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Host: Sofia and Joaquim

Evora, Portugal

USD
$196-$244 per person

Portuguese cooking class with a chef and tour guide in Evora Portugal

Host offerings
  • House
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Sofia and Joaquim

Sofia has a long history of cooking and hosting people. Her family managed a restaurant for 15 years, so she is very acquainted with providing great food and service to the international tourist community. During that time and until today, she has dedicated herself to providing local culinary experiences for tourists at her home as well. For Sofia, being a Traveling Spoon host represents the best of both worlds, providing great food, but also interacting with her travelers, having fun teaching them how to cook and then sharing a great meal together. Sofia is eager to share everything she has learned during the last 15 years of her hosting.

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: (2-20 guests) Meet Sofia and Joaquim in their cozy home in beautiful Evora and enjoy a quiet culinary experience in Sofia's beautiful garden. Sofia and Joaquim will wait you in the historical centre of Evora, just a couple of blocks from their house.

During your stay, Sofia and her husband Joaquim will make you feel like you are at home, so prepare for a truly local Portuguese evening. Besides being a professional chef and an expert in culinary experiences, Sofia used to be a tour guide, so expect a truly interesting experience, where Portuguese food, culture and history will be mixed together.

Enjoy traditional dishes from around Evora while Sofia and Joaquim tell you stories about their growing up and tales of local life. One of the highlights of the experience will be Sofia's cooking demonstration: preparing smoked sausages on a special “assadeira” clay dish. The result: an incredibly tasty surprise. You will also try different wines from nearby vineyards, giving you a true taste of local life and culinary traditions.

Cooking experience: (2-20 guests) Sofia and her husband Joaquim will welcome you to their outdoor kitchen which is decorated with traditional Portuguese pottery and cooking utensils. Sofia will provide a step-by-step cooking class, where you will learn to make traditional Portuguese dishes from an expert. Expect a fun, dynamic cooking class, with a lot of interesting cultural and historical facts about Portugal's cuisine. The cooking class will take place in Sofia's outdoor kitchen with a view of her beautiful garden.

Notes: Wine is included in the price of your experience.

Languages spoken: Portuguese, English, French and Spanish

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Sofia and Joaquim

$196-$244 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Cooking Experience + Meal
Not offered $244 $196
Alcohol
$0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
Not offered $244 $196
Alcohol
$0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
11:00am-2:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm

Meet Sofia and Joaquim

Sofia has a long history of cooking and hosting people. Her family managed a restaurant for 15 years, so she is very acquainted with providing great food and service to the international tourist community. During that time and until today, she has dedicated herself to providing local culinary experiences for tourists at her home as well. For Sofia, being a Traveling Spoon host represents the best of both worlds, providing great food, but also interacting with her travelers, having fun teaching them how to cook and then sharing a great meal together. Sofia is eager to share everything she has learned during the last 15 years of her hosting.

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: (2-20 guests) Meet Sofia and Joaquim in their cozy home in beautiful Evora and enjoy a quiet culinary experience in Sofia's beautiful garden. Sofia and Joaquim will wait you in the historical centre of Evora, just a couple of blocks from their house.

During your stay, Sofia and her husband Joaquim will make you feel like you are at home, so prepare for a truly local Portuguese evening. Besides being a professional chef and an expert in culinary experiences, Sofia used to be a tour guide, so expect a truly interesting experience, where Portuguese food, culture and history will be mixed together.

Enjoy traditional dishes from around Evora while Sofia and Joaquim tell you stories about their growing up and tales of local life. One of the highlights of the experience will be Sofia's cooking demonstration: preparing smoked sausages on a special “assadeira” clay dish. The result: an incredibly tasty surprise. You will also try different wines from nearby vineyards, giving you a true taste of local life and culinary traditions.

Cooking experience: (2-20 guests) Sofia and her husband Joaquim will welcome you to their outdoor kitchen which is decorated with traditional Portuguese pottery and cooking utensils. Sofia will provide a step-by-step cooking class, where you will learn to make traditional Portuguese dishes from an expert. Expect a fun, dynamic cooking class, with a lot of interesting cultural and historical facts about Portugal's cuisine. The cooking class will take place in Sofia's outdoor kitchen with a view of her beautiful garden.

Notes: Wine is included in the price of your experience.

Languages spoken: Portuguese, English, French and Spanish

Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Cooking Experience + Meal
Not offered $244 $196
Alcohol
$0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
Not offered $244 $196
Alcohol
$0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
11:00am-2:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm
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