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By Sea & Safari Tours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $55 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Learn to cook authentic Sri Lankan dishes with a local chef
    • Use traditional spices and cooking methods to create delicious meals
    • Enjoy a meal with your group after the cooking session
    • Get hands-on experience with local ingredients in a small group
    • Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off in the Mirissa area

Activity location

    • Mirissa
    • Mirissa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Mirissa
    • Mirissa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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Cooking Class Experience

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
CA $55.10 x 2 AdultsCA $110.20
Total
Price is CA $110.20

Special Night Cooking Class Experience with Cold Beers

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Spend a fun evening learning to cook authentic Sri Lankan dishes in a bilingual English and Sinhalese session with a local chef. Then, enjoy cold beers, and a relaxing atmosphere.

Starting time: 6:00 P.M.
Price details
CA $84.77 x 2 AdultsCA $169.54
Total
Price is CA $169.54

Special Night Cooking Class Experience with Beers and a BBQ Party

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Spend a fun evening learning to cook authentic Sri Lankan dishes in a bilingual English and Sinhalese session with a local chef. Then, enjoy a freshly prepared BBQ dinner (chicken, fish, prawns, sausages), cold beers, and a relaxing atmosphere.

Starting time: 6:00 P.M.
Price details
CA $105.96 x 2 AdultsCA $211.92
Total
Price is CA $211.92

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Fresh fruit juice or king coconut
  • Inclusions
    Sri Lankan spice discovery session
  • Inclusions
    Meal after the cooking session
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (Mirissa area)
  • Inclusions
    Hands-on coconut grating and coconut milk preparation
  • Inclusions
    Guided Sri Lankan cooking class
  • Inclusions
    All ingredients and cooking equipment
  • Inclusions
    Professional chef guidance
  • Inclusions
    Sri Lankan traditional kitchen
  • Inclusions
    Hands-on experience
  • Inclusions
    All cooking ingredients and equipment
  • Inclusions
    1 bottle of water per person or fresh fruit juice

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs

What you can expect

  • Discover the flavours of Sri Lanka with a hands-on cookery class in Mirissa. Guided by a professional local chef, learn to prepare traditional Sri Lankan dishes using fresh ingredients and authentic techniques. This small-group experience is perfect for food lovers who want a deeper cultural connection through cooking.

    During the class, you’ll be introduced to the essential spices, herbs, and ingredients that define Sri Lankan cuisine. Your chef will explain the role of each ingredient and demonstrate traditional cooking methods, before guiding you step by step as you prepare several classic dishes. You’ll actively participate in the cooking process, gaining practical skills and cultural insight along the way.

    With a maximum of just 6 participants, enjoy personal guidance, a relaxed atmosphere, and plenty of time to ask questions. The intimate group size allows the chef to tailor the experience to your pace and interests, whether you are a beginner or an experienced home cook looking to explore new flavours.

    After the cooking session, sit down and enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared together. Share stories, exchange travel experiences, and savour the authentic Sri Lankan dishes you created in a friendly and welcoming setting. This cookery class is not just about food—it’s an immersive cultural experience that connects you with local traditions and the heart of Sri Lankan hospitality.

Location

Activity location

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    • Mirissa
    • Mirissa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Mirissa
    • Mirissa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka