Showcooking & Wine Tasting at Restaurante A Vela
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Private Show cooking and Wine Tasting dining experience by Restaurante A Vela in Carvoeiro. Portuguese flavours and cuisine, wines from Algarve and Alentejo. An intimate and delicious experience. Advance booking is essential as places are very limited.
Enjoy a fabulous show cooking and Slow Food experience at A Vela. Available for both lunch and dinner, the experience is a journey of Portuguese flavours with particular focus on dishes from the Algarve and Alentejo regions, paired with wines from the Algarve and the other Portuguese regions.
Your host, Antónia is well known for the fabulous hospitality of A Vela and she will be cooking the featured dishes before you, explaining their origins, the traditions behind them and the best tips on how to make them delicious.
The menu will vary depending on the fresh and seasonal produce, and your preferences (which you can discuss when reserving the experience), with meat, seafood and vegetarian options. Sample dishes include:
The experience includes 5 courses, an aperitif, water, coffee and wine pairing (3 glasses of wine per person).
Price per person: €79
Places are limited, making this essentially a private dining experience, perfect for couples or small groups. An excellent way to celebrate a special day or to offer as a gift.
Advance booking is essential - preferably at least 48 hours in advance. Wine is paired with the dish served on the day. The wines, selected by Antónia, can also be bought to take home.
A Vela Portuguese Slow Food Show Cooking Experience
Bookings and information - contact Antónia on What's App or hit the ENQUIRY button above.
Enjoy a fabulous show cooking and Slow Food experience at A Vela. Available for both lunch and dinner, the experience is a journey of Portuguese flavours with particular focus on dishes from the Algarve and Alentejo regions, paired with wines from the Algarve and the other Portuguese regions.
Your host, Antónia is well known for the fabulous hospitality of A Vela and she will be cooking the featured dishes before you, explaining their origins, the traditions behind them and the best tips on how to make them delicious.
The menu will vary depending on the fresh and seasonal produce, and your preferences (which you can discuss when reserving the experience), with meat, seafood and vegetarian options. Sample dishes include:
- Cheese and Presunto
- Black Pork Linguiça roasted at the table
- Clams with garlic and fresh coriander
- Cod cakes - Pastéis de Bacalhau
- Cataplana - an aromatic stew with prawns and monkfish
- Black Pork with Migas (fried, seasoned bread crumbs)
- Dessert - two different tarts such as Almond, served with Antónia's home-made ice-cream.
The experience includes 5 courses, an aperitif, water, coffee and wine pairing (3 glasses of wine per person).
Price per person: €79
Places are limited, making this essentially a private dining experience, perfect for couples or small groups. An excellent way to celebrate a special day or to offer as a gift.
Advance booking is essential - preferably at least 48 hours in advance. Wine is paired with the dish served on the day. The wines, selected by Antónia, can also be bought to take home.
A Vela Portuguese Slow Food Show Cooking Experience
- Every day except Sunday
- Available for lunch and dinner Nov. to March
- Lunch only from April to Oct.
- Price €79 per person
- Advance booking is essential - get in touch via What's App
Bookings and information - contact Antónia on What's App or hit the ENQUIRY button above.
Available Dates
July 202612 dates
August 202613 dates
September 202613 dates
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October 202614 dates
Frequently Asked Questions
A Vela Restaurante is located in the Algarve resort town of Carvoeiro, Portugal.
A Vela serves stylish Portuguese and international cuisine with soem Portuguese classics, great seafood and Mediterranean flavours.
Yes, A Vela offers vegetarian and vegan dishes as part of their menu.
Yes, there is a terrace, ideal for summer dining.
Yes, group menus can be designed at A Vela to suit your taste and budget.
Yes, A Vela offers both Portuguese and international cuisine, catering to diverse tastes.
Show Cooking at A Vela is an intimate private dining experience where the hosts prepares several dishes for you to enjoy, while explaining the traditions and secrets of each dish.
Walk-ins are welcome, however reservations are recommended during the busy season.
There is public parking available near the restaurant in Carvoeiro, Algarve.
There is public parking available near the restaurant in Carvoeiro, Algarve.
