Experience Portugal through its markets, ingredients and traditional food culture. Begin your experience at the local Mercado de Algés with our Portuguese chefs, exploring fresh fish, seafood, seasonal produce and other ingredients used in everyday Portuguese cuisine. Along the way, discover how locals choose ingredients and learn more about Portuguese food traditions. Then head to our kitchen for a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll prepare a traditional three-course Portuguese meal together, including a starter, main course and dessert. Everyone takes part in the cooking, with our chefs guiding you step by step. We use fresh, local and seasonal ingredients and, whenever available, vegetables from our family farm in Mafra, creating a genuine connection between the market, the farm and the food on your table. After cooking, sit down together and enjoy the meal you have prepared in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. This is more than a cooking class: it’s a chance to experience Portuguese food from the market to the table.
This class was so warm and personal and just magical. The two ladies who are your guides are absolutely wonderful. We hope they never stop doing what they do! Food is superb while they let you cook with guidance and care. The food was exceptional and worth every penny. Will most definitely book the pasta del nata class on return to Portugal. If you’re in limbo, book this experience, it’s a memory made.
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Ana and Carina. The market tour was fun, the facilities wonderful and the instruction and hands-on cooking (and eating) was fabulous! We made fish cataplana, shrimp appetizer and merengue desert. Everything was delicious and we have already recreated the fish cataplana at home. Also appreciate the recipes. Obrigada!
What a great time! My sisters and I booked a class with Carina and Anna during our first trip to Lisbon. The chefs were fantastic. The food was so yummy! Would definitely recommend!
We had great time cooking with Ana and Carina! We made some fantastic Fish Cataplana and also other foods but I loved the cataplana - it was so easy, tasty and great food!
These trained professional chefs were wonderful teachers. They taught us how to make delicious but not complicated dishes that Portuguese home cooks make. We started in the small local market where they shop (and know the vendors). They showed us how to do all the steps but let us do the work. The results were delicious. Ana and Carina were delightful, and we had a blast!
Just a fun and amazing experience with these two wonderful Chefs. Really enjoyed the entire experience and would highly recommend this to all. Enjoy.
The market tour was fantastic - you get to see all sorts of local market products and understand how they could be cooked in the Portuguese way. The cooking experience was great too - we learnt to use natural favours of veggies (tomato and sweet pepper) to bring a fresh and unique taste to the dish, instead of having to add a lot of seasonings. This Portuguese way of cooking is insightful. Before we began the cooking, the tutors also prepared a nice platter as starter which we enjoyed a lot. A highly recommended experience!
What an amazing experience! Anna and Carina met us at the market- not a tourist stop! We shopped with them picking up the finishings for the preparation of what would become a fresh, interesting and delicious authentic Portuguese meal! We started with wine and nibbles and enjoyed the ladies regaling us with stories of life growing up on a farm- where only the freshest will do and sampling olive oil from Carina’s family production. Then it was time to get cooking- all hands on deck! Who knew my husband was so talented! Lol. Spicy shrimp, fresh fish and veggies in the cataplana (you’ll want one!) and a devine dessert. We loved every moment and recommend Anna and Carina wholeheartedly. Definite 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was one of the best cooking classes I have ever taken! Ana and Carina were professional, personable, knowledgeable and fun! My husband and adults kids had a blast, AND the food was outstanding! I would recommend this to anyone who wants an authentic Portuguese experience.
The cooking school was absolutely first-class. From the warm welcome with a beautifully prepared charcuterie board to the full lunch and delightful dessert, every detail was thoughtfully executed. Our instructors were not only incredibly knowledgeable but also so friendly and inviting that they made us feel like part of the family. I give them my highest recommendation and strongly encourage any aspiring cook to attend their class!
Best time ever, they looked after our diverse family. Professional chef, children, interested in different ways and husband who was keener on knowledge. A great experience because they both read the room really well and delivered accordingly. I cannot recommend enough- and go at the beginning of your trip to make the most of their incredible knowledge.
My daughter and I had an amazing experience cooking with Ana and Carina. We appreciated every second we spent together and we were wowed by their knowledge and the explanations given. The chefs complement each other very well both in the kitchen and in the exchanges we had. The recipes we cooked were representative for the Portuguese gastronomy, but above all, we acquired good skills to have in the kitchen such as fillet a fish! We truly recommend the chefs and the course!
Learning a lot about the how's and why's of Portuguese foods and cooking. The 2 ladies were very nice and kind and patient with me since I wasn't feeling the best during that time. The food was very interesting and good. I learned a lot not to mention a few techniques that I can use in my own kitchen at home. 😃
What a wonderful experience strolling through the market picking out our fresh fish and vegetables with these two wonderful ladies and doing a private cooking class. It was the best experience of our trip so far and highly recommend this class. The ride is about 15 minutes from downtown Lisbon but worth it, what a personal touch and excellent experience
Recommended for anyone who wants a pleasant experience and to learn more about Portuguese food and learn how to cook it. Ana and Carina are very nice and knowledgeable.
We had a great time. Carina and Ana are very friendly and welcome you as family members. It feels like we're at home and cooking with friends. This is a very original way to visit Lisbon and discover a little more of Portuguese culture. The icing on the cake: What we cooked was delicious, washed down with a nice glass of vinho verde in a warm atmosphere.
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