Private Tour
Negombo Sri Lankan Rice and Curry Cooking Class
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Learn from a dynamic team who make learning fun.
The activity is completely hands-on.
You prepare your meal in a traditional outdoor kitchen at the junction of a river and a canal location connects you with history. For hundreds of years, spices were transported on barges that along the river and canal where you cook.
The location connects you with nature. You cook in an outdoor kitchen next to the water. At sunset, hundreds of fruit bats fly overhead.
Enjoy the meal you have prepared in our waterfront dining pavilion.
Use authentic tools including an antique grinding stone, cooking utensils made from bamboo and coconut shells, and locally made terracotta pots.
Learn about the spices that made Sri Lanka so important in the spice trade and that make Sri Lankan cuisine so distinctive.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
In this activity, you learn how to prepare pineapple curry and other dishes. All the dishes you prepare are vegetarian. You learn authentic rustic cooking techniques and use an antique grinding stone, cooking utensils made from coconut shells, and locally made terra cotta pots. Tour the garden and see how spices are grown and harvested. Cook in an outdoor kitchen located on the Maha Oya River. After the cooking class, place you feet in the sand and enjoy the meal in our pavilion by the river. At sunset, watch hundreds of bats migrate across the river.
Sample Menu
main
Pineapple Curry
main
Beetroot Curry
main
Brinjal Moju
main
Cumin Rice
main
Dhal Curry
What‘s Included
English Speaking Local Guide
Bottled water
Sri Lankan Rice & Curry
Guests may order beer wine, and cocktails to accompany their meal. The price of these drinks is not included in the price of this experience. Alcoholic drinks start at 4 USD+
Drinks are not included in the cooking class. Soft drinks are available for 3 USD.
Options
Negombo Sri Lankan Rice and Curry Cooking Class
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A highlight and a great way to spend an afternoon
jsimps,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This Sri Lankan cooking class was a great way to spend an afternoon, we learned how to make 4 different curries, salads, sambols and rice; which we then got to eat at the end! While food was cooking we were shown different herbs, spices and vegetables being grown around the garden. This class was a highlight of my trip.
Super nice experience
miriamrY3322GO,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Would recommend 100%, even if you travel alone! The cooking was a lot of fun and the two employees explained everything well and just had a great experience out of it.
Unbelievable food.
L3824JSbenp,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great knowledgeable chefs who made me feel incredibly welcome. Would do again. The food was vegi only and tasted unbelievable, though hopefully next time I can make some meat dishes
Related Experiences
Operated by Flying Hamilton Experiences