Traditional Portuguese Dinner Reinvented For Vegetarians

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, Portuguese
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Experience a veggie twist on Portuguese classics with host Matues. Enjoy a warm, family-style evening featuring flavorful dishes and free-flow Portuguese wine. Join a cozy, fun night!

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

Experience Details

Join the host Matues for a night of culinary adventure and family-style hospitality. His dinner is made with love, care, and attention to detail, ensuring that every bite is a delightful experience.

But the event is not just about the food. He wants you to feel like part of his family, as he welcomes you with open arms to a night full of fun and entertainment.

And of course, no dinner is complete without a good drink. Matues is proud to offer free-flow wine to our guests, so you can indulge in the rich and bold flavors that Portugal is famous for.


Sample Menu

STARTER
Couvert
Homemade bread, seasoned olives, aromatised butter, jam, pate, Portuguese cheese.
STARTER
Caldo Verde (Green soup)
STARTER
Roasted chouriço Vegan
STARTER
Bolhão Pato mushrooms
Mushrooms sauteed with white wine, lemon, garlic and parsley
MAIN
Tofu with cream (bacalhau com natas)
The famous Portuguese dish made with Bacalhau (dehydrated codfish), with fried potato cube and juicy béchamel sauce. (Cod is replaced by smoked tofu)
MAIN
Alheira Vegan com grelos e ovos
Alheira with turnip greens is a typical dish, with sautéed turnip greens and poached eggs.
DESSERT
Drunk Pears
Pears from the west region of Portugal, cooked at low temperature with red and port wine, muscatel and spices.

What You Get

Join your host Mateus' family for the evening
Dinner
Drinks and beverages

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

Indulge in Authentic Portuguese Cuisine in a Cozy, Vegan-friendly Setting. Experience traditional Portuguese food with a traditional Portuguese ambiance, prepared specifically form the host Mateus for his beloved vegans and vegetarians. Most of the produce will be organic, using vegetables and fruits from small farmers and local markets. Expect a night full of fun and entertainment. About your host Mateus: "My name is Mateus and my heart belongs to Lisboa, despite I was born in Brasil. I arrived in Portugal in 2015 and here I discovered my passion - the kitchen. I have been in the business for more than 6 years, formed Kitchen Management and Production in one of the most prestigious and famous Touristic and Gastronomic schools in Portugal - Escola de Hotelaria. My passion is to bring a smile through the kitchen, family and traditional or more modern and a little bit sophisticated, but always with a warm and special touch - mine."

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Avenida Almirante Reis, São Jorge de Arroios Lisboa Lisboa, Portugal, PT, 1150-021

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⚠️ THIS IS NOT THE COMPLETE ADDRESS. THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
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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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Earliest available date: January 1, 2026
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10 meals
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