Cooking classes in Lisbon
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Lisbon home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Lisbon is warmest in August at about 84°F (29°C).
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Top cooking classes in Lisbon
Portuguese Cooking Class in LisbonFrom $98View 
Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in LisbonFrom $97View 
Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in LisbonFrom $57View 
Hands on Portuguese Cooking Class in LisbonFrom $77View 
Private Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon with PaulaFrom $84View 
Lisbon Portuguese Cooking Class with 3-Course DinnerFrom $137View
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What to eat and drink in Lisbon
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Pastel de nata
- A small custard tart with crisp, flaky pastry, often dusted with cinnamon.
- Bacalhau
- Dried salted cod, soaked and cooked in countless ways; a pillar of Portuguese cooking.
- Sardines
- Grilled whole sardines, the smell of Lisbon's June festivals, served on bread.
- Bifana
- A thin pork cutlet marinated in garlic and wine, served hot in a soft bread roll.
- Ginjinha
- A sweet sour-cherry liqueur sold by the shot from tiny bars, sometimes in chocolate cups.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Lisbon month by month
Averages for Lisbon, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 59 (15) | 62 (16) | 66 (19) | 69 (20) | 74 (23) | 79 (26) | 83 (28) | 84 (29) | 80 (27) | 73 (23) | 65 (18) | 60 (15) |
| Low °F (°C) | 47 (9) | 48 (9) | 52 (11) | 54 (12) | 58 (14) | 62 (17) | 65 (18) | 66 (19) | 64 (18) | 60 (15) | 53 (12) | 49 (9) |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:39 pm | 6:14 pm | 6:43 pm | 8:13 pm | 8:41 pm | 9:03 pm | 9:01 pm | 8:32 pm | 7:46 pm | 6:59 pm | 5:24 pm | 5:16 pm |
Questions
What food is Lisbon known for?
Pastel de nata: a small custard tart with crisp, flaky pastry, often dusted with cinnamon. Bacalhau: dried salted cod, soaked and cooked in countless ways; a pillar of Portuguese cooking. Sardines: grilled whole sardines, the smell of Lisbon's June festivals, served on bread.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Lisbon?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
