Porto · COOKING CLASSES
Pastel de nata from scratch, salt cod done the local way, a market shop before you cook. These 11 classes are priced and timed, and clear about how much you actually make versus watch.
Bake Porto pastel de nata from scratch with Joana, follow a grandma’s recipe, then share coffee and fresh tarts in her home.
“We loved the personal touch of this class, baking in Jo’s apartment. So cozy!”
Sip Port wine while making Porto pastel de nata at Boiler Studio, roll and fill custard, bake, taste, and take pastries home.
“Alice and Sara are really kind and they made the experience unique, I would really recommend it.”
Hands-on Pastel de Nata class in downtown Porto, with custard techniques, Port wine, and a take-home recipe plus pastries.
“We had so much fun! Teresa was a great teacher, very talkative, positive and fun to be around with. We learned a lot about the techniques and the history of the pastry. Everything went smoothly for us and we would definitely recommend this for your Porto trip!”
Hands-on Pastel de Nata class in Porto: make the dough from scratch, learn pastry secrets, bake and taste with Portuguese wine.
“Absolutely loved this course! Mariah was an absolutely brilliant instructor, so engaging and funny. It was also really great that making the pasteis was a group activity, which we all got to contribute to and which made it feel much less daunting. From a practical perspective, I feel much more confident in baking these now I have returned home but almost more importantly, we had so much fun on the day! I would 100% recommend this course to anyone visiting Porto.”
Hands-on Porto pastel de nata workshop from scratch with dough, Portuguese wine, and hot tarts in a small group in the city center.
“It feels very authentic. No cut corners on the ingredients or the process. The result was amazing! Seriously the best pastel de nata I have ever tasted. The studio kitchen is meticulous and quite welcoming as well as very practical. Vanessa was a great teacher. Engaging. Patient. Funny. Responsive. I'd recommend this 100%. And if you're lucky enough to get Vanessa- bonus! I wanted the full experience...including the pastry making and this is it! Time went quickly but we were not rushed. Magically Vanessa has transformed my friend who went just to please me into someone who said "let's do more cooking classes" ! Well done!!!”
Hands-on pastel de nata class near Sé do Porto. Make custard, bake pastries, sip Port, and take recipe and tarts home.
“The cooking class was so much fun! There was a lot of cooperation and time to chat, the pastels finished a little early, and they tasted better than any other ones we had on the trip. I'm looking forward to trying the recipe they gave us at home some time.”
Shop Mercado do Bolhão, ride the metro with river views, then enjoy a Portuguese showcooking meal with wine in a small group.
“Wonderful from start to finish. Was an interactive experience with terrific hosts. Started in the market obtaining ingredients for the meal as well as a great history lesson regarding food and the culture. The meal was a traditional dish with salted cod in addition to two different types of sausage and a super dessert. The wine was delicious. Our hosts were very friendly and professional. Recommend this experience for folks of all ages and backgrounds.”
Tour Poças port cellar, taste two Port wines with Pastel de Nata, and learn Douro Valley pairing tips in a 90-minute $27 experience.
“Lovely and interesting tour! Definitely a fun experience with great service. We will be buying some Pocas port to be delivered back home, it was really tasty!”
Porto local market visit plus cod-focused showcooking. Small group, market stories, hands-on options, and a traditional meal in 4 hours.
“We had a fantastic time during our cooking class with Ana and Joseph! The day started off at the Mercado do Bolhão with Ana, where she gave us a thorough explanation of the ingredients we’d be using for our meal. She made the experience fun and engaging, allowing plenty of time for questions and a bit of exploring around the market. I loved the explanation and history of the vendor stands. Afterward, we took the subway to the kitchen, where Joseph was waiting for us, and together they made the entire experience enjoyable and relaxed. The food we prepared was delicious, and the timing throughout the class was spot-on. If…”
Handmade Portuguese lunch at Quinta de Louredo, with organic wine tastings, farm tour, and cooking class, supporting wildfire rebuild.
“Literally was our favorite thing we did in Portugal. Fabio and his wife were incredible and are so resilient. This is a must book!”
Porto cooking class with a local market run and organic garden stops. Cook Portuguese favorites from scratch, then eat with wine.
“A very hands on experience. Nice to visit small local markets to shop for ingredients. Learned some cooking tips and tricks as well as some Portuguese recipes that I should be able to duplicate at home.”
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