Ceylon Cooking Class
Sri Lankan Cooking Class in Hikkaduwa — authentic Sri Lankan cooking lessons and food experienceTaste the soul of Sri Lanka, one spice at a time
Hands-on Sri Lankan cooking in a family-run tropical garden kitchen — real spices, real fire, real stories.
A kitchen rooted in family tradition
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 ingredientsUpgrade
Open to all tourists — from beginners to food enthusiasts
Duration
2–5 hours
$20
per person
Our favourite menu selections
Choose from carefully curated Sri Lankan menus inspired by celebrations, family meals, and everyday comfort.
Menu 1: Inspired by Sri Lankan New Year Table
Celebrate tradition with our festive New Year spread featuring ceremonial classics and bold flavors.
Kiribath
Coconut milk rice, ceremonial favorite
Katta Sambal
Spicy dried chili condiment
Malu Abulthiyal
Sour fish curry, tangy and rich
Sri Lankan Malay Pickle
Sweet pickled red onions and vegetables with spices
Garden kitchen
Fresh, home-style cooking with authentic flavors.
Menu 2: Inspired by Home Celebration
A festive home-style feast with vibrant curries, savory sides, and traditional accompaniments.
Kaha Bath
Yellow rice with turmeric and spices
Parippu
Creamy red lentil curry
Chicken Curry
Rich, spicy Sri Lankan chicken
Vambatu Moju
Sweet and sour eggplant pickle
Papadam
Crispy lentil crackers
Cutlet
Fried potato and meat patties
Vegetable Salad
Fresh mixed vegetable salad with curd
Ala Thel Dala
Tempered potatoes with spices
Garden kitchen
Fresh, home-style cooking with authentic flavors.
Menu 3: Sri Lankan Red Rice Menu
Wholesome and nutritious red rice paired with an array of traditional curries and sambols.
Red Rice
Nutty, wholesome traditional red rice
Parippu
Creamy red lentil curry
Malu/Chicken Sarata
Fish or chicken cooked in spices
Kola Sambal/Mallum
Leafy greens with coconut
Bonchi/Pathola/Watakolu/Bandakka/Potato Kirata
Tempered bean or vegetable side
Pumpkin/Beetroot/Carrot/Cabbage Kirata
Tempered root vegetables
Mushroom/Polos Curry
Mushroom or jackfruit curry
Garden kitchen
Fresh, home-style cooking with authentic flavors.
Menu 4: White Rice Inspired
Classic white rice paired with prawns or fish, creamy cashew curry, and traditional sides.
White Rice
Everyday staple rice, soft and fluffy
Parippu
Creamy red lentil curry
Prawns/Fish/Chicken Curry
Choice of seafood or chicken curry
Papadam
Crispy lentil crackers
Cashew Curry
Creamy cashew nut curry
Salad
Fresh mixed vegetable salad
Coconut Sambol
Fresh coconut relish with chili
Tempered Bitter Gourd / Egg Plant
Spiced and tempered vegetables
Garden kitchen
Fresh, home-style cooking with authentic flavors.
Menu 5: Dinner Night Inspired
Evening delights featuring hoppers or string hoppers with aromatic curries and spicy sambols.
String Hoppers / Hoppers / Pol Roti / Pittu
Choice of traditional staples
Ala / Egg Kiri Hodi
Potato or egg coconut milk gravy
Katta Sambal / Pol Sambol / Lunu Miris
Spicy condiments and relishes
Chicken / Fish Curry
Choice of chicken or fish curry
Parippu
Creamy red lentil curry
Sini Sambal
Sugar and chili condiment
Mushroom Curry
Spiced mushroom curry
Garden kitchen
Fresh, home-style cooking with authentic flavors.
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
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
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