Cooking Class · Funchal
Cook real Portuguese food in Funchal — a hands-on class with a local chef, usually market-to-table, always ending in the meal you made.
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Meeting in our office, Rua do Sabão 65, next to Sé Boutique Hotel.
Hands-On Experience: you get to roll, fill and bake the pastries yourself
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Market halls, port-wine lodges, sardine grills, and custard-tart counters — captured by our travelers.
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| Starting Price | From $79/per person | Varies | Varies |
| Rating | 4.6★ (52) | 4.5+★ | 4.5+★ |
| Free Cancellation | Yes | Most | Most |
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Cooking Class · Funchal
A cooking class in Funchal puts you behind the stove with a local chef — you shop, chop, and cook a full Portuguese menu, then sit down to eat it with wine.
No experience needed — classes are built for travelers, and you leave with the recipes.
Also in Funchal: Food Tour Funchal
Guest Reviews
"I had great experience in Pastel de nata baking class, Olga the chef explained everything perfectly and our guide Anna was very informative about history of the pastry. The baking class was in beautiful small bakery right across the cathedral. We made delicious pastry and got the recipe to try at home. I recommend this class if you love the Pastel de Nata as much I do !"
"Great experience- Olga and Ana were amazing hosts who helped us understand the history behind the sweet tarts and how to make them. One of my favorite deserts here in Portugal which now I can hopefully make at home"
"An excellent experience, and anyone who has a sweet tooth or inkling to bake, will enjoy this. Small group has an advantage. Olga and Ana were friendly and helpful. Like in a home kitchen!"
"Very very nice atmosphere. We were very glad. Anna and Olga, a good duo"
"Absolutely amazing, everyone involved were so helpful, couldn’t fault the whole experience!!"
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See All ReviewsPick the right category and city for your trip — food tour, cooking or pastel de nata class, wine, port or madeira tasting, seafood, cheese or olive oil. Hundreds of tours compared, all with free cancellation. Starting from $79 per person.
Browse Portuguese Food ExperiencesEverything you need to know before booking a cooking class in Funchal.
Prices start around $79 per person for the top-rated option. Costs vary by group size, duration, and inclusions.
Most run 1–3 hours — check each tour's details for the exact duration and what's included.
Our top pick is "Between Sweet Traditions: pastel de nata workshop in Madeira - 2026 (Verified Reviews)" — rated 4.6/5 from 52 reviews. See the comparison above for alternatives.
Yes — these are relaxed, welcoming experiences; check the minimum age on each tour before booking.
Tastings are included; some experiences add a meal, wine, or a guided visit. The exact inclusions are listed on each tour.
Often yes, with advance notice. Flag it at booking.
Meeting points are central and shown on your voucher after booking.
A few days to a week in peak season. Free cancellation on most tours means booking early is low-risk.
Still have questions? Email us at info@portugal-food-tour.com