Madeiran Cooking Experience: Blend Global Flavors During a Local Market Tour
4.8
21 Ratings
Funchal

Assisted by a local chef, you’ll explore the distinct tastes of Madeiran cuisine amalgamated with global flavors. The experience includes a guided visit to a local market by a certified tour guide, where you’ll unearth exotic items and learn about their roots and customs.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Farmers’ Market - # Delicious food on foot experience !

Rates

Adults (14+): 75€
Children (7-13): 40€

Duration

Starts at: 10:00 AM on Mondays

We start with a detailed visit to the local market where the origins, history and traditions of tropical fruits, exotic flowers, unusual fish and seasonal vegetables will be explained.

After a 5 minute walk, we shall take a lift to the rooftop of an hotel, where you will be surprised by an outstanding view over the city of Funchal, and where a young, dynamic and relaxed team awaits.

From simple local fish ceviche to emblematic espada fish with banana , to tacos with banana guacamole . The world of fusion cooking is demystified and made easy and fun in our cooking experience.

Learn the basics and beyond, so you can pick a few tricks for your home kitchen.

Each cooking experience ends with a delicious lunch and carefully chosen Portuguese wines.

You will gather around our table, on the rooftop, with an outstanding view, to enjoy your wonderful meal and exchange conversation with others that share your love for all things culinary.

What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • Loca fish ceviche
  • Local fish espada with banana - Served with banana guacamole
  • Madeiran “Espetada” - Beef on a skewer madeiran style
  • Chefs specialty
  • All drinks included - Portugueses red and white wine, water , fresh lemonade and coffee
Location
Farmers' Market
In front of main entrance of local Market
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(21 Ratings)
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H5803cltarah
Mar 21, 2024
Market tour and delicious meal experience - Absolutely fantastic! Our small group first explored the market, where we had the opportunity to learn about some of the cultural aspects of the groups sharing this space. We then had a fruit tasting, where we learned about some of the fruits that are unique or uniquely adapted to Madeira. Finally, we went to a nearby restaurant where the chef prepared four amazing dishes for us. He was a joy to watch, and everything was delicious. This tour exceeded my expectations, and was a wonderful and unique way to spend an afternoon in Funchal.
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Aw54herts
Jan 9, 2024
Great morning if you like food! - An excellent morning, started with a tour of the farmer's market in Funchal. Looking at the fruit and veg on sale, some unfamiliar items amongst them! After a fruit tasting in the market we moved on to a town centre restaurant. We sat at chef's table and watched as our spectacular lunch was prepared. Lunch was focused on Madeira produce with some very unusual and delicious twists. Throughly recommend this tour if you like food!
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Sven_w
Dec 23, 2023
Great Experience - Our guide was great! She was knowledgeable about the history surrounding Madeira and the walk through of the market. After the market we experienced a wonderful food experience while the head chef (who was great) explained his dishes and process behind why he cooks the way he does. Was a great overall experience.
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Jennifert2875
May 30, 2023
Terrific introduction to the amazing cuisine of Madeira and to Funchal. - Our family loved this tour from start to finish. From the tour of the market and the surrounding areas, to the tasting of local fruits to the amazing cooking demonstration, our guide was knowledgeable and interesting. She gave us a great deal of insight and tips for the rest of our stay in Madeira. The cooking demonstration was fantastic and the food delicious. This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip to Madeira.
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Janet_m
Feb 9, 2023
Amazing, loved it - Fantastic experience. A late birthday treat for my partner. Jacqueline gave a great tour of the market. The food, the chefs, the company were also 5 star. One of the highlights of our holiday.
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Venture610728
Oct 6, 2022
Can’t say enough good things about this experience! - The market tour was a great introduction to the island and Funchal in particular. We were celebrating our honeymoon and this activity felt like such a luxury experience. We had a lovely time and were so appreciative that the chef was not only accommodating of our vegetarian needs but specifically designed new plates adapted specifically to fit our needs. This will forever be a beautiful memory for us!
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Chefj0hn
Jun 7, 2022
Wonderful experience! - Absolutely fantastic tour! Guide was extremely knowledgeable about Madeira food, culture and people! We only wished we went on the tour at the beginning of our stay rather than the end!
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Skater
May 12, 2022
Excellent combination of informations and food, the naming is very correct. - The cooking experience was the greatest part, really enjoyable. All the informations our tour guide provides was great and includes some nice details we never have known before.
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Dbmckn
May 10, 2022
Wonderful fun. - Jacqueline is great. Lots of food. The first stop alone was enough to fill us up, but then we kept going for more and more stops. She's quite charming and a good historian as well. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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Ann_c
Apr 2, 2023
Delicious food, lovely market, way overpriced - The food was delicious and the market tour was very nice. However, you can do all this on your own for a fraction of the cost. Go check our the market on your own and then eat a delicious lunch at the Three House Restaurant and you will save mega bucks. This tour was way overpriced for what you got.
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