Portuguese cooking is sun-warmed and unfussy, a cuisine shaped by the Atlantic, by centuries of spice-route travel, and by a deep love of sitting down together. It is food with a little fire in it and a lot of heart. In this evening workshop we bring Portugal to the table with a punchy, smoky classic and the most famous pastry in the country.
On the menu:
- Piri Piri V-Chicken – Plant-based chicken marinated in a fiery piri piri sauce of chilli, garlic, lemon, and paprika, then grilled until charred and sticky. Bold, smoky, and gloriously messy.
- Pastel de Nata – Flaky, laminated pastry cradling a silky custard, baked until the top blisters and caramelises. Best eaten warm, with a dusting of cinnamon.
A warm, flavour-packed evening for curious cooks, lovers of spice, and anyone with a soft spot for custard tarts.
This cooking class will be given in English by Jolene.
Jolene is the author of Taste of Letting Go, a hybrid vegan cookbook and travel memoir tracing one woman's journey from corporate burnout to emotional healing through travel, food, and self-inquiry. Structured across 34 destinations, each chapter weaves together a personal story, a psychological reflection, and a plant-based recipe inspired by that place. Food is the thread that connects the entire journey: a practice of grounding, healing, and connection. In this workshop series, Jolene brings the book to life in the kitchen, one destination at a time. The book is available online on Amazon.
A small booklet with the recipes made during the class will be sent to each participant by email after the session.
Aprons, knives, and other utensils will be provided during the class.
Please note: the class may be cancelled if the minimum of 6 participants is not reached.
Cancellation or rescheduling policy :
Cancellations made less than 7 days before the class are non-refundable. However, the class may be rescheduled if the participant requests it by email or edits a credit note at least 72 hours before the class date.
For more information, please refer to the general terms and conditions.