Market Tour + Hands-On Colombo Cooking Class

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Market Tour + Hands-On Colombo Cooking Class

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
5 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 4 guests
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Language
English, French
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Rustic Cooking Class is the most reviewed, the first-ever Hands-On Cooking Class in Sri Lanka comprises a Local Market tour so you can have a complete Sri Lankan cultural and gastronomic experience. You will spend a lovely time and take back the knowledge to spice up your kitchen.

What You Get

Light refreshments
Lunch
Buffet lunch
Professional guide
Alcoholic drinks (Beers)
Drinks
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Kindly WhatsApp us at +94756066645 to receive the specific meeting point for your booking.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

What You’ll Experience

TRANSPORT   • Airport Pick up : We will welcome you at the arrival  (With Fully Conditioned Car : Enough for 2/3, Welcome Board, Express  way Entrance) 38USD.  • Hotel Pick Up :  The Cost is Depend on the Millage. Please contact us for any assistance. KEY DETAILS • CITY : Colombo • MEETING POINT :  Villa Ivy Crest • RECOMMEND :  Couple/Familiy/Friends • LOCAL CASH NEEDED : Extra Beers (Other than 1) • ACTIVITY :  Market visit, Clay-pot Cooking INCLUDED : • WELCOME REFRESHMENT • PERSONABLE TOUR GUIDE • 5 COURSE LUNCH/DINNER • RECIPES / CERTIFICATE TRIP  ITINERARY Enjoy our freshly made fruit juice or a herbal drink, wander around our villa and get yourself refreshed & prepared for the tour while our experienced guide brief you about the agenda. Before Starting Market visit and cultural cooking tour Colombo, you will get the chance to select a menu for the preparation form our family recipes which works for everyone Similar to the palm technique used by Italians to measure spaghetti, we too have lots of such traditional techniques and tactics when it comes to home cooking which are not explained (or rather cannot be explained) in cook books or that sort of videos. Our chef is well aware of those tips and tricks, which are proven through generations, that makes your food tastier with a better aroma and color. He will get you involved in every step of cooking from cleaning to measuring to real cooking while giving you those tips associated with each step. We will take relatively a longer time than Europeans or Americans to prepare a meal but you will never regret the time you spent once you tasted the food. No matter where you are in, there are always certain manners to be followed in dining table. So, Eating like a local can be trickier than you might think. Every culture has its own food beliefs, traditions and etiquettes. Our first rule is to serve others before ourselves.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

VW99+VCV, Colombo Western Province, Sri Lanka, LK

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Our base is in Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, the capital of Sri Lanka. However, the meeting point for the market tour may vary based on the date. Please Contact us via Whatsapp to get the direction and more information
End Point

This 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.

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4.9
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Intimate, extended experience
April 18, 2026

We wanted to book this experience directly but did not get a response via email or WhatsApp, so instead booked on TripAdvisor. Two days before the date, the operator cancelled our booking but messa...read more

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Cooking skills that will last you a lifetime!
January 28, 2026

Nim is an exceptional chef, and a fun teacher! The market tour was packed with cultural insights and information about local produce, as well as being a former chef, Nim also is a food producer and...read more

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Incredible cooking class and market visit
December 30, 2025

We had a magical first day in Sri Lanka at the market, learning about the cuisine and culture of Sri Lanka. Our guide showed us and explained all the flavors that make the food in Sri Lanka so spec...read more

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Fantastic culinary experience
November 21, 2025

I was lucky enough to book a culinary experience with Rustic Cooking Class in Colombo on my trip to Sri Lanka and I’m so glad I made that choice. I met the wonderful Nim at the markets who took ...read more

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I had a great experience...
October 14, 2025

I had a great experience with going to the local market and cooking local dishes. Nim is a wonderful person. I learned so much about vegetables, fruits and all the spices and even about real and fa...read more

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