Top Southern Province Food & Drink Classes

Learn to cook a variety of authentic Sri Lankan dishes in this private cooking class perfect for beginners and aspiring chefs looking for individual attention from an instructor. In the intimate setting, you can learn about the rich array of spices and other ingredients that go into the vibrant local cuisine. Plus, see how to create the distinguished flavors that set Sri Lankan cuisine apart.

Our Cookery Demonstrations demonstrate Sri Lankan cuisine where you could learn and cook famous local dishes.

Learn the secrets to Sri Lankan cuisine during a private cooking class in Ambalangoda. Under the guidance of an instructor, you’ll help to prepare seven dishes such as red rice, dhal curry, coconut sambol, fish, papadam, and gotu kola. Then enjoy your creations. Participating in a cooking class is a great way to experience local culture when traveling.

Discover the holistic world of Ayurvedic cooking at Villa Nivartana, where culinary tradition meets wellness. Start your journey with an optional stroll through a local market to select fresh ingredients, guided by an Ayurvedic doctor who explains the medicinal qualities of food. In the open kitchen, use traditional tools to create a balanced Ayurvedic meal, reflecting the essence of Sri Lankan flavors. Enjoy your nourishing creations with your hosts, learning about mealtime rituals and the cultural significance of food in wellness. This experience offers a unique blend of cooking, culture, and health that you can savor and share.

You will get an opportunity to have true taste of Sri Lankan's culture and secrets of cuisine from a chef having more than 20 years experience in the hotel industry

This workshop takes you on a delightful tour through the world of traditional buffalo curd making. Learn more about the lives of curd makers in the village.

Whether you’re curry crazy or new to Sri Lankan food, enjoy an authentic taste of the countryside on this exclusive door-to-door adventure. Join a local family in their home in the farming town of Dambulla. Work with them to prepare and eat an authentic local lunch, washed down with king coconut water. Along the way, tour the village, discover the traditional “chena” farming style, and cool off in a river.