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Portuguese Home Cooking Class in Lisbon with Local Mom, Cristina

Lisbon, Portugalby Traveling Spoon

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish

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Overview

Join your local host Cristina at her cozy apartment kitchen and learn to cook traditional Portuguese family recipes Cristina usually prepares for her family. You will learn to make three traditional dishes from scratch, potential ones being caldo verde (a hearty and comforting traditional potato and kale soup) or carne de porco a Alentejana (a traditional Portuguese dish of pork cooked with clams and coriander). Your authentic Portuguese meal will conclude with a dessert of arroz doce, a typical sweet rice pudding. Your hands-on cooking class will last about an hour and a half before you sit down to enjoy the meal you helped prepared with Cristina over a glass of wine and delightful conversation. Don't miss out on this wonderful way to experience Portuguese culture through its delicious cuisine and a welcoming local!

What's included

  • Private cooking class with your host Cristina
  • Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
  • Homecooked meal
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

This Lisbon cooking class offers a unique opportunity to step inside a local home and experience authentic Portuguese culture and cuisine. Meet your host, Cristina, at her Lisbon apartment in a charming residential neighborhood away from the tourist crowds. In her warm kitchen, you’ll learn to cook three traditional Portuguese family recipes from scratch—such as a classic appetizer or soup, a flavorful fish or meat main course, and a homemade dessert. This hands-on cooking class lasts about 90 minutes, followed by a relaxed meal where you’ll sit down with Cristina to enjoy the dishes you prepared together paired with local wine. It’s an intimate, welcoming experience that gives travelers a true taste of local Lisbon life.

Meeting and pickup

Please meet Cristina at her apartment in the Benfica neighborhood of Lisbon. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point

Please meet Cristina at her apartment in the Benfica neighborhood of Lisbon. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

Good to know

  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Private, personalized experience

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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