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Join an immersive traditional Portuguese cooking class in the heart of the Alentejo, in Cano, 20 minutes from Estremoz. Over 5.5 hours, your day begins with a visit to the charming local market of Estremoz, exploring colorful stalls and handpicking fresh produce for your meal. Head back to the typical Alentejo kitchen in Cano – Sousel, where you’ll roll up your sleeves and cook side by side with your hosts, learning the techniques and stories behind the region’s most iconic dishes. Enjoy lively conversation, local wine and laughter as you prepare, cook and taste a full Portuguese meal. Ages 5+, minimum party of 2 required to book. Available in Portuguese and English.
Adult & Children
(05+ years)
€ 239
Join an immersive traditional Portuguese cooking class in the heart of the Alentejo!
Your day begins with a visit to the charming local market of Estremoz, where you’ll explore colorful stalls, discover the secrets behind local ingredients, and handpick fresh produce for your meal.
After the market tour, you’ll head back to our typical Alentejo kitchen in Cano – Sousel, a warm and authentic space designed for this hands-on experience.
Here, you’ll roll up your sleeves and cook side by side with your hosts, learning the techniques and stories behind the region’s most iconic dishes.
Enjoy lively conversation, local wine, and laughter as you prepare, cook, and taste a full Portuguese meal — the true essence of our culture.
What’s Included
- Guided visit to the traditional Estremoz market
- Hands-on Portuguese cooking class (in English and Portuguese)
- Full gourmet meal with local products and wine
- All ingredients and kitchen equipment provided
- Homemade dessert, local liqueur, and coffee
- Stories, conversation, and a genuine Alentejo atmosphere
Menu
- Tasting 1:
- Local cheeses, olives, bread, and wine
- Tomato cream soup made with fresh garden produce and toasted bread
- Tasting 2:
- Main dish: “Carne à Alentejana” – pork with clams, served with migas and parsley
- Dessert: Homemade Alentejo sweet with cream, biscuits, coffee, and condensed milk
- Finish: Local liqueur and coffee
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to and from Cano (private transfer available on request)
- Gratuities for the hosts
Itinerary
- Welcome & Market Visit – Guided tour of the Estremoz market, handpicking fresh produce
- Transfer to Cano – Head to the typical Alentejo kitchen
- Tasting 1 – Local cheeses, olives, bread, wine and tomato cream soup
- Cooking Class – Prepare “Carne à Alentejana” side by side with your hosts
- Tasting 2 – Enjoy the main dish, homemade dessert, liqueur and coffee
Highlights
You choose your own ingredients. The guided market visit lets you personally select the fresh produce that goes into your meal.
A genuine Alentejo dish, hands-on. “Carne à Alentejana,” pairing pork and clams, reflects real regional tradition rather than a simplified tourist menu.
A warm, authentic kitchen setting. Cooking side by side with your hosts in a typical Alentejo kitchen offers genuine cultural immersion.
A complete culinary journey. From market to two tastings, homemade dessert and local liqueur, this covers a full, satisfying day of Portuguese food culture.
Transportation
- Not included – contact us if you need private transfer
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact
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Do I choose my own ingredients?
Yes, during the guided market visit in Estremoz you’ll handpick fresh produce for your meal.What will I cook?
“Carne à Alentejana” – pork with clams, served with migas and parsley, alongside starters and a homemade dessert.Is wine included?
Yes, local wine is included throughout the tastings, finishing with a local liqueur and coffee.Is this suitable for children?
Yes, this experience welcomes children aged 5 and older.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 Portuguese.What is the minimum and maximum group size?
A minimum party of 2 is required to book. Groups of up to 4 are welcome.Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our policy.Are dietary restrictions accommodated?
Let us know about any allergies or dietary needs at the time of booking.
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