KANDY · COOKING CLASSES
The classes worth booking.
The 15 kandy cooking classes travellers love most, gathered in one place. What you cook, where the kitchen is, whether the market walk is included, how many hours at the stove, and what a seat at the counter costs.
Hands-on Sri Lanka rice and curry cooking in Kandy with Granny. Hotel pickup, tea welcome, optional market visit, recipes.
Most Popular“We had a fantastic time with this experience. Nandi is an amazing host and she went above and beyond to make our time enjoyable and memorable. We cooked so many different dishes that were all delicious and accustomed to our tasteRead more”
Learn Sri Lankan cooking in Kandy with a local market tour, village kitchen lessons, and a full meal tasting. Choose chicken or fish.
“We were picked up from our hotel and taken to the Kandy market, where we were introduced to a variety of local spices and vegetables, which we purchased for the cooking class. We then continued to the village, where we were welcomed Read more”
Cook Sri Lankan curries in Kandy with Chitra, learn spice technique, then eat together. Small-group class with hotel transfers for $120.
“It was fantastic! The market tour was an awesome start, and the hotel transfers made it really easy. The couple who run the class are wonderful people - knowledgeable, kind, and able to answer every question. I'm so glad to have experienced it and gained a deeper understanding of Sri Lankan culture and cooking. Highly…”
Cook Sri Lankan classics with Granny Nandy in a Kandy village kitchen, often starting with a market visit, then eating curries and sweets.
“Great class and very good guidance from the Granny! Made 7 different curries using some veg I've not seen or tried before. Nice location out of the city for that special homely feel”
Private Kandy cooking class in a village kitchen. Cook 8 Sri Lankan dishes with a family, enjoy a full outdoor dinner, pickup included.
“We loved our experience learning to prepare a variety of dishes using traditional methods. And after cooking we weee able to enjoy our creations and everything we tasted was delicious. The whole experience was one of the best on our time in Sri Lanka.”
A family-run Sri Lankan cooking class in Kandy with spice grinding, clay-pot curries, and lunch plus dinner, with pickup and a temple route.
“It’s great activity. First we want to the market that lovely.then we want to a private home to cook with a beautiful family it was really nice”
Kandy Sri Lanka cooking class with Nilu, free pickup and drop. Learn dhal or pumpkin curry and cook your own meal in 4 hours.
“Such a wonderful experience! The pickup by Nilus husband went smoothly and the drive to the location was filled with interesting consversations about Sri Lanka. His English is excellent! The location is super cozy and in the middle of peaceRead more”
A Sri Lankan cooking class in Kandy taught by a local family, near Bahirawakanda. Learn techniques, enjoy dinner, get recipes.
“Thank you so much for a brilliant cooking class! We loved meeting your family and learning so much from you about traditional cooking.”
Small-group Sri Lankan cookery class in the Kandy area with Nilu and Janaka, learning curry basics, spices, and dessert in 4 hours.
“Nilu and Janaka were welcoming and warm. The cooking was done with patience, explanation from Janaka and obviously a love of cooking from Nilu. The food was beautiful both before and after cooking and the meal was the best food we have had in Sri Lanka. Highly recommend this experience.”
Cook Sri Lankan classics in a real village home near Kandy. Hands-on spice learning, traditional dishes, and recipe photos. From $23.
“Had a great time learning to cook many different Sri Lankan foods, a great way to spend a night in Kandy”
Kandy cooking class at Best Kandy Kitchen: calm home setting, optional market walk, cook 10 veg dishes plus fish/chicken, recipes.
“This lovely family, walked us through the process of making an amazing meal, everything was delicious. We made some snacks as we cooked and they explained the mix of spices. Because of the amount of curries made (10) they did most of the cooking. But we seasoned everything ourselves. I would recommend skipping lunch as…”
Small-group Sri Lankan cooking class in Kandy. Learn lentils and jackfruit curry, eat lunch, and get recipes, with hotel pickup.
“What an incredible cooking class! Ranees and his wife are incredibly talented cooks who have their own restaurants and catering businesses. I couldn’t believe how delicious the flavours were of the things we made and I learned so much in technique. The cooking class was in a beautiful setting and you made each dish from…”
A small-group Sri Lankan cooking class in Kandy with pickup, spice lessons, and hands-on cooking of about 10 dishes in 3.5 hours.
“Best cookingclass I have ever been to.”
Kandy village cooking class: market tour and hands-on cooking of 12 Sri Lankan dishes with lunch or dinner.
“To say we had a wonderful time wouldn’t do the experience justice. We were treated with respect and care throughout the whole afternoon. The food was beyond amazing. She is a great teacher, very patient and we learnt so much. The setting itself was incredible, in the jungle, in an outside kitchen near Kandy. I…”
Hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class in Kandy. Learn egg hoppers, kottu roti, curries, tea, sweets, and take-home recipes for $22.
“Our family experienced the amazing Kandyan Cooking class, which was an exceptional experience we all loved! It was hands on preparation and cooking. We experienced local culture using fresh produce, spices and ingredients. Our cookiRead more”