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
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private cooking class with your host, Pedro
✔ Local wine
✔ All fees and/or 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 your 1 hour cooking class, learn to make Portuguese appetizers (local cheese, olives, meats) and cataplana, a very traditional dish in the Algarve or feijoada de choco (cuttlefish stew with beans) or chicken stew with xerém (corn porridge). 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. After cooking, enjoy your meal with a glass of white, 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.
Sample Menu
STARTER
Welcome drink: Porto tonic
STARTER
Assorted appetizers (any 3)
Portuguese cheese, carrots Algarve style, seasoned olives, black eyed peas salad, chouriço or cold meats served with local bread
MAIN
Main
Fish cataplana or feijoada de choco (cuttlefish stew with beans) or Vegan cataplana with tempeh or Chicken stew with xerém (corn porridge)
DESSERT
Dessert
Fruit in season (one of the following - oranges, fig, watermelon, strawberries, blueberries) and Carob and almond mousse or Arroz doce (sweet rice)
DESSERT
A glass of wine
White or rosé or red wine
Additional info
• 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.
