Algarve Pork & Seafood Cataplana Portuguese Cooking Class
Overview
This Cataplana cooking class offers a unique opportunity to dive into the heart of Algarve's culinary traditions. Led by a skilled local chef, you'll not only learn to prepare this iconic dish but also immerse yourself in the rich history and culture behind it. The hands-on experience, combined with a full meal and wine pairing, ensures that you savor every aspect of the Algarve's flavors. By the end of the class, you'll have the skills and confidence to recreate this special dish at home, bringing a piece of Portugal's southern coast into your kitchen. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey that goes beyond just cooking—it's about connecting with tradition and fellow food enthusiasts.
What's Included
- Dinner • A complete meal including an appetizer, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine - Lunch or Dinner
- • 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 at home
- If customers want more than 2 included glasses of wine, each extra glass costs €5, payable in cash
Meeting Location
Rua Lucinda Anino dos Santos F
8600-722 Lagos, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Dinner. • A complete meal including an appetizer, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine - Lunch or Dinner.
- • 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 at home.
- If customers want more than 2 included glasses of wine, each extra glass costs €5, payable in cash.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Algarve Pork & Seafood Cataplana Portuguese Cooking Class is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Algarve Pork & Seafood Cataplana Portuguese Cooking Class will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Dinner• A complete meal including an appetizer, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine - Lunch or Dinner
- • 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 at home
- If customers want more than 2 included glasses of wine, each extra glass costs €5, payable in cash
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
