Cooking Class & Market Visit in Negombo With Pick Up & Drop off

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3 hours
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Max 10 guests
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English
Location
Duration
3 hours
Group size
Max 10 guests
Language
English

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 US$74.24  per guest
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Discover the true taste of Sri Lanka with our hands-on cooking class in the heart of Negombo! Start your culinary journey with a guided visit to a vibrant local market, where you’ll handpick fresh produce, fragrant spices, and the day’s catch from friendly vendors. Learn how to choose authentic ingredients and gain insight into daily Sri Lankan food culture. Back in the kitchen, you’ll dive into traditional cooking techniques passed down through generations. Under expert guidance, prepare a full Sri Lankan meal—think rich coconut-based curries, spicy sambols, and perfectly cooked rice. Whether it’s fish straight from the lagoon or jackfruit curry, you’ll create each dish from scratch and enjoy the flavors you've brought to life. Perfect for foodies, travelers, and curious cooks, this class blends cultural discovery with delicious results. Leave with a full belly, new skills, and recipes to recreate the magic at home.
Service of English Speaking Guide during the experience
All the cost for the materials & relate to experience
Two courses Authentic Sri Lankan Dishes
Pick up and drop off by Car & Tuk Tuk
Pick up from the Negombo Hotel – 11.00 am – 12.00 pm & afternoon 18.00 – 19.00 Market Visit – Drive Time – 15 Mins – Visiting Time 30 Mins. Discover the vibrant heart of local life at the Negombo Vegetable Market. Bursting with color, fresh produce, and island spices, this lively market offers a true taste of Sri Lanka. Stroll among friendly vendors, explore exotic fruits and vegetables, and experience the flavors that define Sri Lankan cooking. Cooking Class – Drive Time 10 Mins – Visiting Time – 1 hour and 30 Mins. Sri Lankan cuisine is a vibrant blend of bold spices, tropical ingredients, and centuries-old traditions. Influenced by Indian, Arab, Portuguese, Dutch, and Malay cultures, it offers a rich variety of dishes centered on rice, coconut, and a colorful array of vegetables, meats, and seafood. From fiery curries and coconut sambols to fragrant rice dishes and crispy hoppers, every meal is a celebration of flavor. Signature ingredients like curry leaves, cinnamon, chili, and fresh herbs bring depth and character to each dish, while regional specialties reflect the diversity of the island. Drive back to Negombo and drop off – Drive Time 15 Mins
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Steamed Sri Lankan White rice Or Red Rice or Coconut Roti
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Sri Lankan Flavored Lentil Curry
Undoubtedly the most popular dish in Sri Lanka ( Yellow Lentils with Coconut Cream and Herbs)
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Negombo Style Fish Curry
Barramundi or your favorite fish with the Negombo Style curry with spices & Special curry powder with mild spicy level
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Coconut Milk with Snake gourd/Bitter Gourd/Bottel Gourd or Cooking Melon
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Shredded vegetable & Leafy Greens with grated Coconut
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Coconut Sambole
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Tropical Fruit Juice with Mint
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12/05/2025 - 30/11/2027
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Dianne_SAugust 2026 • Viator
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Negombo food experience

This shopping, cooking and dining tour was amazing After visiting a food market and other interesting stalls, we visited the family home where I helped Roch’s wonderful grandmother ( a little) with food preparation , and between the 2 of them I had a very interesting and fun and informative time, finishing off with a feast of delicious Sri Lankan dishes Thank you to Roch and his family A tour well worth doing 🤗

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Daryl_BDecember 2025 • Viator
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Must do Negambo

A great way to dip into local Negambo life - from gathering produce in the local markets, to the laborious preparation of flavoursome tuna/ devilled prawn curry. Communication was excellent throughout & Shashi’s an excellent and knowledgeable host. Highly recommended.

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Response from ViatorApril 07, 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed experiencing local life in Negombo, from the market visit to preparing the tuna and devilled prawn curry. It’s great to know that the communication and overall experience met your expectations. Shashi will be especially pleased to hear your compliments—he truly loves sharing his knowledge and passion with our guests. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another authentic Sri Lankan experience in the future! 😊

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Elaine_FSeptember 2025 • Viator
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Sri Lankan Home Cooking

I can highly recommend this experience. I really enjoyed firstly visiting the local market where fresh fish, vegetables and fruit were purchased before heading to a Sinhalese home to learn how to prepare an excellent meal involving multiple dishes. The food and the hospitality were first rate. I learnt so much from this knowledgeable local family. The trip also included pick up and drop off by tuktuk from my hotel.

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Response from ViatorApril 07, 2026

Thank you very much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the full experience—from visiting the local market to preparing a traditional meal in a Sinhalese home. It’s great to know that the food, hospitality, and hands-on learning made your time special. Our family truly enjoys sharing local knowledge, culture, and authentic cooking with our guests. We’re also glad the tuk-tuk pickup and drop-off made your journey comfortable and convenient. Thank you again for your kind words—we hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future! 😊

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abrahamaA486XPJuly 2025 • TripAdvisor
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Learning to cook Sri Lankan rice and curry with Shashi and his wonderful family

Shashi is very welcoming and friendly, as well as very knowledgeable. The communication before the tour was very clear and reassuring. We were picked up promptly for a market tour (ingredients shopping and a little culture sharing along the way) and a couple of extra stops. We then went to his family home, where everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We watched the cooking and participated at different points to produce an amazing meal which accommodated or family needs. It was by far t...read more

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Response from ViatorApril 07, 2026

Thank you so much for this beautiful review! It truly means a lot to us to hear that you felt welcomed and comfortable from the very beginning. We’re so happy that you enjoyed the market visit, the cultural experience, and the time spent with our family at home. It’s especially wonderful to know that the meal was one of your favorites in Sri Lanka—that’s the biggest compliment we could receive! We always do our best to use fresh ingredients and share authentic flavors, so your kind words really mean a lot. We’re also glad the experience suited your family and that the kids enjoyed it too. Creating a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere is very important to us, and we love that it felt like spending time with friends. Thank you again for your recommendation and for being such lovely guests. You are always welcome back anytime!

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SwetserJuly 2025 • TripAdvisor
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Very nice cooking class at Shashi. Enjoyed shopping at the vegetable and fish market. Good explanation from Shashi. Then take Shashi home where his mother shows how to prepare 7 delicious curries. Participation is possible but limited by small cooktops in combination with complex recipe. Nevertheless, a lot of fun to do with this very involved family. Lunch was beyond delectable.l

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Response from ViatorApril 07, 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the cooking class, especially the visit to the vegetable and fish market and learning about our local ingredients. It’s great to know that Shashi’s explanations and his mother’s cooking made the experience special for you. We truly appreciate your kind understanding about the limited space in the kitchen—this is part of the authentic home experience, and we’re always doing our best to make it enjoyable for everyone. We’re especially glad you loved the lunch—nothing makes us happier than sharing our food with our guests! Thank you again for your kind words and for spending time with our family. We hope to welcome you again in the future! 😊

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