Home-Style Portuguese Cooking Class in Portimao with Pedro
Overview
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
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Local wine
- Private cooking class with your host, Pedro
- All Fees and Taxes
- Homecooked Portuguese meal
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Rua Francisco Bívar
8500-132, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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 Portimao. In your 1 hour Algarve cooking class, learn to make two dishes from scratch. Learn to make an appetizer or dessert and a main dish. 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, where is grew up and enjoyed his mother's cooking. After cooking, enjoy your meal with a glass of white or 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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
- Alcoholic beverages. Local wine.
- Private cooking class with your host, Pedro.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Homecooked Portuguese meal.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Home-Style Portuguese Cooking Class in Portimao with Pedro is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Home-Style Portuguese Cooking Class in Portimao with Pedro will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesLocal wine
- Private cooking class with your host, Pedro
- All Fees and Taxes
- Homecooked Portuguese meal
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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.
