8/3/2026 🇵🇹Flavors of Portugal: A Coastal Culinary & Wine Experience

$ 45.00

When: August 3rd 2026, 6:30pm

Where:2419 Village Green Place, Champaign, IL 61822

Discover the vibrant flavors and rich culinary traditions of Portugal during this immersive five-course cooking and wine experience. From rustic countryside recipes to coastal-inspired classics, you’ll enjoy a menu that celebrates Portugal’s bold yet simple approach to food.

As each course is prepared before you, our chef will share the stories, techniques, and traditions behind these beloved dishes while highlighting how premium olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and fresh ingredients elevate every bite. Paired with thoughtfully selected wines, this unforgettable evening blends culinary education, live cooking, and authentic Portuguese hospitality into an experience that will transport your taste buds straight to the Iberian coast.

✨ Perfect for date night or a cozy evening with friends , this experience blends culinary artistry with warm Grovestone hospitality. Just sit back, sip, and savor while we do all the work.

Menu:

Olive, Marcona Almond, and Manchego Crostini- Toasted crostini topped with Manchego, citrus-marinated olives, roasted Marcona almonds, and Grovestone Garlic Olive Oil

Portuguese Chickpea Salad- Chickpeas, roasted peppers, cucumber, and fresh herbs tossed in Grovestone gremolata vinaigrette

Caldo Verde- Traditional Portuguese potato and kale soup finished with sausage and a drizzle of Grovestone Garlic Olive Oil

Piri-Piri Glazed Pork Tenderloin- Roasted pork tenderloin glazed with a sweet and spicy blend of Grovestone Balsamic and a smoked paprika rub

Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake- Grovestone Blood Orange Olive Oil, finished with a citrus glaze

Wine Pairing
Thoughtfully selected 3 wines to complement the courses.

✨ Reserve your seat early, this Greek feast is sure to sell out fast!🔥

About the Classes: Each class teaches tasty techniques and food preparation along with providing a tasting of each dish prepared. We will also provide wine tastings with selected dishes. Must be 21 years of age.

Bonus: Each guest will receive 20% off Olive Oils & Balsamics!

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds! To receive credit for a future cooking class, a one-week notice is required with a $10 processing fee. Requests must be emailed to loui@grovestone.com.

Allergen Facilities:
Our facilities are not food allergen or gluten-free.

Please note that we are not able to accommodate all dietary requests (ie, vegetarian, gluten sensitivity, dairy allergy, etc. We suggest you check with us before booking.)

Allergens:
Attention customers with food allergies. Please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat. While we take steps to minimize risk and safely handle the foods that contain potential allergens, please be advised that cross contamination may occur, as factors beyond our reasonable control may alter the formulations of the food we serve, or manufacturers may change their formulations without our knowledge.

The recipes provided to Participant during the course of the cooking class are the property of Grovestone. Grovestone retains all rights to the recipes. Participant agrees the recipes are only for Participant’s personal non-commercial use and may not be sold, transferred or disseminated to other without the written consent of Grovestone.

Participant grants Grovestone permission to take photographs and/or video recordings for use on Grovestone’s websites, social media sites (including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, etc.) and in publications, promotional fliers, educational materials, derivative works. Participant acknowledges these photographs and/or video recordings may be accessible on the internet. Participant also waives any right to compensation arising from the use of photographs and/or video recordings. Participant releases Grovestone from any and all claims, demands, rights, promises, damages, and liabilities arising out of or in connection with the use or distribution of any photograph or recordings.

Menus are subject to change. Chefs are subject to change. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling.

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