Gather your friends or family for a fun traditional Portuguese lunch with a local chef, a once-in-a-trip culinary experience that celebrates regional flavors and cultural heritage. Whether you’re a food enthusiast, a traveler seeking authenticity, or someone who values sustainability, this experience connects you to the land, the local vendors, and the traditions that shape Porto’s cuisine.

From Market to Table

Your experience begins at the iconic Mercado do Bolhão, Porto's historic food market, alongside one of our expert local guides (one of the very same guides who accompanied Anthony Bourdain during his visit to Porto). Stroll through colorful stalls, meet passionate vendors, and discover the stories behind the ingredients. Gain a deeper appreciation for the effort and care that goes into each product. Every interaction brings you closer to the origins of the traditional Portuguese meal you’re about to prepare.

A Leisurely Walk Through Porto

After the market, enjoy a relaxed 30-minute walk through Porto's historic center. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories about the city's past, its neighborhoods, and the traditions that continue to define everyday life. This cultural stroll naturally connects the market to your next destination, offering a deeper understanding of Porto beyond its landmarks.

Cook Alongside a Professional Chef

After the market tour, your journey continues inside an exclusive fine-dining restaurant reserved for your group, where you'll be welcomed by a Portuguese chef for an interactive culinary session. Watch the dishes come to life, or roll up your sleeves and take part in crafting an authentic Portuguese lunch in Porto.

Your host will guide you through recipes you can recreate at home, sharing tips, techniques, family traditions and the cultural significance of each dish, adding a personal touch to your farm-to-table experience. This is a rare chance to experience Portuguese gastronomy from the inside.

Enjoy the Meal You've Created

Once everything is ready, sit down together and enjoy the meal you've prepared. Your experience includes carefully selected appetizers, your freshly cooked Fish Cataplana, dessert, and local Portuguese wines (or non-alcoholic alternatives), all served in an elegant yet welcoming atmosphere.

Ticket Price

We offer a tiered pricing structure for this experience to accommodate different group sizes:

• Two passionate souls: 800€

• A trio of culinary adventurers: 960€

• A fabulous foursome: 1 160€

• A high-spirited five: 1 425€

• A party of six: 1 710€

We like to keep things intimate and cozy, so we've set a limit of six participants per experience.

8 Reasons Why People Love this Traditional Portuguese Lunch Experience

• A real portuguese chef as your host: Be guided by an expert chef who brings world-class training to your fine dining experience

• Exclusive access to a fine-dining restaurant: Enjoy exclusive access to a fine-dining restaurant reserved for your private group

• Market-to-table adventure: Visit a traditional market with an expert local guide, including one who accompanied Anthony Bourdain during his visit to Porto

• Personalized attention: With a private group and small setting, you’ll get step-by-step guidance and plenty of room for questions and curiosity

• Seasonal menus to savor: Dishes are crafted with the finest, freshest ingredients Portugal has to offer, ensuring the menu evolves with the season

• A meal to remember: Enjoy two appetizers and a classic Portuguese main course, paired with local wine (or a non-alcoholic option), followed by a delicious dessert

• Stories and laughter around the table: Sit around the table with your chef-host as she shares traditions, family anecdotes, cooking tips, and the kind of Portuguese hospitality visitors always remember

• Give back to the city: A portion of your ticket supports a local NGO that helps Porto’s homeless community

FAQs about this Portuguese Lunch with a Chef in Porto

• Is this a private experience? Yes, this is a fully private experience in Porto

• When is it available? From Wednesday to Saturday, starting at 9:30 AM (or upon request) and ending at 2 PM

• How many participants can join? A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 guests are required

• What’s included in the price? All tastings listed below are included in the price (no hidden costs). The price also includes tour insurance and a charitable donation to a local NGO

• Can you accommodate dietary restrictions? We’re happy to accommodate your needs. Please fill out the form or email us at [email protected] with your dietary requirements so we can check with the Chef about the possibility of accommodating them

• Are restrooms available? Yes, restrooms are available during the experience

• Can babies or toddlers attend? As you'll be in a real kitchen using sharp utensils and actively cooking, it can be difficult to supervise young children at the same time. For this reason, our cooking class is not suitable for babies or toddlers

• Can children join the cooking class? Absolutely! Children aged 8 and above are very welcome to join the chef in the kitchen and take their first steps into the world of Portuguese cuisine. To ensure we can prepare accordingly and arrange the necessary logistics and insurance, please let us know in advance if a child will be attending

• How active is the experience? You’ll need comfortable walking shoes and should be prepared to stand for about 40 minutes at Bolhão Market and walk another 30 minutes through the city center

• How far in advance should I book? This experience should be requested at least 5 days prior to your travel date

• What language is the experience in? Classes are provided in English, with Portuguese available upon request)

• Do I need to book in advance? Yes, advanced purchase is required. We do not accept walk-ins.-ins

Only a Few Seats Monthly

This is a unique opportunity to support local vendors, explore culinary traditions, and enjoy a memorable, immersive dining experience tied to the heart of Porto. Book now!

Peace of mind policy

Let's imagine that you are unable to attend to the experience. Can you have a refund? The answer is yes.

• Cancellation requests submitted until 72h before the experience start will be fully refunded (minus the processing fees);

• Cancellation requests submitted between 72h and 24h before the experience start will be refunded in 80% of the total purchase value (minus the processing fees);

• Cancellation requests submitted 24h or less before the experience start are not eligible for any refund.

Refunds can only be processed back to the original credit or debit card used in the purchase. Processing fees: 1.5% + 0.25€ for European Union cards and 3.25% + 0.25€ for non-European Union cards.

As part of our "Peace Of Mind Policy", the first two cases listed above are eligible to be converted into Gift Cards. These are issued with the same purchase value, free of processing fees penalty, and two-year validity. They can be used and topped up for any Taste Porto experience. They can be redeemed by the guest or regifted.

Taste Porto: Our Promise to You

At Taste Porto, we don’t settle for the postcard version of the city. Sure, Francesinha is delicious and Pastel de Nata is amazing, but Porto is more than its greatest hits. And that’s exactly where we begin. We’re a local company, born and built in Porto decades ago, and this is the only place we operate (the love of our lives). This isn’t just a destination for us. It’s personal. It’s our streets, our people, our stories, our table. That’s why our professionals invite you to go deeper. Our mission is simple: by the end of your journey, Porto won’t feel like a place you’ve visited; it will feel like a place you’ve come home to. Tens of thousands have experienced it: Anthony Bourdain approved it; Rick Steves loved it. Now it’s your turn. Come taste the real Porto with us!