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PRIVATE Portuguese Home Cooking Class in Porto with Chef Maria

About this experience

Learn to cook traditional Portuguese dishes with a professional chef. Maria was always fond of cooking and baking delicious sweets with her mother. She has had a lifelong love of cooking, which inspired her to follow her passion for cooking in Scotland. Having worked as a food and wine tour guide for years, Maria enjoys loves creating memorable experiences for her travelers – sharing tips, recipes, cultural and historical information about Portugal, and even offering cooking classes in her own kitchen!

• Cooking lesson in a local home
• Introduction to Portuguese culture and cuisine
• 100% private activity
• Vegetarian options available

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Traditional home-cooked Portuguese meal
  • Hands-on home cooking class with a chef

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary and highlights

You will visit Maria's small apartment in Porto where you will learn to cook a traditional, home-cooked Portuguese meal. Maria will be teaching you to cook dishes she learned from her mother and aunt. In your 1.5-hour cooking class learn to make two dishes from your menu. You will learn to make these dishes from scratch. After you cook, join Maria at the dining table to share the dishes you helped prepare.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please meet Maria directly at her apartment in Porto. The exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'before you go' section in your voucher for exact address and Google Maps link to location.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — 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
  • If you have any dietary restrictions, allergies or food preferences, please let Maria know in advance.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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