Top Portugal Cooking Classes

Learn the art of the shaker with a pro and master the creation of a unique signature cocktail in Porto.

Discover the vibrant world of music and mixology in a unique DJ and bar experience. Learn how to create your own music sets while enjoying delicious drinks with friends. This interactive activity combines the art of DJing with the fun of a bar, allowing each participant to feel like a true music star. Come and be part of this celebration where fun and learning go hand in hand.

The Honrado Vineyards winemaking event is distinguished by allowing visitors to actively participate in the most crucial and authentic moment of this millennial method. Instead of a modern industrial winemate, the experience focuses on the craft and historical process that precedes the placement of grapes in clay pots. Tailor-made and carried out during the harvest season in Villa de Frades, this activity offers a practical immersion in the culture and ancestral knowledge of the Honrado family. Participants experience the genuine work of the field and the cellar, joining the living tradition and the essence of the Alentejo.

The experience begins with a welcome drink and continues with the tasting of three selected cocktails from the designated menu, freshly prepared by the bartender. Throughout the experience, guests enjoy direct interaction with the professional, creating a more personal, immersive, and engaging experience.

Something special about your Yoga Brunch is the combination of community, wellness, and local flavor in a laid-back, authentic setting. The setting: Kestee Coffee Shop has a cozy, local vibe. The brunch is thoughtfully prepared with fresh, healthy ingredients, often with a focus on sustainability or local sourcing. The vibe is about connection — you don't just show up and leave; you meet like-minded people, laugh, share a meal, and slow down. The experience is casual yet curated — making guests feel like they’re part of a little wellness community, even if just for a morning.

Your guide will share fascinating stories about each wine’s origin, production process, and the rich history of the regions where they come from. Discover the best food pairings, optimal serving temperatures, and aging recommendations while engaging with the aromas and flavors of each wine.

Do you want to know more about Portuguese Wines? All accompanied by Portuguese snacks prepared by our chef. Taste five Portuguese Wines, from different regions, discover our rich and unique grape variety. Travel around our country without leaving the wine studio. From light roses or "green wines" to structured whites and full-bodied reds. Always ending with a Port wine for dessert For snacks, a selection of local favorites and traditional tapas. Roasted chorizo, creamy cheese or cod fritters among other seasonal flavors. Ideal for a light lunch or an afternoon get-together.

This experience allows participants to learn, experiment, and create their own cocktails, always guided by experienced bartenders who make every moment more engaging and personalized

This cooking lesson will take place in the kitchen OF FONTE SANTA one of the last owned DE rural on the slope of Villa Nova DE Gaia! Our "chef" will prepare some of the traditional Portuguese snacks and dishes...as well as the cream milk or aletria for dessert! If you want to participate in the preparation or confection you have at your disposal the fountain Santa! At the end, enjoy lunch on the terrace OF the FONTE SANTA house with a fantastic view over the port! In addition to the green wines of Minho and Douro, it will be served DA Limonada da Quinta, water and soft drinks. Good appetite!

Grind your own corn in a traditional mill. Learn ancient techniques of Portuguese rural life. An authentic, practical and cultural experience at the farm.

Under the guidance of Portuguese chef Leopoldo Garcia Calhau, participants will learn to make (and eat) the classics from his former restaurant, A Taberna do Calhau. By experiencing new flavors and combinations, participants will be able to recreate the recipes at home. "My entire kitchen is home, it's family. It can and should be replicated at home, by anyone" - Leopoldo Garcia Calhau

A perfect blend of hands-on learning with an authentic dive into Portuguese culture. We don’t just teach recipe, we share stories, traditions, and secrets behind each dish, using fresh, local ingredients.

2 countries in 1 day: wine tasting in Spain and cooking with a trained Chef in a Portugal farm. Experience an exclusive cross-border journey from Porto to Galicia and your private Minho Farm. This tour is perfect for foodies and families seeking insider knowledge. You’ll enjoy premium Albariño tastings at a top Spanish winery followed by a hands-on masterclass at our family estate. Beyond the kitchen, you will discover the magic of your 'Quinta', a hidden gem right on the river border where time seems to stop. Guests gain more than just recipes; they enjoy a true 'farm-to-table' lifestyle, picking fresh ingredients and sharing a long, traditional lunch in a stunning, intimate setting. It’s a deep cultural immersion into Iberian traditions, offering a unique 'two-countries-in-one-day' adventure you won't find anywhere else.

More than a cooking class, this is a relaxed, small-group experience centred around preparing and sharing food together. Seasonal vegetarian menus draw on Mediterranean flavours, herbs and spices, with everyone taking part in creating the dishes. Afterwards, we gather around the table to enjoy what we've made, accompanied by drinks and conversation. Set beside the Funcho River in the peaceful Algarve countryside near Silves, Figs on the Funcho offers a personal alternative to a conventional cooking school. Our approach to creative and culinary experiences has been recognised by LUXlife, including Best Art & Culinary Retreat Centre 2026 – Portugal and Art & Culinary Wellness Escapes Destination of the Year 2025 – Southern Europe.

If you’re curious about Portuguese food and want to go beyond restaurants, this is your chance to get hands-on and learn how to make one of the country’s most iconic dishes from scratch. Instead of just tasting a bifana, you’ll understand what makes it so special — and how to recreate it at home. Along the way, you’ll cook other traditional dishes, enjoy good wine and beer, and experience the relaxed, social side of Portuguese culture — the kind that happens around the table, with simple food done really well. It’s a fun, informal experience where you’ll cook, eat, laugh, and connect — and leave with new skills, great memories, and the confidence to bring a true taste of Portugal into your own kitchen.

This workshop activity from Honrado Vineyards distinguishes itself by offering an authentic immersion in the artisanal vinification of Talha Wine. Designed tailor-made, it focuses exclusively on the millennial techniques of Roman heritage and the use of clay pots, taking place in the historic setting of the Adega-Museu Cella Vinaria Antiqua, in Villa de Frades. More than a conventional technical learning, it is an experience of active preservation of the heritage, culture and alive identity of Alentejo.

Explore Lisbon’s rich culinary landscape on this private food tour, perfect for food lovers and curious travelers. Join a local guide as you journey through historic neighborhoods like Rossio, Alfama, and Mouraria, sampling approximately 12 authentic Portuguese dishes, including regional cheeses, chouriço, and pastel de nata. This 3 to 3.5-hour immersive experience not only tantalizes your taste buds but also dives into the city’s history and culture, showcasing the influences that shaped its gastronomy. Vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-free options are available upon request, making it accessible for various dietary preferences. - Private tour with a local foodie guide - Explore Lisbon’s historic neighborhoods and hidden gems - Sample 12 authentic Portuguese dishes and drinks - Flexible dietary options available with prior notice

Discover the sweet side of Lisbon with a guided dessert tour through iconic cafés and pastry shops. Led by local foodie Defne, this 2.5-hour journey starts at Martinho da Arcada, where you’ll sample the famous pastel de nata, followed by traditional sweets at Casa Pereira da Conceição. Visit Confeitaria Nacional for a classic pastry and end with a delightful Alentejo dessert at Casa do Alentejo. Perfect for families, children, couples, and small groups, this tour offers a taste of 500 years of Portuguese dessert culture. - 2.5-hour walking tour visiting historical cafés and pastry shops - Taste iconic sweets like pastel de nata and ovos moles - Experience personalized tea and coffee blends at a local café - Led by a friendly local guide sharing insights into Portuguese culture

What makes this tour unique is its personal and immersive nature. You explore a local market with insider tips, then visit a private country home for a hands-on cooking experience. Rather than a typical tour, it feels like visiting a friend—cooking, sharing a traditional meal with local wine, and enjoying a relaxed, authentic atmosphere. You also leave with recipes and skills to recreate the experience at home.

The Honrado Vineyards winemaking experience is distinguished by allowing direct participation in the most authentic and decisive moment of this millennial tradition. Rather than an industrial harvest, the activity focuses on the practical experience of the handicraft methods of Roman heritage, from grape harvesting to its preparation for fermentation in clay pots. Designed tailor-made in Villa de Frades, it offers a real immersion in the work of the field and the cellar, connecting participants to the ancestral knowledge of the Honrado family and the living essence of the Alentejo.

Receive practical cooking lessons from a skilled local chef; Pick up easy-to-repeat at home techniques; Explore traditional flavors and uncover the history behind our cuisine.

This is not a cooking class or a typical farm tour. Guests spend the day on a working small farm and vineyard, exploring practical approaches to food resilience, preservation, self-sufficiency, and perennial food systems. Whether you live on a farm, in a suburb, or in a city apartment, you'll leave with a better understanding of where food comes from, how to build greater resilience into everyday life, and how to eat well even during disruptions and uncertainty. Along the way, guests enjoy a fusion lunch and local wine under the vines while sharing ideas and experiences. The focus is on practical knowledge, meaningful conversation, delicious food, and discovering that resilience can be both achievable and enjoyable. Guests leave with a practical resilience workbook and a clearer understanding of how to build a more self-reliant kitchen, pantry, and food system at whatever scale fits their lives.

When one experiences and gets a sense of a region, it awakens a series of emotions and experiences capable of transporting us back in time to the origin of its history. The journey that I present will bring you in contact with our know-how and traditional flavors, and meeting with our artisans will open up the gateway to a tour full of sensations and authenticity. Surrender to our Traditions!

Fatima, a professional chef, has always been passionate about cuisine and culture and learned to cook the family recipes from a young age, which has been passed down from generation to generation. She enjoys cooking Alentejo cuisine, from the region of Evora where she was born, also food from Algarve, where she lived and worked for 29 years. Fatima also bakes bread, makes traditional pastries and chocolate. She has always enjoyed being a host and looks forward to cooking, sharing stories and meeting new people from around the world. In your cooking class you will cook dishes from Fatima’s mom’s kitchen, the food she grew up eating and it will be prepared using family recipes. • Traditional Portuguese cooking class in Evora with a professional chef • Enjoy a home cooked Portuguese meal and wine pairing in a local home in Evora • Introduction to Portuguese cuisine and culture • 100% private activity • Vegetarian, vegan, lactose and gluten free options available