Cataplana for all: from market to the table

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

By the eyes of our Chef, you can discover the Algarve Culture: colors, smells, flavors, traditions.

After this sensory journey in Faro Municipality Market you will learn how to cook a real Algarve Cataplana.

In the end, surprise yourself with a traditional meal with authentic flavors and fall in love with the Algarve

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

apron

Lunch

Private transportation

What To Expect

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

Sample Menu

starter

Tuna Muxama Tiborna

dried and cured tuna loin served with toasted bread with olive oil and salad

starter

Cured cheese with toasted almonds and honey

main

Cataplana made by the participants

dessert

Algarve triology (fig, almonds and carob) with fresh fruit

Options

Cataplana for all: from market to the table

Reviews

4.77

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Incredible experience!
Valeria Y,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had such an incredible time exploring the market, understanding the social hub of the community and experiencing the freshest ingredients (fruit, veg, fish and all!) The cooking class itself was held at the restaurant which was very gorgeously decorated and set up for the cooking classes. We also had coffee and a starter (the most delicious cured tuna) before the class began! The class itself was really personable and great conversation and knowledge :) we made the most delicious cataplana! Then we ate the cataplana alongside some other dishes and the most incredible white wine! We would definitely be recommending this to everyone, it was such a lovely time in such a gorgeous space! Everyone was so friendly and knowledgable!
Will repeat
Nick P,
Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a great fun time and some good food. We were very well looked after by the chef and the restaurant staff.
A wonderful way to enhance a visit to Faro
AvaF 12,
Apr 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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 !!
Cataplana market to table
Katie M,
Oct 18, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Good course, but need more cooking time
MaxLgl,
Aug 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
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.
Cooking in Faro!
Becky F,
Aug 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
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 👸🏼
Fun cooking class
The Superhoo,
Jul 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Good time cooking and eating our cataplana! Chef made it easy and accessible even for those of us not great at cooking
Wonderful Experience!
rachellew123,
Jun 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved cooking Cataplana with Suzanna. So much fun! Enjoyed the market, cooking and eating the delicious Cataplana!
We had a great experience...
Andrea V,
May 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great experience at the market, learning to make Cataplana, then enjoying the dish and other surprises after class.
Good fun experience - would highly recommend.
Rona T,
May 25, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great few hours learning about the food of Portugal and cooking a Cataplana. Better still we got to eat it for lunch!