Private Market Visit and Cooking Class with Private Transfers from Kandy Hotels
Discover the heart of Sri Lankan cuisine with a private market tour and cooking class in Kandy. Enjoy hands-on experience and savor the flavors with a local family, complete with private transfers.
10 meals
Experience Details
Buddhima, a warm and friendly host will pick you up from your Kandy hotel and drive you to the Kandy Central market. This bustling market is housed inside a two-storey building where you will find everything that you need to cook Sri Lankan food - fruits, vegetables, spices and dried fish. Purchase fresh ingredients for your cooking class and then drive together 30 minutes to Buddhima's home.
Sri Lankan cuisine is a blend of spices, flavors and colors and Buddhima is delighted to share her passion for Sri Lankan cuisine with people visiting her beautiful country. Buddhima, her mother, and two young children Mandil and Sandun (when they are home) will welcome you into their rustic, family home in the countryside of Kandy. They live in a small village near the Gadaladeniya temple in a leafy neighborhood. Roll up your sleeves and learn to cook in her small kitchen Sri Lankan curries during your private cooking class and share the meal you helped prepare with the whole family!
What You Get
Good To Know
- Not wheelchair accessible. Menu may vary depending on the season. If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking. Vegetarian, gluten free and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. Private, personalized experience.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
What You’ll Experience
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup 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.
We came to Sri Lanka with food in mind and the best food we had was in Buddhima’s house. With the market tour and the genuine in-home experience it’s a must do if you’re visiting Kandy
An intensive and enjoying time with Buddhima on the market and especially in her kitchen and on her table with her lovely family. We have picked up and shared a lot … incrediences, spices, preparat...read more
Buddhima was very friendly, knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. She was able to answer of all my questions not only about food but also about Sri Lankan culture and religion. She encouraged ...read more
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