Portuguese Cooking Class: Algarve’s Pork & Seafood Cataplana

Cataplana Cooking Class: An Authentic Algarve Experience - Lagos | Portugal

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English, French

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

This Cataplana cooking class offers a unique opportunity to dive into the heart of Algarve's culinary traditions. Led by a skilled local chef, you'll not only learn to prepare this iconic dish but also immerse yourself in the rich history and culture behind it. The hands-on experience, combined with a full meal and wine pairing, ensures that you savor every aspect of the Algarve's flavors. By the end of the class, you'll have the skills and confidence to recreate this special dish at home, bringing a piece of Portugal's southern coast into your kitchen. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey that goes beyond just cooking—it's about connecting with tradition and fellow food enthusiasts.

What's included

• All the ingredients and traditional cookware needed to create this flavorful dish
• A complete meal including an appetizer, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine - Lunch or Dinner
• After the experience, guests will receive a PDF of the recipe so they can recreate at home

If customers want more than 2 included glasses of wine, each extra glass costs €5, payable in cash

What to expect

Dive into the rich flavors of the Algarve by mastering the preparation of Cataplana, a traditional Portuguese dish featuring pork and seafood. In this unique culinary experience, you’ll learn how to create this iconic dish from scratch, embodying the essence of the southern Portuguese coast.

During this class, our chef will guide you through each step of the process, sharing the history and cultural significance of Cataplana. By the end of this class, you will know how to:

• Prepare the pork, seafood, and other essential ingredients.
• Assemble the traditional Cataplana pan
• Cook the dish to perfection, blending flavors that are both fresh and aromatic

You will also:

• Taste the authentic flavors of your freshly made Cataplana
• Connect with fellow food enthusiasts who appreciate culinary traditions
• Enhance your cooking skills with a recipe that’s steeped in Portuguese heritage

What’s Included:
• All the ingredients and traditional cookware needed to create this flavorful dish
• After the experience, guests will receive a PDF of the recipe so they can recreate the Cataplana at home
• A complete meal including an appetizer, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Kitchen is between Lagos Bus Station and Alex Coffee Shop. Please arrive 10 min early. We allow a maximum 10-min delay; after this time, you cannot join the class and no refund will be provided. Thank you for respecting all participants.

End point

The Kitchen is between Lagos Bus Station and Alex Coffee Shop. Please arrive 10 min early. We allow a maximum 10-min delay; after this time, you cannot join the class and no refund will be provided. Thank you for respecting all participants.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

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

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