Local operator · Rua Aliança Operária 54, Lisbon
Chefs walk you through a full batch of pastéis de nata in a cosy kitchen on Rua Aliança Operária, from the dough to the oven, and you eat your tarts warm. Pick it for the most reviewed pastel de nata class in Portugal, drinks that include port and ginjinha, and a class that welcomes children from age 6.
This is the big one. With 4.9 stars from 3,331 reviews, no pastel de nata class in Portugal has more guests behind it. The price covers all the ingredients, the utensils, the chefs and a full round of drinks: homemade juice, coffee, water, port and a ginjinha tasting, the cherry liqueur Lisbon loves. Taxes and fees are in the price too. You can cancel free up to 24 hours before.
What you make: the listing promises the whole process from start to finish, with the dough between your fingers. You shape the dough into the tins, make the custard and watch your tray go into a hot oven. The listing does not spell out whether you laminate the puff pastry from zero in class, so if that is the one skill you came for, the real bakery masterclass and the small class by Belém both promise it in writing. Guests say they leave with the recipe and their own tarts, and the review summary on the listing praises the friendly chefs. A few guests mention sharing stations with a partner, which comes with groups of up to 16.
The kitchen sits at Rua Aliança Operária 54, in the riverside west of Lisbon on the way to Belém, which makes it easy to pair with the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower on the same day. Families do well here. Children from age 6 can join, and guests write about doing it with their 9-year-old and with their kids. The class is not suitable for people with mobility impairments, and gratuities and hotel pickup are not included. The same kitchen runs the traditional Portuguese cooking class if you want a savoury dinner too.
Find the kitchen west of the centre, on the way to Belém. The group is up to 16 people.
The chefs introduce the pastel de nata and pour homemade juice and coffee.
You press and shape the dough into the fluted tins, guided step by step.
Whisk the egg custard and fill your tins before the tray goes in.
The tarts blister and caramelise in the oven while the port and ginjinha come out.
Taste your own pastéis de nata at the table, and take the recipe home.
★★★★★Really enjoyed this class with Sophia, our chef! My 9 year old son really loved it too - and our pastel de nata’s were delicious!
★★★★★Great cooking activity! The group was nice, the organization was excellent, and we left with the recipes, our creations, and fond memories. A great time. I highly recommend it!
★★★★★A really great experience. Very clear explanations with lots of tips! A very nice pastry class.
★★★★★Excellent class and the custard tarts we very yummy. Definitely recommend, an excellent activity for families.
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The listing says you are guided through the whole process from start to finish and work the dough with your hands. It does not say you laminate the puff pastry from zero. You shape the dough, make the custard and bake the tarts.
Homemade juice, coffee, water, port and a ginjinha tasting, all included in the price.
Yes, from age 6. Guests write about bringing their children, including a 9-year-old. It is not suitable for children under 6.
At Rua Aliança Operária 54, 1300-049 Lisboa, on the west side of the city towards Belém. Hotel pickup is not included.
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Two hours near Belém from dough to oven, with juice, coffee, port and a ginjinha tasting, and warm tarts to finish.
Pastel de Nata Masterclass in a Real BakeryLaminate the pastry from zero in a working bakery kitchen in the Baixa, with a pro chef and at least 3 tarts.★ 4.9 · 2 hours · from $78
Small-Group Pastéis de Nata Class by BelémEight guests at most make everything from scratch, pastry included, by Belém, with a drink while the tarts bake.★ 4.9 · 2 hours · from $72
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