From Garden to Table: culinary immersion in a rural cottage
The journey begins at the Porto Moniz natural pools, a serene and unforgettable volcanic setting on the island’s north coast. You will then continue to a welcoming rural cottage, surrounded by an exuberant garden and a lively vegetable garden. Here, you’ll be greeted by your hosts, known for their warm hospitality and the love they put into cultivating and preparing every ingredient.
In this old family kitchen, a cherished inheritance, the aromas fill the air and awaken the appetite. Between wood-fired bread, cheese-based starters, carne de vinha d’alhos (pork marinated in wine and garlic), homemade couscous and desserts drizzled with sugar-cane molasses, the island’s stories and authentic flavours take their place at the table alongside you.
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Ready to go from garden to table while collecting unforgettable memories in this archipelago? Book your spot and get ready for an unforgettable culinary immersion in a rural cottage, with the seal of excellence from Madeira Food on Foot.
A culinary experience in Madeira defined by authenticity
It’s more than just a cooking workshop. It’s one of those experiences that only Madeira can offer, an immersion in rural life where nature and gastronomy meet in perfect harmony.
The host welcomes every visitor as if receiving a friend. In the garden she tends with her husband, she shares the pride of the harvest: potatoes, beetroot, courgettes, aubergines, carrots, tamarillos, sweet potatoes, oranges and bananas, among many other delicacies that spring from the fertile soil of this island.
With their hands in the earth, visitors are invited to gather seasonal ingredients and aromatic herbs that will flavour the meal. From garden to table, the experience naturally leads to the old family kitchen, the very space where the host was born and where her grandmother once cooked. A lovingly preserved place, where traditional décor and the crackle of the wood-fired oven tell stories spanning generations.
Everything is prepared with local ingredients and absolute dedication. It is a true journey of the senses, rich in details that reveal the island’s soul and the authentic flavours of simple, heartfelt cooking.
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Landscapes that linger in the memory, flavours made for sharing and traditions passed down through generations: dive into the photo album of Food on Foot experiences!
From Garden to Table: some useful information
When does it happen?
Tuesdays at 10am
Duration
8 hours
Meeting Point
Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Funchal
Number of participants
Minimum: 2 people
Maximum: 12 people
Price
Starting at 307€
What’s included in this rural Madeira culinary experience?
This tour has been carefully designed to offer an intimate experience of Madeira’s rural life and traditions, combining scenery, heritage and authentic flavours. You will have access to:
Welcomed at a local family’s home and a tour of their flower and vegetable garden;.
Harvesting seasonal vegetables, fruit and aromatic herbs;.
Hands-on preparation of homemade bread, traditional soup, carne de vinha d’alhos (pork marinated in wine and garlic), homemade couscous and dessert with sugar-cane molasses;.
Full tasting of the meal you’ve prepared, accompanied by water and local wine;.
Expert guidance from the host;.
Return transport from Funchal.
Above all, this is a celebration of what makes Madeira truly unique, the flavours that come from the land and fruit trees, the stories that span centuries and the warm hospitality that turns every meal into an unforgettable moment.
Tour Location
This experience begins at the Porto Moniz natural pools, carved into volcanic rock. Located on the island’s north coast, this is one of Madeira’s most iconic spots, with a landscape framed by the Atlantic and lush green mountains.
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Landscapes that linger in the memory, flavours made for sharing and traditions passed down through generations: dive into the photo album of Food on Foot experiences!
