Private Portuguese and Goan Cooking Class with Paula: A Culinary Journey into Traditional Cuisine
4.9
35 Ratings
Almada
Embark on a culinary journey into traditional Portuguese and Goan cuisine with Paula. Learn to cook authentic dishes in a local home and enjoy a meal together. Vegetarian options available.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cais do Sodre - Seize the chance to immerse yourself in the authentic lifestyle of a local by delving into the traditional culture and gastronomy. Your adventure unfolds in Almada, a mere 7-minute ferry journey from the heart of Lisbon. Upon arrival at the Cacilhas ferry terminal, Paula will greet you and guide you on a delightful 10-minute stroll to her residence, conveniently situated a stone’s throw from the main indoor market of the neighborhood. Kick off your culinary experience with a welcoming beverage of various Portuguese wines and starters. Next, join Paula in her domestic kitchen to learn the preparation of 2-3 dishes that blend Portuguese and Portuguese-Goan culinary traditions. Together, you’ll craft starters like pataniscas de bacalhau, the classic Portuguese cod fritters, and Goan bojas, savory fritters of gram flour with onions and cumin. Following that, you’ll prepare a principal course, choosing from Portuguese or Goan specialties, such as bacalhau a braz, the iconic Portuguese concoction of cod with potatoes and egg, or a Goan curry. Once the cooking is complete, gather around Paula’s dining table or at the cooking studio table across the street to enjoy your meal. Conclude with a delectable dessert and a cup of coffee or tea.
Please be aware that Paula owns a cat.
What's Included
- Private cooking class with your host Paula
- Bottled water
- Lunch or Dinner
- Gratuities
- Tea and coffee
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
Meal Options
- Pataniscas de bacalhau - Traditional Portuguese cod fritters
- Goan bojas - Goan gram flour fritters made with onion and cumin seeds
- Bacalhau a braz or a Goan curry
Additional Information
Join Paula for an exclusive and personal cooking class in her home. It’s an ideal venture for those who crave to experience local culture through its cuisine. The cooking session will be held in Paula’s home kitchen where she will guide you through the preparation of 2-3 Goan dishes, inspired by traditional Portuguese cuisine, drawn from her family’s recipe book. After the cooking session has concluded, delight in your self-made dishes in Paula’s home.
Special note, if the guest count exceeds two, your culinary journey will begin at Paula’s residence with a welcoming beverage and appetizers. Following this, you will take a short stroll across the road to Paula’s cooking studio (situated directly opposite Paula’s apartment) for the cooking and dining session.
• Home-based cooking class
• Familiarization with Portugal and Goa’s hybrid culinary delights
• Private event in its entirety
• Experience Portuguese cordiality in a residential Almada neighborhood (a quick 7-minute ferry trip from Lisbon city)
• Provision for vegetarian dishes
- Please communicate directly with Paula via WhatsApp if you have questions about the menu or meeting location.
Location
Dá Cacilhas
Largo Alfredo Dinis
Meet your host at Da Cacilhas, a red kiosk located at the exit of the ferry in Cacilhas. To get here, take a 7-min ferry from Cais do Sodre in Lisbon and get off at the Cacilhas stop. Paula will meet you at the red kiosk in Cacilhas and together you will walk 5 min to get to her apartment.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(35 Ratings)
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877betsyh
Mar 24, 2024
A Fun Night Spent Cooking in Paula’s home - My husband and I had such a fun evening cooking with Paula. She made us feel immediately welcome in her home and totally engaged us in preparing the food. Once prepared, we sat down around her dining room table and really enjoyed our efforts with a bottle of wine while sharing stories of our past and learning more about Portugal. We highly recommend this experience when you are in Lisbon.
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Mark_w
Mar 21, 2024
Paula the chef from Mozambique - We missed the ferry and we were 10 minutes late. No problem, she said. That comment set the stage for an incredible evening. It was a casual evening, she showed us simple meal preparation like how to cut an onion without crying, how to mix, how to fill pastries. It was all good and we had fun doing it. She really knows how to move around in the kitchen. I would do this class again, if for no other reason, just to spend another evening with Paula, such a wonderful hostess. Such a wonderful person. I feel incredibly lucky to have experienced it.
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Julie
Mar 19, 2024
Paula creates a memorable evening! - Thank you, Paula, for a memorable evening!
We had a wonderful time getting to know you and learning more about your Goan and Portuguese cultures. Thank you for the tips and ideas for cooking and baking.
The meal was incredible and the company was so fun!
It’s such a unique opportunity that you offer and absolutely a great time! Thank you again!
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Zachary_s
Mar 11, 2024
Enjoyable experience with a lot of personal touches - Had such a nice time with Paulinha. Got a lot of hands on with the dishes and got to make Pastel de Nata. It was very nice to learn and have the recipes for the future. We had a lovely time chatting, eating, and drinking wine. She even told me a few times to contact her if I was having trouble recreating the dishes. It was a really great experience to learn these dishes and a few techniques to make my time in the kitchen easier.
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Emma_d
Mar 4, 2024
Unforgettable experience!! - Our evening with Paula is one we’ll be reminiscing for years to come. She was the most welcoming host, excellent instructor, and an immediate friend. We cannot wait to show off the recipes to family and friends! I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great evening and introduction to Portuguese culture.
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Adventurer491930
Feb 24, 2024
So much fun and great food! - Paula was so much fun and amazing! Not only did we learn a lot about cooking Portuguese and Goan food but she made the process so fun and informative. It was so easy to get the ferry over from Lisbon and the trip was so worth it! Thank you Paula we had such a great time!
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Dream75882
Feb 18, 2024
Fabullus cooking experience with a local resident - The hostess was fabulous full of practical cooking tips and patient instructions on how to cook our meal of clams, fish in curry sauce, salad and patel de nata - all delicious for a nice noon meal. The bonus was to meet a very nice hostess to learn about her life and living in Portugal.
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Meander24903572800
Dec 22, 2023
A must do! - Paula was a wonderful host and the class was fun, informative and hands on. Thank you for the time and effort that was put in to make our experience top notch!
Thank you
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694kiranr
Oct 30, 2023
Awesome class with great 1:1 experience! - Paula's class was great! I learned a lot about the history of Goan food and after having made the pastel de nata from scratch, I don't think I'll be going back to the store for them! 10/10 would recommend!
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Susangv5213yb
Oct 24, 2023
Lovely private experience - Paula provided excellent communication before during and after our dinner experience so the menu was customized just for us! She greeted us promptly at 5PM at the agreed location, with great enthusiasm even though she had just completed a lunch class …escorting them back to the ferry as she had done with us.
Paula provided a casual easy going experience, slowly and carefully demonstrating some fun and interesting techniques throughout the evening …correcting us if we went astray. By 9:30 our meal was complete…so worth the wait as it was delicious, paired with a chilled Alentejo white…and Ginja with our dessert. This was made even more delightful by our conversation with Paula who was quite charming and shared interesting stories and experiences. It felt like you were at a friend’s home throughout. 😄
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