French pastry chef · Avenida de Roma 87B, Lisbon
A trained French pastry chef based in Lisbon guides you through puff pastry, custard and assembly from scratch, with the small details that turn a good tart into a great one. Pick it for professional technique in a small group, the recipe to take home and the option of a glass of Portuguese sparkling wine.
French pastry school meets a Portuguese classic. The chef teaches you to make pastéis de nata from scratch: you prepare the puff pastry, make the custard and assemble the tarts, with the professional tricks along the way. While they bake you hear the story of the pastel de nata. At the end you taste your tarts with coffee or tea, and you can add a glass of Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine. You can cancel free up to 24 hours before.
It is a new listing with 21 reviews so far, and they average 4.9 stars. Guests name the chef as Mickaël, say he ran one class in French and English, and one writes that they made everything themselves from start to finish. The price covers the workshop, the chef, all ingredients and equipment, the hot drink and the recipe to take home. Groups are up to 15, and no experience is needed.
The listed address is Avenida de Roma 87B, north of the centre, but the operator says the workshop location may vary within Lisbon and sends the details after booking. Transport to the workshop is not included. A bachelorette group of ten has booked it, and one guest came with her daughter.
At Avenida de Roma 87B or the address sent after booking.
Step by step, with the chef's techniques for the layers.
A smooth, creamy custard and the details that make it set well.
Line the tins and fill them like a professional.
The chef tells the history of the pastel de nata.
Coffee or tea, or a glass of Espumante if you add it.
★★★★★this was a fantastic experience. it was easy to follow directions and the pastel de nata turned out great! Two hours is just the right length for this class. A terrific experience.
★★★★★Clear instructions. I really made everything myself from start to finish.
★★★★★Chef Michael is very welcoming. He conducted the activity in French and English, and everything was perfect. [...] I highly recommend it to those who like to cook, of course!
★★★★★We had a great time making these delicious treats. Chef was very kind, patient and knowledgeable. A great experience!!!
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Yes. The listing says you make pastéis de nata from scratch, preparing the puff pastry and the custard yourself.
A hot drink, coffee or tea, is included. A glass of Portuguese sparkling wine is an optional extra.
The listed address is Avenida de Roma 87B, 1700-351 Lisboa. The operator says the location may vary within Lisbon and sends details after booking.
It is newer than most on this site. Its 21 reviews average 4.9 stars.
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