Market Tour & Cooking Class: Algarve’s Seafood Cataplana

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

The Market Tour and Cataplana Cooking Class offers a truly immersive experience, combining the excitement of exploring Lagos' vibrant market with the hands-on joy of cooking an authentic Algarve dish. Guided by a skilled chef, you'll select the freshest ingredients and learn traditional techniques that capture the essence of Portuguese cuisine. This experience not only enhances your culinary skills but also deepens your connection to the Algarve's rich culture. Join us for a unique and memorable journey that blends food, culture, and community in one unforgettable event.

Example Menu

Starter

Algarve Starter

Main

Cataplana - Seafood

Dessert

Algarve dessert

What's Included

All the ingredients and traditional cookware needed to create this flavorful dish
A guided tour of the Municipal Market of Lagos to select fresh ingredients
A complete meal including an appetizer, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine
After the experience, you'll receive a PDF of the recipe so you can recreate the Cataplana at home
Guide; Languages offered: English, Portuguese, French
If customers want more than the two 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 with our Market Tour & Cataplana Cooking Class, a unique culinary experience that combines shopping for fresh ingredients with mastering the preparation of Cataplana, a traditional Portuguese seafood dish. Embodying the essence of the southern Portuguese coast, this 3.5-hour adventure begins with a guided visit to the Municipal Market of Lagos, where you'll select the freshest seafood and vegetables under the guidance of our expert chef.
During this class, our chef will lead you through each step of the process, sharing the history and cultural significance of Cataplana.

By the end of this experience, you will know how to:

Choose and prepare the 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

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by The Kitchen

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Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
New Product

Cancellation Policy

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

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