PORTUGAL COOKING CLASSES

The 15 Portugal Cooking Classes That Earn Their Price

39 classes  ·  from $33 a head

Good portugal cooking classes fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Lisbon: Pastel de Nata Baking Class - Starting with the story behind the tart
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Lisbon: Pastel de Nata Baking Class

1.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 the dough, custard, shaping, and baking of pastel de nata. You will work hands-on, learn about Portuguese food traditions, taste coffee, Porto wine, and ginginha, then enjoy your warm pastries. Beatrice, Marta, Miyuki, and Miguel are among the instructors who lead sessions.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the baking class. I’ve forgotten the lady’s name that led the class, Rachel I think, but she was lovely, patient and clear with her directions. She gave us the history of the dessert and the best places in Lisbon to try the dessert. The group I was with were really nice, we all got on well and it was nice to spend an afternoon baking with strangers from different parts of the world.”

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Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Grandma's Recipe - What makes the grandmother’s recipe useful
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Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Grandma’s Recipe

2.Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Grandma’s Recipe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,565 reviews · 2 hours · from $33Best value

Join Joana in her cozy Porto-area home for a two-hour, small-group class on making pastel de nata from scratch. You will prepare both the pastry and custard, learn family baking tips, and finish with warm tarts, coffee, tea, juice, and friendly conversation. The home is about 10 minutes from central Porto by car.

“the experience was perfect，the hoster taught us with passion and patience, and we made the most perfect pastel de nata!”

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Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Port Wine - Sé - The opening: pastry, Portugal, and a little Port
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Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Port Wine – Sé

3.Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Port Wine – Sé

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 888 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

At Domus Arte near Porto Cathedral, an English-speaking instructor such as Teresa, Luis, or Sofia guides you through pastel de nata custard, baking, and Portuguese pastry history. The puff pastry is prepared in advance, but you receive the full recipe. Port wine, coffee, snacks, and a take-home box are included.

“We had so much fun! Teresa was a great teacher, very talkative, positive and fun to be around with. We learned a lot about the techniques and the history of the pastry. Everything went smoothly for us and we would definitely recommend this for your Porto trip!”

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Lisbon: Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class - Tasting cheeses, chorizo, and Portuguese wine
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Lisbon: Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class

4.Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class

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

At Homecooking Lisbon HUB, you’ll prepare a seasonal four-course Portuguese meal with an English-speaking chef such as Pedro, Miguel, Theresa, or Beatriz. Begin with finger food, wine, beer, or homemade juice, then cook together step by step before sitting down to eat. The three-hour class suits beginners and food lovers, but not children under six or people with mobility impairments.

“Such a wonderful experience! Our chef, Tereza, was so welcoming and incredibly helpful throughout. I learned so much, not only about the techniques but also about the fascinating stories behind the traditional Portuguese dishes we prepared. For a curious Italian like me, it was especially fun to take note of all the tools and ingredients used and compare them with our own cuisine. A truly memorable and enriching cooking experience, shared with a lovely international group of people too! Muito obrigata, Tereza and Homecooking Lisbon!”

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Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class from Scratch - Entering the workshop and meeting your guide
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Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class from Scratch

5.Pastel de Nata Cooking Class from Scratch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 468 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $50

Spend 2.5 hours in a small Porto workshop learning to make pastel de nata from scratch, including the pastry dough. Guides such as Clara, Ana, Mariah, Vanessa, and Maria lead the class in English, with wine, Portuguese food stories, warm pastries, and a digital recipe. Groups can include up to 12 adults.

“I loved the time with Vanessa and baking the Pastel de nata. I love the great recipe she explained to us and everybody could do the steps. The nata tasted great. Thanks Vanessa that was such a Fun experience.”

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Lisbon: 2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class - The pastel de nata lesson, step by step
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Lisbon: 2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class

6.2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class

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

Join English-speaking chefs Anna and Marta at Compadre Cooking School for a hands-on Lisbon pastry class. You’ll shape pastel de nata, prepare a second Portuguese treat, hear the story behind the tarts, and sit down to taste what you made. The class is friendly and beginner-friendly, though much of the pastry is prepared in advance.

“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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Lisbon Portuguese Cooking Class with 3-Course Dinner - Preparing a starter with the whole group
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Lisbon Portuguese Cooking Class with 3-Course Dinner

7.Lisbon Portuguese Cooking Class with 3-Course Dinner

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

Meet at 6:30 pm on Rua Bernardim Ribeiro for a hands-on Portuguese cooking class with Cooking Lisbon. You’ll prepare a starter, fish dish, meat dish, and dessert, then sit down to eat with Portuguese wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, or tea. Chefs such as Pedro, Carolina, Giu, and Philipa lead the evening, with dietary restrictions considered in advance.

“Great experience. Pedro provided clear directions and was always constructive and supportive. The food was great and we laughed a lot.”

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Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto) - Warm pasteis, Port wine, and a recipe to take home
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Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto)

8.Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

At Domus Arte near Porto Cathedral, you’ll make the custard for several pastel de nata with experienced instructors such as Ana, Luis, Filipe, or Anita. The puff pastry is prepared ahead, but you’ll work through the key steps, taste warm tarts with Port wine, and leave with a recipe and transport box.

“Fun activity for all. Get to make, eat, and carry out some pasties de nata. Clean facility and our chef/instructor Anita was great. Well worth the money and time.”

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Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon - A seasonal menu built around Portuguese favorites
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Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

9.Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

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

At Homecooking Lisbon, you prepare a four-course Portuguese meal in a relaxed kitchen with an English-speaking instructor such as Miguel, Beatriz, or Teresa. Expect seasonal dishes, wine and snacks, hands-on tasks, pastel de nata, and a family-style meal. Morning and evening classes last about three hours.

“We could not have asked for a better experience with this cooking class. The food was great, recipes were fantastic, and everyone had a wonderful time. We had two kids with us as well, ages 10 and 12. It was perfect for them too.”

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Pasteis de Nata Baking Class from Lisbon - What happens during the 90-minute class
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Pasteis de Nata Baking Class from Lisbon

10.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 the full process of making pastéis de nata, from flaky pastry to custard filling. The 90-minute class is hands-on, friendly, and limited to 12 people. You’ll bake your own tarts, enjoy them warm with a drink, and leave with the confidence to try the recipe at home.

“We had a great time! The class was so fun and the results were delicious! The group is kept small for an intimate experience.”

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Porto Local Market Visit & Cooking Class / Showcooking - Mercado do Bolhão, where the lesson begins
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Porto Local Market Visit & Cooking Class / Showcooking

11.Porto Local Market Visit & Cooking Class / Showcooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Meet Nuno, Ana, or another member of the host team at Mercado do Bolhão for a guided market visit and ingredient shopping. Then ride the metro across the Luís I Bridge to a clean kitchen near Jardim do Morro, where you watch and occasionally help prepare alheira croquettes, cod with cream, and pastel de nata. Wine, coffee, and lunch are included.

“We had a great experience and loved the tour at the market. It was great seeing how the locals live and shop.”

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Lisbon: Pasteis de Nata Baking Class - What happens during the two-hour class
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Lisbon: Pasteis de Nata Baking Class

12.Pasteis de Nata Baking Class

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

In a small Lisbon kitchen limited to eight people, chef Miguel guides you through pastry, custard, shaping, and baking pastéis de nata. You make the tarts from scratch, enjoy them warm with coffee, tea, water, and one alcoholic drink, then take your remaining pastries with you. Choose a morning or afternoon class.

“We had a group of 6, we all loved the experience and learning how unique aspects behind how the tarts are made. Miguel was an excellent guide to take us step by step through the process and explain the rationale behind his approach”

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Lisbon Market and Food Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch - Back to a professional kitchen on Bernardim Ribeiro
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Lisbon Market and Food Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch

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

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

Meet your English-speaking chef at R. Bernardim Ribeiro 9 at 9:30 am, then walk to a local market such as Mercado 61 to choose fish, shellfish, produce, bread, and cheese. Back in a well-equipped kitchen, you will prepare Portuguese dishes, including cataplana and an orange dessert, then eat your meal with wine. Groups are limited to 12.

“What a marvelous adventure. We had the best time touring the market and learning how to make wonderful Portuguese food. Our memories of this will always be special. I have already planned a great meal for my family when I get home . Thank you Carina for being an amazing chef and teacher. ❤️”

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Portuguese Cooking Class in Porto with Portuguese Wine - A menu built around codfish, shellfish, and almond sweets
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Portuguese Cooking Class in Porto with Portuguese Wine

14.Portuguese Cooking Class in Porto with Portuguese Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $169

At Cook in Ribeira, you spend about three hours preparing a seasonal four-course Portuguese meal with a local chef, often Vitor or Jorge. Expect hands-on work with codfish, mussels or clams, almond dessert, and wines from Portugal’s demarcated regions. The evening begins at 6:00 pm in Ribeira and ends with dinner at the same location.

“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.”

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Private Lisbon Market Tour & Portuguese Cooking Class with Paula - What you may cook with Paula
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Private Lisbon Market Tour & Portuguese Cooking Class with Paula

15.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, tour her neighborhood market, then cook 2 to 3 Portuguese and Portuguese-Goan dishes in her home kitchen. Choose from recipes such as cod fritters, Goan bojas, bacalhau, curry, and pastel de nata before sharing the meal together.

“Paula is a fantastic host, she welcomes you into her home and makes you feel like family. I couldn't imagine a better day than the day we spent with Paula cooking and learning about the surrounding area. One of our best days on our trip to Portugal.”

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