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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Portugal’s street food culture through a hands-on cooking class in Lisbon. Instead of just trying these dishes, get a better understanding of Portuguese cuisine in a relaxed, interactive setting with step-by-step guidance and drinks included. Learn how to prepare local favorites enjoyed at traditional markets and festivals while gaining insight into regional ingredients and techniques.

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.

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.

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.

One of Portugal's most famous dishes is the pastel de nata, or custard tart. This delicious dessert can be found in every cafe around the country but you can learn to prepare the tasty treat during a hands-on cooking class right in the heart of Lisbon. You also learn to make another Portuguese pastry, making this class a 2-for-1 special.

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.

Discover the breathtaking Douro Valley on an intimate small-group wine tour from Porto, limited to just 8 guests for a truly authentic experience. Visit carefully selected family-owned wineries, meet local producers, and admire the spectacular vineyard landscapes of this UNESCO-listed wine region. Our small-group format allows for a slower pace, meaningful winery visits, and genuine connections with the people behind the wines.

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.

Live like the locals with this private and authentic Portuguese cooking class. Taught in a local home shared with Paula's family and cat, learn family-inspired recipes. Relax with Portuguese wine and appetizers before learning two or three distinct dishes. Potential recipes include appetizers like traditional cod fritters and mains such as bacalhau a-braz. Afterwards, enjoy your meal with a cup of tea followed by dessert.

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.

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.

Enjoy a delectable introduction to Portuguese cuisine—and walk away with newfound culinary skills—when you book this hands-on cooking class, held in Lisbon’s charming Chiado neighborhood. Grab an apron: with your chef’s instruction, learn how to make a traditional appetizer, main, and dessert. At the end of class, sit down to enjoy your 3-course meal, accompanied by local wines (plus port and tea or coffee, for dessert).

Most people come to Portugal and fall in love with the custard tarts, *pastel de nata*. Take your obsession to the next level and learn to make the delicious pastries during this small-group cooking class in the heart of Lisbon. Learn the techniques to make the flaky crust and gooey filling and then pair your dessert with a wine tasting.

Explore Lisbon without walking for hours thanks to this private tour by electric tuk-tuk—an eco-friendly way to travel around the city’s narrow streets. After handy pickup—from either the city's cruise terminal, your city center hotel, or the Hard Rock Cafe—uncover historical neighborhoods like Alfama and Mouraria, and stop at a viewpoint for photo ops of the city. Pass by attractions such as Praça do Comércio and the Lisbon Cathedral, all while listening to insightful commentary from your driver-guide.

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.

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.