Cataplana cooking workshop in Algarve at Tertúlia Algarve, a four-hour hands-on culinary experience built around one of the most iconic dishes in the region. From selecting fresh local ingredients to mastering the unique cooking technique that gives the cataplana its rich and distinctive flavour, this workshop takes you through the full process from kitchen to table, guided by experienced chefs who know this dish and this cuisine from the inside out. All children are welcome and the experience ends the best way possible: sitting down together to eat what you made.

The session opens with an introduction to the history and cultural significance of the cataplana, connecting you to the traditions behind the dish before you begin preparing it. From there the workshop moves into the practical cooking experience, working through ingredient selection, preparation and the cataplana technique step by step with guidance throughout. The session closes with a shared meal in a relaxed and convivial setting, where the dish you spent the afternoon preparing takes centre stage at the table.

What you’ll learn

🍲 The history and cultural significance of the cataplana in Algarve cuisine

🍲 How to select and prepare fresh local ingredients for a traditional cataplana

🍲 The unique cooking technique that gives the cataplana its rich and layered flavour

🍲 How to recreate the dish at home with confidence after the workshop

What’s included

🫙 Full four-hour hands-on cooking experience at Tertúlia Algarve

🫙 Guided instruction from experienced chefs throughout

🫙 All ingredients and kitchen equipment

🫙 Shared meal of the cataplana you prepared at the end of the session

What you leave with

A traditional Algarve cataplana eaten at the table with the people you cooked it with, and the knowledge and confidence to make it again at home whenever you want.

We are Tertúlia Algarve, a vibrant space in the heart of the Algarve where food, culture and community come together. Our cooking school brings the traditions of Algarve cuisine to life through hands-on experiences designed for food lovers, curious travellers and anyone who wants to connect with the authentic tastes of this region. Every session is rooted in a passion for real flavours, local ingredients and the kind of genuine hospitality that makes an afternoon in the kitchen feel like something worth remembering.

Perfect for food lovers, travellers and families. All children are welcome. No prior cooking experience needed.

Cataplana Cooking Workshop in Algarve

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Cataplana Cooking Workshop in Algarve

Workshop Overview

What you’ll learn

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What you leave with

Location Details

Your Teacher

Tertúlia Algarvia

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