Cataplana for All: From kitchen to the table

Discover Algarve’s iconic cataplana. Learn to cook heart-healthy fish and shellfish dishes in this unique culinary experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tertúlia Algarvia - One of the best ways to understand a place is by tasting its cuisine – and the Algarve is no different.
    In Tertúlia Algarvia’s Culinary Classes we take this a step further by learning how to prepare the most iconic regional dish: the tasty - cataplana.
    Head to the kitchen for a fun and authentic cooking class and by the time…
What's Included
  • Apron
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • Fish and Shellfish Cataplana made by the participants
Additional Information

The word cataplana refers not only to the utensil but also to the dishes that are prepared in it.
The characteristics of this pan allow a wide range of dishes to be created that are a delight for all the senses and are good for one’s heart, as the cataplana enables little fat to be used in recipes.
Throughout this experience, participants will have the…

Location
Tertúlia Algarvia
Praça Dom Afonso III
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Benjamin_s
Jul 25, 2024
Highly recommended - Margerida was a passionate and knowledgeable teacher that brought joy and interest in cooking but also the story behind the food. It was super easy to learn and pick but new skills while having a blast, definitely would recommend!
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Frances_h
Jun 24, 2024
Worthy experience for range of ages! - Wonderful experience for my party of 15 (ages ranging from 14 to 86)! Katrina gave us a welcome intro and Alexandra walked us step by step through the process of using Cataplana to produce a wonderful shellfish and fish meal! We had a few lactose intolerant participants and Alexandra made some accommodations. After making the meal we were seated to some appetizers and white and red wine, then we ate the delicious Cataplana dish and a yummy fig dessert with fruit! Excellent and attentive Service (by Leandro and Diorgo) ! All in all: Educational Wonderful and delicious experience enjoyed by all!
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H4113yiyvonneh
May 3, 2024
Nice experience - We really enjoyed it. Susanna, the cook, explained everything really well and we prepared a delicious cataplana together. There was also dessert, starter and free drinks.
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Dawn_p
Apr 3, 2024
Great cooking class! - Alex was a great teacher. We learned the history of cataplana as well as the "how to's" of making this traditional Portuguese dish. We were treated like royalty from the moment we arrived. I recommend this to everyone! Thank you for the experience.
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Goplaces38577981944
Oct 1, 2023
Great Cooking Class! - From the tour of the market, to the cooking class, to the food...it was all excellent! While I did this class alone, I would recommend it for couples or groups. They have a great room totally devoted to their cooking class.
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Trvlgrl2017
Jun 9, 2023
Loved making Cataplana - Our chef was fantastic. We all had such a good time making this typical Portuguese dish. Some of us didn’t eat shellfish and she easily accommodated us. The food tasted delicious too!
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Jamey_m
May 6, 2023
Amazing cooking and dining experience - I was surprised to find out that I was the only student in this amazing cooking class and that the class was not cancelled. Alexandra was an amazing chef and instructor who shared her knowledge of cooking and the history of Cataplana, both the dish and cooking pot. We made a main course seafood Cataplana which was very fresh and yummy. The restaurant itself is beautiful as is the upstairs cooking school. There were wonderful starters, a dessert and wine to compliment our main course. Would definitely recommend this class and venue.
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Ajs1111
Feb 21, 2023
Delicious - Great fun to tour the market before cooking. Loved the flexibility of making vegetarian and pescatarian cataplanas!
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Anna
Mar 13, 2023
Cooking Class with a classy chef in Faro - My first experience and I have to admit that I had a wonderful time. Chef Margarida, a true professional with a passion and love for her roots, helped us and taught us how to cook one of their typical dishes, Cataplana. After the preparation, it was then served at the table. I recommend everyone to try it.
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From $104
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).