São Miguel · Azores
Memorable Taste of the Azores
Join me in my home for an intimate culinary experience where we cook, share and connect through Azorean traditions.
Plan your experienceThe Experience
Market
We start by exploring local ingredients
Cooking
We cook together in a relaxed, welcoming space
Ingredients
We share stories, traditions and flavours
Table
We sit together and enjoy the meal
People
We connect — guests become friends
How it works
Private, shared or dinner
Group, dates and details
Each experience is personal
Experience Types
For couples, families and groups
A fully personalised experience in my home.
From
190€
per person
Join a small group of guests
From
130€
per person
A relaxed and intimate dining experience in a local home
A traditional Azorean dinner in a warm, welcoming atmosphere — more than a meal, a cultural experience.
From
80€
per person
Welcome to our Private Dinners Experience — an invitation to share stories, connect with local culture and create meaningful memories around the table.
About Maria
For over a decade, I've had the privilege of welcoming people from around the world through Maria Picnic Azores, creating unique moments in nature.
Today, this journey evolves.
With Maria Cooking Experiences, I invite you into my home — a more intimate and personal space, where time slows down and every detail matters.
Receiving people is, for me, an art. Cooking is a form of expression. And sharing a table is what inspires me most.
Each experience is designed around you. We cook together, explore local flavours, and sit down to enjoy a meal created with care.
— Maria
Guests' Words
"By far the best experience of our trip to São Miguel."
Sophie & James
Couple from London
"Felt like cooking with old friends."
The Müller Family
Family of four
"A truly authentic and unforgettable experience."
Carla R.
Travel writer
Plan your experience
Tell me a little about what you're imagining — I'll design it for you.
Or if you prefer, send me an email at mariacookingexperiences@gmail.com