Explore Mercado da Graça, learn about local products, and enjoy a hands-on cooking class.
Ponta Delgada, · Cooking
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What you’ll do
This experience is hosted in English.
4.99 out of 5 stars, from 81 reviews
4.99, · 81 reviews
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, · September 2025
Maria's food experience was so unique and fun! The food options were curated towards the group's preferences and everyone got to be as hands on (or hands off) with the cooking as they wanted. The kitchen and yard is so cute and such a special way to connect with other travelers and locals alike.
Molly
San Francisco, CA
, · September 2025
We had a great time cooking at Maria's place. She showed us around her garden which was really impressive. Thanks for the cooking experience.
Cindy
Terrebonne, Canada
, · September 2025
Maria was such an amazing host. The entire experience was tailored to what the group wanted to eat / cook. Her experience was more of a "cooking with friends" than a traditional cooking class and it made it such that everyone connected like friends.
Gaston
San Francisco, CA
, · July 2025
You must book this experience while in the Azores. We went to the local market and shopped while our host explained the culture and picked the freshest ingredients for our lunch. We went back to Maria’s, got a tour of the farm, and then helped prepare the dishes. There is nothing else like this one of a kind experience. We would love to do this again when returning!
Melinda
Frederick, MD
, · July 2025
Very interesting visit to the market and beautiful place where the cooking class took place. The food tasted good and the explanations were interesting. Unfortunately, you couldn't cook much yourself. Nevertheless, recommended.
Alisa
Saint Gallen, Switzerland
, · May 2025
I loved every minute of the market and garden tour and cooking class. Maria is an exceptional host and cook and made everyone feel right at home. I learned a lot about the seasonal produce, products made on the Azores islands, and plants in Maria's garden. I got to try several delicious dishes that we made together and a wonderful spread of appetizers along with wine. I'm so glad I booked this experience and recommend to anyone! It was definitely a highlight of my time on the island of São Miguel.
Lotus
Pullman, WA
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Mercado da Graça
9500, Ponta Delgada, Portugal
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About me
Azorean foodie
From a young age, I have enjoyed being around my grandmother and mother’s pots, where I could smell and taste Azorean cooking. This passion led me to open Maria pic-nic in 2015. I love meeting new people and sharing my island’s culture.
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Guest requirements
Guests ages 2 and up can attend, up to 8 guests total.
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Browse the market and cook local dishes
4.99 · 81 reviews
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What you’ll do
Meet at market
Discover local products and fish.
Learn about basics
Understand the ingredients used in Azorean cuisine.
Cook together
Hit the kitchen to create authentic dishes.
Enjoy the meal
Savor what you’ve cooked. .
Explore the farm
See typical Azorean fruits and plants.
This experience is hosted in English.
4.99 out of 5 stars, from 81 reviews
4.99, · 81 reviews
0 of 0 items showing
, · September 2025
Maria's food experience was so unique and fun! The food options were curated towards the group's preferences and everyone got to be as hands on (or hands off) with the cooking as they wanted. The kitchen and yard is so cute and such a special way to connect with other travelers and locals alike.
Molly
San Francisco, CA
, · September 2025
We had a great time cooking at Maria's place. She showed us around her garden which was really impressive. Thanks for the cooking experience.
Cindy
Terrebonne, Canada
, · September 2025
Maria was such an amazing host. The entire experience was tailored to what the group wanted to eat / cook. Her experience was more of a "cooking with friends" than a traditional cooking class and it made it such that everyone connected like friends.
Gaston
San Francisco, CA
, · July 2025
You must book this experience while in the Azores. We went to the local market and shopped while our host explained the culture and picked the freshest ingredients for our lunch. We went back to Maria’s, got a tour of the farm, and then helped prepare the dishes. There is nothing else like this one of a kind experience. We would love to do this again when returning!
Melinda
Frederick, MD
, · July 2025
Very interesting visit to the market and beautiful place where the cooking class took place. The food tasted good and the explanations were interesting. Unfortunately, you couldn't cook much yourself. Nevertheless, recommended.
Alisa
Saint Gallen, Switzerland
, · May 2025
I loved every minute of the market and garden tour and cooking class. Maria is an exceptional host and cook and made everyone feel right at home. I learned a lot about the seasonal produce, products made on the Azores islands, and plants in Maria's garden. I got to try several delicious dishes that we made together and a wonderful spread of appetizers along with wine. I'm so glad I booked this experience and recommend to anyone! It was definitely a highlight of my time on the island of São Miguel.
Lotus
Pullman, WA
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Where we’ll meet
Mercado da Graça
9500, Ponta Delgada, Portugal
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About me
Azorean foodie
From a young age, I have enjoyed being around my grandmother and mother’s pots, where I could smell and taste Azorean cooking. This passion led me to open Maria pic-nic in 2015. I love meeting new people and sharing my island’s culture.
Message Maria
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Browse the market and cook local dishes
Explore Mercado da Graça, learn about local products, and enjoy a hands-on cooking class.
4.99, · 81 reviews
Ponta Delgada, · Cooking
Listing highlights
Hosted by Maria
Azorean foodie
Mercado da Graça
Ponta Delgada, Azores
No availability
Sold out
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 2 and up can attend, up to 8 guests total.