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Enjoy a Private Local Market Tour & Portuguese Seafood Cooking Class in Lagos, over 4 hands-on hours. Explore the local market at your group’s own pace with a dedicated guide, personally selecting the freshest seafood and produce. Back in the professional kitchen, prepare five classic Portuguese coastal dishes exclusively with your chef, then sit down to enjoy your meal paired with water, traditional Portuguese beer and wine. Groups of 1 to 8.
Adult & Children
Group of 1 - 8 PAX
€ 1476
Join our Private Seafood Cooking Class and discover the flavors of the Algarve!
Embark on a private and personalized culinary journey with the 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. 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, transforming your selected ingredients into delicious Portuguese dishes.
What is included
- Guided market tour, tailored to your group’s own pace: insights into Portuguese food culture and tips on selecting the best ingredients
- Hands-on private cooking class in a professional kitchen, preparing every dish yourself
- Authentic Portuguese meal, paired with water, traditional Portuguese beer, and wine
On the menu
- Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato (clams with garlic, wine and coriander)
- Camarão à Alhinho (garlic shrimp)
- Choco Frito (fried cuttlefish, a beloved favorite from the Setúbal region)
- Massada de Peixe (Portuguese fish pasta)
- Mousse de Maracujá (passion fruit mousse)
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 at the market with your dedicated guide
- Market Tour – Select fresh seafood and ingredients at your own pace
- Cooking Class – Hands-on preparation of five classic Portuguese seafood dishes with your chef
- Meal – Sit down to enjoy your dishes with beer, wine and water
Highlights
Full attention, exclusively yours. With a dedicated guide and chef, your group sets the pace through both the market and the kitchen.
You choose your own ingredients. The private market visit connects the meal directly to its source, with time to personally select the seafood.
Five genuine coastal classics. From garlic clams to fried cuttlefish, the menu reflects real Portuguese seafood tradition.
Ideal for celebrations and special groups. The private format makes this a popular choice for birthdays, anniversaries and groups of friends.
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.
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What’s the difference between this and the group class?
This private version reserves the guide, chef and market pace exclusively for your group of up to 8, rather than sharing the experience with other participants.What dishes will I cook?
Five: Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato (garlic clams), Camarão à Alhinho (garlic shrimp), Choco Frito (fried cuttlefish), Massada de Peixe (fish pasta), and a passion fruit mousse for dessert.Do I choose my own ingredients?
Yes, the private guided market tour lets you personally select fresh seafood and produce at your own pace.What drinks are included?
Water, traditional Portuguese beer, and wine.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.What is the minimum and maximum group size?
A minimum party of 2 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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We had a great time! Well-organized, good instructions and stories about the food, fun to make a really delicious. Easily worth the cost of the experience when compared to the cost of eating out at a restaurant in Lagos!
– July 11, 2025 – Verified booking
This was such a great experience! We had a lovely time, the show cooking was so fun and we learned a lot about food/drink history. This is an experience that you don't want to miss.
– August 28, 2025 – Verified booking
The show cooking was wonderful! We all participated in making our the food to share as a group. It was all delicious and the location was beautiful, so peaceful! Would highly recommend!
– August 02, 2025 – Verified bookingShare your experience
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