Private Market & Seafood Cooking Class in Lagos

Join our Private Seafood Cooking Class and discover the flavors of the Algarve!

Embark on a private and personalized culinary journey with our Private Local Market Tour & Portuguese Seafood Cooking Class, designed for seafood lovers and guests seeking a deeper connection with authentic Portuguese culture.

This exclusive experience begins with a guided visit to a local market, tailored entirely to your group. Accompanied by a local expert, you will explore the vibrant market at your own pace, interact with trusted vendors, learn about traditional Portuguese ingredients, and personally select the freshest seafood and produce that will shape your menu.

One of the most requested elements by our guests is a market tour — and in this private format, the experience becomes even more special. With full attention from your guide and chef, you’ll gain deeper insights into local food traditions while enjoying a relaxed and immersive atmosphere.

After the market visit, the experience continues with a hands-on private seafood cooking class, where you will transform your selected ingredients into delicious Portuguese dishes. Perfect for couples, families, friends, or special celebrations, this private tour offers a refined, authentic, and memorable way to discover Portugal through its cuisine.

What is included

• Guided market tour: our experience begins with a visit to the local market, offering insights into portuguese food culture and tips on selecting the best ingredients.
• Hands-on cooking class: in our professional kitchen, you will participate in preparing every dish, gaining valuable skills and recipes to take home.
• Authentic portuguese meal: after the class, sit down to enjoy the dishes you have prepared, paired with water, traditional portuguese beer, and wine.

On the menu

• Ameijoas à bulhão pato (clams with garlic, wine, and coriander): a light and flavorful starter that highlights fresh clams with aromatic garlic and herbs.
• Camarão à alhinho (garlic shrimp): juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil, a true crowd-pleaser.
• Choco frito (fried cuttlefish): crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this dish is a beloved favorite from the setúbal region.
• Massada de peixe (portuguese fish pasta): a comforting and hearty seafood pasta that is both easy to recreate and full of flavor.
• Mousse de maracujá (passion fruit mousse): a refreshing and tangy dessert to round off your portuguese culinary experience.

Transportation

• Not included – contact us if you need private transfer

Meeting point

• After booking we will send all the details of the meeting point and contact.