Discover one of the best authentic Sri Lankan cooking classes in Sigiriya with Sajeewa and Suzy, a passionate local husband-and-wife team. Our shared hands-on cooking class is more than just preparing food—it is a true cultural experience where you learn traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry recipes using fresh village ingredients, homemade coconut milk, and authentic spices. Prepare seven delicious dishes including dhal curry, chicken curry, seasonal vegetable curries, a traditional tempered dish, and coconut sambol or mallung. Learn family cooking techniques passed down through generations in a friendly, interactive atmosphere. Unlike many cooking classes, there is no need to take notes. After your experience, receive over 20 authentic Sri Lankan recipe PDFs, a cooking tips PDF, and a complete spice guide via WhatsApp, allowing you to recreate every dish at home with confidence.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:49 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Sajee’s Place Cooking Class sigiriya lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $36 per person for this Sigiriya 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Sajee's place cooking class ,No 92, fourth mile post, Sigiriya,. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 300 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sajee’s place cooking class sigiriya.
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The whole experience was so well done. From our greeting and throughout the whole evening, it was professional, organised and stress free. We were in a group of 5 people and allowed everyone to participate and not be crowded. Every step was explained, the ingredients were well laid out and presentation was perfect. The final meals were delicious and food was plentiful. Would highly recommend.
We really enjoyed our cooking class with Sajee and Suzy. It was a fun and very hands-on way to learn more about Sri Lankan cuisine, in a lovely and relaxed setting. Sajee’s explanations were very clear and easy to follow. He took the time to explain the different spices and ingredients, how they are used, and the techniques behind each dish. Both Sajee and Suzy were incredibly kind and patient, guiding us through each step and making the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. They were also very accommodating and flexible, which we really appreciated given our travel schedule that day. We prepared a wonderful variety of dishes, including curries, dhal and coconut sambol, and then sat down to enjoy everything we had made together. We also really appreciated receiving the recipes and cooking tips afterwards. The class gave us a much better understanding of Sri Lankan cooking and its ingredients — so much so that we stopped at a local supermarket afterwards to buy some of the spices we had used so that we could try recreating the dishes at home. A wonderful and memorable experience in Sigiriya. Highly recommended!
We had a great afternoon/evening doing Sajee's Cooking Class. Sajee was very personable and explained the different spices and cooking methods used in Sri Lanka. We really enjoyed getting involved with the preparation rather than just watching. He was very descriptive which made it very interesting. Then we got to sit down and eat the delicious food, which was a highlight. Such a fantastic evening to learn more about Sri Lankan food and cooking. So inspired we all bought traditional cooking pots the next day to take home! Highly recommend.
We had a wonderful session with Sajee and his wife. So detailed and insightful, leant so much! Highly recommend!
The Sri Lankan cooking class was absolutely wonderful! The instructors were incredibly dedicated, friendly, and passionate throughout the whole experience. The activity was fantastic from start to finish, and we learned so much while having a great time. Definitely one of the best activities we did. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sri Lanka!
Sajee and his wife were very kind, they spoke good English and we could ask everything we wanted. The food was delicious and afterwards we got some extra recipes with extra comments for back home. It was overall a nice experience!
We had an amazing cooking treat at Sajee Place Cooking Class - both Sajee and his wife were very entertaining and we learnt so much about the food, herbs and spices and the way to cook using them. We learnt 5 different curries. Tasting the food afterwards was a great social experience as all. This is a great highlight of our trip here and we will start practicing once we are back home
We really enjoyed our cooking class with Sajee and his wife. A truly authentic experience. We have learnt so much and all the food cooked was delicious. I highly recommend giving this class a go when in Sigiriya.
Must do in Sigiriya! Amazing and unique experience. Sajee and his wife are so welcoming, knowledgeable and there is no shortage of opportunities to ask questions and learn everything you want to know about Sri Lankan food. Can't recommend enough!
Cooking with Sajee and Suzy was fantastic. We learned a lot about Sri Lankan cooking and the food was absolutely delicious. We spent around 3 hours cooking and then sat down to eat the delicious meal. I recommend this experience very highly!
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