Private Portuguese Home Cooking Class in Lisbon with Defne
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Lisbon, Portugal
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
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.
- Get help deciphering menus in another language
- Tailor the menu to specific dietary requirements
- Return home with recipes that reflect local culture
- Take away tailored tips on where to eat in Lisbon
Sample Menu
Starter
Tremoços (pickled beans) and olives
Starter
Salada de grão-de-bico (chickpea salad)
Main
Caldeirada de peixe (fish stew)
Dessert
Arroz de doce (rice pudding)
Dessert
Vinho verde (Portuguese wine)
What's Included
- Private Portuguese cooking class with your host Defne
- Authentic meal with a local in her home
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Praça Manuel Cerveira Pereira, 1900-208 Lisboa, Portugal
Please meet your host at her apartment in Olaias. Please contact your host for the exact apartment number and address details upon booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Private, personalized experience
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Defne can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, on request. Please inform her in advance if you have any dietary restrictions, while booking your Lisbon cooking class online.
- Please note Defne’s menu is seasonal and will change depending on the availability of local produce. If you have any preference, please let her know in advance.
- 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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Reviews
5.0
based on 15 reviews
Olen_R, Feb 2026
Defne was a joy to meet! The food was excellent, and we hope to try and replicate a dish at home. It was a pleasure to meet a like-minded world traveler and exchange views. My granddaughter also loved the cat!
Kylie_M, Nov 2025
Experience a local’s home from their company + neighborhood to the cuisine that is the heartbeat of the area! The cooking itself is pretty simple and straightforward, but the joy is the conversation and cultural immersion. Defne was a lovely host, and you do not feel like a stranger in her home. She was very hospitable, kind and welcoming. The food was just an added bonus!
Tara_R, Oct 2025
Was a relaxing and amazing experience! I highly recommend this cooking class! I learned alot about portuguese cooking and took home some Recipes to make for my family and friends 🧡.
Peter_H, Oct 2025
Very much enjoyed the cooking class. Her energy is contagious and wonderful. All the dishes were delicious and we learned some new tricks too. One thing that should be disclosed since in her apartment is that she has a cat. My gf is very allergic but we ate outside that saved a terrible reaction. Otherwise recommended the class highly
Lorraine_B, May 2025
What an amazing evening, Defne was a terrific hostess. This is a casual informal cooking class in a cozy kitchen.
The recipes she shared are simple, delicious, and things that we can make when we get back home
Best of all it was a beautiful night and we could sit outside in her garden, enjoying a relaxed dinner with plenty of wine great conversation and amazing food
From $129.00
per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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