Sri Lanka · WORKSHOPS
Good workshops fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 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.”
Taste and cook a fully organic Sri Lankan dinner in Sigiriya, starting in the garden with Kumara and family, ending at your table.
“Very kind family, you visit their garden and get some info about herbs, plants, ayuverdic eating and afterwards you start cooking several dishes in their outdoor kitchen”
Kandy village cooking class with a market visit, hands-on curry prep, local village hospitality, and Kandy culture stops in about 3 hours.
“Attended this cooking class during our stay in Kandy and loved it. The experience was fun, authentic, and hands-on, starting with a visit to the local market before cooking our chosen dishes in a traditional village kitchen. Our host was warRead more”
Sri Lankan cooking class in Galle with market shopping, jungle-view kitchen, and a private lesson to cook and eat curries.
“This experience should not be missed! We learned a lot on the Sri Lankan cuisine and how to prepare some wonderful curries, how to make coconut milk and other wonderful dishes! The activity started by visiting the market & teaching us what to look out for. The chef is Read more”
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 class in Sigiriya with Sajee and Suzy. Learn spices, make coconut milk, curries, sambol, and eat your meal.
“The cooking class with Sajee and his wife Suzy was a really special experience, we really enjoyed it so so much and learned so much. Very memorable. We got to make coconut milk ourselves and 7 different Curries and all of them were Read more”
Make a custom silver ring in Galle, learn traditional silversmithing and gemstone checks, and take home a rough moonstone.
“We had a great time making our own rings. The workshop was really interesting and it made for a really nice personal souvenir”
Private Colombo cooking class with home-cook guidance. Make 10 Sri Lankan dishes plus dessert, then eat your meal for lunch or dinner.
“Very interesting insight into Sri Lankan life and the important role food and cooking plays in daily life. Piumi is an excellent cook and teacher. I’m vegetarian and she showed me how to prepare and cook ten different vegetarian curries and the resulting lunch was delicious. Can very highly recommend this tour.”
A small-group Sri Lankan cooking class in Galle with hotel pickup, a spice-market visit, six curries, sweets, and two meals.
“What an incredible experience. This was so much fun and the food was by far the best we had in Sri Lanka. Everything was so well organized. It's such a beautiful kitchen too. I can't recommend this enough. Thank you to Madha for being such a wonderful teacher.”
Colombo’s market tour plus a hands-on 5-course Sri Lankan cooking class in a private villa, with etiquette lessons and recipes.
“I had a great experience with going to the local market and cooking local dishes. Nim is a wonderful person. I learned so much about vegetables, fruits and all the spices and even about real and fake cinnamon :) and we talked about so much Read more”
Hands-on 3-hour Sri Lanka rice and curry cooking class near Sigiriya. Learn dhal, curries, sambol, and take PDF recipes.
“This was the best cooking class I've experienced so far. Sanjee and his wife explained us everything about the ingredients, didn't rush and let us cook our own meal. We had a lot of fun and also learned a lot about the food culture. Afterwards, we received the recipes and are very keen on trying it at home on our home. Thank you for this great experience, Sanjee! We highly recommend this course.”
Organic cooking with Kumara & family in Sigiriya. Harvest garden ingredients, learn spices, cook on a wood stove, and eat curry dishes.
“If you want an authentic Sri Lankan experience, this cooking class ticks all the boxes. You arrive at the modest rural home of a Sri Lankan multi-generational family who live off their land. The short tour of their land show cases the incredible variety of herbs and spices they grRead more”
Private Kandy cooking class with Chitra, hotel transfers, hands-on Sri Lankan curries, spice lessons, and a shared meal. 3 hours.
“It was fantastic! The market tour was an awesome start, and the hotel transfers made it really easy. The couple who run the class are wonderful people - knowledgeable, kind, and able to answer every question. I'm so glad to have experienced it and gained a deeper understanding of Sri Lankan culture and cooking. Highly recommend!”
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!”
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