Cooking classes in Porto

5 classes with local chefs. Who teaches, what you cook, how long, how much, and how to book.

Cooking class

Who teaches: Chef Sara
You cook: seafood cataplana, two appetizers, a Portuguese main course, dessert
How long: 3 hours
How much: 350€ for two people; 480€ for three; 600€ for four; 625€ for five; 125€ per person for six
What's in it: The price covers all ingredients, tastings, drinks, the full 3-course cooking experience, and a charitable donation to a local NGO that helps homeless people in Porto; a meal at the end with two appetizers, a main course, wine or a non-alcoholic drink, and dessert; a recipe card for each participant; classes are private with a limit of 6 participants.
When: Weekly, Wednesday to Saturday, upon request; main sessions on Saturdays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
How to book: Advance purchase required; no walk-ins. Requests should be made at least 3 days in advance. Contact via the email address on the FAQ page.

Cooking class · Ribeira / Matosinhos market · Market walk

Hands-on Portuguese cooking with an optional ingredient-shopping trip to a local market.

Cooking class · Porto / surrounding region

Curated private culinary workshops in selected Porto and regional settings.

Cooking class · Campo dos Mártires da Pátria

You cook: Folhado de Alheira de Mirandela, Açorda de Camarão, Bacalhau à Brás, Rabanadas ao Vinho do Porto
How long: Approximately 3 hours (the market tour page says 4-hour hands-on cooking class)
What's in it: Recipe cards, a complimentary Portugal at the Table apron, a shared meal with a selection of Portuguese wines, and a guided visit to Bolhão Market with a sardine tapa and glass of wine (max 12 participants, must be 18 or older).
When: Morning class at 11:00 and evening class at 17:00; no days of the week stated
How to book: Pages do not give a booking method for classes; the Contact Us page offers a contact form and the email contact@portugal-at-the-table.com

Cooking class

You cook: traditional Portuguese, Italian, vegetarian, pastry, brunch or other cuisine of
What's in it: Participants cook together in a team with a professional chef guiding the process, then sit down at the table to eat the meal they prepared; no cooking experience is needed and the activity is adapted to the group's profile, size and goals.
How to book: Fill in the 'Quero Reservar / Questões' form with name, email and message, or email work@sott.pt

Details come from each school's own site and can change; confirm when you book. Cooking classes in other cities.

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