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Host: Cristina

Lisbon, Portugal

USD
$75-$189 per person

Portuguese Home Cooking with a Local Lisbon Mom

Host offerings
  • Apartment
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food Tour

Meet Cristina

Cristina is a private elementary school teacher and a loving mom who always enjoyed cooking for her family. An avid traveler, Cristina enjoys trying different foods from around the world. Cristina learned to cook from her mother, and friends in the food business who encouraged her passion for cooking. One of her favorite things to do is share food with family and friends. She lives in a quiet, residential neighborhood of Lisbon where you can also find truly local shops and cafes. Here, you will get a glimpse of how local Portuguese live, away from the tourist path.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (1-6 guests) Meet your host Cristina at her apartment in a charming residential neighborhood of Lisbon. You’ll be welcomed into her home and seated at her dining table to enjoy an authentic, homemade Portuguese meal. Your experience includes a delicious three-course menu featuring a starter, main course, and dessert. Dishes may include caldo verde, a traditional and comforting potato and kale soup, followed by a main of either bacalhau com natas (salted cod baked with potatoes and cream) or carne de porco à Alentejana (a beloved regional dish of pork cooked with clams and coriander). The meal concludes on a sweet note with arroz doce, a creamy Portuguese rice pudding.

Cooking experience: (1-5 guests) Join your warm and friendly local host Cristina in her cozy apartment kitchen for a hands-on Lisbon cooking class where you’ll learn to prepare traditional Portuguese family recipes. Together, you’ll cook three dishes from scratch - these may include a classic appetizer or soup, a flavorful fish or meat main course, and a delicious dessert. Your cooking class lasts about 90 minutes, after which you’ll sit down with Cristina to enjoy the meal you’ve created together over laughter and conversation.

Market visit: (1-5 guests) Meet Cristina at her apartment before setting off on a 10-minute walk to the local covered market, where Lisbon locals shop for fresh regional produce and seafood. Cristina will introduce you to her favorite vendors, and together you’ll purchase a few ingredients to use in your upcoming cooking class. The market tour lasts about an hour, after which you’ll return to Cristina’s apartment to begin your hands-on cooking experience. Please note: Market tours are only available on weekends. On Saturdays, you'll explore a traditional central market bustling with local life. On Sundays, since central markets are closed to the public, you’ll enjoy an alternative experience visiting a variety of neighborhood shops to pick up fresh bread, produce, and other ingredients, a true local food shopping adventure.

Notes: Cristina works during the week so experiences are only offered on the weekends (lunch or dinner) and on Friday evenings. She can also accommodate a vegetarian diet in her Portuguese cooking class, if informed in advance.

Languages spoken: English, Portuguese, Spanish,French

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Starter: Caldo Verde, a traditional Portuguese kale soup
  • Main: Salted cod fish cooked in cream ,or other portugueses recipes of cod fish, traditional Portuguese fried pork with (or without clams) or Portuguese rice duck
  • Dessert: Encharcada – A traditional Portuguese egg pudding, or choose a creamy cheese pudding served with fruit marmalade or wine-poached pears
  • Coffee/tea upon request
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Cristina is an AMAZING host, I was very welcomed in her house. We met outside the house and went to the market and she invited me to have a typical Portuguese Custard in one of the top places to have it in Lisboa. This will be a great experience for travelers as this is very typical in Portugal and everyone loves Portuguese Custards. We visited the market and had lots of fun discovering traditional Portuguese food. She showed the products that she was cooking, like the cod, clams, coriander…Cristina is funny and very friendly and we engaged very well. Her home is very comfortable, she welcomed me as a friend and I felt very happy in her place. Her house is a typical Portuguese middle class flat in Lisboa, so travelers will experience the real Lisboa and a Portuguese house in the capital. Cristina is very bubbly and loves to chat and share her experiences, we got along very well and I was never bored. I believe travelers will love to meet her. Her place is the typical middle class flat in Lisbon, Cristina is very welcome and the food was AMAZING. The traditional flavors were all there and it tasted home! All the ingredients that she used were very good quality. I definitely recommend Cristina, she has the spirit to welcome foreigners to her home and show them who the Portuguese people are and how we eat! Even being Portuguese I loved the experience and I will be back with my partner that it is English so he can try proper Portuguese food.

Joana, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (19)
My wife and I took this class with Cristina on our 20th anniversary. Cristina was wonderful and welcomed us into her lovely home. She spent time telling us about her neighborhood and shared stories about her family, Portuguese history and traditions. We made three dishes: caldo verde (kale soup with chorizo), Bacalhau à (codfish) with bechamel, and Encharcada a delicious custard dessert originating from the convents of Alentejo centuries ago. She also shared Ginja (Portuguese cherry liqueur) with us, and we had some lovely white wine with the meal we prepared together while listening to Fado music. I wholeheartedly recommend that you take a cooking class with Cristina. You’ll leave with a smile on your face, traditional recipes to take back home, and wonderful memories.
- james June 26, 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed this experience! It gave us an authentic feel for the Portuguese culture and food. The host was wonderful!
- kerry June 22, 2026
From start to finish the experience with Christina was amazing! We truly enjoyed every moment, from being welcomed into her home and learning about the dishes we were cooking. It really was a cosy experience and definitely one to recommend to anyone. Christina, thank you for your hospitality and wonderful energy on our evening, we will for sure keep in touch 🌻🥘
- mary June 20, 2026
Cristina was such a welcoming and sweet host! Her cooking class was both informative and delicious. We definitely will sign up again if we come back to visit Lisbon. Would definitely recommend!
- sarah June 11, 2026
Cristina’s class was one of the most fun and intimate cooking experiences I’ve had. I had a great time cooking and conversing with her about life, family, and food (we are both very chatty :)). It’s a genuine way to connect with local Portuguese culture and open your eyes to life in Lisbon beyond the touristic city center. Walking into her home feels like entering the home of your well-traveled aunt—its decorated with motifs from her travels and daily life: chouriço hanging above the stove, foraged chestnuts on the kitchen counter, handmade table settings, a giant world map above her sofa… We also brought our 9 month old baby (she was excellent with him) who napped in her spare room. Communication before the class was very easy. I highly recommend this cooking class if you seek a genuine experience with someone with heart and flare.
- Helen, Travel Advisor November 12, 2025
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Cristina

$75-$189 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $95 $75 $75
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $155 $135 $135
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $189 $169 $169
Alcohol
 $18 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $95 $75 $75
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $155 $135 $135
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $189 $169 $169
Alcohol
 $18 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:30pm-2:30pm 7:30pm-9:30pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:30am-1:30pm 6:30pm-9:30pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 10:00am-3:00pm

Meet Cristina

Cristina is a private elementary school teacher and a loving mom who always enjoyed cooking for her family. An avid traveler, Cristina enjoys trying different foods from around the world. Cristina learned to cook from her mother, and friends in the food business who encouraged her passion for cooking. One of her favorite things to do is share food with family and friends. She lives in a quiet, residential neighborhood of Lisbon where you can also find truly local shops and cafes. Here, you will get a glimpse of how local Portuguese live, away from the tourist path.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (1-6 guests) Meet your host Cristina at her apartment in a charming residential neighborhood of Lisbon. You’ll be welcomed into her home and seated at her dining table to enjoy an authentic, homemade Portuguese meal. Your experience includes a delicious three-course menu featuring a starter, main course, and dessert. Dishes may include caldo verde, a traditional and comforting potato and kale soup, followed by a main of either bacalhau com natas (salted cod baked with potatoes and cream) or carne de porco à Alentejana (a beloved regional dish of pork cooked with clams and coriander). The meal concludes on a sweet note with arroz doce, a creamy Portuguese rice pudding.

Cooking experience: (1-5 guests) Join your warm and friendly local host Cristina in her cozy apartment kitchen for a hands-on Lisbon cooking class where you’ll learn to prepare traditional Portuguese family recipes. Together, you’ll cook three dishes from scratch - these may include a classic appetizer or soup, a flavorful fish or meat main course, and a delicious dessert. Your cooking class lasts about 90 minutes, after which you’ll sit down with Cristina to enjoy the meal you’ve created together over laughter and conversation.

Market visit: (1-5 guests) Meet Cristina at her apartment before setting off on a 10-minute walk to the local covered market, where Lisbon locals shop for fresh regional produce and seafood. Cristina will introduce you to her favorite vendors, and together you’ll purchase a few ingredients to use in your upcoming cooking class. The market tour lasts about an hour, after which you’ll return to Cristina’s apartment to begin your hands-on cooking experience. Please note: Market tours are only available on weekends. On Saturdays, you'll explore a traditional central market bustling with local life. On Sundays, since central markets are closed to the public, you’ll enjoy an alternative experience visiting a variety of neighborhood shops to pick up fresh bread, produce, and other ingredients, a true local food shopping adventure.

Notes: Cristina works during the week so experiences are only offered on the weekends (lunch or dinner) and on Friday evenings. She can also accommodate a vegetarian diet in her Portuguese cooking class, if informed in advance.

Languages spoken: English, Portuguese, Spanish,French

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Starter: Caldo Verde, a traditional Portuguese kale soup
  • Main: Salted cod fish cooked in cream ,or other portugueses recipes of cod fish, traditional Portuguese fried pork with (or without clams) or Portuguese rice duck
  • Dessert: Encharcada – A traditional Portuguese egg pudding, or choose a creamy cheese pudding served with fruit marmalade or wine-poached pears
  • Coffee/tea upon request
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Cristina is an AMAZING host, I was very welcomed in her house. We met outside the house and went to the market and she invited me to have a typical Portuguese Custard in one of the top places to have it in Lisboa. This will be a great experience for travelers as this is very typical in Portugal and everyone loves Portuguese Custards. We visited the market and had lots of fun discovering traditional Portuguese food. She showed the products that she was cooking, like the cod, clams, coriander…Cristina is funny and very friendly and we engaged very well. Her home is very comfortable, she welcomed me as a friend and I felt very happy in her place. Her house is a typical Portuguese middle class flat in Lisboa, so travelers will experience the real Lisboa and a Portuguese house in the capital. Cristina is very bubbly and loves to chat and share her experiences, we got along very well and I was never bored. I believe travelers will love to meet her. Her place is the typical middle class flat in Lisbon, Cristina is very welcome and the food was AMAZING. The traditional flavors were all there and it tasted home! All the ingredients that she used were very good quality. I definitely recommend Cristina, she has the spirit to welcome foreigners to her home and show them who the Portuguese people are and how we eat! Even being Portuguese I loved the experience and I will be back with my partner that it is English so he can try proper Portuguese food.

Joana, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (19)
My wife and I took this class with Cristina on our 20th anniversary. Cristina was wonderful and welcomed us into her lovely home. She spent time telling us about her neighborhood and shared stories about her family, Portuguese history and traditions. We made three dishes: caldo verde (kale soup with chorizo), Bacalhau à (codfish) with bechamel, and Encharcada a delicious custard dessert originating from the convents of Alentejo centuries ago. She also shared Ginja (Portuguese cherry liqueur) with us, and we had some lovely white wine with the meal we prepared together while listening to Fado music. I wholeheartedly recommend that you take a cooking class with Cristina. You’ll leave with a smile on your face, traditional recipes to take back home, and wonderful memories.
- james June 26, 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed this experience! It gave us an authentic feel for the Portuguese culture and food. The host was wonderful!
- kerry June 22, 2026
From start to finish the experience with Christina was amazing! We truly enjoyed every moment, from being welcomed into her home and learning about the dishes we were cooking. It really was a cosy experience and definitely one to recommend to anyone. Christina, thank you for your hospitality and wonderful energy on our evening, we will for sure keep in touch 🌻🥘
- mary June 20, 2026
Cristina was such a welcoming and sweet host! Her cooking class was both informative and delicious. We definitely will sign up again if we come back to visit Lisbon. Would definitely recommend!
- sarah June 11, 2026
Cristina’s class was one of the most fun and intimate cooking experiences I’ve had. I had a great time cooking and conversing with her about life, family, and food (we are both very chatty :)). It’s a genuine way to connect with local Portuguese culture and open your eyes to life in Lisbon beyond the touristic city center. Walking into her home feels like entering the home of your well-traveled aunt—its decorated with motifs from her travels and daily life: chouriço hanging above the stove, foraged chestnuts on the kitchen counter, handmade table settings, a giant world map above her sofa… We also brought our 9 month old baby (she was excellent with him) who napped in her spare room. Communication before the class was very easy. I highly recommend this cooking class if you seek a genuine experience with someone with heart and flare.
- Helen, Travel Advisor November 12, 2025
Read More
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $95 $75 $75
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $155 $135 $135
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $189 $169 $169
Alcohol
 $18 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $95 $75 $75
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $155 $135 $135
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $189 $169 $169
Alcohol
 $18 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:30pm-2:30pm 7:30pm-9:30pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:30am-1:30pm 6:30pm-9:30pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 10:00am-3:00pm
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