Host offerings
Joana and João live in Seixal old town, a beautiful coastal city south of Lisbon with loads of history and culture. They love to cook and experiment in the kitchen and are passionate about sustainability - they mostly cook vegan and vegetarian dishes at home. Joana and João even have a cooking robot for company as they try new recipes and create unique dishes. They are mostly vegetarian or vegan at home but occasionally cook fish because a few traditional Portuguese dishes require it and it is available in abundance. They love meeting new people, hosting friends and family and are excited to share their love for food and cooking with travelers curious to try a home cooked Portuguese meal in Lisbon! <br><br>When we asked them why they would like to be Traveling Spoon hosts, this is what they said, "For pure joy. We love hanging out and cooking. Joining these two worlds seems magnificent to us."
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
In-home meal (1 - 4 guests) You can expect a creative Portuguese meal to be enjoyed along with Portuguese wine (or lemonade from non-alcoholic drinkers) at Joana and João's apartment in Seixal old town. Enjoy a home cooked meal that features vegetarian and/or pescatarian Portuguese dishes as you learn about this beautiful town and its history from your hosts. Your meal might include dishes such as baked cod with chickpeas and bread crumbs, vegetarian rojões à minhota, and Portuguese brás-style tofu. Your meal will end with a dessert such as cheesecake.
Cooking experience (1 - 4 guests) In your 1.5 hours hands-on cooking class learn to make two dishes from scratch. Either you will learn to make baked cod with chickpeas and bread crumbs or vegetarian rojões à minhota and Portuguese brás-style tofu. While you cook Joana and João will share stories of growing up in Portugal and how they learned to cook. After cooking, help set the table and then sit down to share the meal you helped prepare.
Notes: Your hosts will either pick you up from the Fogueteiro train station or the Seixal ferry terminal, so please let them know in advance how you will be arriving from Lisbon to Seixal. Joana and João can accommodate vegetarian and vegan diets on request, so please let them know in advance while booking your Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon online. One glass of wine per person is included in the cost of the experience.
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This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | $25 | $20 | Not offered |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $35 | $30 | Not offered |
| Alcohol | $0 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | 1:00pm - 03:00pm | 7:30pm - 09:30pm |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 11:00am - 02:00pm | 5:00pm - 08:00pm |
Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.
