São Miguel Azorean Cooking Class with Lunch in Ponta Delgada

Discover the Flavours of Azorean Cuisine

Azorean cuisine reflects centuries of cultural influences shaped by Portugal, the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean traditions, and ingredients brought from across the world. Local products such as pineapple, taro root, peppers, fresh fish, and regional cheeses all play an important role in the islands’ culinary identity.

This cooking class in Ponta Delgada offers a fun and immersive introduction to Azorean gastronomy through a practical, hands-on experience led by a local chef.

Hosted in the welcoming kitchen of ROOTZ, this experience combines cooking, storytelling, local culture, and a relaxed social atmosphere.

A Hands-On Cooking Experience in São Miguel

After meeting your chef and fellow participants, you’ll prepare a complete Azorean-inspired meal while learning about local ingredients, culinary traditions, and the stories behind the dishes.

The cooking class is designed to be accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for both beginners and experienced home cooks.

The seasonal menu varies according to ingredient availability, but may include:

 • Starter: regional cheese and fruit platter
 • Main course: fish or beef dish with vegetarian option available
 • Dessert: caramelised pineapple with ice cream

For safety reasons, the use of sharp knives by participants is limited during the experience.

Once the cooking is complete, everyone gathers around the table to enjoy the meal together in a relaxed and friendly setting.

More Than a Cooking Class

Beyond the recipes themselves, this experience offers insight into the culture and daily life of the Azores.

Throughout the class, your chef shares:
 • The origins of traditional Azorean dishes
 • The role of local agriculture and island ingredients
 • Culinary influences that shaped Azorean cuisine
 • Stories, traditions, and cultural curiosities from São Miguel

The experience is designed not only to teach recipes, but also to create a deeper appreciation for the islands and their food culture.

Meeting Point

📍 ROOTZ – Rua do Brum 48-50, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores

Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Important Information

 • Minimum age: 12 years old
 • Minimum drinking age applies for alcoholic beverages
 • Vegetarian options available with advance notice
 • Vegan, Kosher, Halal, low-histamine, and other highly restrictive diets cannot be accommodated
 • Gluten-free and dairy-free requests may be accommodated upon request
 • Not suitable for guests with impaired mobility due to stairs inside the venue
 • Tour operates in group format

Sustainable Characteristics

 • Supports local chefs, producers, and Azorean gastronomy
 • Promotes traditional island recipes and culinary heritage
 • Uses seasonal and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible
 • Encourages authentic and locally focused tourism
 • Hosted in a local independent venue in the historic centre of Ponta Delgada
 • Group format encourages a social and culturally immersive experience

Cancellation Policy

 • 75% refund for cancellations made more than 60 days before the experience
 • 50% refund for cancellations made between 15 and 60 days before the experience
 • 25% refund for cancellations made between 72 hours and 14 days before the experience
 • No refund for cancellations made less than 72 hours before the experience