Quick Details
Enjoy a private hands-on Cataplana cooking experience in Lagos, beginning with a private guided visit to the Municipal Market of Lagos to personally select the freshest ingredients alongside your dedicated chef. Over 3.5 hours, your group has exclusive use of traditional Cataplana cookware and the chef’s full attention, finishing with a complete private meal — appetizer, main Cataplana dish, dessert, water and two glasses of wine per person. Take home a PDF recipe to recreate the dish. Groups of 1 to 8, available in English and French.
Adult & Children
Group 1 - 8 PAX
€ 1476
Enjoy a private hands-on cooking experience with traditional Portuguese cataplana and wine!
This private Cataplana experience includes a guided visit to the Municipal Market of Lagos, where you will personally select the freshest ingredients alongside your dedicated chef.
All ingredients and traditional Cataplana cookware are provided, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the preparation of this iconic Portuguese dish in a private, hands-on setting.
After the experience, you will receive a PDF copy of the recipe, so you can recreate the Cataplana at home and relive the flavors of the Algarve.
The experience concludes with a complete private meal, including a starter, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine per person, enjoyed in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
What is included
- Private guided tour of the Municipal Market of Lagos to select fresh, local ingredients
- All ingredients needed to prepare the Cataplana
- Use of traditional Cataplana cookware during the cooking class
- Private, hands-on cooking class with a dedicated chef
- PDF recipe sent after the experience so you can recreate the dish at home
- Complete meal, including:
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Appetizer
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Main Cataplana dish
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Dessert
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Water
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Two glasses of wine per person
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What’s Not Included
- Transportation to and from the meeting point (private transfer available on request)
- Additional wine purchases
- Gratuities for the chef
Itinerary
- Welcome – Private meeting with your dedicated chef
- Private Market Tour – Guided visit to the Municipal Market of Lagos to select ingredients
- Cataplana Assembly – Learn to use the traditional cookware
- Cooking – Prepare the dish, choosing and cooking seafood and other essential ingredients
- Private Meal – Enjoy a complete meal: appetizer, Cataplana, dessert, water and two glasses of wine per person
- Take Home – Receive a PDF recipe to recreate the dish
Highlights
A private market visit, just for your group. No sharing the experience with strangers — your chef’s full attention from the market stalls to the final bite.
You choose the ingredients yourself. The guided market visit connects the meal directly to its source, letting you personally select what goes into your Cataplana.
A complete, unhurried private experience. At 3.5 hours, this covers the market, the cooking and a full multi-course meal with wine, entirely on your group’s terms.
Ideal for celebrations and special groups. The private format makes this a popular choice for birthdays, anniversaries and groups wanting a dedicated, intimate experience.
Transportation
- Not included – contact us if you need private transfer
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details, location (meeting point) and contact.
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What’s the difference between this and the group class?
This private version reserves the market tour, chef and meal exclusively for your group of up to 8, rather than sharing the class with other participants.Do I choose my own ingredients?
Yes, you’ll personally select fresh ingredients alongside your chef during the private guided Municipal Market visit.What’s included in the meal?
A complete meal: an appetizer, the main Cataplana dish, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine per person.Do I take anything home?
Yes, you’ll receive a PDF copy of the recipe after the experience.Is this suitable for children?
Yes, this private experience is suitable for families and groups of all ages.Is transportation included?
Transportation is not included, but private transfer can be arranged on request.What languages is the class offered in?
The class is offered in English and French.What is the minimum and maximum group size?
A minimum of 1 person is required to book. Private groups of up to 8 are welcome.Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our policy.
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My husband and I took a class to learn how to make Cataplana. We had a fantastic experience. The chef's were a mother and daughter team (both amazing women, we not only learned how to make the dish, we had a spectacular evening. If you're lucky enough to get the opportunity to take this class do not hesitate, it will truly be memorable!
– September 25, 2025 – Verified booking
Our class was so much fun!! We had the hands-on experience of making the famous Portuguese Cataplana - and then enjoying the (delicious) fruits of our labor. Our hostess and instructor, Joana, could not have been more knowledgable or friendly. I would highly recommend this experience if your visiting, or living in, Lagos!
– September 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Great experience at The Kitchen making Cataplana. Joana is a great teacher and very interactive and we went away feeling very satisfied. Thanks Joana!
– August 17, 2025 – Verified bookingShare your experience
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