Kandy · WORKSHOPS
14 reviewed
Good workshops fill up fast in the hill country. Here are the 14 best, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar closes in.
Learn Sri Lankan curry basics in Kandy, start with a market ingredient hunt, cook with a host family, and eat what you make for about $25.
“We had a wonderful time cooking authentic Sri Lankan curry dishes. The hosts were friendly, knowledgeable and made us very welcome in their kitchen. This experience is one of the best we have had whilst in Kandy.”
Private Sri Lankan cooking class in Kandy with hotel transfers, spice-led prep, and a sit-down meal with vegan options.
“It was fantastic! The market tour was an awesome start, and the hotel transfers made it really easy. The couple who run the class are wonderful people - knowledgeable, kind, and able to answer every question. I'm so glad to have experienced it and gained a deeper understanding of Sri Lankan culture and cooking. Highly recommend!”
Cook Sri Lankan classics with Granny Nandy in a village kitchen, with market shopping and step-by-step spice lessons in Kandy.
“Was so much fun loved it!! Definitely recommend to all groups or solo travellers, ladies were lovley and taught us to make incredible food. Left the evening super happy and very full”
Learn Sri Lankan cooking in Kandy’s village kitchen. Choose 8 dishes, cook with traditional tools, then eat dinner with drinks included.
“Firstly, the activity did not start off with a choice of drink. The options are listed as either cocktail, mocktail, coconut water, beer, etc. but all we got offered was a tea. Secondly, I chose the menu that I wanted and had arranged it on whatRead more”
A small-group batik workshop in Kandy where you learn wax resist techniques, dye methods, and take home your own cloth, plus herbal tea.
“I had the most amazing time with Manugi and Anuja! One of the absolute highlights of my trip. They taught me how to make a batik print and were very thorough with their teaching with patience and kindness. They also made me the most incredible lunch and had some really lovely chats. They bring a real love and warmth and I also ended up buying some of Anuja's amazing fabrics which I'm so excited to take home to make something with! And was gifted the most gorgeous pair of earrings 😍 Cannot recommend more highly!”
A hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class in Kandy at Forest Face Lodge, with fresh ingredient prep, spice grinding, lunch and dinner.
“An amazing authentic experience! We cooked a variety of delicious curries and rice and so much effort was put into teaching me about the dishes and the typical Sri Lankan methods. Would highly recommend to anyone”
A small-group Sri Lankan cooking class in Kandy with Nilu and FREE pickup and drop. Learn dhal or pumpkin curry basics in 4 hours.
“Fantastic cooking course, ended up making the best Sri lankan food we have had so far. Really lovely family, would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat, cheap as chips too”
Cook with a Kandy family in their home kitchen near Bahirawakanda. Pickup possible. Learn Sri Lankan techniques and take recipes home.
“Thank you so much for a brilliant cooking class! We loved meeting your family and learning so much from you about traditional cooking.”
A small-group Sri Lankan cooking class in a Kandy family home, with optional market shopping and hands-on curries, coconut sambol, and roti.
“we had a wonderfull evening with a beautifull family after a visit to local market for groceries! we loved everything about it and had the best meal at the end. Definitely recommend going!”
First class Kandy to Ella by scenic train with pre-booked seats, big window views, and support at pickup points or Ambewela shuttle.
“Would recommend if you want a hassle free travel experience on the famous train .Communication was excellent .Arrived on time took us to the station ,told us the platform and even gave us snack bags Had the best seats We had loaRead more”
A small-group, hands-on Batik workshop in Kandy where you learn wax-and-dye techniques, make your own design, and take it home.
“I had such a pleasant experience learning batik with Anuja and her children. Anuja was very patient and took me through the steps very gracefully and gently. I learned a lot about how to do batik and I got to take the piece that I made back home too! Truly a hidden gem in Kandy.”
Small-group Kandy cooking class: learn lentils and jackfruit curry, eat lunch, vegan and gluten-free options, hotel pickup.
“What an incredible cooking class! Ranees and his wife are incredibly talented cooks who have their own restaurants and catering businesses. I couldn’t believe how delicious the flavours were of the things we made and I learned so much in technique. The cooking class was in a beautiful setting and you made each dish from start to finish. Nothing was pre-prepared so you got to learn fully from start to finish which was exactly what I wanted. You also receive the full recipes and instructions after for each dish, which is perfect as you’ll definitely want to make them again! I learned about new vegetables, their health benefits and how…”
Hands-on Kandy cooking class with spice lessons, tea welcome, about 10 dishes including rice and curry, lunch and dinner for $30.
“I had an amazing 5-hour cooking class in Sri Lanka with two lovely local women. We learned how to make a traditional rice and curry from scratch, using fresh ingredients and local techniques.”
Kandy village cooking class with a market tour and hands-on cooking of 12 Sri Lankan dishes, plus lunch or dinner and a recipe booklet.
“To say we had a wonderful time wouldn’t do the experience justice. We were treated with respect and care throughout the whole afternoon. The food was beyond amazing. She is a great teacher, very patient and we learnt so much. The setting itself was incredible, in the jungle, in an outside kitchen near Kandy. I can’t recommend this more!! I did it as a surprise for my husband on our honeymoon, which was perfect. Thank you so much!!”
