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Beautiful family & delicious food
Such an amazing experience with Sandy and her family. Delicious food, authentic family style with interesting information about Sri Lankan cuisine.
Kandy Traditional Cooking Classes by KandyLiving
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $25 / person
- Location
- Kandy, Sri Lanka
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 36 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Kandy Traditional Cooking Classes by Kandy Living
- Meeting point
- location is from 5km distance from center of Kandy. It is easy to take a tuk tuk if you're using public transport. our loacation is available on google map. search for Kandy living villa and homestay.
Description
Discover the authentic flavors of Sri Lanka in a unique, hands-on cooking class set in our serene island resort. Led by an experienced local chef, this immersive culinary experience goes beyond recipes—it's a deep dive into our culture, heritage, and the healing wisdom of traditional Sri Lankan cooking. What makes this experience truly special is our use of homegrown vegetables and herbs, cultivated organically right here at the resort. Guests will cook with fresh ingredients straight from our garden, learning how each item supports health and wellness in line with Ayurvedic principles. Using traditional clay pots, coconut spoons, and firewood stoves, guests will prepare a complete Sri Lankan meal just as it has been done for generations. Our chef shares not only step-by-step techniques but also family secrets and cultural insights that make each dish meaningful.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 11:30 AM and 6:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 18–59)
- $25
- Senior (ages 60+)
- $25
- Youth (ages 16–17)
- $25
- Child (ages 3–15)
- $15
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Lunch
Dinner
Not included
additional charges will be there if the pickup is arranged. The amount will be depend on the distance and the vehicle type
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
36 reviews
How it compares in Kandy
- No. 47 by number of reviews among 726 tours in Kandy
- Starting price $25 is 24% below the typical $33 for tours of similar length in Kandy
Excurgo comparison of 726 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Vegetarian and vegan options included
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Kandy Traditional Cooking Classes by KandyLiving take?
Kandy Traditional Cooking Classes by KandyLiving lasts about 2h 30min.
How much does Kandy Traditional Cooking Classes by KandyLiving cost?
Prices start at $25 per person for this Kandy experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Kandy Traditional Cooking Classes by KandyLiving run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:30 AM and 6:00 PM.
How much does Kandy Traditional Cooking Classes by KandyLiving cost for children?
Children aged 3–15 pay from $15, adults from $25.
Can I cancel Kandy Traditional Cooking Classes by KandyLiving for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is location is from 5km distance from center of Kandy. It is easy to take a tuk tuk if you're using public transport. our loacation is available on google map. search for Kandy living villa and homestay. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Kandy Traditional Cooking Classes by KandyLiving offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Kandy Traditional Cooking Classes by KandyLiving worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 36 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Kandy Traditional Cooking Classes by Kandy Living.
Reviews(36)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Wonderful cooking class
Amazing experience!! Such a beautiful setting. We learnt about the difference spices in their garden before cooking. The family were so knowledgeable and kind. Can’t recommend enough
D
Amazing traditional Sri Lankan cooking class
We’ve cooked a lot of the traditional Sri Lankan dishes and it was amazing! The class consisted of a tour through the gardens where we learned about all the products used and the harvesting process. After that we received a traditional apron and got an explanation about the flavors used. We cooked 8 different recipes on wood fire. The taste was really good!
P
Local Food Experience
The food, the guides, the scenery everything was so beautiful and amazing. Would recommend it to everyone to experience it for themselves
S
Amazing stay
We had a lovely stay! we can only recommend everyone to stay here when visiting Kandy! Everyone was incredibly friendly, the aryuvedic garden was stunning and the food was delicious!
Q
Sri Lankan Cooking Experience
A wonderful authentic experience in traditional sri lankan cooking from learning all about the different spices & the benefits to your health to learning to cook them over wood fires in clay pots, truly the best curry in Sri Lanka. Thank you to Sandi & her family for making us so welcome , what a great place Kandy Living is with such beautiful, peaceful surroundings.
L
Cooking experience
We had a great time!! I highly recommend it, we really enjoyed it. Thank you very much for the warm welcome
4
Incredible experience
I recommend !! This was awesome
S
Mashala
The host was explaining a lot about the different ingridients and the food was so amazing! The atmosphere was magical and the views were suprisingly amazing. Very nice people!
M
Cooking like at Mom's
A wonderful authentic experience on our Sri Lanka trip. I cannot imagine a better cooking class. We gained insight and a lot of information about the Ayurveda tradition in Sri Lanka and were then allowed to prepare typical local dishes in the traditional outdoor kitchen in a beautiful setting with the hostess and her lovely aunt... every taste and spice nuance was catered to! An experience for the heart and palate!!!!
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