Discover the True Spirit of Goa

From romantic candlelit dinners by the pool to immersive cultural experiences, Silva Heritage offers thoughtfully curated moments that capture the beauty, heritage, and warmth of Goa.

Local Market Visit & Cooking

Explore Goa’s vibrant markets through local sights, flavours, authentic cooking traditions.

VENUE: Silva Heritage

DURATION: 4 hours

LOCAL MARKET & COOKING EXPERIENCE PRICE: Rs 5000/- plus 18 percent tax per head

MIN PAX: 1

About

Market Visit: 9:00 am – 10:00 am

The whole experience kick starts with guests going for a Market Visit at the SGPDMA Margao Market Complex where inhouse Chef accompanies them to make the process more lively with his life experience of growing up in Goa. One navigates through the crowded market having different vendors selling different commodities. Guests get learn to distinguish fresh produce before buying it and haggling for the best price is part of the experience! They are able to see fishermen in action, chopping and cutting varieties of fish for selling, which can be a treat to watch.

Cooking Demo

Cooking is a basic necessary skill. One can enjoy the whole process which is pure joy and fun in the midst of our exceptional Chef at the Indoor Courtyard setup at our property. This experience can be an unforgettable one where one is surrounded with good atmosphere, cooking in the traditional authentic utensils which gives enriching flavour to the dishes all done while melodious Konkani classics play in the background.

1. Devaining Prawns and cleaning of Mackerel
Our chef starts with the process of cleaning the fresh Prawns bought from the market visit. Then, dives into cooking by marinating and coating them with the local masalas for delicious taste. The guests can observe and follow the steps guided by Chef.

2. Preparing a local vegetable and fish curry
In addition, the Chef shares his special recipe which involves the cooking of a local vegetable. Thereafter, Chef showcases his knowledge of working with masalas in order to prepare the authentic Goan fish curry that one can learn from and devour themselves.

3. Preparing a sweet dish through an antique handheld mechanism cooked on a woodfired oven.

Here we let you experience the joy of seeing long noodle like dish prepared from steamed rice cakes.

Finally guests get to enjoy the fruits of their labour through a hearty meal served in traditional clay pots.

Sit back as we take you through our flavourful curries, local veggies, fresh produce from the seas to leave your tastebuds wanting for more. Our cuisine is the confluence of Indian as well as Portuguese influence. Get ready to journey through the times!