Cataplana for all: from market to the table
4.7
11 Ratings
Faro
Explore Algarve's culture and cuisine. Join our chef in Faro's market, cook authentic Cataplana, and savor a traditional meal.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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 it’s over, you’ll have created a delectable dish to enjoy for lunch or dinner!

» Meet the Chef in the front door at Faro Municipal Market and visit the market to purchase all the ingredients for making the cataplana
» Go to Tertúlia Algarvia: cooking class place
»Welcome to Tertúlia Algarvia
»conversation and screening a video about cataplana
» Cooking class, during which participants will learn to prepare a cataplana with fish and shellfish or vegetarian
» Enjoy a traditional lunch
» Visit the regional shop at Tertúlia Algarvia

What's Included
  • Apron
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • Tuna Muxama Tiborna - dried and cured tuna loin served with toasted bread with olive oil and salad
  • Cured cheese with toasted almonds and honey
  • Cataplana made by the participants
  • Algarve triology (fig, almonds and carob) with fresh fruit
Additional Information

Through the eyes of our Chef, immerse yourself in the Algarve Culture: its vibrant colors, enticing smells, rich flavors, and cherished traditions. Following this sensory adventure at the Faro Municipality Market, you’ll master the art of cooking an authentic Algarve Cataplana. Finally, delight in a traditional meal brimming with genuine flavors and let the Algarve captivate your heart.

Location
Faro Municipal Market
Largo Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro
Main door of Faro Municipal Market. Where it says "Municipal Market of Faro"
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.7
(11 Ratings)
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Avaf_12
Apr 11, 2024
A wonderful way to enhance a visit to Faro - I'm an experienced traveler. Pretty much tired of most museums and churches. I'm always looking for experiences that will teach me more about the local culture, traditions and foods. This is an excellent example! Tertulia was started about 10 years ago and is a real tribute to an entrepreneurial owner. ' Alexandra' hosted my cataplana cooking class and made it clear. The recipe is not complicated but she explained the subtleties. Trip to the market beforehand was also delightful. I highly recommend !!
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Katie_m
Oct 18, 2023
Cataplana market to table - Amazing experience from the Faro market to the cooking class. Chef Alex did a great job of providing history to the best cataplana method for our dish.
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Becky_f
Aug 12, 2023
Cooking in Faro! - Amazing! Chef Suzanna was such a delight. Starting with the market. We learned so much about the culture and picking out produce and fish. She is such a great teacher and talented chef. We got to make cataplana it was so good! The restaurant was amazing and treated us like queens 👸🏼
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Rachellew123
Jun 1, 2023
Wonderful Experience! - Loved cooking Cataplana with Suzanna. So much fun! Enjoyed the market, cooking and eating the delicious Cataplana!
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Andrea_v
May 28, 2023
We had a great experience... - We had a great experience at the market, learning to make Cataplana, then enjoying the dish and other surprises after class.
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Rona_t
May 25, 2023
Good fun experience - would highly recommend. - Great few hours learning about the food of Portugal and cooking a Cataplana. Better still we got to eat it for lunch!
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Cj_k
May 19, 2023
A fantastic day of market and cooking! - What a wonderful experience. Alex our chef was very knowledgeable and patient with our questions in the market. She really knew lots of information and explained the seasons and when and how to shop. Then we went off for the cooking class and she was very accomodating to our group as one had food alergies - no problem - we made two versions of the Cataplana - We highly recommend the experience. Our dishes of cataplana were delicious as we enjoyed the patio.
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_mardelaiguana
Mar 13, 2023
Authentic Algarvia Experience - A fresh and dynamic experience that has allowed me to get to know the old city of Faro and its history, enjoy the daily dynamics of its market and end up savoring the land&sea roots of the Algarve through the preparation of a cataplana. A funny cooking experience to be introduced in the traditional Algarve tastes.
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The_superhoo
Jul 13, 2023
Fun cooking class - Good time cooking and eating our cataplana! Chef made it easy and accessible even for those of us not great at cooking
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Maxlgl
Aug 14, 2023
Good course, but need more cooking time - Very good tour, with visit of a market, food testing, cooking and eating what we cook. The chef is really good to explain, give tips and teach how to cook a cataplana However, this course would need more cooking, we spend just 30 minutes cooking over a 4-hour lesson.
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