Cookies! They are not just something we eat. This site uses cookies so we can provide you the best user experience and deliver advertising and offers that are relevant to you. To read more about our cookie policy, including how to change your cookie settings, please read our Privacy and Cookie Policy. By continuing to use the site you are agreeing to our cookie policy.
I accept
VIEW PHOTOS
VIEW PHOTOS

Host: Filipa

Evoramonte, Portugal

USD
$50-$68 per person

A taste of the Portuguese countryside: a traditional meal in a renovated country house

Host offerings
  • Rural farmhouse
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Filipa

Visit Filipa for a taste of the Alentejo region at her family’s country home in the village of Évoramonte, 30 minutes outside of the town of Evora. Filipa’s food highlights seasonal ingredients and local produce. Historically, Alentejo was a poor region of the country and people ate what they grew. This resulted a regional cuisine with humble roots but a strong diversity of flavors due to the heavy use of herbs. Filipa's goal is to teach travelers the rustic country fare typical of the region, including the many herbs used in its dishes that she grows in her own garden. Filipa comes from a family with a strong cooking tradition and learned how to prepare Portuguese family recipes from both of her grandmothers and aunts. When she is not cooking, Filipa is a former English teacher who loves to travel. Her passion and excitement for cooking and the culinary world are infectious and you are sure to leave her home with a new appreciation and understanding of Portuguese culture and cuisine. Please note that this experience changes with the times of year. The best months for the garden are May and June. In July and August it can get very dry and hot, and some of the crops may be pruned down. In the winter months it can get quite cold and the experience will be held inside; Filipa has a wood fire that she can use for heat but it is an old home and we advise wearing layers in the winter months. We recommend this experience most in the warm summer months when you can truly enjoy the gardens and outdoor country life.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (1-5 guests) Meet your host Filipa in the town of Évoramonte, where she has a country house. Évoramonte is a picturesque walled village of 500 people and offers visitors a glimpse into traditional Portuguese country life. Filipa has an old country house with an outdoor area that includes a vegetable and herb garden and olive and orange trees. She'll show you her garden and show you around this charming village. Enjoy a drink in her garden, weather permitting, before beginning your meal. Filipa will prepare traditional simple country-style Portuguese dishes that highlight the region's culinary history. Depending on the season, she might serve dishes like rose-infused sheep’s milk cheese, açorda alentejana (a simple soup typical of the Aliejtej region of bread mixed with coriander and water), black and white pork, and seasonal vegetable dishes. Your meal will end with a dessert such as queijada, which she buys from a local shop that has been making the traditional sweet cheese pastry for generations. Dessert will be served with tea or coffee.

Notes: If you will not have a car, Filipa can arrange transportation from Évora to Évoramonte. You will meet in Évora and then drive 30 minutes together to her country home. If you would like to book this service, please add transportation to your reservation and Filipa will help coordinate your pick-up in Évora.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Appetizers: Marinated olives, Smoked Sausage Butter, Rosemary Infused Sheep Cheese
  • Soup: Açorda Alentejana - Regional Soup (Bread, Egg, Garlic, Herbs)
  • Main: Marinated Pork
  • Side: Migas Alentejanas - Two different savory traditional puddings made of bread, potato or tomato
  • Dessert: a typical dessert, such as Queijada
  • Tea or coffee
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

When you arrive at Filipa's home you are greeted by a beautiful view of the surrounding area and treated to a traditional Portuguese home with small doorways and few windows which allow the insides to remain cool. If you are seated outside you will be sitting in the shade of a beautiful old olive tree. Filipa is a beautiful person inside and out with a serious passion for food. She ensures all of her dishes are traditional Portuguese-Alentejo cuisine and you treated to a series of appetizing smalls dishes introduced by a lovely Portuguese cordial drink. My favorite starter was the Baked sheep's milk cheese which has a soft yet flavorful taste. Filipa continued to entertain us with interesting tales of how the recipes came about. All the food was simple yet delicious and prepared solely by Filipa. The experience is relaxing and enjoyable, it will take about 3 hours in total but it is well worth it!

Jenna, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (4)
Filipa was very warm and welcoming, and shared her home with us. She shared some history of the area and cooked a lovely meal for us for our anniversary! It was a wonderful celebration in Portugal!
- W5270 April 16, 2023
Our evening with Filipa was the highlight of our vacation to Portugal. She is a warm and funny hostess, and could answer any question we had about Portugal, the region, Evora, farming, history, and culture. Dinner was traditional yet gourmet, and was outstanding! We were very comfortable and happy (and full!). Filipa worked on the menu with us beforehand to accommodate a food allergy, and she picked us up in nearby Evora and drove us to her house in Evoramonte for dinner. The first course included olive oil (for dipping) that came from the olive trees on her property. The second course was melted sheep's milk cheese accompanied by jam, mangoes, and crackers. The main dish was flavorful and tender slow-cooked black pork and an amazing potato puree. Dessert was a local pastry (queijada). Each course was served with an excellent wine (which she explained the nuances of, at our request) or liqueur. It was a wonderful experience and we give Filipa our highest praise. We highly recommend this dining experience to everyone!
- kristybX3066KC September 28, 2021
I trouly recommend this experience. The location is genuine and gorgeous. The food is prepared perfectly and the flavours are amazing. There is nothing else like this in or around Lisboa. My sugestion? Take a day to discover nearby town Evora and stay the night. Felipa will pick you up and drop you of in town after dinner.
- Joar F July 21, 2018
Filipa makes delicious food, has a wealth of knowledge about the area and is a wonderful host. The cottage is absolutely lovely
- 433samantham July 15, 2018
27b70b9e 1d12 48a6 9ef4 d610bd32f800

Filipa

$50-$68 USD

per person
100% VETTED
Learn more
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
In-Home Meal
 $68 $60 $50
Alcohol
 $16 per person
Transportation
 $26 per car
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $68 $60 $50
Alcohol
 $16 per person
Transportation
 $26 per car
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 1:00pm-5:00pm 7:30pm-11:30pm

Meet Filipa

Visit Filipa for a taste of the Alentejo region at her family’s country home in the village of Évoramonte, 30 minutes outside of the town of Evora. Filipa’s food highlights seasonal ingredients and local produce. Historically, Alentejo was a poor region of the country and people ate what they grew. This resulted a regional cuisine with humble roots but a strong diversity of flavors due to the heavy use of herbs. Filipa's goal is to teach travelers the rustic country fare typical of the region, including the many herbs used in its dishes that she grows in her own garden. Filipa comes from a family with a strong cooking tradition and learned how to prepare Portuguese family recipes from both of her grandmothers and aunts. When she is not cooking, Filipa is a former English teacher who loves to travel. Her passion and excitement for cooking and the culinary world are infectious and you are sure to leave her home with a new appreciation and understanding of Portuguese culture and cuisine. Please note that this experience changes with the times of year. The best months for the garden are May and June. In July and August it can get very dry and hot, and some of the crops may be pruned down. In the winter months it can get quite cold and the experience will be held inside; Filipa has a wood fire that she can use for heat but it is an old home and we advise wearing layers in the winter months. We recommend this experience most in the warm summer months when you can truly enjoy the gardens and outdoor country life.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (1-5 guests) Meet your host Filipa in the town of Évoramonte, where she has a country house. Évoramonte is a picturesque walled village of 500 people and offers visitors a glimpse into traditional Portuguese country life. Filipa has an old country house with an outdoor area that includes a vegetable and herb garden and olive and orange trees. She'll show you her garden and show you around this charming village. Enjoy a drink in her garden, weather permitting, before beginning your meal. Filipa will prepare traditional simple country-style Portuguese dishes that highlight the region's culinary history. Depending on the season, she might serve dishes like rose-infused sheep’s milk cheese, açorda alentejana (a simple soup typical of the Aliejtej region of bread mixed with coriander and water), black and white pork, and seasonal vegetable dishes. Your meal will end with a dessert such as queijada, which she buys from a local shop that has been making the traditional sweet cheese pastry for generations. Dessert will be served with tea or coffee.

Notes: If you will not have a car, Filipa can arrange transportation from Évora to Évoramonte. You will meet in Évora and then drive 30 minutes together to her country home. If you would like to book this service, please add transportation to your reservation and Filipa will help coordinate your pick-up in Évora.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Appetizers: Marinated olives, Smoked Sausage Butter, Rosemary Infused Sheep Cheese
  • Soup: Açorda Alentejana - Regional Soup (Bread, Egg, Garlic, Herbs)
  • Main: Marinated Pork
  • Side: Migas Alentejanas - Two different savory traditional puddings made of bread, potato or tomato
  • Dessert: a typical dessert, such as Queijada
  • Tea or coffee
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

When you arrive at Filipa's home you are greeted by a beautiful view of the surrounding area and treated to a traditional Portuguese home with small doorways and few windows which allow the insides to remain cool. If you are seated outside you will be sitting in the shade of a beautiful old olive tree. Filipa is a beautiful person inside and out with a serious passion for food. She ensures all of her dishes are traditional Portuguese-Alentejo cuisine and you treated to a series of appetizing smalls dishes introduced by a lovely Portuguese cordial drink. My favorite starter was the Baked sheep's milk cheese which has a soft yet flavorful taste. Filipa continued to entertain us with interesting tales of how the recipes came about. All the food was simple yet delicious and prepared solely by Filipa. The experience is relaxing and enjoyable, it will take about 3 hours in total but it is well worth it!

Jenna, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (4)
Filipa was very warm and welcoming, and shared her home with us. She shared some history of the area and cooked a lovely meal for us for our anniversary! It was a wonderful celebration in Portugal!
- W5270 April 16, 2023
Our evening with Filipa was the highlight of our vacation to Portugal. She is a warm and funny hostess, and could answer any question we had about Portugal, the region, Evora, farming, history, and culture. Dinner was traditional yet gourmet, and was outstanding! We were very comfortable and happy (and full!). Filipa worked on the menu with us beforehand to accommodate a food allergy, and she picked us up in nearby Evora and drove us to her house in Evoramonte for dinner. The first course included olive oil (for dipping) that came from the olive trees on her property. The second course was melted sheep's milk cheese accompanied by jam, mangoes, and crackers. The main dish was flavorful and tender slow-cooked black pork and an amazing potato puree. Dessert was a local pastry (queijada). Each course was served with an excellent wine (which she explained the nuances of, at our request) or liqueur. It was a wonderful experience and we give Filipa our highest praise. We highly recommend this dining experience to everyone!
- kristybX3066KC September 28, 2021
I trouly recommend this experience. The location is genuine and gorgeous. The food is prepared perfectly and the flavours are amazing. There is nothing else like this in or around Lisboa. My sugestion? Take a day to discover nearby town Evora and stay the night. Felipa will pick you up and drop you of in town after dinner.
- Joar F July 21, 2018
Filipa makes delicious food, has a wealth of knowledge about the area and is a wonderful host. The cottage is absolutely lovely
- 433samantham July 15, 2018
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
In-Home Meal
 $68 $60 $50
Alcohol
 $16 per person
Transportation
 $26 per car
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $68 $60 $50
Alcohol
 $16 per person
Transportation
 $26 per car
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 1:00pm-5:00pm 7:30pm-11:30pm
ABOUT TRAVELING SPOON

Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.

FAQ

    You can cancel your reservation up until 48 hours before your experience for a full refund minus a 3% processing fee. Experiences within 48 hours are not refundable.

    If you have a question for your host, you can include a note in the field "Write a note to your host" during the booking process. Once your booking is confirmed, you will be emailed your host's direct contact information and you will also be able to message the host through your profile. You can always cancel your booking and receive a full refund 48 hours or more before your experience. If you have other questions you can also email us at reservations@travelingspoon.com.

    Most of our hosts are able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian and gluten free options. For vegetarian travelers, we have an icon on each host profile to indicate whether that host can also offer a fully vegetarian menu. There is a section in the booking form to note any allergies or dietary restrictions which will be sent directly to your host.

    Some hosts offer alcohol as an optional add-on for travelers who are of legal drinking age. Pricing for alcohol is visible on the host profile page and includes one to two glasses of wine, beer or local alcohol.

    Have a flight or other tour planned and can’t make the timing provided? If the timing listed on the host’s profile doesn’t work for you, our hosts can often accommodate timing changes. Because all of our experiences are private our hosts are happy to tailor experiences to meet your travel needs. Simply note your request in the booking process.

    Your card will not be charged until your host accepts your booking. Typically hosts respond to bookings within 72 hours. In the event your host is unavailable on your selected date and your host rejects your booking your credit card will not be charged.

    Your host's detailed contact information, including their phone number, address, and direction notes, will all be provided immediately upon successful confirmation of your experience (after your hosts accepts your booking and your credit card is successfully processed). This information will be emailed to you to the email address you used to sign up, and will also be visible on your Traveling Spoon profile.

    All prices are noted per person prices unless otherwise specified. Transportation is typically charged on a per car basis. Children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and infants aged 0-4 are free. Hosts set their own prices and Traveling Spoon marks up the experiences; on average hosts receive over 70% of the price paid by the traveler.

    100% of Traveling Spoon experiences are private! Just you and your host and host’s family.

    Hosts typically respond to booking inquiries within 72 hours. If for some reason you have not heard from your host or if you have any questions you can always contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com.

    Your safety and security are our top priority. To ensure this, Traveling Spoon personally vets 100% of all hosts, including an in-person host visit, to ensure each host and experience meets our strict quality requirements.

    Some hosts offer transportation as an optional add-on for travelers. Typically this is round trip transportation with pick up and drop off at your hotel. Pricing is quoted per car. Specific instructions for transportation will be provided in your confirmation details when your booking is confirmed.

    Many of our hosts accommodate solo travelers. You can see if a host accepts solo travelers by looking at the traveler range found next to the experience descriptions on the host profile (indicated by the numbers in parentheses next to "In-home meal", "Cooking experience" and "Market visit").

    Most of our Traveling Spoon experiences are incredibly family friendly and can accommodate infants and children. If a host is unable to accommodate children that will be noted in the “Notes” section of their profile. Our child pricing policy is children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and infants aged 0-4 are free.