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Market Tour and Cooking Class from Colombo

Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Dive deeper into Sri Lankan cooking than you could using cookbooks alone on this private culinary experience in Colombo. Select a morning or late-afternoon slot and choose fresh ingredients from Pettah Market with a local chef. Next, visit a kitchen studio and prepare a breadfruit curry and meat or fish dish following instructions from your chef you can then repeat at home. Finally, sit down to savor your delicious meal.
  • Private market-to-table cooking class and shopping experience in Colombo
  • Learn more about Sri Lankan food than you could by following fixed recipes
  • Buy produce at Pettah Market and prep a veggie curry and fish or meat main
  • Choose a morning or late-afternoon class, each with time to enjoy your meal

Sample Menu

Main

Steamed Rice

Main

Dhal or Breadfruit Curry

Main

Chicken or Fish Curry

Main

3 Vegetable Dishes

What's Included

  • Sri Lankan Cooking Workshop
  • Lunch / Dinner (depending on start time)
  • Tour of Pettah Fresh Produce market and spice stalls
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Expenses of Personal Nature

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Pettah, Colombo, Sri Lanka

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Pettah

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Delicious

Maria_D, Jan 2025
Piumi was amazing, we had a private cooking class in her home. Piumi was informative, engaging , fun. The food was exquisite, thoroughly enjoyed it and wield recommend. Thanks Piumi 😊😊😊

Response from Host, Feb 2025

J32535U03 Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback are a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. We hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka.

From $120.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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