Local cooks · Rua Heliodoro Salgado 12, Lisbon
Friendly cooks take you through puff pastry folded and laminated by hand, the custard and the bake, then a second Portuguese recipe chosen for the day. Pick it for two recipes in two hours and a sit-down tasting at the end.
Two recipes for the price of a class. You learn every stage of the pastel de nata: how traditional puff pastry is prepared, folded and laminated, then the custard, the pastry cases and the bake until the tops caramelise. After that you make a second traditional recipe, picked for each session. Depending on the day it may be a savoury dish such as codfish fritters or a dessert such as farófias, poached meringue in a light custard. You can cancel free up to 24 hours before.
When the cooking is done, the group sits down to eat both, with tea or coffee. The listing includes the equipment, utensils and ingredients, the instructor, insurance, the two recipes and tea. Other drinks are not included. The class has 4.7 stars from 536 reviews, a touch lower than the 4.9 classes on this site, and guests who loved it praise the two instructors and the tips. One group booked it for a hen party, another brought their kids.
The kitchen is at Rua Heliodoro Salgado 12, in Lisbon. Groups are up to 12. You stand for about 1 hour 20 minutes, so the listing does not recommend it for people with back problems, and it asks you to wear comfortable shoes. Portuguese cooking is not very vegan-friendly, the listing adds, so vegans should contact the operator before booking.
Aprons on, and a word about Portuguese ingredients and traditions.
See how traditional puff pastry is prepared, folded and laminated.
Make the custard, shape the pastry cases and bake until caramelised.
Codfish fritters, farófias or another traditional recipe, depending on the session.
Taste both dishes with tea or coffee, and leave with the two recipes.
★★★★★A very well-organised cooking class with great guidance to ensure everyone kept up. We made two delicious desserts and learned lots of useful tips and tricks to recreate them at home. It was a fun experience, and I’m looking forward to recreating these recipes at home.
★★★★★This was a fantastic activity. The 2 instructors were very nice, positive and helpful. They were both very impressive in their skills and I picked up a lot of tips. Exceeded my expectations. it was also social and fun.
★★★★★We went as a group of 6 for a hen party and it was the perfect afternoon activity! We had a great time and are even more obsessed with Pastel de Natas!!
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It changes by session. The listing names codfish fritters as a savoury example and farófias as a sweet one.
Yes. The listing says you see how traditional puff pastry is prepared, folded and laminated before you make the custard and bake.
Yes. You eat both of your dishes at the end with tea or coffee, which the listing calls a light meal.
Portuguese cooking is not very vegan-friendly, the listing says. Contact the operator before booking.
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Fold and laminate the pastry, bake your tarts, then a second Portuguese sweet and a light meal.
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