FARM COOKING CLASSES IN SRI LANKA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 farm cooking classes in Sri Lanka worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
At Kumara and Thanuja’s home in Sigiriya, you’ll tour the family garden, learn about Sri Lankan spices and herbs, cook several curries, sambal, string hoppers, and dessert, then eat together at a traditionally arranged table. The session lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours and costs $28.
“Traditional cooking, delicious food and good explanations :) interesting and fun, we had a good time!”
Meet at Kandy Municipal Central Market, shop for five vegetables and chicken or fish, then travel to a village kitchen with Shyama and her family. You will learn traditional Sri Lankan methods, spices, coconut milk, and several curry dishes before eating the meal you prepared. Pickup is offered, but confirm the return arrangement.
“This was a fantastic experience, a beautiful setting, learning traditional methods to be guided in making a wide range of curries, the most delicious meal with lovely hosts. I would recommend to anyone”
At Kumara and his family’s home in Sigiriya, you’ll gather garden ingredients, learn about Sri Lankan spices and natural remedies, then help cook several curries over a wood stove. The roughly two-hour class ends with a shared village-style meal. Groups are limited to 10 people.
“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”
Meet a local family near Kandy for a private, hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class. After tea or coffee, choose ingredients and learn from Nandi how to make coconut milk, rice, daal, and vegetable curries. Sudesh handles the pickup details, and you finish by eating the meal you prepared.
“Charming family in a village just outside Kandy.Matriarch Nandi was kind and assiduous in showing me how to make coconut milk, rice, daal and various kinds of vegetable curry. I was the only customer but Sudesh picked me up on the dRead more”
Meet a local village housewife and her family near Kandy for a three-hour cooking class in an outdoor kitchen. Visit a local market, choose seasonal vegetables, prepare 12 Sri Lankan dishes, and sit down to eat what you make. The class runs in English, welcomes private groups, and offers vegetarian choices with advance notice.
“To say we had a wonderful time wouldn’t do the experience justice. We were treated with respect and care throughout the whole afternoon. The food was beyond amazing. She is a great teacher, very patient and we learnt so much. The setting itself was incredible, in the jungle, in an outside kitchen near Kandy. I can’t recommend this more!! I did it as a surprise for my husband on our honeymoon, which was perfect. Thank you so much!!”
Near Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage, you will walk through a recreated 200-year-old Sri Lankan village, visit an ancient precious-stone mine, watch cinnamon peeling, pick vegetables, and cook with local women. The two-hour private experience ends with a shared meal. English and Sinhala guides are available.
“Amazing experience! Such a beautiful property and very friendly staff. We really enjoyed touring the garden and seeing all the fresh produce. The cooking was fantastic! The wonderful staff really get you involved in the traditional cooking process and the end result was delicious - best coconut sambal and dahl we’ve had! I would highly recommend this activity.”
