Cooking Classes · COOKING CLASSES WITH WINE TASTING IN PORTUGAL
Good cooking classes with wine tasting in Portugal take small groups and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
At Domus Arte near Porto Cathedral, you’ll prepare custard, shape pre-made puff pastry, and bake several pastel de nata with an English-speaking guide such as Teresa, Luis, or Filipe. Enjoy Port wine, coffee, and snacks while learning the pastry’s story and taking home a recipe and boxed tarts.
“great fun - our hosts made the activity so enjoyable and the pastries were delicious 😋”
At Domus Arte near Sé do Porto, instructors such as Ana, Luis, Filipe, and Anita guide you through pastel de nata custard, baking, and local pastry tips. You will share the preparation with a small group, enjoy Port wine and snacks, then eat several tarts on site or carry them away with a recipe.
“This was a memorable experience. I loved learning how to make the pastel de nadas. My only issue is I wasn’t able to take them on the plane! The instruction was easy, the teacher great and I enjoyed meeting the other folks taking the class.”
At Cook in Ribeira, chefs Jorge, Vitor, and Andre guide you through a hands-on Portuguese meal near Porto’s Ribeira district. Prepare codfish, shellfish, and almond dessert, then sit down for four courses with Portuguese wine, port, beer, coffee, and friendly conversation.
“Jorge our chef was amazing, very personable, he made us feel like we were cooking in our own home. He was a part of the family by the end of it all, it was supposed to end at 9:00pm and we went until 10:00pm.”
At Portugal at the Table in Porto, Chef Tania, trained at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, leads a three-hour hands-on class for up to 12 people. You will prepare a Portuguese starter, seasonal main, and dessert, while Tomás guides wine pairings ranging from Vinho Verde to Port.
“The cooking class we took with Portugal at the Table was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like part of their family. Tomas, Tania, Barbara, and Mateo were gracious hosts. You could tell they loved cooking and sharing it with others. All of the food was portioned and prepped before we got there. Each cooking station had its own burner and all utensils that were needed. As soon as we finished, items were taken from the station and cleaned for us. Tania would guide us through cooking each item and Tomas would explain wine as well. The…”
Spend three hours cooking Portuguese food with a local English-speaking chef and up to nine other participants. You will prepare six petiscos, a main course, and a traditional dessert, taste local wines, eat the meal you make, and take home printed recipes.
Join chef and guide José on a seven-hour trip from Lisbon to Setúbal. Shop at Livramento Market, taste fresh oysters, prepare seafood stew by the sea, sample Azeitão cheese and wine, then visit José Maria da Fonseca.
“My boyfriend and I had an incredible experience on our tour with Tasty Trails that included sightseeing, a cooking class, and a wine tour. José was our guide, and we were actually his very first customers—which made the experience even more special. From the very beginning, we felt completely safe and well taken care of. José is extremely knowledgeable and shared so many fascinating facts about Lisbon and Setúbal’s history that we learned a ton while still having so much fun. He was personable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what he does. The entire day was well-paced, engaging, and memorable, and it truly felt like a personalized experience. José went…”
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