Traditional Evora Cooking Class & Wine Pairings in Fatima’s Home

Setubal District, Portugal
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Fatima, a professional chef, has always been passionate about cuisine and culture and learned to cook the family recipes from a young age, which has been passed down from generation to generation. She enjoys cooking Alentejo cuisine, from the region of Evora where she was born, also food from Algarve, where she lived and worked for 29 years. Fatima also bakes bread, makes traditional pastries and chocolate. She has always enjoyed being a host and looks forward to cooking, sharing stories and meeting new people from around the world. In your cooking class you will cook dishes from Fatima’s mom’s kitchen, the food she grew up eating and it will be prepared using family recipes.

• Traditional Portuguese cooking class in Evora with a professional chef
• Enjoy a home cooked Portuguese meal and wine pairing in a local home in Evora
• Introduction to Portuguese cuisine and culture
• 100% private activity
• Vegetarian, vegan, lactose and gluten free options available

Options

Cooking class+ dinner+ alcohol
Cooking class+ lunch+ alcohol

What's included

  • Authentic home cooked Portuguese meal
  • Private home cooking class with your host Fatima
  • Local wine pairings
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Fatima lives in an apartment with in Bacelo, a quiet residential area. Join her in her home kitchen for your Portuguese cooking class. In your 2-hour Evora cooking class, learn to make an appetizer, main course and dessert. Learn to make Algarve style octopus salad or soup, seafood cataplana and a traditional dessert. After cooking you will share the meal you helped prepare. You will also have the opportunity to understand the pairing of wines that will be served along with the meal. A few dishes that you may try are Algarve style octopus salad, seafood cataplana (a traditional Portuguese stew from the Algarve) and sericaia a traditional dessert from Elvas, or a traditional almond cake, bolo rançoso – an Evora Santa Clara Convent recipe.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet Fatima directly at her apartment in Bacelo. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'before you go' section for the detailed address and Google Maps link. Above is just neighborhood details and not the exact address.

End point

Meet Fatima directly at her apartment in Bacelo. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'before you go' section for the detailed address and Google Maps link. Above is just neighborhood details and not the exact address.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Vegetarian, vegan, lactose free and gluten free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please note the price includes 3 glasses of wine per person, one of them being dessert wine

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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