Miranda do Corvo Honors Its Famous Stew With a Week-Long Feast
Miranda do Corvo Honors Its Famous Stew With a Week-Long Feast
Miranda do Corvo Hosts 'Birthplace of Chanfana' Gastronomy Week Through May 3, Featuring 15 Restaurants
Miranda do Corvo Honors Its Famous Stew With a Week-Long Feast
Miranda do Corvo is once again putting chanfana—the iconic slow-cooked goat stew—at the heart of national attention with its 'Birthplace of Chanfana' Gastronomy Week, running through May 3 across 15 local restaurants. The centerpiece of the event is the 'Great Chanfana Table', where the public is invited to bring their homemade chanfana to share in a communal feast. The gathering takes place on May 3 in Praça José Falcão, in front of the Town Hall.
The initiative calls on participants to prepare their own chanfana at home, gather with family and friends, and join a long communal table for an open-air celebration that turns the dish into a unifying force. Live entertainment will be provided by Ruizinho de Penacova.
Throughout the remaining days, the gastronomy week reinforces the themes of origin and authenticity. The event operates on a bold premise: while chanfana is enjoyed across Portugal, it is in Miranda do Corvo that its original version can be savored. For ten days, 15 restaurants in the municipality will offer a shared menu at €22, featuring a choice of 'Negalho' (garlic soup) or 'Wedding Soup' as a starter, chanfana as the main course, and 'Nabada' (a traditional bread-based dessert) or rice pudding for dessert—all paired with local wine and coffee for an experience true to tradition.
The week officially kicked off on April 23 with a gala at Semide Monastery, organized in partnership with the Coimbra School of Hospitality and Tourism. Beyond a celebration of food, the event stands as a tribute to local identity, community engagement, and the region's heritage, solidifying Miranda do Corvo's reputation as the definitive home of chanfana.
Where to Eat Chanfana in Miranda do Corvo
The participating restaurants in the 'Birthplace of Chanfana' Gastronomy Week are: - A Parreirinha - A Pedroso - Cheiro Guloso - Equitare Rural - Estação de Sabores - Museu da Chanfana (Chanfana Museum) - O Careca - O Espanhol - O Ferrador - O Moderno dos Leitões - O Pentágono - Rufino dos Leitões - Safra - Taberna Velharias - Zé Padeiro