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A HANDS ON COOKING EXPERIENCE 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s cook lunch or dinner, together.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

At my place, a very small farm just outside of the historic walls of \u00c9vora, following the traditional recipes we will prepare together a great meal that includes starters, fish and meat dishes and dessert. Tell us your preferences or food restrictions and we will be glad to offer you a unique experience. Bring your family or group of friends (min 2 persons).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will take around 2.5 hours, where we cook and eat, and drink. It can start around 11 am for lunch or 6 Pm for dinner. We use local ingredients (some from my garden) are selected according to each season.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prices per person:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Groups 2 – 5 persons: \u20ac 180.00 + VAT<\/td><\/tr>
Groups 6 – 9 persons: \u20ac 170.00 + VAT<\/td><\/tr>
Groups bigger than 10 persons, on request<\/td><\/tr>
Price includes all ingredients and utensils, the meal with drinks (local wine) included <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
WhatsApp \/ Phone: +351 927 500 244<\/strong> (Portuguese mobile carrier call)<\/sup><\/sub>
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FOOD \u2013 WINE \u2013 CULTURE
4 days program<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Day 1 \u2013 Monday (usually we start on a Monday, but it can be flexible)<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Transfer from Lisbon to the small town of \u00c9vora, designated the European Cultural City in 2027, where your cooking program is located. This town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of Roman vestiges, as well as medieval churches and palaces. Every street in \u00c9vora\u2019s center retains a historic charm;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lunch in a local traditional restaurant;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • After lunch a short orientation walk in \u00c9vora allow you to better enjoy this lovely town;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • In the afternoon, around 6 PM, experience your first cooking class in Sofia\u2019s renovated but traditional kitchen, located in a family house, an old farm with a beautiful vegetable garden with orange, walnut, pears and lemon trees;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The class will be an introduction to the Portuguese gastronomy, and a study in influences and seasonings<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dinner to follow based on your efforts;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Overnight at the hotel chosen by you.<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Day 2 \u2013 Tuesday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • After breakfast, begin your second cooking class. During your lesson you will focus on the importance of fish and olive oil in Portuguese cuisine<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Lunch to follow based on your efforts, wine included;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • This afternoon enjoy a visit to a local wine estate<\/strong>, blending ancient and modern winemaking techniques. The grapes of this wine region include Periquita, Trincadeira, Tinta Roriz and Moreto reds and Roupeiro, Manteudo, Perrum, Rabo de Ovelha for the whites \u2013 all Portuguese varieties, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Stop in the nearby village of S. Pedro do Corval, a popular local pottery<\/strong> place full of small factories;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Next, visit the 13th century castle<\/strong> built by King Afonso III in the thousand-year-old village of Monsaraz, close to the border of Spain. You will have dinner<\/strong> in the shadow of this picturesque fortress;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Return to the hotel and overnight.<\/span> <\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Day 3 \u2013 Wednesday<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Today\u2019s culinary class will concentrate on local produce, an abundance from local farms and ranches. This is the last cooking class, let\u2019s be sue you get all recipes to reproduce at home<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Lunch to follow based on your efforts;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • This afternoon, tour \u00c9vora<\/strong> and visit the famous cathedral, Chapel of Bones from the 16th century, and the Roman Baths and Temple from the 1st century aD;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • After a walking tour, time at leisure to explore and shop on your own. The town is rich in jewelry, items made from cork (hats, shoes, aprons, purses, bracelets, etc.), tiles, and much more;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Dinner on your own (Sofia will make suggestions).<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Day 4 \u2013 Thursday<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n