Ceylon Cooking Class
"Taste the Soul of Sri Lanka, One Spice at a Time"
Immerse yourself in authentic Sri Lankan culture through traditional cooking in our tropical garden kitchen
The Experience
Traditional Garden kitchen Cooking
Welcome to our traditional garden kitchen, nestled just 2 kilometers from the beautiful Hikkaduwa beach. Here, cooking is not just about food—it's about connection, culture, and creating memories that last a lifetime.
Hands-on cooking in authentic clay pots over traditional fire
Learn the art of coconut scraping and spice blending
Optional local market tour to discover fresh Sri Lankan ingredients Upgrade Available
Open to all tourists—from beginners to food enthusiasts
Available any time based on your booking
What You'll Cook
Traditional dishes loved by tourists from around the world
Main Sri Lankan Staples
You'll get to cook a selection of our traditional staples such as rice, hoppers, rotis, or string hoppers.
Red Rice
Nutty, wholesome traditional red rice
Egg Hoppers
Hoppers with a soft egg center, savory and filling
Pittu (Rice & Coconut Mix)
Steamed cylinders of rice flour and coconut
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Curries & Side Dishes
You will also cook a selection of authentic Sri Lankan curries, sambols, and mallums.
Dhal Curry
Creamy red lentils with aromatic spices
Pol Sambol
Spicy coconut relish with chili, lime & Maldive fish
Chicken Curry
Traditional Sri Lankan spiced chicken curry
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Drinks & Refreshments
Pick your favourite welcome drink — from king coconut to herbal tea
King Coconut (Thambili)
Fresh and naturally sweet king coconut water
Lime & Mint Juice
Refreshing lime juice with a hint of fresh mint
Ginger Tea
Aromatic tea brewed with fresh ginger
Cinnamon Tea
Fragrant cinnamon-infused Sri Lankan tea
Iced Herbal Drink (Ranawara / Nelli / Belimal)
Cooling herbal drink made from local Sri Lankan herbs
Faluda
Sweet chilled dessert drink with milk, jelly, and basil seeds
Kola Kenda
Nutritious herbal porridge made from local greens and rice
Watermelon Juice
Freshly blended watermelon juice, naturally sweet and hydrating
Desserts & Sweet Treats
Pick a traditional dessert to enjoy with your meal
Kiri Peni (Curd & Treacle)
Creamy curd served with sweet kithul treacle
Watalappan
Rich coconut custard pudding flavored with jaggery and spices
Helapa
Sweet flat cake made with jaggery, rice flour, and coconut
Kalu Dodol (Black Jaggery Sweet)
Chewy traditional black jaggery sweet made with coconut milk
Lavariya (Sweet String Hopper with Coconut Filling)
Soft string hopper filled with sweetened coconut
Coconut Pancakes with Treacle
Mini pancakes made with coconut, served with kithul treacle
Pani Walalu
Sweet, sticky, deep-fried coconut and jaggery rings
Kevum (Oil Cakes)
Traditional Sri Lankan deep-fried rice flour and treacle sweets
Gallery
Moments from our cooking experiences
Garden kitchen cooking area
Tourists cooking together
Traditional spice table
Clay pot cooking
Coconut scraping
Colorful prepared dishes
Local market tour
Traditional grinding methods
Meet Mrs. Priyani
Mrs. Priyani is more than a cooking instructor—she's a keeper of traditions and a passionate ambassador of Sri Lankan culture. Born and raised in the heart of Sri Lanka, she learned the sacred art of cooking from her mother and grandmother, carrying their wisdom into every dish she prepares.
Her garden kitchen is a place of warmth, where she shares not just recipes but stories, spices, and the gentle rhythm of Sri Lankan home cooking. She believes that food is one of the most beautiful ways to understand a culture, and she pours her heart into helping each guest experience that connection.
"My dream is simple—to help every visitor feel the soul of Sri Lanka through food. When you leave my kitchen, you take a piece of our culture with you."
— Mrs. Priyani
Why Choose Us
An experience beyond ordinary cooking classes
Authentic Home-Style Cooking
Learn true Sri Lankan recipes passed down through generations
Tropical Garden Setting
Cook in a peaceful traditional garden kitchen surrounded by nature
Hands-On Experience
You cook every dish with guidance - no watching from the side
Market Tour Included
Explore local ingredients at the authentic Sri Lankan market
Fresh Local Ingredients
Every spice, vegetable, and coconut is sourced fresh from local markets, ensuring authentic flavors in every dish you create.
Memorable Cultural Immersion
This isn't just a class—it's a journey into Sri Lankan life, traditions, and the heartwarming hospitality of our island.