Top Sri Lanka Food & Drink Classes

At Village Cooking Class Kandy, we offer a unique opportunity to learn traditional Sri Lankan cooking in a village setting. The experience begins with a visit to a local market, where you’ll learn how to select fresh vegetables and ingredients essential to Sri Lankan cuisine. Back at the village, you’ll be guided through the preparation and cooking of authentic dishes, giving you hands-on experience in crafting a perfect Sri Lankan meal. You are welcome to join as an individual, a couple, or a group. It offers a wonderful opportunity. Our traditional cooking class is based in Kandy, and we accommodate groups of all sizes, from individuals to groups of up to 15 people. By the end, you'll have the chance to prepare a complete traditional meal. Finally, you'll enjoy tasting the delicious food. In addition, this experience includes a brief visit to a nearby village, providing you with a unique insight into local life.

Learn to cook like a local with this private cooking class in Galle Fort. Held in the back garden of a restaurant, learn to make several different Sri Lankan curry dishes, including a seafood dish, using traditional cooking methods and spices from the local spice shop. Afterwards, enjoy the dishes that you prepared.

Pick up the art of traditional Sri Lanka cuisine from a local on this private cooking class in Colombo. Forget scavenging from cookbooks or restaurant menus, and go straight to the heart of what locals eat in their homes, so you add a cultural experience to your cooking tuition. Choose a lunch or dinner class, and learn to make 10 different dishes, from scrummy egg hoppers and curries, to desserts and more, before feasting on your creations.

warmly welcome to our sri lankan traditional cooking class..... Come and discover Sri Lankan culture through a unique culinary experience with me "Sajeewa" and my wife "Suzy "... You will learn new Sri Lankan traditional cooking methods and can easily repeated at home... we will explain for a cooking newbie, the different kinds of spices – their benefits, origins and tips on how to use them..... All the mouth-watering aromas that filled the air made you feel optimistic about how you finished product would turn out... After the adventure, you will get to share your own cooked meal...... You can get my whatsapp no from the google (sajee's place cooking class Sigiriya) and contact us via whatsapp or direct call for more informations...

Discover the skills of Sri Lankan home cooking—something difficult to arrange independently—with this private class in Negombo. Forget using recipes and be welcomed into an authentic family home to experience how locals prep day-to-day dishes. After tea or coffee, cook up coconut milk, curry, rice, and other treats, and sit down to savor your creations for dinner around your host’s table. Upgrade to add a market visit to choose your vegetables and hear about local spices and herbs.

Learn how to prepare a traditional Sri Lankan meal from start to finish during this private, half-day organic cooking workshop in Sigiriya. Relax in the home of a local family as you gather ingredients from the garden, learn about Sri Lankan spices, and aid in the preparation of a multi-dish curry dinner. Then, simply sit back and enjoy the meal prepared.

Master organic Sri Lankan cooking on this small-group culinary class in Sigiriya. Join a local home cook at a small nature resort, and wander the lush garden to learn about and pick fresh, homegrown ingredients for your culinary experience. Then, head for the kitchen to prepare an authentic local rice-and-curry dish with step-by-step instructions. Cap your experience by savoring your farm-to-feast creations as you uncover even more tips from your friendly cooking tutor.

️ Negombo Food Tour by Tuk Tuk – Itinerary Experience the authentic flavors of Sri Lanka as you explore Negombo’s vibrant food scene by traditional tuk tuk. Welcome Drink – King Coconut Start your journey with Sri Lanka’s famous king coconut, a refreshing natural energy drink enjoyed by locals. Ceylon Tea & Spice Tasting Discover the rich taste of world-renowned Ceylon tea and aromatic Sri Lankan spices. (Visit included upon customer request.) Three Types of Hoppers Savor Sri Lanka’s iconic hoppers in three delicious styles: Crispy hopper Soft & fluffy hopper Classic egg hopper Mushroom Masala Dosa & Short Eats Enjoy South Indian–inspired mushroom masala dosa along with popular Sri Lankan short eats loved by locals. Seafood Kottu Roti & Coconut Rotti End the tour with Negombo’s specialty seafood kottu roti, a flavorful twist on Sri Lanka’s most famous street food, paired with coconut rotti and other tasty street bites.

Our cooking experience in Ella offers a taste of Sri Lanka with a unique twist—it’s designed to be simple, quick, and delicious! Using just a few key ingredients, I’ll share time-saving tips that make it easy to recreate these authentic curries back home. You’ll learn super-quick recipes that pack in rich flavors without complicated steps. Plus, you’ll cook in our outdoor, authentic kitchen, surrounded by the beauty of Ella’s hills. This experience is perfect for anyone looking to master Sri Lankan flavors effortlessly, even on a busy day!

Explore the captivating world of Ceylon coffee on Sri Lanka's first-ever coffee trail. This unique journey invites you to delve into the rich aromas and lush landscapes of coffee plantations. Choose from three engaging options that include hiking to Jungle Rock, where you can enjoy a delightful picnic with coffee. Discover the fascinating process of coffee production with a thorough tour of the factory and even plant your own coffee tree on The Signature Coffee Trail. Whether you're a nature lover or a coffee enthusiast, this immersive experience will awaken your senses and enrich your knowledge of one of Sri Lanka's prized beverages.

Join Nona and Indra for an unforgettable journey into authentic Sri Lankan cuisine! Start your experience by shopping for fresh local ingredients, learning about their flavors and origins. Then, dive into cooking traditional Sri Lankan dishes. Choose to prepare four delicious options from the list below or any other vegetable you like available on that day: •⁠ ⁠Chicken or Fish Curry •⁠ ⁠Dhal/Lentils Curry •⁠ ⁠Pumpkin Curry •⁠ ⁠Green Beans Curry •⁠ ⁠Aubergine Fry •⁠ ⁠Green Leave Salad / Stir Fry •⁠ ⁠Mushrooms Dry Curry •⁠ ⁠Potato Curry •⁠ ⁠Okra/Lady Fingers Dry curry •⁠ ⁠⁠Coconut Sambol All dishes are served with a generous portion of rice and crispy papadams. Come into our kitchen and garden, and let us teach you the secrets to perfect rice and curry. Book your experience today. Come hungry, leave with a full heart and new culinary skills. We can’t wait to welcome you into our kitchen!

Learn to cook Sri Lankan fare from a pro with this private cooking class, held in a local family restaurant. You'll learn how to make traditional dishes and blend your own spices, and all tools and ingredients will be provided to make your experience a success. After your class, you'll sit down to dine on what you've made.

Learn how to prepare a traditional Sri Lankan meal from start to finish during this, half-day organic cooking workshop in Sigiriya. Relax in the home of a local family as you gather ingredients from the garden, learn about Sri Lankan spices, and aid in the preparation of a multi-dish curry lunch & dinner. Then, simply sit back and enjoy the meal prepared.

The often-delicate ingredients of Sri Lankan cooking can make it difficult to teach yourself from recipes. This small-group Galle-Unawatuna culinary experience steps up: letting you learn hands-on from a local cook. Select a lunch or dinner slot, choose fresh produce at a market, and visit a home kitchen to prep several dishes, from vegetable curries to traditional desserts. Then, sit down to savor your creations: the perfect finale to a fun and enlightening experience.

This tea tour offers a truly unique and enriching experience for travelers, combining technical insights, cultural immersion, and expert-led guidance. Here’s what sets it apart: 1)Deep Technical Insights: Delve into topics like plant biology, agronomy, and the economics of tea production, offering a level of depth rarely found in other tours. Learn the art and science of tea-making, from leaf to cup. 2)Extensive Tasting Experience: Enjoy a curated tasting of diverse teas, including black, green, and artisan varieties 3)Cultural and Historical Context: Beyond production, explore the rich history and cultural significance of tea in Sri Lanka 4)Run by Industry Experts: The tour is led by a National Tour Guide Lecturer and a team of professionals with extensive backgrounds in tea plantation management. This tour is perfect for tea enthusiasts and curious travelers alike, offering an immersive journey into Sri Lanka’s tea heritage.

Learn from a dynamic team who make learning fun. The activity is completely hands-on. You prepare your meal in a traditional outdoor kitchen at the junction of a river and a canal location connects you with history. For hundreds of years, spices were transported on barges that along the river and canal where you cook. The location connects you with nature. You cook in an outdoor kitchen next to the water. At sunset, hundreds of fruit bats fly overhead. Enjoy the meal you have prepared in our waterfront dining pavilion. Use authentic tools including an antique grinding stone, cooking utensils made from bamboo and coconut shells, and locally made terracotta pots. Learn about the spices that made Sri Lanka so important in the spice trade and that make Sri Lankan cuisine so distinctive.

Cooking with a local provides insights videos just can’t provide. Join your host and a small group for this Galle cooking class. Take a tuk-tuk to the Dutch Market, hear its history, and buy fresh vegetables, then visit the fish market for fresh fish. Next, learn about spices, how to cook rice, and how to make five different curries. Finally, eat a buffet lunch with your fingers, the local way.

Kandy Cooking Class was truly fantastic. The hosts were kind, fun and knowledgeable. We learnt so much about Sri Lankan food, cooking, culture and daily. You'll learn new cooking techniques that can easily be repeated at home as well You can discover our traditions and learn historical tips about our unique cuisine.

For Sri Lankans, as for Italians, dining remains a ritual to be treasured. Immerse in the spicy delights of Sri Lankan cuisine, from market shopping to dining etiquette, during this hands-on private cooking course. Led by a professional chef in a charming villa, learn the tricks of authentic Sri Lankan home cooking, and feast on a 5-course lunch or dinner you’ve prepared yourself.

The park is 1,317 square kilometers (131, 693 hectares) and ranges from 0 to 152 meters above sea level. Nearly one hundred and six lakes (Willu) and tanks are found spread throughout Wilpattu. Wilpattu is the largest and one of the oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka. Wilpattu is among the top national parks world-renowned for its leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) population. A remote camera survey was conducted in Wilpattu from July to October 2015 by the Wilderness & Wildlife Conservation Trust. A sample of forty nine individual leopards were photo-captured in the surveyed area and the core area density was between that of Yala National Park's Block I and Horton Plains National Park.

Experience the Art of Tea Making in Ella Step into Ella’s lush tea estates and take part in a hands-on tea-making journey. Pluck fresh tea leaves, learn traditional rolling and drying techniques, and craft your own tea. Then, relax with a tasting of bold black, refreshing green, and aromatic herbal teas, paired with homemade Sri Lankan snacks—all set against the serene backdrop of rolling hills and vibrant greenery.

Rather than get to know Sri Lankan cuisine via restaurant menus, discover the essence of local food with this private market and home-cooking experience in Galle. Buy ingredients at food markets with your friendly hosts, and visit their Dutch-built colonial-era home inside Galle Fort to cook dishes such as pineapple curry and claypot fish before joining them for the finished meal—a privilege that most visitors couldn't arrange independently.

Fully immerse yourself in Udawalawe National Park on this private full-day tour. Beat planning overwhelm with this all-inclusive package, with your activities, lunch, transportation and entry fees all sorted for you. Enjoy the opportunity to see elephants and other local wildlife as you explore the national park and the nearby Elephant Transit Home facility. A great activity for animals lovers.