Bolo do Caco Workshop with a Madeira Family

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What you’ll do

Knead the bread

With simple ingredients, we knead the Bolo do Caco with our hands.

Prepare the garlic butter

While the bread rests, we make garlic butter with parsley, a typical flavor of Madeira Island.

Bake the bread

Using the traditional method, we cook the Bolo do Caco over the fire.

Time to eat

Outside, we enjoy the freshly made bread. There is room for conversations about the island and our traditions.

Where we'll meet

Questions we get asked

What is the Bolo do Caco workshop?

It is a hands-on workshop in our family home in Madeira. We knead Madeira’s traditional sweet potato bread, make garlic butter, cook the bread over the fire, and then sit down together to enjoy it.

How long does it take?

About 1 hour and 30 minutes. Many guests stay 2 to 3 hours, because the table and the conversation are the best part.

How much does it cost?

50€ per person.

What is included?

All the tools and ingredients, step-by-step guidance from Nati, the garlic butter, and traditional drinks.

Who is it for?

Everyone. You can get your hands in the dough or simply watch. It is relaxed and welcoming either way.

How is it different from a cooking class?

It is not a formal class. It is a small, personal experience in our home, with a family that has been baking bread at home for over 40 years.

Where is it and how do we get there?

We are in Canhas, Ponta do Sol: Travessa do Lombo do Alho 22, 9360-327 Canhas. It is about 35 minutes by car from Funchal, with free street parking by our gate. You can also come by taxi or Bolt, which costs about 25–30€ from Funchal.

How do we book?

Send us a message on WhatsApp (+351 937 839 347) with the dates of your visit to Madeira, and we will find the best availability together. We usually reply within 24 hours.