MEET OUR HOSTS
FILIPE
CARINA
Founder & Owner
Chef - Instructor
Marketing & Communication
Filipe was born in Ericeira. At the age of 6 he moved to Lisbon, a city that he knows from east to west. Filipe loves living, travelling and experiencing the world through friendships. Filipe worked as a salesman and an IT programmer, but it was his passion for travelling and for Portugal that lead him to found Different Portugal a travel company in 2011 and Cooking Lisbon in 2013. Both brands aim to provide unique and unforgettable moments to our visitors, or friends as Filipe likes to call them.
Carina left everything behind and pursued her dream of becoming a chef Instructor.
After a few years of a career in digital marketing and absorbing books and cooking programs, he decided to follow his passion and took a professional cooking and pastry course.
She grew up in the middle of cooking and pastry, through his mother, a chef, and his father, a pastry shop owner, from an early age she remembers the smell of freshly baked cakes or the services that his mother provided, while playing with his brother in the restaurant of your parents.
What she likes to do most is teach others how to cook and share the history of traditional Portuguese food, which is why she found her dream job at Cooking Lisbon!
PAULO
Chef - Instructor
Paulo is the best storyteller at Cooking Lisbon!
With a vast career in the world of cooking, his classes are an unforgettable experience, full of humour, animation and many stories to listen to, which leaves our clients delighted.
MARCO
Chef - Instructor
Marco was born in the Ribatejo area but lived most of his life in the Algarve and Lisbon. A true lover of food, he always participates in cooking classes wherever his travels take him. Travels to countries in 4 different continents has exposed him to the flavours and cooking techniques of many cultures. This experience has made him an expert in artfully combining flavours and textures to create unique and memorable fusion cuisine. His easy going demeanor immediately puts guests at ease in preparation for a gastronomic experience.
JOANA
Chef - Instructor
Joana, a food lover. Having an entire academic career in the culinary field since a very young age. "Mother" of 2 French Bulldogs who share a lot of photos on social media. Disciplined, focused and with a passion for teaching the most diverse techniques.
FERNANDA
Assistant
Fernanda Pereira has worked in the food sector over the past 20 years. Reserved and focused on her work, her attention to small details makes her a valuable addition to the Cooking Lisbon team. She always ensures that Cooking Lisbon is ready for the next guests.
She is known for her love of cooking and makes the best Rice Pudding in the World!
COOKING LISBON
Cooking Lisbon
Rua Bernardim Ribeiro, 9
1150-068 Lisboa, Portugal
(+351) 916 047 883
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