5-Hour Authentic Sri Lankan Cooking Class with Market Visit and Traditional Recipes
Highlights
Colombo
gastronomical, cultural, Desert
Group Tour
5 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Experience an immersive 5-hour authentic Sri Lankan cooking class designed to introduce you to the rich culinary traditions of Sri Lanka. Begin with a warm welcome and an overview of the day’s menu, followed by an optional visit to a local market to select fresh, seasonal ingredients while learning about traditional spices and produce. Under the expert guidance of a local chef, engage in a hands-on cooking session where you will prepare a variety of classic dishes such as rice and curry, kottu roti, and hoppers, along with side dishes, sambols, and traditional desserts.
Itinerary
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5-Hour Itinerary for Authentic Sri Lankan Cooking Class
Hour 1 – Welcome and Introduction
Arrive at the cooking class venue and meet the host.
Receive a warm welcome and an overview of traditional Sri Lankan cuisine.
Review the day’s menu and ingredients with the chef.
Hour 2 – Visit to the Local Market (Optional)
Enjoy a guided visit to a nearby local market, if included.
Select fresh and seasonal ingredients essential for the cooking session.
Learn about traditional spices, herbs, and local produce used in Sri Lankan cooking.
Hour 3 – Preparation and Cooking
Begin the hands-on cooking session under the guidance of an experienced chef.
Prepare each dish step-by-step, from grinding spices to using traditional cooking methods.
Gain insight into authentic culinary techniques used in Sri Lankan households.
Hour 4 – Cooking Various Dishes
Prepare a variety of main dishes such as rice and curry, kottu roti, and hoppers.
Cook side dishes and accompaniments including sambols, curries, and fresh salads.
Learn special techniques for creating traditional Sri Lankan desserts or sweets.
Hour 5 – Tasting, Dining, and Wrap-Up
Enjoy the delicious meal you have prepared in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Share the meal with fellow participants while receiving feedback and tips from the chef.
Participate in a Q&A session to clarify techniques and ingredients.
Receive a recipe booklet to recreate the dishes at home.
Take a group photo and bid farewell to your host and fellow participants.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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