Cataplana for all: from market to the table

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US$216.34 per guest

Adult x1

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Earliest available date: September 11, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Faro

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Other

Pescetarian, Wheelchair Accessible

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Algarve's rich culture with our chef-led market tour. Learn to cook authentic Cataplana and savor a delicious traditional meal that will captivate your senses.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

By the eyes of our Chef, you can discover the Algarve Culture: colors, smells, flavors, traditions.

After this sensory journey in Faro Municipality Market you will learn how to cook a real Algarve Cataplana.

In the end, surprise yourself with a traditional meal with authentic flavors and fall in love with the Algarve

Sample Menu

STARTER

Tuna Muxama Tiborna

dried and cured tuna loin served with toasted bread with olive oil and salad

STARTER

Cured cheese with toasted almonds and honey

MAIN

Cataplana made by the participants

DESSERT

Algarve triology (fig, almonds and carob) with fresh fruit

What You Get

apron

Lunch

Private transportation

Good To Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

One of the best ways to understand a place is by tasting its cuisine – and the Algarve is no different. In Tertúlia Algarvia's Culinary Classes we take this a step further by learning how to prepare the most iconic regional dish: the tasty - cataplana. Head to the kitchen for a fun and authentic cooking class and by the time it's over, you'll have created a delectable dish to enjoy for lunch or dinner! » Meet the Chef in the front door at Faro Municipal Market and visit the market to purchase all the ingredients for making the cataplana » Go to Tertúlia Algarvia: cooking class place »Welcome to Tertúlia Algarvia »conversation and screening a video about cataplana » Cooking class, during which participants will learn to prepare a cataplana with fish and shellfish or vegetarian » Enjoy a traditional lunch » Visit the regional shop at Tertúlia Algarvia

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Faro Municipal Market, Largo Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro, União das freguesias de Faro (Sé e São Pedro) Faro Faro, Portugal, PT, 8000-151

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Main door of Faro Municipal Market. Where it says "Municipal Market of Faro"

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.8

based on 15 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Food and Pleasure

May 30, 2026

This cooking experience was delightful. I was paced really well and included a trip to the market, class, and lunch. Insights into the food, how to prepare it, and other tips about drying herbs w...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Great way to spend a day in Faro!

January 11, 2026

We started the class in the Faro market where Chef Alexandra taught us about the history of the market and the agriculture of the Algarve. We had previously taken a cataplana cooking class in anot...read more

(Viator)

Incredible experience!

September 20, 2025

We had such an incredible time exploring the market, understanding the social hub of the community and experiencing the freshest ingredients (fruit, veg, fish and all!) The cooking class itself w...read more

(Viator)

Will repeat

October 23, 2024

Had a great fun time and some good food. We were very well looked after by the chef and the restaurant staff.

(TripAdvisor)

A wonderful way to enhance a visit to Faro

April 11, 2024

I'm an experienced traveler. Pretty much tired of most museums and churches. I'm always looking for experiences that will teach me more about the local culture, traditions and foods. This is an exc...read more