Flavours of the Portuguese Spice Route: A Journey Through Africa

São Bartolomeu de Messines, Portugal

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Apr 9, 2024
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Flavours of the Portuguese Spice Route: A Journey Through Africa
São Bartolomeu de Messines, Portugal

Figs on the Funcho
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Apr 9, 2024
Group size: 5 - 10

About this trip

Join us as we sail the Spice Route. We will follow in the footsteps of Bartolomeu Dias, the first European explorer to sail around the southern tip of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope.  Experience the rich flavours of countries along the Spice Route as we delve into African cuisine, with a focus on South Africa and Mozambique. Sample a seafood dish from Portugal, where the maritime journey began.

Event Highlights

  

✨ Create dishes from the countries that the Portuguese explorers visited on their spice route journeys.


✨ Enjoy tastes such as Pastéis de Bacalhau – Codfish Cakes, homemade Peri-Peri kebabs, and Bobotie.


✨Gain insights into the Portuguese Spice route – a feast for your body and soul.


✨End the interactive demonstration with an enjoyable meal followed up with a dessert.

Cancellation Policy

Flexible options for your convenience: 


If you're unable to attend, exchange your ticket for another event within 1 Year or offer It to participants on the waiting list.

Why our workshop?

We believe in offering a fun experience, where every participant not only learns but savours and appreciates the rich tapestry of the Portuguese influence from around the world. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or just looking to try something new, this workshop promises a blend of fun, flavour, and festivity.

How to get there

For those arriving by train, disembark at Messines-Alte train station and choose a quick 5-minute taxi ride to reach the villa.


If you're flying into Faro airport, you have two options: either take the train to Messines-Alte and select a 5-minute taxi ride to the villa or opt for a 45-minute airport taxi transfer directly to the villa.


Follow the Google map directions for those travelling by car.

What’s included

  • Arrive 11h00
    Tea, coffee and snack
  • Welcome Message
    Introduction to the Portuguese Spice Route
  • Tuition
    Tuition on how to make different fish and vegetarian dishes.
  • Refreshments
    Enjoy tea, coffee and snacks throughout the workshop.
  • Brunch
    Enjoy the freshly prepared meal in the company of your fellow participants.
  • Wine with your meal
    Enjoy a hand-selected variety of wines perfectly paired with your meal.
  • Recipes
    Recipes with detailed instructions on how to recreate these dishes.
  • End of Day 14h15

Available Packages

Flavours of the Portuguese Spice Route

Day visitor attending the event.

€45

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Figs on the Funcho
22 reviews
🏆LuxLife Hospitality Award: Algarve's Most Idyllic Riverside Retreat 2023 Cheryl & Graham, co-founders of Figs on the Funcho, share their love for the Algarve through culinary, walking & painting packages. With 20 years of experience, they explore the best beaches, restaurants, and villages for a memorable experience. Passionate about cooking, they draw inspiration from culinary experts like Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage, Sami Tamimi, and Jamie Oliver. Their retreats offer healthy and delicious vegetarian meals, delighting all taste buds.

Reviews

A lovely day out, with the experience to enjoy preparing and cooking some new food dishes, with other ‘foodies’ ! Graham & Cheryl are excellent hosts with a relax and welcoming atmosphere. Great location ‘out in the wilds’ of the beautiful Algarve ! I Can recommend it to any of you looking for ‘something different to enjoy’ 😎
By Alan C for Flavours of the Portuguese Spice Route: A Journey Through Africa on Apr 12, 2024
Thank you Alan, lovely to meet up with you
By Figs on the Funcho on Apr 13, 2024
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We had a great day and enjoyed our brunch.
By Karen M for Ottolenghi Inspired Vegetarian Brunch on Mar 21, 2024
Cheryl & Graham were the perfect hosts, thank you in a beautiful setting, easy going pace, cooking lunch an enjoyable experience, very well organised & lots of tips as you go.. delicious food & company in very relaxed atmosphere, highly recommend 👌 Maureen 🇮🇪
By Maureen S for Ottolenghi Inspired Vegetarian Brunch on Mar 13, 2024
My friend and I attended the vegetarian cooking class recently. We have taken classes together all over the world and this was one of our best experiences. It was very welcoming (even though we arrived early) and it was also very organized. The other participants were lovely to meet and the setting was beautiful. The lunch was delicious and plentiful ( as was the wine) I would recommend the class to anyone.
By Mary Linda B for Vegetarian Mediterranean Lifestyle Cooking - Falalfel Making Workshop (copy) on Mar 04, 2024
I found joy in cooking again at Figs on the Fungo. It gave me a push to take up my Ottolenghi cookbooks. Without these workshops, I would never have made tahini and humus myself, which are much tastier than the ones you buy in the shop. Cheryl and Graham make you feel right at home in their cosy kitchen and are the most friendly and flexible persons. It's cooking without stress and meeting new nice people. Lunch together on a lovely terrace with an astonishing view and a heavenly dessert from Laura (their daughter) on top! I am already looking forward to the upcoming Ottolenghi inspired Brunch workshop.
By Leen V for Vegetarian Mediterranean Lifestyle Cooking - Falalfel Making Workshop on Feb 21, 2024
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