazing.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the experience from start to finish and that our instructors made a great impression. And of course, we’re extra happy that you loved the final result on the plate! Enjoy your holidays in Portugal! Best wishes, Joana Glória
Heather_F, Jul 2025
Lovely ladies make you very welcome and answer any questions you have about making the pastel de nata. Unfortunately don’t get to make the full pastry case yourself as too time consuming. You use pastry previous classes have made. You each get assigned part of the process to do for the custard filling and then each get a go at filling to pastry cases that everyone has made. You recieve 2 cakes and a class of port but can take away the pastel de natas if you choose.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback and kind words about our team and the overall experience!
We’d love to take a moment to explain why we choose to use pastry made by previous participants: from the very beginning, we’ve followed this approach as part of a sustainable process that allows us to reuse the pastry we freshly prepare in each class, rather than discard it. It’s a practical way to reduce waste and honour the care and effort every group puts into making the dough.
This method also ensures that every participant has the chance to focus on the unique steps of crafting the iconic custard and assembling the tarts—without compromising on quality or time.
Thank you once again for joining our class! Best wishes, Joana Glória
Melissa_D, Jul 2025
It was so much fun and informative. We had a great time and learned a lot. I instructor was very entertaining and made us feel welcome.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Melissa, thank you very much for joining our Pastel de Nata Cooking Class at The Kitchen
and for recommending this class to other travelers! We're glad you had a great time with
our team and hope you use the recipe when you're back home! Best wishes, Joana Glória
Saira_D, Jun 2025
This class was very informative the staff were very friendly and the kitchen where the class is held is lovely. We all thoroughly enjoyed making the pastilles and we were also supplied with the recipe, best of all was the tasting at the end they were delicious
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Saira, thank you very much for joining our Pastel de Nata Cooking Class at The Kitchen and for recommending this class to other travelers! We're glad you had a great time with our team and hope you use the recipe when you're back home! Best wishes, Joana Glória
Lainie_Z, May 2025
Fun class! Definitely worth it if you are traveling in the Algarve. The instructor is professional .
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you very much for joining our Pastel de Nata Cooking Class at The Kitchen! It was a pleasure to welcome you. We're glad yo had a great time with us! Enjoy Portugal! Best wishes, Joana Glória
KAREN_C, May 2025
This cooking class was so much fun! You will learn how to make the best lemon tarts! A dessert worth waiting for.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Karen, thank you so much for joining our Pastel de nata cooking class at The Kitchen! It was a pleasure to welcome you and we're glad you had a great time with us! Enjoy your time in Portugal! Best wishes, Joana Glória
Pam_M, Mar 2025
Staff and Joanna were great.They were friendly and very knowledgeable!The Pastel was absolutely delicious.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Pam, thank you very much for joining our Pastel de Nata Cooking Class. It was a pleasure to welcome you and your friend! We hope to receive some pictures of your pastéis de nata in the winter when you bake them! Best wishes, Joana Glória
Agnes_B, Mar 2025
A must do when in Portugal! The workshop was such a fun and insightful experience not only baking wise but also to learn more about the Algarve and Lagos.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Agnes, thank you very much for joining our Pastel de Nata cooking class at The Kitchen! It was a pleasure to welcome you and we're glad you had a great time with us! Thank you for your time writing your feedback regarding this experience. Best wishes, Joana Glória
Natalie_R, Dec 2024
Joana was a joy! The class from start to finished was awesome. Giving us step by step instructions and totally allowing us to do everything and her guiding us. We had a awesome group that it felt like family. I highly recommend this experience! 10 out of 10!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Dear Natalie,
Thank you so much for your incredible words! I’m so glad to hear that you had a great time with everyone at The Kitchen while learning how to bake Pastéis de Nata! It truly was a joyful afternoon for all of us.
Thank you for recommending our experience here on Viator. I wish you a wonderful time with your family in Lagos and a very Merry Christmas!
Best wishes,
Joana
Beverly_T, Oct 2024
Learning how to make the traditional Portuguese treat was fun. No cooking experience required. The finished product was really tasty, too! Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Dear Beverly, thank you very much for joining the Pastel de Nata cooking class at The Kitchen and for the feedback regarding the experience! It was a pleasure to welcome and meet you both! Wish you a great time in Portugal. Best wishes, Joana Glória
Mary_S, Aug 2024
I enjoyed the relaxed friendly atmosphere and learning how to make some such a yummy Pastel de nata, and of course tasting it, which is the best I have ever had 😋
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear Mary, thank you very much for joining our Pastel de Nata Cooking Class at The Kitchen! It was a pleasure to welcome and teach you how to bake Pastéis de Nata. We're glad you enjoyed this morning with us. Looking forward to welcome you again some day soon! Best wishes, Joana Glória
beatrice_r, Aug 2024
If you like pastel de nata you will love love love this class! Joanna, who just recently launched this venture was delightful !
In addition to helping us make the best pastel de natas ever, she shared history and other places and adventures that we should not miss while in the Algarve .
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear Beatrice, thank you so much for your kind words regarding your Pastel de Nata Cooking class at The Kitchen! It was a pleasure to welcome you and we hope to receive some pictures soon when you bake them at your home! Best wishes, Joana Glória
William_D, Jul 2024
Fantastic friendly cooking class, made very welcome from the start, good local information. Very nice new facilities and highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear William, thank you very much for your feedback regarding the Pastel de Nata cooking Class at The Kitchen! It was a please to welcome you and to show you how to bake pastéis de nata from home! Best wishes, Joana Glória
Lani_M, May 2024
I had a wonderful experience taking this class. Joanna was an amazing and patient teacher. She is passionate about her business and I wish her nothing but success. Her English is also amazing!! Her space is also very beautiful.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Lani, thank you very much for your beautiful review. I am glad that you had an amazing time at The Kitchen! Looking forward to see some photos of your pastéis de nata! Best wishes, Joana
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