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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

* 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.

Whether you’re tasting a comforting dhal curry or a spicy seafood feast, Sri Lankan food is all about balance—spice, texture, and aroma coming together in every bite.
* Drive back to Negombo and drop off – Drive Time 15 Mins