Portugal · COOKING CLASSES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 cooking classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
At Homecooking Lisbon HUB, an English-speaking chef guides you through pastry, custard, shaping, and baking. You’ll learn Portuguese food traditions, taste coffee, Porto wine, ginjinha, juice, and water, then eat your warm pastéis de nata. Hosts may include Marta, Bea, Miyuki, Miguel, or Pedro.
“Very knowledgeable and patient, she talked us through the whole process and made it all seem so simple! And the results were fabulous.”
Spend two hours in Joana’s home, about 10 minutes by car from central Porto, learning to make pastel de nata from scratch. You’ll prepare both pastry and custard, hear family stories, and share warm tarts with coffee, tea, or juice. The English-language class is limited to 10 people and costs $33 per person.
“This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Joana was an amazing host and it was a pleasure to be invited in to her home, along with a very friendly group. This is something you must do if you're in Porto!”
At Domus Arte near Porto Cathedral and São Bento, an English-speaking guide such as Teresa or Luis leads you through the custard, baking, and story of pastel de nata. You work in a small group, enjoy Port, coffee, juice, and snacks, then take home several warm pastries and recipes for both filling and puff pastry.
“this was so amazing! as a keen amateur baker I wanted to know all the secrets to making pasteis de natas & I was not disappointed! the recipe we got seemed easy to follow & very much fool proof. we made the delicious original flavour but got tips to improvise with our own flavourings as well. we'll see how well I can make them on my own- ha! thank you, what a lovely experience 🧁🫶🏽”
At Homecooking Lisbon HUB, you’ll prepare a traditional four-course Portuguese meal in a small group of up to 10. Chefs such as Miguel, Teresa, Beatriz, Pedro, and Miyuki guide you through seasonal ingredients, local techniques, and cultural stories. Snacks, wine, beer, juice, coffee, and water are included.
“It was delicious. Do not eat before you go! Theresa was very informative and friendly. She shared the recipes, helped as needed and gave suggestions for other ways to use the ingredients”
In a 2.5-hour English-language workshop, you make pastel de nata from scratch, including the dough, with a host such as Clara, Ana, Mariah, or Vanessa. Work in a modern show kitchen, share a glass of regional wine, hear pastry stories, and eat warm tarts fresh from the oven. Groups can reach 12 adults.
“Our guide was kind, funny and inviting! Nobody felt left out and there were constant laughs! The Pastel de Natas turned out incredible and the wine was light and refreshing. We will recommend this class to all our friends!”
Join Anna and Marta at Compadre Cooking School for a hands-on Lisbon pastry class. You’ll shape pastel de nata, prepare a second Portuguese treat, hear the story behind the tart, then sit down with the group to taste what you made. Recipes go home with you.
“I forgot to get the QR code. Activity was fun. Enjoyed meeting other participants as well.”
Make pastéis de nata from scratch in Lisbon with chef and host Miguel. In a small group of up to eight, you’ll shape the pastry, prepare the custard, bake your tarts, and enjoy them with coffee, tea, and one alcoholic drink. Morning and afternoon classes last two hours.
“We loved this class! The kitchen was clean and the guide had everything prepared in advance. We were joined by one other couple so it felt fun and intimate.”
At Compadre Cooking School in Lisbon, you spend three hours preparing three Portuguese dishes with an English- or Portuguese-speaking instructor. Anna and Marta lead a friendly, hands-on class that covers food traditions, cooking techniques, and the stories behind each recipe. Wine, tea, coffee, a full meal, and recipes are included.
“Great time learning to cook a few traditional Portuguese dishes! Friends and I loved it”
At The Kitchen in Lagos, Joana Glória guides you through the custard, puff pastry, assembly, and baking of pastéis de nata. This English-language class lasts about two hours, holds no more than 10 people, and ends with warm tarts, a recipe PDF, and sometimes a small glass of port.
“It was so much fun and informative. We had a great time and learned a lot. I instructor was very entertaining and made us feel welcome.”
Spend three hours cooking with Ana and Carina in a small Lisbon kitchen. You will taste Portuguese cheeses, chorizo and wine, then prepare a starter, main course and dessert with fresh seasonal ingredients. The menu changes with availability, and the chefs explain the family traditions and stories behind each dish.
“A wonderful experience with two knowledgeable and engaging chefs.”
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