Private Portuguese Home Cooking Class in Lisbon with Defne




Private Portuguese Home Cooking Class in Lisbon with Defne
Join Defne in Lisbon for a private Portuguese cooking class in her home. In 1.5 hours, learn to create authentic dishes while discovering the cultural stories behind Portugal's flavors.
Experience Details
Enjoy a Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon in a local home. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Defne is a globe wanderer, her travels have taught her the value of connection, community, and empathy. Originally from Istanbul, she has a deep passion for exploring, discovering, and finding connections between cultures, food, people, places, and tastes. Join her on a mission to break down cultural barriers, one delicious bite at a time!
• Private Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon in a local home
• In 1.5 hours learn to cook an appetizer, main and dessert
• Get insight into how Portuguese food connects different cultures and traditions
• Experience timeless flavors of Portugal through the rich stories behind the food and its connection with other cultures
• Enjoy a delicious meal served with with coffee and Ginjinha, a classic Portuguese liqueur from Lisbon
• Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan meals available, on request
Sample Menu
What You Get
Good To Know
- Defne can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, on request. Please inform her in advance if you have any dietary restrictions, while booking your Lisbon cooking class online.
- Please note Defne’s menu is seasonal and will change depending on the availability of local produce. If you have any preference, please let her know in advance.
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Private, personalized experience
What You’ll Experience
Meeting & Pickup
Praça Manuel Cerveira Pereira, Beato Lisboa Lisboa, Portugal, PT, 1900-208
Open in Google MapsThis 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.
Defne is fantastic in every way. Such a warm person and we loved coming to and seeing her home--good to see the real Lisbon rather than just a tourist place. Very knowledgeable about food and we le...read more
Defne is a fantastic instructor and host. Rather than just teach you specific recipes only she will also teach you about techniques and different options for different ways to cook the food and a l...read more
Defne is a wonderful host and person and it's obvious she loves what she does. We wanted something a little more authentic when we booked this, and we weren't sure what to expect arriving at Defne...read more




Defne treated my granddaughter and me like old friends from the rime we arrived, and visiting her was one of our best experiences in Lisbon. In addition to learning several cooking tips, we shared ...read more
Defne was a joy to meet! The food was excellent, and we hope to try and replicate a dish at home. It was a pleasure to meet a like-minded world traveler and exchange views. My granddaughter also lo...read more



