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Learn to Cook on a Budget in Kandy, Central Province
Spend meaningful time with local people in Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka, where you’ll discover the unique flavors of local cooking and learn traditional ways of life; choose exotic ingredients, cook around 10 authentic dishes, and connect with hosts who share hands-on techniques and cultural stories to make your food-learning experience both immersive and unforgettable.
About this activity in Kandy
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Join a hands-on Sri Lankan cooking experience in Kandy, Central Province, and learn to prepare about 10 traditional dishes using fresh, exotic local ingredients.
- Cook alongside local hosts to discover authentic flavors and traditional techniques that reveal everyday life in the region.
- Enjoy a full meal you helped create - a great fit for food lovers, families, and cultural travelers wanting an immersive activity.
- Small-group, community-style setting that encourages conversation with locals and practical, easy-to-follow instruction.
Important Information
- You’ll pick and prepare ingredients with guidance from hosts, so basic kitchen skills are helpful but not required.
- The experience includes meals and refreshments; if you have dietary restrictions or allergies, share them when you book so hosts can accommodate you.
- This activity is family-friendly and offers specialized infant seats on request; however, it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
- Transportation to the meeting point is not provided as part of the experience; plan your arrival in advance and confirm any accessibility needs with your host.
Meeting Point
Meet at the host’s homestay/community kitchen in Kandy; the exact address and arrival instructions will be sent after booking so you can plan your transfer into the area.
Includes
- In Kandy, Central Province, you'll receive bottled water to stay refreshed during your event or activity in the area.
- You'll be provided with a lunch to keep you energized for sightseeing, workshops, or outdoor adventures here.
- Dinner is included so you can relax after a full day exploring the region.
- Complimentary coffee and/or tea are available to enjoy between sessions or while planning the next part of your visit.
Excludes
- An air-conditioned vehicle is not provided as part of this booking.
- Alcoholic beverages are not included and are excluded from the offering.
- Private transportation is not supplied for your event or activity in this destination.
Other
- Specialized infant seats are available if you’re traveling with young children, offering added convenience for family-friendly bookings here.
- This experience is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health; please consider your condition before booking in the region.
Customer Reviews
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Based on 5 Reviews
Summary:
Best cookingclass I have ever been to.
Such a amazing and loved the family feeling. The view was breathtaking and the food best Sri Lanka food I ever tastet.
Learned a lot.
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Summary:
I had an amazing 5-hour cooking class in Sri Lanka with two lovely local women. We learned how to make a traditional rice and curry from scratch, using fresh ingredients and local techniques.
The atmosphere was warm and welcoming — it felt more like cooking with family than taking a class. The experience was not just about food, but also about sharing culture and stories.
Highly recommend to anyone looking for something authentic and meaningful while visiting Sri Lanka!
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Summary:
Such a beautiful cooking class! We enjoyed it thoroughly. Learnt lots about spices and sri lankan cooking methods. The kitchen is in a lovely location amoungst at the trees, so peaceful. Highly reccomended to go :)
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Know more about Kandy
You will spend time with local people and discover the unique flavors of local cooking in Sri Lanka while learning about traditional ways of life. The experience focuses on hands-on cooking with exotic ingredients and learning to prepare local recipes.
Yes - the activity is family-friendly and lets you connect with local people through food, making it an engaging cultural workshop for families and kids interested in learning local cooking and traditional ways of life.
Yes - you actively choose exotic ingredients and cook alongside locals, learning authentic techniques that reflect traditional ways of life in Sri Lanka.
You can learn to cook around 10 dishes, choosing exotic ingredients and practicing traditional techniques under local guidance.
Yes - the experience includes tasting the meals you prepare, with lunch, dinner, coffee and/or tea and bottled water provided as part of the offering.
Be aware that the activity notes it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health; specialized infant seats are available if you are bringing young children.
