Authentic Sinhalese Cooking Class in Colombo with a Local Family
Join a Sinhalese cooking class with a local family in Colombo. Learn to make traditional dishes, explore fresh markets, and enjoy a meal in a warm and welcoming home setting. A must for cultural enthusiasts.
10 meals
Experience Details
Gain insider knowledge about Sri Lankan food, spices, and cooking methods. Ideal for travelers looking for a unique local activity to immerse themselves in Sri Lankan culture and cuisine. Whether traveling alone, as a couple, or in a group, this cooking class in Colombo is a fun and educational way to experience authentic Sri Lankan food and culture.
- Authentic Sri Lankan Cooking Experience in a Local home
- Learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan dishes in Colombo with a local family
- Enjoy a personal, intimate experience offering a glimpse into Sri Lankan hospitality and culture
- Master the art of cooking three authentic Sinhalese dishes, guided by a local expert, using traditional cooking techniques
- After cooking, sit down to share the delicious meal you’ve prepared in a relaxed, friendly setting
If you select the market tour option - explore a local market to select fresh ingredients, learning about local produce and spices used in Sri Lankan cuisine
Sample Menu
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a local's home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Sri Lankan culture and cuisine together
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Shasikala can offer vegetarian, vegan and halal meals on request, please advise at time of booking if required
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
What You’ll Experience
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting PointMayura Mawatha, Colombo Western Province, Sri Lanka, LK
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End PointThis experience ends at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Shasi and her mom were wonderful. They have a deep knowledge of Sri Lankan food and loved to share it. The food was excellent. And she was able to cater the class to the exact recipes we wanted to ...read more
My mum and I thoroughly enjoyed our day with Shasikala and her mum. It was a very authentic and generous experience - we had eight dishes prepared and to try during our visit and Shasikala kindly t...read more
I found this jewel of Sri Lankan culture by accident and enjoyed every minute. Shasikala and her mother greeted me at the door and the next three hours were spent with laughter, chatting, and of ...read more
We had an amazing experience cooking with Shasi and her mum! They're both very kind, and both my mum and I agreed it was absolutely the best food we had in Sri Lanka. At the end Shasi also gave us ...read more
This was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Sri Lanka! Shasikala was so friendly and kind, it was wonderful to be welcomed into her home. Both her and her mother showed us how to make a ...read more
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