Host offerings
Paulo is a hotel management graduate who has worked in the hospitality industry for many years. Passionate about his profession, Paulo believes that authentic local cuisine must be at the center of every hospitality experience. Paulo's wife, Susana, is an elementary school teacher who shares Paulo's passion for cooking, and she devotes most of her free time to cooking and trying new culinary experiences. <br><br> From an early age, Paulo and Susana were taught how to cook by their mothers, two lovers of authentic Portuguese cuisine. Throughout the years Paulo and Susana became excellent home chefs, and they are excited about sharing their Portuguese culinary and cultural traditions with others from around the world.
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
Cooking experience (1 - 10 guests) Take a short ride from the city center of Lisbon to get to Paulo and Susana's house in Apelacao, a quiet and open neighborhood in the outskirts of Lisbon for your Portuguese cooking class. You will meet a very warm and welcoming host family in their traditional Portuguese home. Paulo, Susana and their two children will be expecting you with some classic Portuguese appetizers and a glass of local Portuguese wine. Expect a very local and authentic culinary experience in a family atmosphere with Paulo and Susana sharing lots about Lisbon's history, culture and food scene.
After a welcome appetizer and drink, you will join Paulo and Susan in their kitchen for your Lisbon cooking class and learn to prepare two traditional Portuguese dishes. Learn the techniques involved in cooking Portuguese cuisine during your cooking class which will last about two hours. Later join your hosts at the dining table to enjoy the meal you helped prepare. Unless you have a particular preference, your hosts will choose to surprise you with their own selection of favorite local dishes - two appetizers and mains. Your meal will conclude with Portuguese dessert.
Notes: A glass of wine is included in the cost of your experience. <br><br> Please note that lunch experiences are only available on weekends. During the week Paulo and Susana are only available for dinner experiences since they work during the week.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | Not offered | $130 | $100 |
| Alcohol | $0 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 12:00pm - 04:00pm | 6:30pm - 10:30pm |
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.
