Sri Lanka · COOKING CLASSES IN ELLA
Good cooking classes in Ella fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cook classic Sri Lankan dishes in Ella in an open-air class, then enjoy a banana-leaf meal and WhatsApp recipes for $19.
“It was a great activity to do and our host was a great teacher. And the last product was soooo tasty, the best meal we had in Sri Lanka so far.”
Cook Sri Lankan curries and roti in Ella with Neranji, then eat your feast and take home recipes and spices. Small group, $19.
“An amazing experience!! Absolutely fantastic from Start to finish, Neranji was so kind and welcoming and explained everything so well to us. We learned so much about Sri Lankan cuisine and the food was so well prepared and we were involved in everything. Definitely the best cooking class in Ella and you won’t be disappointed, such good value for money and you enjoy the food afterwards. A must try when in Ella!!”
Tour Ella nine arch spice garden, learn 100+ plants, then cook seven Sri Lankan dishes by a traditional fireplace.
“Such a great experience. The class was hands-on, fun, and full of tips I’ll actually use at home. Whether you’re a beginner or a confident home cook, this experience deepens your appreciation for what goes into a truly delicious Sri Lankan meal.”
Hands-on Sri Lankan cooking in Ella with Mom’s Kitchen. Outdoor fire cooking, curries and sambol, plus a shared meal for $20.
“It was really nice! The people are really kind and enthousiast. The recipes from mother are really delicious and traditional, in combination with the explanation of the daughter, makes it a perfect experience! I really recommend this workshop!”
Learn Sri Lankan curries in Ella with Irosha and her mother, outdoor clay-pot cooking, coconut sambal, and an open-air meal in 2 hours for $25.
“An amazing experience! Would highly recommend to anyone. Solo, couples or families would all equally enjoy this class. Some steps up the hill, but well worth it. Taught you the fundamentals to make a variety of Sri Lankan curries, dhal and siRead more”
Hands-on Sri Lankan cooking in a traditional home. Make rice, roti, and curries, then eat your meal. Recipes emailed. $22.
“Such a fun experience. Ruwini made cooking all the dishes super fun and accessible and we learned so much. There was so much food at the end and it was all so fresh and delicious. Can’t recommend enough!!”
3-hour private Sri Lanka cooking class in the Eastern Province, personalized classic menu, spice lessons, curry paste, and 10-11 dishes.
“We had a great cooking workshop, a very welcoming vibe, great explanations of everything we did and answers to all our questions. We had a vegan in our group and the menu accommodated for that superbly. We made 10(!) dishes together, from fresh string hoppers to curries and roti and sambal.”
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