From Market to Plate: visit to Funchal market and culinary experience
Enjoy a unique experience from market to plate with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.
This culinary experience in Madeira is the perfect choice for those wishing to explore the flavours of the archipelago while immersing themselves in a sensory journey. It begins in one of the most vibrant corners of the Madeiran capital, where stalls of fresh fish, tropical fruit and spices tell the stories of the island, its people and, of course, its cuisine. A visit to Mercado dos Lavradores is truly a regional market adventure you’ll never forget.
This experience has been designed to provide you with an authentic immersion in Madeira gastronomy, from the market to the plate, step by step.
Guided by a local host, you’ll have the opportunity to taste exotic fruits and uncover the secrets of some of the most emblematic products of Madeiran gastronomy. The visit to the Mercado dos Lavradores becomes a moment of discovery and exploration, filled with aromas, colours, flavours and sharing.
From these overflowing baskets, we then head to the Chef’s table.
After a five-minute walk, we arrive at our restaurant, where a young, dynamic and relaxed team is ready to showcase their cooking techniques. You’ll have the chance to ask questions and satisfy your curiosities at any time. This is, in fact, a showcooking, a live culinary demonstration.
From fresh fish ceviche to the iconic black scabbardfish with banana guacamole and the traditional espetada (grilled meat skewer), the world of fusion cuisine is made simple and enjoyable through our chef’s incredible demonstrations and explanations.
The chef’s table is the heart of the house. Here, you’ll learn the basics and much more, taking home tips to elevate your own kitchen.
Each culinary experience concludes with a delicious lunch accompanied by carefully selected Portuguese wines. You’ll gather around the table to enjoy your wonderful meal and share a few words with fellow enthusiasts of Madeiran gastronomy and the art of cooking.
- Guided visit to Mercado dos Lavradores with a certified local guide
- Tasting of exotic fruits
- Cooking show with a very friendly and professional chef
- Full meal featuring the dishes prepared during the showcooking
- Selection of local Portuguese wines and a digestif
- Specialty coffee