LISBON · PORTUGAL
Lisbon’s best days out.
The 15 best cooking classes in Lisbon, side by side. What each one is really like, how long it takes, what it costs and who runs it.
Bake Portugal’s iconic pastel de nata in a 2-hour class at Homecooking Lisbon HUB, with drinks like Porto wine and ginginha.
Most Popular“Very knowledgeable and patient, she talked us through the whole process and made it all seem so simple! And the results were fabulous.”
Hands-on traditional Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon: 4-course meal, step-by-step chefs, wine and beer, and a small group for 3 hours.
“Our host Miguel was outstanding - so kind and knowledgeable, and engaged the entire time! The food menu was so exciting, and we had a wonderful time! Can't recommend enough”
Make Lisbon’s iconic Pastel de Nata in a 2-hour hands-on class. Learn a second Portuguese dessert, taste it, and take recipes home.
“Anna is an awesome teacher with lots of energy. We made the famous pastry of Europe, Pasta de Nate and a merengue dessert with custard. All was fun to make and delicious to eat. We highly recommend this tour!”
A small-group Lisbon cooking class where you cook a multi-course Portuguese meal with wine, then sit down to enjoy it in one evening.
“Excellent experience. It was a lot of laughs and I learned so much. A great group of people led by an excellent teacher, who was able to manage all of the different dishes, while making sure we all got the valuable lessons in making them.”
Traditional Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon: 3 hours, up to 10 people, 4-course meal, Pastel de Nata, and included wine or beer.
“This Lisbon cooking class was a fantastic experience. I was able to try truly authentic dishes that I likely never would have tasted outside of the class, and every dish was delicious. I really enjoyed the communal atmosphere and connecting with others during the experience. Learning about Lisbon’s history and how it relates to the…”
Make Portugal’s famed pasteis de nata from scratch in Lisbon. Small-group class with chef Miguel, baking, and warm tastings.
“The best pastel de Nata we had our entire trip, class was fun and informative. Our instructor was very hospitable and a pro at his craft.”
Hands-on Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon with a 3-course meal, Portuguese wine, and email recipes, taught in English by local chefs.
“Be hungry. Beatrice was a great tutor and brought a lot of culture to the class. Her knowledge of the different cultures of Portuguese food was very helpful.”
Hands-on Portuguese cooking in Lisbon: 3-course fish, meat, dessert with wine and PDF recipes. Small group, 3.5 hours.
“An absolutely delightful experience to learn some typical Portuguese dishes with Gonçalo Carvalheiro. He was knowledgeable, friendly and able to keep everyone cooking, learning and conversing all at the same time. From tasting for different types of olive oils to different techniques, Gonçalo was great at providing instruction and was an immense help throughout the…”
Hands-on Portuguese cooking in Lisbon at Compadre: cook a full meal in 3 hours, meet a small group, and take recipes home.
“A nice way to learn about Portuguese cooking in a casual atmosphere. Made 3 savory protein dishes. Hosts were pleasant and the kids enjoyed the hands-on experience. No dessert option and only one bottle of wine offered for 5 adults.”
Make pastéis de nata from scratch in Lisbon’s historic pastry world with chef Miguel, small-group classes, coffee, and a take-home box.
“Fantastic host! Had a great experience and would recommend to anyone in the area. I had a great time as a solo traveler too.”
A hands-on Pastel de Nata class in Lisbon with small-group attention, coffee and snacks, plus take-home recipes from Compadre Cooking School.
“I had a fantastic experience baking the pasteis de nata. Our hosts made it fun and enjoyable and also we had the chance to prepare another sweet and understand better the Portuguese food culture! definitely recommended”
Lisbon market stroll and hands-on cooking class with a small group, fresh seafood ingredients, and a multi-course lunch with Portuguese wine.
“Such a great experience and Philipa was a wonderful host and chef. We visited and shopped the Mercado 61 with her, purchased supplies for the day and cooked all together in the most wonderful kitchen. Great small group of 10. We were there for 6 hours and enjoyed every minute. Would certainly recommend and great…”
Private Lisbon market tour in Almada with Paula, then cook Portuguese-Goan dishes in her home kitchen and eat together. 4.5 hours, $99.
“It was perfect! Thanks to Paula for this experience. I would definetly recommend the class and the food was also awesome!❤️”
Cook 3 Portuguese dishes in Lisbon with an expert, sip included wine and drinks, eat what you make, and take recipes home.
“We had a great time, learned a lot about Portuguese cooking. Made multiple dishes and had sit down dinner afterward. Women who works there are making this fun and entertaining. Great activity”
Private in-home cooking with Paula in Almada near Lisbon. Hands-on Portuguese and Goan dishes, ferry ride, wine, dessert. English.
“We were so pleased to have Paula to ourselves. She is serious about teaching you the nuances of the Portuguese cooking process. Opening her home & experience with us a wonderful experience. The ONLY complaint we have is the walk back to the ferry took too long, because she knows everyone in the village and…”
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