Lisbon Chefs – Pastel de Nata Masterclass

Lisbon Chefs runs a two-hour Pastel de Nata Masterclass from its kitchen on R. Garrett in Chiado, teaching participants to make Portugal's signature custard tart from scratch. The class covers both components of the pastry: rolling and shaping the flaky laminated dough by hand, and preparing the egg custard filling using traditional techniques, before baking the tarts at high heat to achieve the characteristic caramelised top. Each participant works hands-on through the full process rather than watching a demonstration, and the class size is kept small enough for the instructor to check technique at each station. At the end of the class, participants take home six pastéis they baked themselves, along with a recipe card so the process can be repeated at home. Coffee or tea is served during the class. The €45 price includes all ingredients, hands-on instruction, the coffee or tea, the six pastéis to take home, and the recipe card; it does not include transport to the Chiado kitchen. The class is conducted in English and suits travellers with no baking background, since the instructor walks through each step of the dough and custard preparation individually. Because the format centres on egg custard and wheat-based pastry, participants with relevant dietary restrictions should confirm in advance whether adapted recipes are available.