Contemporary Vegetarian

Chef Inês Proença

In contemporary cuisine, imagination sits at the table with flavor!

With 8 years' experience, Inês Proença has already left her mark in restaurants such as Fava Tonka, Casa de Chá da Boa Nova and Ocean and has participated in various events at The Yeatman and Casa da Calçada.

Ready to discover the taste of imagination?

Fresh Pasta

Chef Inês Proença

A massa fresca tem um sabor e textura bem mais intenso que a massa seca. A Chef Inês Proença vem provar-nos que a sua conceção não é nada de outro mundo!

Com 8 anos de experiência, Inês já deixou a sua marca em restaurantes como o Fava Tonka, a Casa de Chá da Boa Nova e o Ocean. Participou também em vários eventos no The Yeatman e Casa da Calçada.

Vamos pôr as mãos na massa? 🍝

Sushi

Chef Luiz Tiago

Curious about cutting techniques, rice preparation and the many secrets of sushi?

To take us on this journey through Japanese flavors, we invited Chef Luiz Tiago, Sushi Chef at Terra restaurant.

After years of creating bold sushi pieces in Salvador, Baía, Luiz decided to put Portugal's Japanese culture lovers to the test.

Are you ready? 🍣

Do Mercado Para o Prato – Afonso Pacheco

Chef Afonso Pacheco

Let's take the market to the plate?

Os workshops em vertente showcooking com degustação regressam ao Matosinhos Municipal Marketon day 7 de dezembro at 10:30 a.m., com a presença do Chef Afonso Pacheco.

Chef Afonso Pacheco has an enviable career that began alongside the pioneer of sushi in Portugal, Chef Paulo Morais. Having worked in iconic restaurants such as the starred Kanazawa, Rabo de Pêxe, Unisushi and Himitsu Sushi Bar, Afonso has perfected his technique over the years, both in Portugal and internationally.

Agora, dedicado exclusivamente ao ensino através de workshops, o Chef Afonso combina o rigor da alta cozinha japonesa com uma abordagem acessível e apaixonada.

Neste workshop, o Chef Afonso Pacheco vai inspirar-nos a reinventar as entradas de Natal, trazendo um toque da tradição japonesa para a sua mesa festiva.

Este workshop é gratuito, presencial e está limitado a 2 inscrições por pessoa. Sujeito a confirmação. Ainda assim, todos os showcookings serão transmitidos em live streaming nas páginas oficiais de Facebook e Instagram dos Mercados Municipais de Matosinhos.

This initiative is organized by Matosinhos Municipal Council and produced by Workshops Pop Up.

Project developed as part of a community initiative promoted by the PDR2020 and co-financed by the EAFRD, within the scope of Portugal 2020.

Omakase

Chef Afonso Pacheco

In this exclusive workshop, you will have the opportunity to appreciate what it means to “leave it in the chef's hands”. Each dish will be carefully thought out and prepared with the utmost detail. A more intimate and even more special gastronomic experience in a unique new space limited to 8 participants.

Chef Afonso Pacheco has an enviable career that began alongside the pioneer of sushi in Portugal, Chef Paulo Morais. Having worked in iconic restaurants such as the starred Kanazawa, Rabo de Pêxe, Unisushi and Himitsu Sushi Bar, Afonso has perfected his technique over the years, both in Portugal and internationally.

Now dedicated exclusively to teaching through workshops, Chef Afonso combines the rigor of Japanese haute cuisine with an accessible and passionate approach. During this experience, each dish will be paired with carefully chosen national wines of little intervention, which enhance the authenticity and complexity of the flavours, creating a perfect balance between food and drink.

Shall we cook together? 🍣

Peruvian Cuisine

Chef Camilo Jaña

The Peruvian capital, Lima, is renowned for having some of the best restaurants in the world! melhores restaurantes do mundo!

Majestically combining flavors of the sea with flavors of the land, Peruvian gastronomy is a fresh, irreverent and delicious temptation!

For this adventure we invited the true master of South American cuisine, Chef Camilo Jaña.

The face responsible for the Cafeína Group restaurants. Cafeína, Lucrecia, Portarossa, Casa Vasco.... And other concepts throughout the fantastic Foz.

This Chilean chef's daring dishes promise to win hearts and palates! 🇵🇪

A Journey to Macau and Fado Cuisine

Chef Luís Américo

An exclusive workshop that combines the sophistication of contemporary Portuguese cuisine with the charm of oriental influences. Under the guidance of Chef Luís Américo, embark on an experience that reveals the essence of the Fado restaurant, led by Luís, in Macau.

Chef Luís Américo is a reference in national and international gastronomy, known for leading emblematic restaurants such as Cantina 32, Puro 4050, Lapa Lapa and Fado, in Macau. Recognized for his creativity and technical mastery, he is one of the chefs who best works contemporary Portuguese cuisine. With decades of experience, Luís Américo is also a veritable encyclopedia of tricks and techniques that enrich any recipe.

Each dish, inspired by the Fado menu, will be prepared live and paired with a special selection of Portuguese wines, carefully chosen to take the gastronomic experience to another level.

Discover how Portuguese cuisine can surprise the world with new flavors and textures.

Portugal - Rediscovering Traditions

Chef Rita Magro

An exclusive, more intimate and even more special gastronomic experience in a unique new space, limited to 8 participants, which celebrates the best of Portuguese tradition.

Chef Rita Magro invites you to explore traditional Portuguese dishes, reinterpreted with modern techniques and special attention to the details that make our cuisine so special. From the ingredients that link us to the past to the creativity that elevates them, each dish tells a story.

The experience will be paired with a selection of carefully chosen national wines with little intervention, which enhance the authenticity and complexity of the flavours, creating a perfect balance between food and drink.

At just 27, Rita won the award for "Jovem Chef" at the first Michelin Guide gala of 2024.

His career has already included renowned venues such as Vila Vita Parc Resort, Salpoente and Antiqvvm. Today, he is part of the Blind restaurant team, alongside Chef Vitor Matos.

Book your place now and get ready to rediscover Portugal at the table, with flavors, aromas and memories that will inspire you! 🍷

 

Cook And Taste Portugal

Chef Hugo Araújo

Wanna cook like a real Chef?

Join this cooking class and get to know what Portugal tastes like!

This country is known for having a very rich and varied cuisine. Learn, prepare, have fun and enjoy a typical portuguese meal downtown accompained by local wines!

For aditional dates, workshops, team building options or languages, please send an email to info@workshops-popup.com

Greek Food

Chef Gil Vargas

With a typically Mediterranean gastronomic tradition, olive oil, grain, cheese and even wine will not be missing on this adventure through the flavors of Greece.

In the company of a chef who calls the pans “you”. Gil Vargas has worked in restaurants such as José Avillez's starred Tavares and Espaço Caiado. And also at the iconic and memorable Mexican restaurant in Príncipe Real, El Clandestino.

Join us for a workshop that promises to please everyone! 🇬🇷💙