Portuguese Cooking Class: Algarve’s Pork & Seafood Cataplana

5.0
(8 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

This Cataplana cooking class offers a unique opportunity to dive into the heart of Algarve's culinary traditions. Led by a skilled local chef, you'll not only learn to prepare this iconic dish but also immerse yourself in the rich history and culture behind it. The hands-on experience, combined with a full meal and wine pairing, ensures that you savor every aspect of the Algarve's flavors. By the end of the class, you'll have the skills and confidence to recreate this special dish at home, bringing a piece of Portugal's southern coast into your kitchen. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey that goes beyond just cooking—it's about connecting with tradition and fellow food enthusiasts.

Example Menu

Starter

Portuguese flame-grilled chorizo

Main

Cataplana - Pork and seafood

Dessert

Typical dessert from the Algarve

What's Included

• All the ingredients and traditional cookware needed to create this flavorful dish
• A complete meal including an appetizer, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine - Lunch or Dinner
• After the experience, guests will receive a PDF of the recipe so they can recreate at home
If customers want more than 2 included glasses of wine, each extra glass costs €5, payable in cash

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Once on one of the main streets in the city center, Rua 25 de Abril, turn onto Travessa Sra da Graça. The activity will take place at the meeting point: Travessa Sra da Graça nº2.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Dive into the rich flavors of the Algarve by mastering the preparation of Cataplana, a traditional Portuguese dish featuring pork and seafood. In this unique culinary experience, you’ll learn how to create this iconic dish from scratch, embodying the essence of the southern Portuguese coast.

During this class, our chef will guide you through each step of the process, sharing the history and cultural significance of Cataplana. By the end of this class, you will know how to:

• Prepare the pork, seafood, and other essential ingredients.
• Assemble the traditional Cataplana pan
• Cook the dish to perfection, blending flavors that are both fresh and aromatic

You will also:

• Taste the authentic flavors of your freshly made Cataplana
• Connect with fellow food enthusiasts who appreciate culinary traditions
• Enhance your cooking skills with a recipe that’s steeped in Portuguese heritage

What’s Included:
• All the ingredients and traditional cookware needed to create this flavorful dish
• After the experience, guests will receive a PDF of the recipe so they can recreate the Cataplana at home
• A complete meal including an appetizer, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by The Kitchen

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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