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Traditional Cooking Class — Flavors of Ceylon

Step into a local kitchen surrounded by mountain views and create ten vibrant vegetarian dishes with a Sri Lankan chef. Grind spices, cook over fire, and share a fresh fruit dessert together.

~2 hrs Group 2–15 English · Sinhala Kids <10 free Interactive Culinary
5.0 · 350 reviews Confirmed in 4h Currency

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Overview

Discover the true taste of Sri Lanka in the heart of Ella’s misty mountains. Begin with a warm cup of traditional black tea, then join a friendly local chef to create ten vibrant vegetarian dishes using fresh local spices and ingredients.

Learn each step — from grinding spices to cooking fragrant curries — while enjoying breathtaking mountain views. End the class with a refreshing seasonal fruit dessert and share your homemade feast together.

Perfect for food lovers, groups, and anyone seeking an authentic, hands-on Sri Lankan culinary experience.

Ella area Chef-led Spice lesson Hands-on Vegetarian options Recipe pack Fun & interactive Scenic mountain view

Experience Overview


≈10min Ella area

Start — Welcome

Warm Ceylon black tea; chef introduces the menu, tools and safety notes.

≈20–30min

Prep — Spice & Chop

Roast, grind and temper spices; prep vegetables and learn basic knife skills.

≈60–75min

Cook — Mains & Sides

Hands-on stovetop cooking of up to ten vegetarian dishes; learn timing and seasoning.

≈30–45min

Dine — Plate & Feast

Share a family-style meal, enjoy dessert and local tea, and discuss plating notes.

≈10–15min Recipe pack

Finish — Recipes & Photos

Receive a recipe pack, take photos with the chef, and ask final questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If we don’t speak English, can we get a translator?

Yes — include your preferred language in the Notes field when booking the Cookery Class. If we have a translator for your language, we will arrange one for the full cooking session. If a translator isn’t available, the class is still very hands-on and visual, with step-by-step demonstrations, so you can easily follow along and enjoy the experience even without fluent English.

Is transport included for this experience?

No — transport is not included by default. You can add transport by turning on the area transport toggle in the booking section above. Once enabled, we can provide pickup and drop-off from any location in Sri Lanka. Transport is charged separately at 0.33 USD per kilometre, per vehicle.

Can we adjust the group size?

Yes — the booking selector shows the standard range of 2–15 guests.
If you have fewer than 2: choose 2 and state the exact number in the Notes.
If you have more than 15: select 15 and clearly state the real group size (for example “30 guests”) in the Notes. Pricing will be adjusted for larger groups and we will confirm final costs before payment.

How much do we need to pay before booking?

A deposit of 30% of the total booking cost is required after we confirm your booking (confirmation will be sent via WhatsApp or email). The remaining balance is paid as agreed before the experience. You may reschedule free of charge up to 24 hours before the experience start time.

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