Private Cooking Class in Ella
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35 Ratings

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors and rich culinary culture of Sri Lanka with a private cooking class in Ella. Learn traditional methods and modern techniques to create authentic Sri Lankan dishes at home.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Shantha Building Constructions - Our private cooking session will be truly a local experience as it is conducted in a local home located few miles away from busy Ella.

During the class, you’ll learn to prepare Sri Lankan classic dishes using fresh ingredients and traditional cooking techniques by your own.

Our menu is based on your preferences as well as covering all fundamentals of Sri Lankan cuisine aim to make yourselves competent on preparing them when you are back in your home.

We will be preparing 10-12 Authentic Sri Lankan dishes within 2 ~2 1/2 hours. This includes varieties of Flat breads, Rice, Hoppers, Curries (Veg/Non Veg/Vegan) and traditional snacks.

Menu and duration can be customized to cater your food preferences. All recipes will be provided upon completion of the class.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • No charge for children below 12 years
Meal Options

  • Starter, Tradirional snack, Herbal drink - the session starts with preparing a traditional snack or starter that makes you feel comfortable during the class.

  • Milk Rice (Kiribath) - Milk rice is a traditional specialty food made for breakfast. A blend of rice & coconut milk makes this delicious dish. often taken with chilly paste

  • String hoppers, Hoppers, Rotti, Pittu - String hoppers (Idiyappam) , Hoppers (Aappe) Rotti and Pittu are most popular options for breakfast/dinner in Sri Lanka. well accompanied with curries

  • Traditional snacks and sweets - Preparation of following authentic Sri Lankan snacks/sweets are offered in our class. Halepe, Walitalepe and Laveria and many others upon request

  • Kottu - Even though Kottu is not a Sri Lankan traditional dish, we prepare Kottu on request due to its large popularity.

  • Black Curries - Chicken, Fish or Jack fruit black curry (Jack fruit curry for Vegan lovers)

  • White Curry variations - Lentils, Potato, Tomato white curries made with Coconut Milk

  • Salads - Vegetable Salads in Traditional Sri Lankan way

  • Sri Lankan Tempered curry - Tempered potato in Sri Lankan Traditional way

Additional Information

The Intimate Ceylon Cuisine offers a private cooking class where participants can request and learn to cook their favorite Sri Lankan dishes.

Once you book our experience, we will discuss your preferred menu and culinary preferences to create a customized course for your group.

As a result, each session is uniquely designed to teach guests how to prepare their favorite Sri Lankan meals at home.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dream495941
Sep 13, 2024
A cooking class but so much more - We had a wonderful evening with Sithara and Upali in their home. They tailored the menus to our own tastes and interests. The whole experience felt very intimate and personal. We cooked ten authentic Sri Lankan dishes which all had wonderful flavours. We got to make string hoppers and coconut roti on top of all of the cooked dishes. In addition to the cooking we also swapped stories about our different cultures and learned a lot about Sri Lanka. Overall this was a great experience and we would thoroughly recommend it over a large group class.
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Kubina
Sep 3, 2024
Great Experience With Wonderful, Caring Hosts - Great experience in Sri Lanka! When traveling, we usually sign up for cooking classes, and this one was the best ever. The hosts were amazing and were not bothered at all when my husband became ill and could not attend the class. During the class, my daughter also became sick, and Upali and Sithara were so attentive and caring. They offered her a place to lie down and prepared a special herbal drink for her. She said it was like having kind, loving family members care for her. This change in the cooking class routine did not faze our wonderful hosts at all, and they continued to teach me how to make twelve dishes. I really appreciated that they taught me the process of making string hoppers. I learned how Sithara blends her own spices and enjoyed cooking several dishes in their clay pots. I especially enjoyed eating the delicious food that we prepared; they were all so tasty that I could not pick a favorite. Sithara and Upali obviously take delight in introducing Sri Lankan cuisine and cooking methods, along with cultural insights. Our communication continued later when Sithara sent copies of the recipes and information about buying spices. They also took the time to inquire about the well-being of my daughter and husband. They epitomize the caring spirit of the Sri Lankan people. It was especially helpful that Upali drove several miles to pick us up for the class and then delivered us back to our hotel, all free of charge. We were greeted warmly into their lovely home, and enjoyed learning about their lives. I was especially impressed with how they worked so smoothly as a team during the cooking process. My only regret is that my husband and daughter were not feeling well enough to participate in this rewarding experience. Thank You, Sithara and Upali !
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I453jvhelenar
Aug 28, 2024
Amazing experience - The cooking class was amazing! We cooked 10 different meals and everything was super tasty. And they send you all the recepies to do it by yourself at home. Really special and beautiful experience. They open their house to show you real Sri Lanka food and they make you feel like home.
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Saskia
Aug 21, 2024
Great experience - We had a great evening with Sithara and Upali. They taught us how to cook 10 dishes and also told us a lot about the culture of Sri Lanka. We got the recipes home, so we can make them at home.
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Andres
Aug 20, 2024
Authentic cooking experience with amazing local couple. 100% recommended ! - Upali and Sitara are a lovely and very kind couple that helped us to immerse into local cuisine and customs. Most of their vegetables come from their own family garden. 100% Organic and no pesticides. We learned not only to cook Sri Lankan style, but also had the great luck to get to know them on a personal level. Despite the fact that my wife and I live in very different place on the planet, we found so many point in common with Upali and Sitara. Highly recommended!
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Viaggiasempre2024
Aug 15, 2024
The best cooking experience ever!! - An unforgettable experience. do not miss the opportunity to do a real Cooking class. The kitchen is well equipped and even has some traditional cooking tools (such as the beautiful wood-fired clay hob). The hosts speak perfect English and made us feel like long-time friends. They taught us 10 different dishes in just 2.5 hours including the best shrimp curry ever tasted, a delicious traditional soup and spectacular spiced potatoes. Obviously without forgetting the warm welcome of the Hosts, who offered us a delicious and healthy traditional homemade drink based on coriander seeds and ginger. Also note the fact that in addition to the recipes already carried out together they sent us a lot of other delicious dishes that we will definitely make at home. The desire to cook of the hosts and their ability to transmit not only recipes but entire cultures is impressive and that is why we recommend this Cooking class to everyone, do not miss it!
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321kallep
Aug 12, 2024
Amazing cooking class - I went to this cooking workshop with my boyfriend, it was a surprise for his birthday. For this they had beautiful milk rice cake decorations and a dessert! they had invited the brother and sister to celebrate the birthday. the cooking class itself was a lot of fun, we made 11 different dishes! This mainly in the traditional way, and it was very tasty. In addition to the cooking, the atmosphere was also really great, they are very nice people who generously welcome you into their home. After cooking we ate together and talked about Sri Lankan culture and learned a lot about Buddhism. I would definitely recommend this cooking class, we had a great time!
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800verenam
Aug 11, 2024
Cooking course - The cooking course with Sithara and Upali was one of our highlights in Sri Lanka. We had much fun and a wonderful and tasty dinner. Step by step and so kindly both explained us the way to prepare the meals. In addition Upali catched us from the hotel in Ella and brought us back. We also liked the way Sithara and Upali think about life and what is important for them. We recommend this course and would do it again in every Case! Thanks a lot to the two of you and enjoy your candle Light Dinner, whenever it will take place;) Nelli and Verena
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Explore15348376549
Aug 6, 2024
1. **Rice and Curry**: A staple meal consisting of rice served with various vegetable, meat, or fish curries.2. **Hoppers (Appa) - 1. **Rice and Curry**: A staple meal consisting of rice served with various vegetable, meat, or fish curries. 2. **Hoppers (Appa)**: A type of pancake made from fermented rice flour, often served with sambol or curry. 3. **String Hoppers (Idiyappam)**: Steamed rice flour noodles typically served with curry or coconut milk.
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874abee
Jul 31, 2024
Amazing experience! 🧡 - We informed ourselves that taking a cooking class on Sri Lanka is very enriching for your kitchen skills. Especially in Ella the classes were supposed to be amazing. And how true. Sithara is an awesome and extremely kind host. Together with her ewually great husband she prepares ingredients for a meal and together we cooked it. Without spoiling the experience I would say this is a must visit and experiencing when in Ella. Also they are very skilled in English and knowlegable about the Sri Lankian culture which makes for great conversation. 10/10 would visit here again ! Love from Abe en Manou from the Netherlands 🧡
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