Home-Style Portuguese Cooking Class in Portimao with Pedro

5.0 (9 reviews) Lagos, Portugal
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Pedro is an entrepreneur, he runs an organic grocery store, known for its freshest, local produce. He has always worked in the food business – hospitality, food and beverage, catering, organic food retail and now hosting cooking classes at home. Pedro loves eating good food - simple cooking, made with good quality ingredients and whenever possible organic. And this passion for food, ingredients and cooking is what Pedro hopes to share with traveler’s visiting Algarve.

• Portuguese cooking class in Portimao with a local family
• Learn to cook traditional Portuguese dishes in Algarve, in a hands-on cooking class
• Share an authentic Portuguese meal served with wine and dessert
• Learn about local, seasonal ingredients and Portuguese history and culture
• 100% private activity
• Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options are available, on request

Options

Cooking + lunch with Pedro
Cooking + dinner with Pedro

What's included

  • Local wine
  • Private cooking class with your host, Pedro
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Homecooked Portuguese meal
  • 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. Join Pedro in his home kitchen, that he designed himself for your Portuguese cooking class in Portimao. In your 1 hour Algarve cooking class, learn to make two dishes from scratch. Learn to make an appetizer or dessert and a main dish. Pedro will prep a few things in advance but will take you through the entire process step by step. While you cook together, he will also share insights on ingredients, cooking techniques and stories of Porto, where is grew up and enjoyed his mother's cooking. After cooking, enjoy your meal with a glass of white or rosé or red wine, fruits in season and carob and almond mousse or arroz doce (sweet milky rice) for dessert.

In the summer months, from June to September, Pedro can host an outdoor barbeque on his terrace, on request (please let him know in advance). You will cook and eat sardinhada (charcoal grilled sardines with potatoes), pimentos assados (charcoal roast peppers) and salada algarvia (algarve style salad).

Please let Pedro know your preferences in advance.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet Pedro directly at his home (2min walk from Restaurante Vilalisa). Please check your ticket for exact meeting location information. 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.

End point

Meet Pedro directly at his home (2min walk from Restaurante Vilalisa). Please check your ticket for exact meeting location information. 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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Pedro can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, on request. Please inform him of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance, please advise at time of booking if required
  • 1-2 glasses of local wine is included in the cost of the experience.

Cancellation policy

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

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