Lagos: Pastel de Nata Baking Class & Port Wine Tasting

You'll mess up the pastry fold, and that's exactly the point

You'll spend two hours making Pastéis de Nata from custard to golden crust in a small, hands-on class at The Kitchen in Lagos. The experience includes all ingredients, three pastries per person, and a Port wine tasting at the end. You leave with the recipe and the confidence to make them again at home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hands-on Pastel de Nata baking class

• Make custard from scratch
• Prepare and work the pastry
• Assemble Pastéis de Nata
• Bake pastries until golden
• Enjoy freshly baked tarts
• Taste with Port wine or juice

The experience

The dough doesn't cooperate the way you expect. Your instructor (patient, unbothered) shows you again how to layer it without tearing, and suddenly your hands understand what the recipe couldn't explain. This is what the Pastel de Nata baking class in Lagos actually feels like: two hours where you stop thinking about technique and start feeling it. You make the custard from scratch, work the pastry yourself, assemble your own tarts, and watch them turn golden in the oven. The Kitchen keeps groups small enough that you're not standing around waiting for your turn. You're doing something the whole time.

What catches people off guard is how much of the class is just... there. Not rushed. You're focused when it matters (when the custard needs the right temperature, when the pastry needs the right pressure), but there's space between those moments to chat with whoever's next to you, to ask questions that aren't in the recipe, to notice the smell of cinnamon and egg yolk filling the room. Some steps happen in pairs, which sounds like a compromise until you realize it's actually how you learn faster, watching someone else's hands and then trying it yourself.

At the end, you eat what you made. Warm, crispy, still holding the heat from the oven. The class includes a glass of Port wine to go with them (or tea or juice if that's your preference), and you get a PDF recipe to take home. People always ask if they can save the pastries for tomorrow. The answer from The Kitchen is the same every time: these are the best ones you'll ever have because you made them, so eat them now. If you want more tomorrow, you know what to do.

What’s included

Your two hours at The Kitchen include all ingredients and equipment, personalized guidance throughout the class, the chance to make and bake three Pastéis de Nata per person, a tasting with your fresh pastries and a glass of Port wine (or tea and juice), water throughout the experience, and a recipe PDF sent after the class so you can make them at home.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and WednesdayDepartures at 10:00, 13:30 and 14:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Pets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by The Kitchen

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to learn a real Portuguese skill in a relaxed setting without the pressure of a formal cooking school: the small group size and hands-on pace mean you actually absorb the technique instead of just following along.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

How long is the Pastel de Nata baking class?

The class runs for 2 hours from start to finish, including baking and tasting.

What exactly do you make during the class?

You make the custard filling from scratch, prepare and fold the pastry, assemble your own tarts, and bake them. You take home 3 pastries per person.

Is the class suitable for beginners with no baking experience?

Yes. The class is designed for hands-on learning with step-by-step guidance. No prior experience is needed.

What's included in the price?

All ingredients, equipment, 3 homemade Pastéis de Nata per person, a glass of Port wine (or tea/juice), and a recipe PDF sent after the class.

Can you take the pastries home?

Yes, you can take them with you if you prefer not to eat them at the class. They're best eaten fresh.

Is there a vegetarian or dietary option?

The class uses eggs and dairy in the traditional recipe. Contact The Kitchen directly if you have specific dietary concerns.

Where is The Kitchen located in Lagos?

The Kitchen is in Lagos, Algarve. Public transportation options are available nearby.

What if I don't drink alcohol?

Tea or juice is offered as a non-alcoholic alternative to the Port wine tasting.