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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Lagos

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 8 guests

Language

English, Portuguese

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Immerse yourself in Portuguese culture with a local market tour and seafood cooking class. Discover authentic recipes, learn culinary traditions, and gain skills to recreate dishes at home.

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

Experience Details

At The Kitchen, our goal is to provide a truly authentic experience. We want you to connect with Portuguese culture, understand our culinary traditions, and leave with the confidence to recreate these dishes in your own kitchen. Each recipe has been carefully chosen for its authenticity and ease, ensuring you can impress your friends and family with a taste of Portugal at home.

Sample Menu

STARTER

Ameijôas à Bulhão Pato

A classic Portuguese dish made with fresh clams cooked in a fragrant sauce of garlic, olive oil, white wine, and coriander.

STARTER

Camarão à Alhinho

Succulent prawns sautéed in a rich and aromatic garlic and olive oil sauce, often enhanced with a touch of white wine, chili, and parsley.

STARTER

Choco Frito

Portuguese dish made with tender strips of cuttlefish, marinated in garlic, lemon, and spices, then lightly coated and fried to golden perfection.

MAIN

Massada de Peixe

Portuguese fish stew made with chunks of fresh fish, slow-cooked with onion, garlic, tomatoes, white wine, herbs, then combined with short-cut pasta.

DESSERT

Passion Fruit Mousse

A refreshing and tangy dessert to round off your Portuguese culinary experience.

What You Get

Bottled water

Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic Beverages

Lunch

Private transportation

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Embark on a delicious journey with our Local Market Tour & Portuguese Seafood Cooking Class. This experience is perfect for seafood lovers and anyone looking to immerse themselves in authentic Portuguese culture. Why Choose This Experience? One of the most frequent requests from our guests is a guided market tour. And we understand why! There is nothing quite like exploring the vibrant local market, where you will engage with local vendors, learn about Portuguese ingredients, and select the freshest produce and seafood that will inspire our delicious dishes. What to Expect: • Guided Market Tour: Our experience begins with a visit to the local market, offering insights into Portuguese food culture and tips on selecting the best ingredients. • Hands-on Cooking Class: In our professional kitchen, you will participate in preparing every dish, gaining valuable skills and recipes to take home. • Authentic Portuguese Meal: After the class, sit down to enjoy the dishes you have prepared, paired with water, traditional Portuguese beer, and wine.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Tv. da Sra. da Graça 2, Travessa da Senhora da Graça, São Gonçalo de Lagos Lagos Faro, Portugal, PT, 8600-674

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One way to get to us is to go through one of the main streets of the city, 25 de Abril Street, and turn onto Sra da Graça Alley. As soon as you turn onto the alley, you will soon see the signage for our kitchen; we're at number 2.

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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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What People Are Saying

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The best cooking class experience

June 22, 2025

(TripAdvisor)

Great class and overall experience! The market visit was really fun seeing our fish chopped up, the kitchen space was bright and cheerful, and the chefs were lovely. We did the seafood class making...read more

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Earliest available date: July 12, 2025

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Please note that the time is in Western European Time.

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

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Local Market Tour and Portuguese Seafood Cooking Class

Experience Details

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What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyCancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.Read more

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Read more