Cooking Workshops

Hands-on Cooking Workshops in the Algarve

Join us beside the Funcho River for relaxed, small-group cooking workshops inspired by the flavours, ingredients and food cultures of the Mediterranean and beyond.

Each three-hour workshop is hands-on: we cook together, share ideas and techniques, and then gather around the table to enjoy what we have prepared. Our menus change with the seasons and make use of fresh ingredients, herbs and spices, with an emphasis on flavourful food that you can recreate at home.

Choose from our vegetarian Mediterranean workshops or follow Portugal’s historic spice routes through dishes influenced by the places Portuguese seafarers encountered, including vegetarian and fish dishes.

No advanced cooking skills are needed — just an interest in food and a willingness to join in.

Vegetarian Mediterranean Lifestyle Cooking

Everyday Mediterranean cooking with a Middle Eastern influence.
Learn how to build flavour with seasonal vegetables, herbs, spices, citrus and olive oil, creating colourful vegetarian dishes you’ll want to cook again at home.

Vegetarian Celebration Cooking

Vegetarian cooking for occasions when you want to make the meal feel special.
Prepare colourful seasonal dishes designed for sharing, with ideas for creating relaxed celebration meals for family and friends.

Portuguese Spice Route Cooking

Explore Portugal’s maritime history through food.
Cook dishes inspired by the countries and cultures connected by Portugal’s historic spice routes, combining vegetable-led cooking with selected fish dishes and the stories behind the flavours.

If dates are listed for a workshop you’d like to attend, reserve your place today.

Prefer something more personal? You can also organise a private cooking workshop with friends for an unforgettable experience by the river.

Looking for a longer escape? Explore our Cooking Holidays page to discover immersive culinary retreats in Portugal that combine food, culture, and relaxation.