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.
- Please note this is not a professional cooking class in a cooking school but rather an in-home cooking and cultural experience with a local in her home kitchen
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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Natileew
May 5, 2024
Review - Had such a great time going to the market and learning to cook traditional Portugese dishes with Paula! Paula was a wonderful host - I definitely recommend this activity 😊
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Monica_m
May 2, 2024
Culinary Delight with Paula! - My husband and I took a cooking class with Paula on the second day of our two-week trip to Portugal, and we're thrilled we got to experience the introduction to Portuguese and Goan cuisine. The food was phenomenal, and the company was even better. Paula is a skilled chef and an incredible host; spending time getting to know her was delightful. She perfectly represented the kind and fun Portuguese culture we experienced throughout our tour. We highly recommend booking this for anyone who loves food, authenticity, and genuine human connection while traveling.
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Debrak872
Apr 26, 2024
Dinner in Lisbon - Paula was delightful, knowledgeable and had everyone participate in making our dinner. It felt that we were having dinner with a friend
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Passport23354894535
Apr 25, 2024
Five star cooking class where learning is fun, easy, and tasty! - Cooking with Paulin was more than a great lesson in Portuguese cooking,it was a taste of real Portuguese life today and a colorful history of how what we cooked came to be. This lady knows her stuff and puts heart into teaching. She makes you really feel the joy of cooking Portuguese as you learn it step by step. This is a five-star experience for a bargain!
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Staceysh1061jz
Apr 23, 2024
Wonderful wxperience and great food! - My husband and I had a wonderful time with Paula. She picked us up next to the ferry and we had a nice walk around the historic part of Almada, with her telling us stories of the area and her life. We then visited the local markets, and got to speak with some of the vendors. Paula made us feel right at home in her apartment, where we cooked and shared a delicious meal. I strongly recommend the experience, we will remember this for a very long time!
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Jon_r
Apr 22, 2024
Event and Paula were wonderful! - This was even more/better than we hoped! Our host, Paula was fun, sweet, gracious, and really knew her stuff. We were given a choice of dishes and we prepped/cooked and ate them all. It was the loveliest of events on our trip, and memories we will remember and chare forever - thanks Paula!!
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Margaret_s
Apr 1, 2024
Great overall experience - Paula is super friendly. She is very welcoming. Her cooking class was enjoyable and we learned many many cooking tips that were new to us even though we are experienced cooks 😊. She also ave us lots of fun information about Lisbon in general. I highly recommend her class as an experience in Lisbon 💕
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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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