Portuguese Cooking Class: Algarve’s Pork & Seafood Cataplana

Algarve



Discover the flavors of the Algarve by learning to prepare Cataplana, a traditional Portuguese dish. Guided by a skilled chef, create and enjoy this iconic culinary delight.

Highlights

  • Master the authentic Cataplana in an immersive hands-on cooking class
  • Learn from a local chef with deep knowledge of Algarve's culinary heritage.
  • Enjoy a full meal paired with wine, including your own freshly made dish.
  • Take home a PDF recipe to recreate the flavors in your own kitchen.
  • Connect with fellow food lovers in a warm, cultural experience.

Description

Dive into the rich flavors of the Algarve by mastering the preparation of Cataplana, a traditional Portuguese dish featuring pork and seafood. In this unique culinary experience, you’ll learn how to create this iconic dish from scratch, embodying the essence of the southern Portuguese coast. During this class, our chef will guide you through each step of the process, sharing the history and cultural significance of Cataplana. By the end of this class, you will know how to: • Prepare the pork, seafood, and other essential ingredients • Assemble the traditional Cataplana pan • Cook the dish to perfection, blending flavors that are both fresh and aromatic You will also: • Taste the authentic flavors of your freshly made Cataplana • Connect with fellow food enthusiasts who appreciate culinary traditions • Enhance your cooking skills with a recipe that’s steeped in Portuguese heritage What’s Included • All the ingredients and traditional cookware needed to create this flavorful dish • After the experience, guests will receive a PDF of the recipe so they can recreate the Cataplana at home • A complete meal including an appetizer, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine Join us for this unforgettable journey into Portuguese cuisine and bring the flavors of the Algarve to your kitchen!

Includes

All the ingredients and traditional cookware needed to create this flavorful dish After the experience, guests will receive a PDF of the recipe so they can recreate the Cataplana at home A complete meal including an appetizer, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine

Important Information

  • The Kitchen is between Lagos Bus Station and Alex Coffee Shop. Please arrive 10 min early. We allow a maximum 10-min delay; after this time, you cannot join the class and no refund will be provided. Thank you for respecting all participants.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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