The 9 Best Cooking Classes in Galle

1.Sea waves sri lankan cooking class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · from $59Our pick

Meet at Sea Waves Restaurant in Unawatuna for a roughly three-hour lesson led by a chef with more than 30 years of experience. You may visit fish and vegetable markets first, choose fish or chicken plus five vegetables, then cook in an open kitchen with jungle views. The class ends with a shared meal.

“We had a wonderful time at this class with Susanthi. We started at the fish market on the beach near the Fort and then travelled by tuk tuk to the vegetable market before heading to the restaurant. The class was entertaining and interesting and the food delicious. We cooRead more”

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2.Cook with Wasantha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · from $30Best value

Meet Wasantha in Unawatuna for a four-hour Sri Lankan cooking experience. With Wasantha, Sam, or Sasa, you visit vegetable and fish markets, choose ingredients, make coconut milk, cook five curries and rice, then eat together buffet style. The class is limited to 10 people.

“Such an amazing day, I can't recommend this highly enough! We met at the restaurant then were taken to the market to select the vegetables for our dishes then onto the fish market to pick up some tuna. We returned to Wasantha where she made the magic happen! We learned so many great techniques and tips throughout the day. Every dish we made was so delicious! I couldn't eat dinner that night after such a big lunch. Definitely select this course, not one of the copy cat courses around! You won't be disappointed!”

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3.Galle Unawatuna Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $30

Join Madhu, also referred to as Madha, for a 3.5-hour Sri Lankan cooking class near Galle and Unawatuna. You will prepare traditional rice, vegetable, fish, meat, sweets, and up to six curries, including a seafood dish, then sit down to eat what you made. Pickup is offered, and groups are limited to 10.

“Authentic Sri Lankan cooking and dining experience 💛 from the preparation to cooking to eating. It was all very traditional and I learnt so much about Sri Lankan cooking and food. Big bonus the food was delicious and there was sooo much! We ended up making 13 dishes! A must do!”

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4.Galle Fort cooking class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $30

At 34 Middle Street in Galle Fort, Sanju guides your private group through six Sri Lankan curries, including seafood and vegetable dishes. You help chop, season, and cook using traditional methods and local spices, then eat the meal you made. The approximately 90-minute class includes a recipe booklet and access to a nearby spice shop.

“This was a great experience for us and our three young children. It was highly interactive and Sanju does a great job to ensure everyone is able to participate in the preparation of the dishes. The duration of the lesson at 90 minutes is right on point. Enough time to enjoy the Read more”

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5.Cooking Class at a Local Home and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Meet Madhu, visit a local market in Galle, choose fresh vegetables, fish, or chicken, then cook several Sri Lankan dishes in her family home. This three-hour class includes hotel pickup, ingredients, a welcome drink, a full meal, recipes, and help from an English-speaking chef. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“It was absolutely amazing experience in a lovely local Madhu’s family. We were group of 5 ladies and each of us is grateful and super excited about the class. Process of cooking was interesting, all ingredients were fresh (we bought some vegs & fish in market), spices, coconut milk were homemade. And of course food (fish curry) was delicious! The best curry I ever had in my life! Madhu was so kind and cooked special fish for our friend who doesn’t eat a lot of spices. Highly recommend this experience ❤️”

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6.Authentic Sri Lankan Cooking Class in Mirissa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $30

Join Nona, Indra, and Prabodi for a three-hour Sri Lankan cooking class in Mirissa. Shop for fresh ingredients, choose four curries or vegetable dishes, cook in a family kitchen and garden, then sit down to rice, curries, and crispy papadams. The small group is limited to six people.

“A fun cooking class like going to someone’s house for a peaceful and personal learning experience. The family were lovely and we had fun cooking (and eating) delicious Sri Lankan food along with only one other couple. Highly recommended and not taxing on your cooking skills.”

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7.Traditional Sri Lankan Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Spend three hours in a family kitchen in Kotapola, near Galle, learning Sri Lankan recipes with local hosts including Malik, his mother, and Chef Manogi. You will help prepare several dishes, learn about spice mixes and ingredients, enjoy a welcome drink, and sit down to the meal with dessert. Dietary requests can be arranged in advance.

“My boyfriend and I had an absolutely amazing time at this cooking class. Malik and his mother were incredibly kind, warm, and welcoming, and this was by far the coolest experience we had during our Sri Lanka vacation. We cooked eight different vegan (on our request) dishes, all using fresh local ingredients, and everything was explained with so much passion and knowledge. We even learned how to make the spice mixes. Malik and his mother also shared a lot about Sri Lankan cuisine and local culture, which made the experience even more special. Also, the family atmosphere was truly unique and authentic, as we were cooking in their own kitchen.…”

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8.Traditional Cooking Small-Group Class in Unawatuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $40

Start at Nautilus Cooking Class in Unawatuna, then visit Galle’s Greenmarket and Fishmarket to choose fresh ingredients. Return by tuk-tuk for a hands-on class on a covered sea-view balcony, where a professional chef introduces Sri Lankan vegetables, spices, and herbs before you share the meal.

“My two friends and I loved this class. It was super fun going to the market and choosing which veggies we should cook. Then we went back to a lovely second floor kitchen and while it was raining learned how to make 7 different dishes and Read more”

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9.Sri Lankan Cuisine Cooking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Spend three hours in a family kitchen near Galle with hosts Malika and Sanuth. Light an oil lamp, prepare Sri Lankan dishes, grind fresh coconut for sambol, roll roti, and eat the meal by hand from a banana leaf. The private class costs $40 per person and includes ingredients, a welcome ceremony, and lunch with the family.

“The best day of our trip, Malika & Sanuth were amazing. The family was incredible and welcomed us all and our four year old son. The food was fantastic and if I had do one trip in Galle area it would be this. Loveliest day with the most amazing hosts”

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