Portuguese Grandma’s Recipes Cooking Class in Lagos

4.9 (8 reviews) Lagos, Portugal
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, French
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

What makes this experience special? These aren’t recipes created for tourists — they come from a real Portuguese family kitchen.
Inspired by Avó Lurdes, grandmother of The Kitchen’s founder, Joana, this class celebrates home, family, warmth and generosity. These recipes have been shared around our family table for generations.
You’ll discover Portuguese cuisine beyond restaurant menus, including comforting dishes that families cook at home but visitors rarely have the opportunity to taste.
Dessert carries a piece of family history: Avó Lurdes’ original handwritten Chocolate Salami recipe is proudly framed in The Kitchen.
Around our shared table, food is accompanied by Portuguese wines carefully selected to pair beautifully with the dishes.
This isn’t about fine dining or complicated techniques. It’s about discovering Portugal through the food we grew up with and something at the heart of our culture: welcoming people, feeding them well and bringing everyone together around the table.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Recipe in a PDF
  • Portuguese wine – approximately 1 bottle per 2 guests
  • Private transportation

What to expect

Step into The Kitchen in Lagos, put on your apron and experience the warmth, aromas and flavours of a Portuguese family kitchen. Guided by your instructor, you’ll prepare a three-course meal inspired by the family recipes of Avó Lurdes, grandmother of The Kitchen’s founder, Joana. Chop, stir, taste and cook while discovering the traditions behind Portuguese home cooking.
Start with Peixinhos da Horta, crispy Portuguese green bean fritters. From October to March, prepare Ervilhas com Chouriço e Ovos Escalfados, a comforting pea dish with chouriço and poached eggs — the kind of food Portuguese families cook at home, but rarely found on restaurant menus. From April to September, make Bacalhau à Brás, with salt cod, onions, eggs and crispy potatoes.
Then, follow Avó Lurdes’ original handwritten recipe to make her Chocolate Salami, a treasured piece of family history framed in our kitchen. As the aromas fill the room, gather around our shared table. Taste what you’ve created, accompanied by Portuguese wines carefully selected to pair beautifully with the dishes.
Cook, taste, share stories and experience Portuguese home cooking: simple food, generous tables and bringing people together.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We're located between Lagos Bus Station and Alex Coffee Shop.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled starting time. We allow a maximum grace period of 10 minutes. Guests arriving later cannot join the class and are not eligible for a refund or rescheduling.

End point

We're located between Lagos Bus Station and Alex Coffee Shop.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled starting time. We allow a maximum grace period of 10 minutes. Guests arriving later cannot join the class and are not eligible for a refund or rescheduling.

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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