About this experience
This isn’t your typical Porto cooking class. Chef Filipe brings forgotten Portuguese recipes to life, using food to tell stories that span centuries—from Portugal’s Moorish heritage and Age of Discoveries to royal and convent kitchens. Cook in his family home, discover the fascinating history behind each dish, and then gather around the table with Filipe and his family to enjoy your meal with thoughtfully selected Portuguese wine pairings. It’s an intimate combination of hands-on cooking, storytelling, history and local connection that offers a deeper taste of Portuguese culture.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
What is included
- Private, hands-on Portuguese cooking class with chef Filipe
- Portuguese wine pairings, including Port, Alvarinho and Douro wine
- Traditional Portuguese meal featuring historic and forgotten recipes
- Recipes, cooking techniques and stories about Portugal’s culinary history
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary and highlights
Step into chef Filipe’s home kitchen in the heart of Porto for a private, hands-on Portuguese cooking class inspired by forgotten recipes and centuries of culinary history. Prepare a traditional appetizer or dessert and a main course while learning local techniques and discovering the fascinating stories behind each dish, from Portugal’s Moorish heritage and Age of Discoveries to convent kitchens and centuries-old royal recipes.
Depending on the season, you might make traditional breads, fish prepared using historic preservation techniques, or pão de ló de Ovar, a rich convent-style sponge cake. After cooking, sit down with Filipe and his family to enjoy your creations alongside additional Portuguese dishes and thoughtfully selected wine pairings, which may include a Port cocktail, Alvarinho and Douro wine. Leave with new cooking skills, authentic recipes and a deeper understanding of Portuguese food, history and culture.
Filipe can accommodate lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets with advance notice. Please share any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so he can adapt the menu accordingly.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Please meet your host directly at his home in Bonfim. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Traveling Spoon
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Filipe and his family share their home with a small, super-friendly and loving dog.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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