Cooking Lisbon – Portuguese Cooking Class
Why join a Cooking Class?
Regional cooking classes are a great way to explore your destination. There are many benefits to joining a class. Besides enjoying a delicious meal, you have the opportunity to make new friends! Most cooking classes are for all ages and are fit for any individual whether you are a beginner or a top chef in the kitchen. Learning the gastronomy of a certain culture tells a lot about the people and the region. At the end of most cooking classes, you will be given the recipes so you can take them home and share them with your friends and family!
Finding the Best Cooking Class
- Cookly – is a great website that lists many cooking classes in different areas throughout the world. It is easy to use and even has the option to refine your search to specific food categories.
- Airbnb Experiences – Airbnb is not just for booking unique stays, you can find many cooking classes under the Airbnb experience tab.
- Leave a comment below with your next travel destination and I will personaly recommend some cooking classes for you!
- Read Reviews – Google, Pinterest, Airbnb, Social Media, and Tripadvisor are great places to start!
Tip: Book your class in advance to ensure you have the best options available.
About Cooking Lisbon
Cooking Lisbon is located in the heart of colorful Lisbon, Portugal. This wonderful company offers a variety of food and wine experiences for anyone that wants to explore traditional Portuguese history and gastronomy. Filipe José Louro Cordeiro owner and creator of this fun and informative experience is a travel and food enthusiast. He has created a welcoming and fun environment for like-minded people wanting to explore Portuguese cuisine.
When you first walk into Cooking Lisbon you are greeted with a gourmet shop with wines and foods from the region. The building has two kitchens with an attached dining area. The venue can host 20-50 people, perfect for groups of travelers or company outings. Each kitchen has its own layout fully equipped for curious travels to get their hands dirty with some fun Portuguese cooking techniques. The kitchens reflect Portugal’s colorful tiled buildings with bright pops of colors and patterns.
Tip: Book your class directly with the company to avoid extra fees.
The Menu
Appetizers: Caldo Verde (Kale Soup) & Pastéis de Bacalhau (Cod Croquets)
Main Course: Peas with Poached Eggs
Dessert: Sericaia
My Review
As we first arrived at the Cooking Lisbon kitchen, we were welcomed with open arms by Filipe. After introducing ourselves and getting to know the other 12 cooks, we headed for the kitchen to get suited up for the fun to begin. Local chef, Miguel, was a joy to watch in the kitchen. He was always smiling and did a great job of getting everyone involved. We had a fun group that was eager to learn and have a great time.
Since the cold weather was upon us we had the pleasure of making some warm Portuguese comfort dishes. After a quick introduction of each dish, we scattered into small groups to prep the ingredients. Fernanda was an amazing hostess! She was always smiling and kept the wine bar well-stocked for endless glasses of wine throughout the class.
I had the pleasure of preparing the main dish which was Peas with Poached Eggs. The aromas were incredible… I mean how could sautéed onions, garlic, bacon, and white wine not smell good? During the cooking process, we had time to mingle and get to know everyone. We met some amazing people that we had tons in common with. After some fun chit-chat and many glasses of wine, it was time to bon appétit! We all gathered around the large table, filled our glasses of wine, and dug in.
We started off the meal with a warm bowl of Caldo Verde (Kale Soup) and crispy Pastéis de Bacalhau (Cod Croquets). These were two delicious starters that really showcase the Portuguese cuisine with shredded salted Bacalhau formed into fried croquet. They were the perfect pillow of flavor to pair with the mild kale soup. My favorite bite of the evening was the main dish – peas with poached eggs. This was a simple dish, that reminded me of Winters in Colorado. I love a bowl of warm comfort food!
This was an amazing experience that I will forever remember! I will definitely be back for more Portuguese cooking classes with Cooking Lisbon. I will also be booking more classes where ever The Gallivanting Spoon heads to next!
Thank you, Filipe and the Cooking Lisbon Team for the wonderful evening!
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