Private Market Tour & Cataplana Cooking Class in Lagos

Dive into the rich flavors of the Algarve with our Private Market Tour & Cataplana Cooking Class, an exclusive culinary experience designed for those seeking a more personal and immersive journey into Portuguese gastronomy.

This 3.5-hour private experience begins with a guided visit to the Municipal Market of Lagos, where you will explore the stalls at your own pace and select the freshest seafood, vegetables, and herbs, all with the dedicated attention of your expert chef. Along the way, you’ll gain insider knowledge about local ingredients, seasonal produce, and Algarve market traditions.

Back in the kitchen, enjoy a hands-on private cooking class where your chef will guide you through every step of preparing Cataplana, the iconic Portuguese seafood dish cooked in a traditional copper pan. Throughout the class, you’ll learn about the dish’s history, cultural significance, and the secrets that make it a staple of southern Portuguese coastal cuisine.

Once the Cataplana is ready, sit down and enjoy your meal in a relaxed and intimate setting. This private experience offers the perfect environment for conversation, cultural exchange, and a deeper connection with Portuguese food traditions.

Ideal for couples, families, friends, or small private groups, this exclusive market-to-table experience delivers an authentic taste of the Algarve in a personalized and memorable way.

• Private guided tour of the Municipal Market of Lagos to select fresh, local ingredients
• All ingredients needed to prepare the Cataplana
• Use of traditional Cataplana cookware during the cooking class
• Private, hands-on cooking class with a dedicated chef
• PDF recipe sent after the experience so you can recreate the dish at home
• Complete meal, including:
• Appetizer
• Main Cataplana dish
• Dessert
• Water
• Two glasses of wine per person