Home-Style Portuguese Cooking Class in Portimao with Pedro

Lagos, Portugal

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Pedro runs an organic grocery store, known for its freshest, local produce. He is a lifelong worker in the food business – hospitality, food and beverage, catering, organic food retail and now hosting cooking classes at home. Pedro passion is eating good food - simple cooking, made with quality ingredients and whenever possible organic. This passion for food, ingredients and cooking is what Pedro hopes to share with traveler’s visiting Algarve.

Portuguese cooking class in Portimao with a local family
Learn to cook traditional Portuguese dishes in Algarve, in a hands-on cooking class
Learn about local, seasonal ingredients and Portuguese history and culture
100% private activity
Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options are available, on request

Sample Menu

Starter

Welcome drink: Porto tonic

Starter

Assorted appetizers (any 3)

Portuguese cheese, carrots Algarve style, seasoned olives, pate, chouriço or cold meats served with freshly baked bread from our local bakery

Main

Cataplana (vegan or fish) or Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá (codfish) or Carne de Porco à Portuguesa (fried pork) or Bochechas de Porco Estufadas (stewed pork

Dessert

Organic fruit in season and Carob and Almond mousse or Arroz doce (sweet milky rice) or Carob and almond chia mousse (vegan option)

Dessert

A glass of wine

White or rosé or red wine

What's Included

Private cooking class with your host, Pedro
Alcoholic Beverages

Local wine
Homecooked Portuguese meal
All Fees and Taxes

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

R. Francisco Bívar 55, 8500-132, Portugal
Meet Pedro directly at his home (2min walk from Restaurante Vilalisa). Please check your ticket for exact meeting location information. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking

Menu may vary depending on the season
Private, personalized experience
Pedro can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, on request. Please inform him of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance, please advise at time of booking if required
1-2 glasses of local wine is included in the cost of the experience.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

Bette_L

We have taken a few cooking classes but this was special from start to finish. Pedro was the consummate host. He welcomed us into his home like we were old friends. The dish was fabulous as well as the conversation. It was a wonderful experience!

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Bette_L, Apr 2026

Pedro is great! This is...

Jennifer_B, Oct 2025

Pedro is great! This is an unusual experience… in a good way!!. He welcomes you into his home, you have an opportunity to have real conversation about food, culture, history, family, etc. He taught us how to make a typical Portuguese meal (Cataplana). We also enjoyed time on his rooftop while making his carrot salad and having a cocktail. Overall, this was a fantastic experience. Don’t hesitate to book!

Amazing Cooking Class and Even Better Way to Get to Know the Local Culture

Daniel_P, Jul 2025

Pedro is an amazing host. He takes the time to get to know you and for you to get to know him. He knows the area, and all about local food, and organic produce. We met at his home and we prepared fish cataplana with fresh sting ray, croaker and a bounty of fresh organic product straight from his own market. We then went up to his rooftop where he served us an amazing Carrots Algarve and other appetizers as well as a port cocktail. We then moved on to our cataplana with bread from the bakery next door. We finished with an incredible dessert Pedro made for us. While the food was amazing the company and conversation was equally as amazing. Would recommend this experience to anyone!

Great culture, family, and lifestyle! Wish there was more involvement in the cooking.

DavidP, Jan 2025

Being in Pedro’s home, the smells of the food, meeting his kids, Portuguese culture. We loved our evening, but wish that we would have had more time learning how to cook the meals. We loved it but wanted more hands on cooking.

A lovely local experience for foodies

Kristen_P, Nov 2024

Pedro and his friend Eduardo were great hosts for a private cooking lesson for me on my solo trip to Portimao. We made a few tasty traditional dishes together at Pedro’s home and I learned about local ingredients and cooking methods. Dinner was excellent and I really enjoyed getting to spend time with Pedro in his home over a meal I helped make. This is probably my new favorite travel activity to really get to know a place.

Do this one!!

Karen_B, Oct 2024

Everything about the evening was delightful! Pedro and his visiting sister made us feel like family friends in his home. Prior to the class he asked for any special needs and accommodated. The weather allowed us the added treat of beginning our food prep on the rooftop before moving to the kitchen inside. The meal from starters and wine to dessert was delicious! Pedro’s instruction was playful and gental; and his knowledge and passion for the important role of sharing good (organic) food is clear to see! The visit around his table during the meal was relaxed and friendly. We felt like we made new friends! This evening was the highlight of our 2 weeks in Portugal!

Cooking adventure!

Jean_S, Jun 2022

Maria is a lovely woman and an excellent chef. My grandsons (16 and 13) and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening of Spanish Fusion cooking - educational instructions, participating, and eating! And she speaks 4 language, something we Americans find amazing and admire. Thank you for a great adventure in cooking!