Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Join an authentic Sri Lankan cooking experience in Sigiriya, where you’ll create a full traditional meal from scratch in a warm, local home. Discover the rich flavors of local spices, pick fresh ingredients straight from the garden, and take part in hands-on preparation of several delicious curry dishes. After all your hard work in the kitchen, sit down and enjoy the feast you helped bring to life.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
What To Expect
Experience the rich flavors and traditions of Sri Lankan village life through this hands-on cooking class designed especially for travelers. You’ll be welcomed with a refreshing herbal drink like Belimal with Hakuru (dried belimal flower tea with natural palm sugar), followed by an introduction to Sri Lanka’s most beloved spices and ingredients. Together, we’ll prepare a variety of traditional Sri Lankan dishes, using methods passed down through generations. You’ll cook using clay pots, coconut spoons, and even a firewood stove for an authentic village-style experience. Some of the items you may learn to cook include: Parippu (Red Lentil Curry) Pol Sambol (Coconut Salad) Jackfruit or Mango Curry Pol Roti (Coconut Flatbread) Halapa (Sweet jaggery and kurakkan leaf snack) Brinjal Moju (Spicy-sweet eggplant pickle) Steamed Rice with traditional accompaniments While cooking, you’ll also learn about the health benefits of local ingredients such as turmeric, moringa, and cinnamon. Once cooking is done, sit down and enjoy the full meal you’ve prepared. The experience is interactive, fun, and perfect for anyone curious about authentic Sri Lankan life and cuisine.
Sample Menu
starter
Belimal With Hakuru
herbal drink like Belimal with Hakuru
main
Rice and Curry
Rice and Curry: The national dish, rice is served with a variety of curries, including dhal (lentil), Lake fish, chicken, and vegetable curries
dessert
curd and kithul honey & tropical fruits
You'll enjoy a sweet ending with Sri Lankan curd and kithul honey, followed by fresh tropical fruits such as watermelon, banana, or pineapple,
Options
Organic Cooking Class Sigiriya TASTY TASKS
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Full Sri Lankan meal (vegetarian and vegan-friendly)
All cooking ingredients and equipment
Took Took from around not over 5 km free
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
tasty food at tasty tasks!
milenaottiger,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00the experience we made at tasty tasks was great! we had a nice cooking class where we were well instructed. it was a really big variety of food that we cooked. One of the highlights was preparing the coconut for the meal. :)
Great experience
romeeo,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Delicious locally freshly made food made. It is a very nice family business with fine people. Huge amount and good food. Recommended!
Cooking Class
oliviafZ4469PF,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had so much fun at this cooking class! We learn’t so much and ate lots of yummy fresh food. The chefs were incredibly kind and talented and we had the best time.
SUPERB ACTIVITY TO DO
kevincE1806TB,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good time and beautiful experience really!!! 2h30 of cusine and then an excellent meal to enjoy. What to do during your trip to Sri Lanka.
Nice, delicious, authentic cooking class
V240COlaurav,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really nice authentic cooking class. Very welcoming family. Food was really delicious. Nice experience. Would highly recommend.
Highly recommended!
lieker654,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a super experience to cook together at these people's homes. A very sweet mother together with her sweet daughter accompanied us during cooking. It was very tasty and a very special experience.
Great cooking session in homely atmosphere
Nathaniel K,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We asked in advance to try as many different dishes as possible. So we had a wide experience of the local cuisine. This was well paid for. From main courses to dessert. They showed it first and then we could get started. During the whole process we were helped by the woman and her daughter. This was really a very nice experience and we can definitely recommend.
Highly recommend!!! Could not have been better
N4939DMclaudiaw,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible cooking class with the kindest hosts. We cooked around 10 dishes- all amazing!! We stayed at Shan Mango up the road and was super convenient
Great food, HUGE portions
Leppppp,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our teachers were very welcoming and kind. They had everything ready for us when we got to the class, with very fresh ingredients laid out ready to go. The food was amazing and there was so much of it!
Amazing Sri Lankan food
710esmes,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great range of delicious food. Very hands on. A whole experience of making Sri Lankan food, from the start to finish. Fresh produce.
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