Private Portuguese Home Cooking Class in Lisbon with Defne
About
Enjoy a Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon in a local home. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Defne is a globe wanderer, her travels have taught her the value of connection, community, and empathy. Originally from Istanbul, she has a deep passion for exploring, discovering, and finding connections between cultures, food, people, places, and tastes. Join her on a mission to break down cultural barriers, one delicious bite at a time!
- Private experience
What to expect
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Join Defne for a Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon and cook together three dishes from scratch. In your 1.5 hour hands-on class you will learn to make an appetizer, main dish and dessert. While you cook she will share stories behind the dishes, how they are cooked in other cultures, and will share lots of tips and tricks! End your Lisbon cooking class with some coffee and a taste of Ginjinha, a classic Portuguese liqueur from Lisbon. During your experience with her, you can expect to enjoy classic Portuguese dishes, from the Mediterranean and beyond. Enjoy a fresh meal at Defne’s beautiful dining table in her living room or outdoors in the garden, when weather permits. A few dishes that you mish try are tremoços (pickled beans) and olives, salada de grão-de-bico (chickpea salad), caldeirada de peixe (fish stew) and arroz de doce (rice pudding). Your meal will be served with two glasses of Portuguese wine. Please note Defne’s menu is seasonal and will change depending on the availability of local produce. If you have any preference, please let her know in advance.
Sample menu
Tremoços (pickled beans) and olives
Salada de grão-de-bico (chickpea salad)
Caldeirada de peixe (fish stew)
Arroz de doce (rice pudding)
Vinho verde (Portuguese wine)
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Reviews
8 on Viator · 15 on Tripadvisor
What’s included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Private Portuguese cooking class with your host Defne
- Authentic meal with a local in her home
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Private, personalized experience
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Defne can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, on request. Please inform her in advance if you have any dietary restrictions, while booking your Lisbon cooking class online.
- Please note Defne’s menu is seasonal and will change depending on the availability of local produce. If you have any preference, please let her know in advance.
- Meeting location: Please meet your host at her apartment in Olaias. Here is a Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/A17fbhpMx8jEjsx68 Please contact your host at the phone number listed in the booking if you have dietary requests or need help with directions. -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
Please meet your host at her apartment in Olaias. Please contact your host for the exact apartment number and address details upon booking confirmation.
Starts from
- Cooking class and lunch
- Cooking class and dinner