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Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan

5.0(114)Ella3 hours
VIATOR5.0(12)TRIPADVISOR5.0(102)
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan
Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan

At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Price from
$40 / person
Location
Ella, Sri Lanka
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 114 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Traditional Sri Lankan Home cooking by Sweetvalley - Ella

Description

The Ella Tasting Experience Master the art of Sri Lankan cuisine with a private, curated cooking class focused on Authentic Vegan and Gluten-Free flavors. From a hand-picked tasting menu to one-on-one guidance, we provide a bespoke culinary journey tailored to your palate, ensuring your favorite island memories stay with you long after you’ve returned home. Upon booking our experience, we craft your tailor made menu Each experience is filled with unique content matching your tastes

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Next available
Sat, Oct 24
Adult (ages 10–80)
$40

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $80.

In demand: 17 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.

Tour Options

Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan

Pickup included

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick up from your hotel and drop off to the hotel after the cooking class by host himself is included

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Ella

  • Rated higher than 79% of 39 reviewed tours in Ella
  • No. 6 by number of reviews among 70 tours in Ella
  • Starting price $40 is 14% above the typical $35 for tours of similar length in Ella

Excurgo comparison of 70 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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 this tour take?

Private Cooking Class - Personalized menu with glutenfree & vegan lasts about 3 hours.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $40 per person for this Ella experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $80. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does this tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.

Does this tour sell out?

It can: 17 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.

Can I cancel this tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up from your hotel and drop off to the hotel after the cooking class by host himself is included Pickup points include Cool Breeze View, Lucky Star View Inn.

What languages is this tour 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 5 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(114)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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carlosmE7375LG
October 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Personalized Menu Amazing Hospitality .

We spent two full weeks in sri lanka experiencing a range of sri lankan food. Accidentally we visited Ceylon Cuisine, their restaurant for a coffee ans then we saw really nice cooking experience in their display. Luckily the next days slot was available and without a second thought we booked it. From hotel pickup to drop off, everything was well organized and carefully accomodated. Thankyou. We learnt eleven different sri lankan dishes. Sithara explained everything carefully with techniques we can use back in our home. After all dishes we discussed various topics over dinner table. Thankyou for taking us to your beautiful home and sharing this amazing moment. We left with our tummies full of delicious food and our hearts full of love, joy, and beautiful memories. What a wonderful experience and well recommended to everyone visiting Ella.

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marktb2022
May 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommended

We had such a great afternoon at our cookery class with Sithara at her home. The menu was tailored to suit us perfectly. Sithara and her assistant were very warm and welcoming with lots of knowledge and passion for authentic Sri Lankan food and culture. After cooking it was lovely to sit with Sithara and her husband Upali to eat all the very delicious food. Would easily reccomend this cookery class.

Operator response

Dear Mark, Our vision is to provide a real Sri Lankan homely vibe to all our visitors. We are so glad to see that our dream has become a reality. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the world. It means a lot.

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that_kat11
March 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommended

We absolutely loved this cooking class. The pick up and drop off were so easy and everything we made was delicious. Our hosts took such good care to make it an enjoyable experience. Highly recommended.

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Gemma_A
March 16, 2026 · via Viator
My husband and I had a...

My husband and I had a lovely evening at Sithara's home. We learned a lot about how to cook different and delicious Sri Lankan dishes. And we're looking forward to cooking the recipes at home.

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janefM4252AL
March 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Authentic and fun personalised cooking class

We had a fantastic experience at this authentic cooking class hosted by Sithara and her husband Upali. They both were incredibly professional and helpful throughout, and the fact they provided transport made the whole experience seamless and stress free. What really stood out was how authentic the class felt. Nothing was staged or touristy, just genuine Sri Lankan cooking taught to share their love of cooking with others at their home. We loved the wide range of dishes, all tailored to our individual preferences, which made the session feel really personal. The best part was sitting down together at the end to enjoy everything we had made, a lovely way to finish the experience. We would highly recommend this cooking class to couples, and honestly to anyone regardless of cooking ability. Whether you are a complete beginner or confident in the kitchen, the hosts make it easy, enjoyable, and memorable and we learnt all the tasty Sri Lankan dishes to order throughout our stay!

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matthewgS2974AC
March 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Gorgeous opportunity to learn about Sri Lanka, its cuisine and big-hearted people

We came as a couple to the cooking class. The class happens as a family dinner. Everything is well organised, all the ingredients were prepared beforehand. It was easy to understand what we were cooking and from what products. It took us roughly 2-3 hours to prepare food, then we had a common dinner for 2 more hours. The hosts are pleasant and kind people. It was easy to find understanding even though english is not the first language for all of us. It was interesting to talk to hosts for different topics, even besides cooking. All in all it was a wonderful experience, I can strongly advice anyone to come to this cooking class - that might be your brightest impression of Sri Lanka, as it became for us.

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sandrapJ213QW
February 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Learned so much. Very nice hosts

It was such a nice evening. We felt truly welcome and learned so much about the food, Sri Lanka, and our Hosts. I am already looking forward to try some, or probably all of the recipes at Home.

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HannahF1955
February 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommended!

It was such a nice experience meeting Sithara and her husband and of course learn about the Sri Lankian cuisine from her! I can truely recommend the cooking class and would say it was one of the best experiences during our time in Ella.

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SigiL
February 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A must!

This is the best cooking class I’ve ever had. Sintara is a fantastic cook but also a great teacher and her husband Upali is very nice (and helpful in the kitchen). After the cooking, we had dinner with them and it really felt like spending time with friends.

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André W
February 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A unique, instructive and delicious experience!

We had a fantastic evening with Sitara and Upali. The cooking class is an outstanding highlight during our vacation in Sri Lanka and it was such a good experience to get in-depth knowledge about the Sri Lankian cuisine from people who share the passion for food and cooking! Highly recommended for everyone seeking knowledge about cooking in Sri Lanka! The hosts made us feel at home, we had plenty of food which was amazingly delicious.

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