Enjoy an immersive Lisbon cooking class in Isabel's spacious open kitchen, where travelers will have the opportunity to cook a traditional three-course Portuguese meal from scratch. In this hands-on 2.5-3 hour cooking class in Lisbon, learn to cook caldo verde (kale soup), bacalhau à brás (shredded cod with potatoes and eggs), and arroz doce (rice pudding). Isabel will guide you step by step through each dish, sharing culinary tips, cultural anecdotes, and personal stories along the way. At the end of the class, enjoy the fruits of your labor by savoring the meal you prepared on Isabel's terrace, which offers stunning rooftop views of Lisbon. Each guest will also receive the written recipes so you can recreate the dishes at home.
This home cooking experience in Lisbon is perfect for travelers, food lovers, and anyone eager to learn authentic Portuguese cooking in a warm, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
Join Isabel for a memorable in-home dining experience in her beautiful townhouse in central Lisbon, featuring stunning city views from her terrace. A passionate cook and host, Isabel invites travelers to enjoy a home-cooked Portuguese meal while learning about the rich culinary traditions of her homeland. With 25 years of living in France, Isabel combines the best of Portuguese and French flavors, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests to feel at home. You can expect a lively, intimate gathering where you will not only savor delicious, thoughtfully prepared dishes but also connect with the stories and culture behind them. You can expect to try traditional Portuguese dishes such as caldo verde (velvety kale and potato soup with garlic and smoky slices of chorizo) and bacalhau à brás (tender shredded codfish sautéed with onions and crispy potatoes, scrambled with eggs and garnished with black olives). To finish your meal, indulge in arroz doce (creamy Portuguese rice pudding delicately flavored with cinnamon), paired with a glass of local wine (red or white), and a cup of tea or coffee for the perfect ending to your culinary journey.
Isabel can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian, or vegan diet, if informed in advance.
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.
A glass of local wine (red or white)Tea or coffeeArroz doce (rice puddng)Bacalhau a bras (salted cod with potatoes and eggs)Caldo verde (Portuguese green soup)Isabel offers immersive in-home dining and cooking experiences in her beautiful Lisbon home, where travelers can explore the rich flavors and traditions of Portuguese cuisine. With a deep-rooted passion for cooking, shaped by her Portuguese heritage and 25 years living in France, Isabel creates vibrant, memorable meals that blend local ingredients with global influences. As a passionate host, she crafts each dish with care, sourcing only the freshest ingredients from trusted local suppliers. Through this food experience, she shares her love for food, community, and cross-cultural connections, offering travelers a unique culinary experience in the heart of Lisbon.
