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What sets our activity apart is the authentic, personal connection you’ll experience by cooking side by side with a local Sri Lankan family in our home—not in a studio or restaurant.
You’ll learn time-honored recipes passed down through generations, use fresh ingredients from our garden or local market, and discover the heart of Sri Lankan hospitality.
This isn’t just a cooking class—it’s a cultural exchange, a shared meal, and a warm invitation into our everyday life. You'll leave not just with new skills, but with new friends.
Example Menu
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Rice and Curry (Vegetarian)
Fragrant rice served with a variety of flavorful vegetarian curries made from fresh local vegetables, coconut milk, and traditional spices
Main
Hopper String Hopper Pittu Coconut Roti Dosa
Hopper, string hopper, pittu, coconut roti, and dosa—iconic Sri Lankan staples made from rice flour and coconut, served with spicy sides.
Main
Rice and Curry Fish or Chicken
Learn to cook Sri Lankan Rice and Curry with your choice of fresh fish or chicken, served with flavorful sides and traditional spices.
Main
Rice and Curry Seafood
Sri Lankan Rice and Curry with Seafood: A flavorful mix of fresh fish, prawns, lentils, vegetables, and aromatic spices cooked the local way
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Point: Meet at "Cook with Nimali at Nilaveli", located near 4th Cross lane Gopalapuram Nilaveli, near The Rice and Curry Seafood Restaurant & Pigeon Island Tours Google maps location COOK WITH NIMALI https://g.co/kgs/xTaM2hw Please arrive 10 minutes before the class start time.
What to expect
We’ll start by introducing you to the spices and cooking techniques that give Sri Lankan cuisine its rich flavors. Then, you'll cook step-by-step with your host—making favorites like rice and curry, hoppers, roti, or dosa.
As we cook, you'll hear stories about local culture, food traditions, and family life. Once everything is ready, we’ll sit down together to enjoy the delicious meal you helped prepare.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cook, this is a fun, relaxed, and authentic experience that connects you with real Sri Lankan hospitality.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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