Local host · Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
A host takes the group through every stage of the pastel de nata, the dough included, over a glass of regional wine and a chat about Portuguese food. Pick it if you are in Porto and want to see the pastry made from the start, not just filled.
Most Porto workshops use dough made beforehand. This one does not. The operator calls it one of the only workshops where you make the dough too, and that is why many guests book it. You learn the pastel de nata from scratch while you taste a regional wine, and the session ends with warm tarts. It has 4.9 stars from 701 reviews. You can cancel free up to 24 hours before.
Participants take turns at the different stages, so the work is shared. One guest describes the group taking turns on two portions of dough, which kept the mood friendly. The price covers the class, the instructor, the pastries and a glass of wine. Hotel pickup is not included. Groups run up to 10 or 12, depending on the option you pick. Guests name Vanessa, Clara and Cat as their teachers, and one writes that the Vinho Verde was flowing.
The rules are strict, and it pays to know them. This is an adult workshop: children under 15 cannot join, and families are asked to book a private session. Only booked guests may enter, so companions cannot come along. The door closes at the start time, and late guests cannot join, reschedule or get a refund. It is not suitable for people with gluten or lactose intolerance. The listing places it in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river from Porto, and the exact meeting point depends on the option you book.
The door closes at the start time. Meet at the point for your option, listed under Vila Nova de Gaia.
Take turns working the dough from the ground up.
Cook the custard and fill the tins.
A glass of regional wine and a chat about Portuguese food while the tarts bake.
Taste your pastéis de nata straight from the oven.
★★★★★The class took place in a small group. Everyone was warmly welcomed by Vanessa. We booked this one because everything was shown from the ground up, including the dough-making process. The participants were allowed to take turns working on two portions of dough themselves. This also created a great atmosphere among the participants. [...]
★★★★★This was a really fun way to spend an afternoon in Porto. Vanessa is a fun and engaging teacher, the Vinho Verde was flowing, the group was friendly and we successfully produced (and ate) a batch of pastel de nata. I definitely will be trying the recipe myself at home. Would recommend!!!!
★★★★★This was a lot of fun and exceeded our expectations. As someone who bakes a lot I wasn’t sure I would find it that informative but it really was. Our instructor was excellent. [...]
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Yes. The operator says it is one of the only workshops where you make the dough too. Guests take turns at each stage.
No. Children under 15 cannot join the group workshop. Families are asked to book a private one.
The door closes at the start time and late guests cannot enter, reschedule or get a refund, per the listing.
The listing places it in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river from Porto. The meeting point depends on the option you book.
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One of the few Porto classes where you make the dough too, with a glass of wine.
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