The 15 Lisbon Cooking Classes That Earn Their Price

1.Lisbon: Pastel de Nata Baking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,106 reviews · 2 hours · from $64Our pick

At Homecooking Lisbon HUB, an English-speaking chef guides you through dough, custard, shaping, and baking pastel de nata. You work in pairs, taste coffee, Porto wine, and ginjinha, then eat warm tarts fresh from the oven. Instructors may include Marta, Beatrice, Miyuki, Miguel, or Bea.

“Great class totally worth the money. We had Marta as our chef and she was really nice, helpful, and funny. Not only showed us how to cook pastel de nata but also gave is information about the history of it. 10/10 experience.”

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2.Lisbon: Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 592 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

At Homecooking Lisbon HUB, you prepare a traditional four-course Portuguese meal with an English-speaking chef such as Pedro, Miguel, Theresa, or Beatriz. Expect hands-on instruction, seasonal dishes, wine, beer, snacks, homemade juice, and plenty of time to eat together.

“Fantastic cooking class which I’d recommend anyone to do. The host was brilliant”

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3.Lisbon: 2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 461 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

Join English-speaking cooks Anna and Marta at Compadre Cooking School for a hands-on Lisbon pastry class. You will shape pastel de nata, prepare a second Portuguese recipe, hear the story behind the famous tart, then sit down with tea and your freshly made treats.

“I really enjoyed learning how to make Pastel de Natas. The tricks to get a near perfect tart. They also tasted great.”

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4.Lisbon Portuguese Cooking Class with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 445 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130Top rated

Meet at 6:30 pm on Rua Bernardim Ribeiro for a hands-on Portuguese cooking class with Cooking Lisbon. You will prepare a starter, fish dish, meat dish, and dessert, then sit down to eat with Portuguese wine, beer, juice, or soft drinks. Chefs such as Pedro, Carolina, and Giu lead the class.

“Learning about Portuguese cooking from Renata. Participating in the actual cooking process. And getting to know the other participants.”

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5.Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 287 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

At Homecooking Lisbon, you’ll prepare a seasonal four-course Portuguese meal in a small group of up to 10. Instructors such as Miguel, Beatriz, and Pedro guide you through cod, pork, clams, and pastel de nata, with wine, beer, snacks, and nonalcoholic drinks included.

“This was an absolute blast. We would recommend this 100%. From the friendliness, to the cleanliness, to the organisation of the night and to most importantly the cooking!”

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6.Pasteis de Nata Baking Class from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

At Lisboa Food Studio, Chef Miguel guides you through making flaky pastéis de nata and their custard filling from scratch. The English-language class lasts about 90 minutes, welcomes up to 12 people, offers morning or afternoon times, and ends with warm pastries and a drink.

“We had a great time with our two kids - aged 8 and 10 - at this class. Miguel was so great and we all really enjoyed this experience!”

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7.Lisbon: Pasteis de Nata Baking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Join chef Miguel at Lisboa Food Studio for a hands-on pastéis de nata class in Lisbon. You’ll make the flaky pastry and custard from scratch, bake your own tarts, then enjoy them with coffee, tea, and one alcoholic drink. Groups are limited to eight, with morning and afternoon sessions.

“Fantastic host! Had a great experience and would recommend to anyone in the area. I had a great time as a solo traveler too.”

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8.Lisbon Market and Food Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $141

Meet your chef at Cooking Lisbon at 9:30 am, walk to a local market, choose fresh fish and produce, then prepare a Portuguese meal in a small group of up to 12. Expect hands-on cooking, wine, and dishes such as peixinhos da horta, cataplana, and Algarve orange roll.

“Great morning with market visit and cooking class. The visit was fun and the food was amazing. We would definitely do this again.”

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9.Private Lisbon Market Tour & Portuguese Cooking Class with Paula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Meet Paula at the Cacilhas ferry stop, browse her longtime neighborhood market, then cook two or three Portuguese and Portuguese-Goan dishes in her home kitchen. You choose the main course, eat together, and finish with dessert and coffee or tea.

“What a fun few hours with Paula! My wife and I took the 10m ferry ride from cais de sodre to cacilhas which was a wonderful start to the morning and had the best views of the bridge. Paula met us and took us to a quaint local market. Everyone knows her there and it was so great to see multiple generations operating the stalls. Then we went to her place and made some fish curry, pasteis de nata and chorizo, accompanied by rice and fresh bread. She gave us a choice of Portuguese or Goan (my heritage) dishes. The food was so good and I can't wait to try…”

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10.Lisbon: Portuguese Cooking Class for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

At Compadre Cooking School in Lisbon, you’ll spend three hours preparing three Portuguese dishes with an English or Portuguese-speaking instructor. Anna and Marta have guided many sessions, with hands-on help, cultural stories, wine, and recipes to take home. Groups are limited to six.

“Met some awesome people here. The food was delicious and the chefs were very kind and informative. I learned a lot.”

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11.Lisbon: Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Join Ana and Carina for a three-hour, hands-on Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon. You will taste cheese, chorizo, and wine, prepare a starter, main course, and dessert, then sit down to enjoy the meal. Menus change with the season, and vegetarian requests need 72 hours’ notice.

“We had so much fun during our cooking class! Not only did our instructors create a safe and fun environment, but we got to taste traditional Portuguese drinks, food, and so much more. My fiancee, James, and I left the class swearing this was our favorite meal we had the whole trip and that was compared to one of Portugal's 2 michelin star restaurants. Ana and Carina brought fresh produce, olive oil, etc from their family's own garden which i felt elevated the entire experience. Can't wait to visit Portugal again and come back for another class. I definitely recommend this to a pro or an amateur cook visiting the…”

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12.Lisbon: Portuguese street food cooking class with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $55Best value

At Compadre Cooking School, an English-speaking chef guides you through bifana pork sandwiches, caldo verde, and Peixinhos da horta, the Portuguese dish linked to tempura. You cook for two hours, hear the stories behind each dish, then share the meal with wine and Ginja.

“We had a great time cooking these essential Portuguese comfort foods! In this class you don't just learn the typical Pastel de Nata and Codfish but some lesser-known authentic Portuguese recipes. The school itself is very modern and clean, our teachers were very kind, fun and helpful and we had a really delicious meal at the end of it to share together. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get a real taste of Portuguese cooking.”

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13.Market Tour, Cooking Class And Lunch At Mercado de Arroios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $206

Meet Antónia at Arroios Market, help choose fresh ingredients, then walk to her home to cook and eat a Portuguese lunch with wine. The menu can reflect your preferences, and small groups of up to four allow plenty of time for conversation, cooking tips, and recipes to take home.

“This experience was a fabulous one. Maria & Luis are not only wonderful cooks but exceptional hosts. It was a national holiday so the market was closed, but they still opened their home to us! This is a must do if you really want a true taste of Portugal.”

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14.Lisbon Cooking Class with Market Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet at Algés Market at 10 a.m. for a guided visit, then cook a starter, main course, and dessert in a small class of up to 10 people. The menu centers on fish and seafood, with vegetarian adaptations available if requested 72 hours ahead.

“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. 😃”

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15.Lisbon: Portuguese Petiscos Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

At Homecooking Lisbon HUB, an English-speaking chef guides you through up to five petiscos, with drinks, snacks, and hands-on cooking. Theresa has led sessions praised for warmth and humor. You finish by tasting what you made, with pastéis de nata sometimes included.

“Nous avons adoré notre expérience avec la cheffe Theresa ! Nous étions un couple, et comme nous avons été les seuls à réserver ce jour-là, nous avons eu la chance de profiter d’un cours privé, ce qui a rendu l’expérience encore plus spéciale. Le cours était simple, drôle et authentique. Nous avons préparé 4 délicieux petiscos, puis les fameux pastéis de nata. Theresa est chaleureuse, passionnée et nous a transmis plusieurs informations sur la culture culinaire portugaise. Ce cours est clairement sous-estimé : une vraie pépite à Lisbonne pour découvrir la cuisine portugaise autrement. On recommande à 100% :)”

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