Traditional Home Cooking Class Experience - My Grandma’s Recipes
Overview
Inspired by the real recipes of my grandmother, Avó Lurdes, this class celebrates Portuguese home cooking and family traditions. One of the highlights is her famous chocolate salami, made using the original handwritten recipe that you can see framed in our kitchen. Guests cook traditional Portuguese dishes together, enjoy Portuguese wine, and share the meal around the table — just like a Portuguese family would. It’s a relaxed, fun experience where you’ll learn recipes you can easily recreate at home while discovering the flavors and stories behind Portuguese cuisine.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- Recipe in a PDF
- Private transportation
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
Discover the true flavors of traditional Portuguese home cooking in this hands-on cooking class inspired by real family recipes. This experience is based on the authentic dishes cooked by Avó Lurdes, the grandmother of The Kitchen’s founder, Joana—recipes that have been passed down through generations and enjoyed by family and friends around the table.
This class celebrates the simplicity, warmth, and comfort of Portuguese cuisine, showing how everyday ingredients can become unforgettable meals. All recipes are practical, flavorful, and easy to recreate at home, making this a perfect introduction to traditional Portuguese recipes.
One of the highlights of the experience is dessert: the famous Chocolate Salami, made using Avó Lurdes’ original handwritten recipe—now proudly framed in The Kitchen and available for you to see during the class.
This Cooking class in Lagos is ideal for travelers who want to experience authentic local food, culture, and family traditions. Whether you are visiting Portugal for the first time or looking to deepen your connection with Portuguese cuisine, this experience offers a warm, genuine, and delicious introduction to the country’s culinary heritage.
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
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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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 (WEST).
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Bottled water.
- Recipe in a PDF.
- Private transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Traditional Home Cooking Class Experience - My Grandma’s Recipes is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- Recipe in a PDF
- Private transportation
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
- Operated by a business
