9 Cooking Classes in Galle That Earn the Day

1.Sea waves sri lankan cooking class

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

Meet Susanthi and an experienced local chef for a three-hour Sri Lankan cooking class near Unawatuna. Visit fish and vegetable markets, choose fish or chicken and five vegetables, blend spices, prepare coconut milk and curries, then eat your meal in an open kitchen with jungle views. The class is listed as private, though group size should be confirmed.

“great experience and atmosphere, from buying ingredients to a great tasting lunch, the lady of the house was a great cook and in a good mood!! I recommend”

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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 and her family, you’ll visit vegetable and fish markets, learn to make coconut milk and fluffy rice, then prepare four vegetable curries plus tuna or chicken. The small group, capped at 10, finishes with a buffet lunch and recipes to take home.

“Ist was the best cooking class we ever did. The trip to the market was amazing and Wasantha teached us real slow and good to understand. She is really kind and made it interesting. The Food was incredible delicious.”

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3.Galle Unawatuna Cooking Class

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

Spend about three and a half hours learning Sri Lankan cooking in and around Unawatuna. You may visit a market, then cook rice, vegetable, fish, meat, and sweet dishes in a traditional home kitchen with local teachers including Madhu or Madha. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 10, and lunch or dinner is included.

“What an incredible experience. This was so much fun and the food was by far the best we had in Sri Lanka. Everything was so well organized. It's such a beautiful kitchen too. I can't recommend this enough. Thank you to Madha for being such a wonderful teacher.”

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4.Galle Fort cooking class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $30

At 34 Middle Street in Galle Fort, Sanju teaches a private, hands-on class in traditional Sri Lankan curry cooking. You prepare six dishes, including seafood, using local spices and old-style methods, then eat the meal with rice. The class lasts about 90 minutes and includes a recipe book to take home.

“Loved it and highly recommend to anyone staying in Galle! It was super interesting, cooked a of curries, very tasty, fresh ingredients and the teacher was such a sweet lady! 🫶”

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5.Cooking Class at a Local Home and Market Tour

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

Join Madhu and her family for a three-hour Sri Lankan cooking class in Kotapola, near Galle. You’ll visit a local market, choose fresh vegetables, fish, or chicken, learn about spices, and cook a generous meal in a traditional home kitchen. Hotel pickup, ingredients, recipes, drinks, and a small group of up to 10 are included.

“I had an amazing experience at the Galle cooking class in Sri Lanka! The instructors were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Sri Lankan cuisine. They guided us through each step of the cooking process, making it fun and engaging. The hands-on experience allowed me to learn authentic recipes and techniques that I can’t wait to try at home. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and I met some wonderful people during the class. I highly recommend this cooking class to anyone visiting Galle; it's a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the local culture and flavors! Thank you Madhu!! 😊”

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6.Traditional Sri Lankan Cooking Class

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

Spend three hours in a local family kitchen in Kotapola, near Galle, preparing Sri Lankan dishes with an English-speaking host. You may cook with Malik and his mother or Chef Manogi, learn spice mixes, and finish with the meal, drinks, and desserts. This private class is hands-on, but the chef leads much of the cooking.

“The class was amazing and the family were lovely. They made me feel at home as I was greeted with a refreshing watermelon juice. The food we prepared was delicious and I was treated to some buffalo curd with treacle afterwards. Highly recommend for anybody looking to cook some traditional food”

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7.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 seaview terrace, where you’ll learn Sri Lankan curries, vegetables, spices, and herbs before sharing 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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8.Mix it Like a Lankan in Unawatuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $59

At DrunkenLankanbar.co in Unawatuna, Ash guides you through four Sri Lankan-inspired cocktails in a private, hands-on class. You’ll taste local spirits, learn about syrups, infusions, mixers, and cocktail history, and leave with ideas you can use at home. The experience runs for about two hours and is best suited to cocktail fans.

“Was booked a Mixology Masterclass (off the Silver Aisle website) with the #DrunkenLankan mix-master himself, which I attended with a fellow bevvy lover. True to title, Ash showed up sloshed, which only enhanced the entertainment factor of the evening. Each cocktail waRead more”

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9.Sri Lankan Cuisine Cooking Experience

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

Spend three hours at Galle House in Kotapola with local hosts Malika and Sanuth. Light an oil lamp, cook traditional Sri Lankan dishes, grind coconut for sambol, roll roti, and eat your meal by hand on a banana leaf. The private class costs $40 per person and includes ingredients, an apron, and lunch with the family.

“We had a wonderful time learning how to cook traditional dishes and received great explanations regarding the ingredients and preparation of the food.”

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