Private Portuguese Home Cooking Class in Lisbon with Defne

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Private Portuguese Home Cooking Class in Lisbon with Defne

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 US$175.92  per guest
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Earliest available date: July 15, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 7 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Portuguese, Turkish
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Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Family-friendly, Private Experience
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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.

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

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

STARTER
Tremoços (pickled beans) and olives
STARTER
Salada de grão-de-bico (chickpea salad)
MAIN
Caldeirada de peixe (fish stew)
DESSERT
Arroz de doce (rice pudding)
DESSERT
Vinho verde (Portuguese wine)

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Private Portuguese cooking class with your host Defne
Authentic meal with a local in her home
Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Join Defne for a Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon and cook together three dishes from scratch. In your 1.5 hour hands-on class you will learn to make an appetizer, main dish and dessert. While you cook she will share stories behind the dishes, how they are cooked in other cultures, and will share lots of tips and tricks! End your Lisbon cooking class with some coffee and a taste of Ginjinha, a classic Portuguese liqueur from Lisbon. During your experience with her, you can expect to enjoy classic Portuguese dishes, from the Mediterranean and beyond. Enjoy a fresh meal at Defne’s beautiful dining table in her living room or outdoors in the garden, when weather permits. A few dishes that you mish try are tremoços (pickled beans) and olives, salada de grão-de-bico (chickpea salad), caldeirada de peixe (fish stew) and arroz de doce (rice pudding). Your meal will be served with two glasses of Portuguese wine. 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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Praça Manuel Cerveira Pereira, Beato Lisboa Lisboa, Portugal, PT, 1900-208

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Please meet your host at her apartment in Olaias. Please contact your host for the exact apartment number and address details upon booking confirmation.
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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Fantastic experience, warm and knowledgeable person
June 25, 2026

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

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Great experience learned a lot
June 19, 2026

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

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A wonderful and authentic way to spend a few hours in Lisbon with a great human
June 02, 2026

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

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Cook and Chat
February 20, 2026

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

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Cooking and conversation
February 18, 2026

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

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