The experience
A full afternoon of hands-on cooking
No spectator seats every guest cooks alongside their host, from grinding spices to plating the final meal.
How it works
Your experience, step by step
From welcome drink to shared meal every step is hands-on, guided, and unhurried.
Welcome King Coconut
Arrive to a chilled king coconut and a short introduction to the kitchen, the garden, and your host.
Meet the Spices
Smell, touch, and taste the cinnamon, cardamom, curry leaves, and chillies that define Sri Lankan cooking.
Prepare Together
Scrape coconut, grind a tempered curry paste, and prep vegetables the traditional way hands-on, start to finish.
Cook Over Fire
Cook rice, two or three curries, and a sambol on the clay hearth, guided by your host at every step.
Sit Down & Enjoy
Share the meal you made together at the garden table the best part of the whole experience.
What's included
Everything you need for a full cooking day
- Welcome herbal or king coconut drink
- Introduction to Sri Lankan spices and ingredients
- Hands-on coconut scraping and milk extraction
- Guided rice and curry cooking lesson
- Traditional sambol and dessert preparation
- Full sit-down meal of everything you cook
- Dietary and allergen guidance on request
- Digital recipe notes sent after your session
Pricing per person (USD)
1 guest
$15
2 guests
$12
3–4 guests
$10
5–8 guests
$8–9
Contact us for family rates, larger groups, and private experiences.
Good to know
Practical details
Duration
2.5 – 3 hours
Group size
1 – 8 guests
Language
English
Location
Wahala Kananke, Udakaduruwaka Watta, Imaduwa 80130, Sri Lanka
Cook with us. Taste Sri Lanka.
Take the memories home.
Sessions are limited to keep every group hands-on. Message us to check your date.