Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon: Make a 3-Course Meal

Cook Portuguese food the way locals do, then sit down to eat it.

A Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon where you make a three-course traditional meal: cheese and ham board, a main of fish, seafood or meat (vegetarian options available), and a Portuguese dessert, under the guidance of a local chef, then enjoy it with wine pairings. The class runs about three and a half hours in English, includes all ingredients and drinks, and you get digital recipes to take home. Small groups mix with classmates from around the world.

The experience

You'll spend the morning or afternoon in a hands-on kitchen with a trained Portuguese chef who walks you through the techniques for each course. The class starts with a cheese and ham board paired with local bread (the kind of thing you'd find at a Portuguese table), then moves into the main dish, which shifts with the season and might be fish, seafood or meat (vegetarian versions are standard). A traditional Portuguese dessert closes the meal. Your chef shares personal tips and the reasoning behind each step, so the recipes stick with you after you leave. You're not watching a demonstration. You're doing the work, with your hands in the food and the chef correcting your knife work or your timing as you go.

The group stays small, which means you're not crowded at the counter and the chef can actually see what you're doing. You'll be cooking alongside classmates from other countries, and the lesson includes wine and local snacks throughout. The social part is built in, not tacked on. Once everything is plated, you sit down together and eat the three courses you just made, paired with Portuguese wines chosen to match what's on your plate. Non-alcoholic options are available, and the kitchen accommodates dietary restrictions if you mention them in advance.

At the end, the chef sends you digital copies of every recipe you made, so you can recreate the meal at home or teach someone else. The class is conducted in English by chefs who are trained to teach, not just cook, and they'll answer questions about Portuguese food culture and technique as you work.

What’s included

• All ingredients for the three-course meal.
• instruction from a local Portuguese chef in English.
• wine pairings with the food.
• non-alcoholic drinks, coffee and tea throughout.
• digital copies of every recipe you made.
• small group setting with classmates from around the world.

Options for this experience

2 options

Cooking Class in Portuguese in Lisbon18:30

Local Market VisitGuide in English or Portuguese · Available from 26 Oct 2027Before the cooking class, you can go along with the chef to the local market to pick out and purchase the ingredients for the dishes. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Mercado de Alvalade: The Alvalade market is a lively hub of Portuguese food culture, visited more by Lisbon's locals than by tourists.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

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

Wheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Lisbon Affair

Is this one for you?Book this class if you want to learn Portuguese cooking hands-on and actually take home the skills to make these dishes again: the small group and the chef's personal attention mean you'll understand the technique, not just follow steps. The two purchase options let you add a local market visit beforehand if you want to see where the ingredients come from before you cook with them.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly do I cook in the Portuguese cooking class?

You make three courses: a cheese and ham board with Portuguese bread as an appetizer, a main dish that changes seasonally and might be fish, seafood or meat (with vegetarian options), and a traditional Portuguese dessert. The chef guides you through each one and sends you the recipes afterward.

How long does the cooking class take?

The class runs about three and a half hours, from the time you start prepping ingredients through eating the meal you've made together.

Will I actually cook, or will I just watch the chef?

You cook the entire meal yourself under the chef's guidance. It's hands-on. You're handling the ingredients, using the techniques, and the chef corrects and advises as you work. You're not observing. You're doing.

Can I do this class if I'm vegetarian?

Yes. Vegetarian options are available for the main course, and the class welcomes vegetarians. If you have other dietary restrictions, let the kitchen know in advance and they'll work to accommodate you.

What's included in the price?

The class includes all ingredients for the three-course meal, wine pairings with the food, non-alcoholic drinks, coffee or tea, and the digital recipes. Wine is served in moderation to participants 18 and older. Non-alcoholic options are available for everyone.

Do I need cooking experience to join?

No. The class is designed for people of all skill levels. The chef teaches the techniques as you go, and you're learning traditional Portuguese recipes that you'll be able to make at home afterward.