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Lisbon Market Tour & Portuguese-Goan Cooking Class

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Family Friendly
Vegetarian friendly
English, Portuguese
Apartment
Has animals
Cooking demonstration
home cook
Market Tour
5+ hours
Min 1, max 6 guests
Start times: 10:00am
Join Paula for a guided market tour in Lisbon and discover the flavors of a traditional neighborhood market. Paula will meet you at the ferry exit and walk with you 15–20 minutes to the local market she has visited since childhood. Many vendors still greet her by name, creating a warm, authentic experience. As you explore the vibrant stalls, Paula will introduce you to seasonal Portuguese ingredients and help you select fresh vegetables, meat, and fish for your cooking class. After 15–20 minutes at the market, you’ll return to Paula’s home to begin your hands-on Portuguese and Goan cooking class. Market tours are available Tuesday through Saturday mornings.
Cooking Experience
3 - 4 hours
Min 1, max 6 guests
Start times: 10:30am, 5:00pm
Join Paula in her cozy Lisbon home for an intimate Portuguese cooking class with a Goan twist. In this hands-on Lisbon cooking experience, you’ll prepare 2–3 traditional dishes side by side, learning authentic Portuguese and Goan recipes. Start with appetizers like pataniscas de bacalhau (crispy Portuguese cod fritters) and Goan bojas (spiced gram flour fritters with onion and cumin). For the main course, choose from classics such as bacalhau à Brás (cod with shredded potatoes and egg), Amêijoas á Bulhão Pato (Portuguese-style clams in a garlic and herb sauce), or a flavorful Goan curry. After cooking, gather at Paula’s dining table to enjoy your homemade meal paired with local flavors, ending with a sweet dessert like the iconic pastel de nata and coffee or tea. This Lisbon cooking class is ideal for food lovers, couples, and families with children who want an interactive and authentic culinary experience. Vegetarian options are available upon request. Learn the secrets of Portuguese and Goan cuisine while connecting with local culture in a relaxed, hands-on setting.
Meal
1.5 - 2 hours
Min 1, max 6 guests
Start times: 1:00pm, 7:00pm
Your culinary experience takes place in Almada, just a quick 7-minute ferry ride from downtown Lisbon. Paula will meet you at the ferry and guide you on a short walk through town to her home, where you’ll be welcomed with a glass of Portuguese wine from a historic 200-year-old Alentejo winery. (If you’re traveling south, Paula can even recommend a visit to this award-winning vineyard and underground cellar.) Begin with appetizers that showcase both traditional Portuguese cuisine and Goan flavors shaped by Portugal’s history. Sample pataniscas de bacalhau (classic Portuguese cod fritters) alongside Goan gram flour fritters, while Paula shares the cultural stories behind each dish. Then gather around Paula’s table for a family-style meal featuring a mix of Portuguese and Goan specialties. Depending on your preference, your menu might highlight Portuguese favorites, or a Goan-focused feast with dishes such as rich crab curry. The experience concludes with a sweet dessert and coffee or tea.
Notes

1. Please note this host has a cat.
2. Paula is happy to accommodate a vegetarian diet, if informed in advance.
3. If you are a group of 7 or more guests, email us at reservations@travelingspoon.com as Paula can host you in her friend's home.

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.

  • Portuguese wine
  • Pataniscas de bacalhau (cod fritters) and Goan gram flour fritters
  • Bacalhau a braz (a traditional Portuguese cod and potato dish), Amêijoas á Bulhão Pato (garlicky clams in a wine sauce), or Goan curry
  • Pastel de nata
  • Coffee or tea

More about Paula

Born into a Goan family with roots in Goa, Mozambique, and Portugal, Paula is a true reflection of the cultural diversity woven into Portuguese cuisine. Her love for food began in childhood, inspired by her mother, a gifted home cook who often welcomed entire communities into their home. From traditional Portuguese dishes to Goan specialties like handmade samosas, Paula learned both the flavors and the hospitality that define her cooking today. When her mother passed away, friends who missed her cooking turned to Paula, encouraging her to continue the family tradition. This led Paula into a second career in food, where she began recreating beloved Portuguese and Goan recipes. After training in cake design, she also discovered a passion for baking and opened her own cake studio, creating intricate cakes alongside her catering work. Today, Paula welcomes guests into her Lisbon-area home to share authentic Portuguese meals with Goan influence. A true artist with food, she brings warmth, creativity, and cultural depth to every dish, helping travelers experience both Portuguese cuisine and everyday local life in a meaningful way.

What others are saying

Nov 26, 2025
"This was great - you need to do this!! Paula met us at the ferry and then we went to the market and stores to pick up our food and then went back to her apartment to cook. She was so good with the kids and made sure we were all included. The food turned out amazing and even my kids ate! Hearing her story was so great and we loved it !"
Megan
Nov 20, 2025
"Paula was an amazing host! My daughter and I had a great time and cooked an great meal!!! I would definitely recommend this class for everyone!!!"
Ashley
Nov 19, 2025
"My partner and I took the evening cooking class and we loved the recipes! Our favorite was an absolutely incredible Goan shellfish dish. And we left knowing how to make our own pasteis de nata—at home!! Paula is so welcoming and communicates very well. We learned so much. We'll definitely do it again! Thank you, Paula!"
Odin
Oct 22, 2025
"The class was an enjoyable cultural experience. However, the host’s kitchen was cluttered and noticeably unclean, which made it difficult for our group of four to feel comfortable and stay focused on cooking. We’ve taken many cooking classes during our travels and appreciate the charm of small, authentic spaces but they always maintained the basic standard of cleanliness - essential in a cooking class. This one unfortunately fell short in that regard. Despite that, we focused on making the most of the class and learned traditional recipes, especially the dessert, Farófias, which was fun to make.
Traveling Spoon Review Response
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re so glad you enjoyed the cultural and culinary aspects of the class, and we truly appreciate your comments about the cleanliness of the space. We understand that your experience did not meet the high standards we set for all Traveling Spoon experiences. We spoke with your host Paula and were informed that this was an isolated situation - your host recently had to move unexpectedly to a smaller temporary apartment, which led to some clutter while she transitions to her new home. She has assured us that she is already in the process of moving and that her new space will allow her to return to the comfortable, organized environment she is known for. We’ve spoken directly with the host to ensure that all future guests enjoy the same warm hospitality and spotless conditions that are hallmarks of Traveling Spoon experiences. We truly appreciate your understanding and are delighted that you were still able to enjoy learning traditional recipes during your visit. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review and for sharing your feedback as we are always looking to improve."
Katherine
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