Step into a peaceful village home and learn how to cook like the locals of ancient Rajarata. This hands-on experience is more than just a cooking class – it’s a journey into Sri Lankan culture, tradition, and village life.
Pick Your Own Coconut – Straight from the Tree!
Have fun in the garden as you pluck a fresh coconut and see how it’s used in cooking – from tree to table!
️Grind Spices on a Miris Gala (Stone Grinder)
Smell the amazing aroma as you grind your own spices using a traditional stone grinder. It’s the old way – and it’s the best way!
Scrape Coconut with a Hiramanaya
Try a fun kitchen skill that every Sri Lankan home cook knows! It’s easy to learn and very satisfying.
Cook on a Wood-Fired Stove
Make your meal over a firewood stove, just like our grandmothers did. The smoky flavor makes it extra tasty!
A Taste of Ancient Traditions
Use clay pots, coconut-shell firewood, and fresh ingredients picked from our garden.
❤️ More Than a Meal – A Cultural Journey
What's included
- ️ Grind Spices on a Miris Gala (Stone Grinder) Smell the amazing aroma as you grind your own spices using a traditional stone grinder. It’s the old way – and it’s the best way!
- Cook Over a Traditional Wood-Fired Stove Prepare your dishes over a firewood stove – just like our grandmothers used to do. The smoky aroma adds a whole new level of flavor and authenticity!
- Scrape Coconut with a Hiramanaya Try a fun kitchen skill that every Sri Lankan home cook knows! It’s easy to learn and very satisfying.
- Pick Your Own Coconut – Straight from the Tree! Have fun in the garden as you pluck a fresh coconut and see how it’s used in cooking – from tree to table!
- Lunch /Dinner- Enjoy a freshly cooked village-style lunch or dinner you helped prepare during the class! Each dish is made with love, local ingredients, and age-old recipes.
- Use clay pots, coconut-shell firewood, and fresh ingredients picked from our garden
- Cook on a Wood-Fired Stove Make your meal over a firewood stove, just like our grandmothers did. The smoky flavor makes it extra tasty!
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap