Start your experience with an optional guided visit to a nearby village market. See how locals shop for fresh produce and learn about the ingredients that form the base of Sri Lankan cuisine. A great way to engage with daily life and understand where your food comes from.

Back at a traditional Sri Lankan kitchen, you’ll join your host to prepare several dishes using time-honored tools like clay pots and coconut graters. You’ll be involved in every step—from slicing and grinding to seasoning and cooking.

We use our own spices, all sourced directly from local farmers and fairly traded, supporting sustainable village agriculture and ensuring rich, natural flavours in every dish.

Please inform us in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions. We are happy to accommodate your needs.

After cooking, sit down with your host to enjoy the dishes you’ve created together.

Learn about Sri Lankan mealtime customs, food rituals, and how traditional meals bring families and communities together.

• Guided, hands-on cooking session in a local home
• All ingredients and cooking utensils
• Spices sourced from local farmers (fair trade)
• Personalized menu: Vegan / Vegetarian / Non-Vegetarian
• Home-cooked meal with the host
• Bottled water and herbal tea
• Recipe handout to take home
   

Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours

Available for lunch or dinner sessions

Location: Villa Nivartana in Bentota

Pick up from hotel available

Children under 10: Free with a paying adult

• Real local home setting—non-commercial and authentic
• Spices and ingredients sourced fairly from nearby farmers
• Tailored for vegan, vegetarian, or non-vegetarian guests
• Hosted by friendly locals passionate about sharing their food culture
• A cultural experience you can taste, remember, and recreate at home