15 Cooking Classes in Lisbon to Build a Day Around

1.Pastel de Nata Baking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,106 reviews · 2 hours · from $64Our pick

At Homecooking Lisbon HUB, an English-speaking chef guides you through pastry, custard, shaping, and baking in two hours. You’ll work hands-on, taste coffee, Porto wine, and ginjinha, then eat your warm pastel de nata. Classes may be led by Marta, Bea, Miguel, Miyuki, or another member of the team.

“A Delicious and Memorable Pastel de Nata Experience in Lisbon Taking a pastel de nata class in Lisbon was one of the highlights of my trip. The class was well organised, welcoming, and genuinely fun from start to finish. Our instructor was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about Portuguese baking, explaining each step in a way that was easy to follow—even for those with little baking experience. The class was hands-on and interactive, covering the key elements of making pastel de nata, from preparing the custard to shaping and filling the pastry. Along the way, we learned useful tips, traditional techniques, and a bit of the history behind this iconic…”

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2.Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 592 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

At Homecooking Lisbon HUB, you will prepare a traditional four-course meal with an English-speaking chef, starting with snacks, wine, and beer. Instructors such as Pedro, Theresa, Miguel, Beatriz, and Tereza guide every step, share Portuguese food traditions, and finish with a communal meal.

“We really enjoyed this class, and highly recommend! Our chef was very informative, the wine and laughs were flowing and the food was delicious!! Very excited to try the recipes back home.”

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3.2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 461 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

Spend two hands-on hours at Compadre Cooking School making pastel de nata and a second Portuguese dessert with English-speaking chefs Anna and Marta. You’ll learn the pastry’s monastery origins, eat what you prepare, and take home two recipes. The class involves about 1 hour 20 minutes of standing.

“Nice ambience. Excellent teachers. the pastel de nata tasted delicious”

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4.Lisbon Portuguese Cooking Class with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 445 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130Top rated

Meet Cooking Lisbon at 6:30 pm on Rua Bernardim Ribeiro for a hands-on Portuguese cooking class. Chefs such as Pedro, Carolina, Giu, and Filipa guide you through a multi-dish dinner, with wine, appetizers, and adaptations for dietary restrictions.

“So fun and a great learning experience about the food and culture of Portugal! Our chef was so kind and made you feel welcomed into the class!”

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5.Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 287 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

At Homecooking Lisbon, you’ll prepare a four-course Portuguese meal in a relaxed kitchen with an English-speaking chef such as Miguel, Beatriz, Pedro, Teresa, or Rita. Expect hands-on tasks, pastel de nata, seasonal recipes, Portuguese wine and beer, and a family-style meal at the end.

“What a fun class! Our instructor, Teresa, made sure everyone felt comfortable and included the entire time. It was a bit chaotic at first since the meal is cooked family style, but our group got into a groove and had a lot of fun helping to prepare each part of the meal. If you're a more serious chef, you may not appreciate the more laid back style of this class. However, we had a blast meeting people and learning more about the Portuguese style of cooking!”

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6.Pasteis de Nata Baking Class from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

At Lisboa Food Studio, Chef Miguel leads a friendly 90-minute class on making pastéis de nata from pastry to custard. You will work in a group of up to 12, enjoy a drink while the tarts bake, hear the story behind Portugal’s famous pastry, and eat your warm results at the end.

“Wonderful experience at this class. We attended with our young children and they were welcomed and included. Our 5 year old loved the class! Everything was very organized and the teaching was very informative and entertaining. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a shorter class that is family friendly.”

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7.Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Join Lisbon Affair on Avenida de Roma for an English-language cooking class led by chefs such as Beatrice or Bernardo. Prepare seasonal Portuguese starters, a fish, seafood, meat, or vegetarian main, and dessert, then sit down with wine to enjoy what you made.

“Beatrice was incredible. She took a lot of time to explain the history of Portuguese cooking and the traditional way of doing things. She shared lots of personal stories and great descriptions of the process we were using. The three dishes we made used simple ingredients for an amazing final result. These are recipes I can easily take home and make for friends so they can enjoy a taste of Portugal. If you like to cook and want a personal experience, this is definitely where you should be. Thank you Beatrice for such a great time!”

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8.Portuguese Cooking Experience in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 140 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Meet your chef at a central Lisbon cookery school for a 3.5-hour evening class. Prepare a shared fish dish, meat dish, and dessert, taste olive oils, drink wine, and learn Portuguese food traditions. Guides have included Ana, Pedro, Tomas, Yvonne, David, and Gonçalo.

“This was a fun evening where we met some really nice people. The cooking part of it was a little different to previous courses we have been on; this is a group-cook, which generates a meal between you, rather than each cooking every course. You don’t learn the cooking skills quite so much, but do get a good overview of a number of courses. We really enjoyed it, but my expectations were of a different format. I hope this review sets yours!”

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9.Hands on Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82

At Compadre Cooking School, instructors such as Anna and Marta guide you through a hands-on Portuguese meal in English. Over about three hours, you prepare a starter, cod dish, and meat dish at your own station, then sit down to eat and take the recipes home.

“Very fun evening meeting new people cooking and eating a wonderful meal afterwards the Hosts were very good very knowledgeable would definitely do again.”

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10.Pasteis de Nata Baking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

In a small Lisbon kitchen limited to eight people, chef Miguel guides you through pastry and custard from scratch. You will shape, bake, and taste your own pastéis de nata, with coffee, tea, water, and one alcoholic drink included. Choose a morning or afternoon class.

“We really enjoyed learning how to make pastel de nata. Miguel was very thorough in showing us how to make them.”

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11.Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62Best value

At Compadre Cooking School, you’ll spend about two hours making pastel de nata with an English-speaking instructor, then prepare another Portuguese treat. Anna, Marta, and Jose have led classes praised for patience and humor. You’ll eat the results, receive recipes, and return home from the same central meeting point.

“What an amazing experience, so much fun and you are guided through the task with ease. The instructors are knowledgeable, friendly and love a good laugh.”

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12.Lisbon Market and Food Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $141

Meet your chef at Cooking Lisbon at 9:30 am, walk to a local market, choose fresh fish, seafood, meat, and produce, then prepare a Portuguese meal in a professional kitchen. Chefs such as Renata, Pedro, Paulo, Carina, and Fernanda lead the class, with wine served at lunch.

“The market tour was every informative. The cooking class was great! - Easy to follow -Ingredients will be easy to get in when I get home. - she explained all the cooking techniques. - Can't wait to try it at home. - Still waiting for recipes to be sent but I am sure she will send them. Definitely recommend this class. Alicia”

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13.Private Lisbon Market Tour & Portuguese Cooking Class with Paula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Meet Paula in Cacilhas after a short ferry ride from central Lisbon. Walk to her neighborhood market, choose ingredients, and cook two to three Portuguese and Portuguese-Goan dishes in her home kitchen. This private four-and-a-half-hour experience ends with a shared meal, dessert, and coffee or tea.

“Paulina met us at the ferry station, and we walked together through a very scenic route to her studio, stopping at the market on the way, and getting to know eachother. At the studio we cooked more than 3 dishes following her precise instructions, and then ate what we prepared, which was very tasety. The whole event took much longer than planned, without even noticing… Paulina is an extremely welcoming and interesting host - we reccomend this experience to those who are interested in people and food combined. We loved it.”

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14.Portuguese Cooking Class for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

At Compadre Cooking School in Lisbon, you’ll spend three hours preparing three Portuguese dishes with an English or Portuguese-speaking instructor. Anna and Marta guide the hands-on class, explain the stories behind the food, and serve your finished meal with beverages and recipes to take home.

“Anna was an excellent teacher!! We had a lovely lunch and learned a lot about Portuguese food from her. I would highly recommend the class”

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15.Private Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon with Paula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Cross the Tagus by ferry, meet Paula in Cacilhas, and walk to her Almada home for a private three-and-a-half-hour cooking and cultural experience. Prepare Portuguese and Goan dishes, share wine and dessert, and receive recipes for later.

“Paulinha was absolutely amazing the the food was delicious! I enjoyed hearing her stories about her family and learning more about Portugal. Best Pastel de Nata in the city!”

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