Sajee’s Place Cooking Class: Master Authentic Sri Lankan Cuisine and Discover Local Traditions

Join Sajee’s Place Cooking Class to master authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, discover local traditions, and learn new cooking methods. Get the complete recipes and recreate the dishes at home!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Joshua’s Cottage - Welcome to Sajee’s Place Cooking Class in Sigiriya, where you can immerse yourself in the genuine tastes of Sri Lanka. Join Sajeeva and his wife, Suzy, as they lead you through the art of traditional Sri Lankan cooking in an engaging, hands-on setting. Whether you’re new to cooking or a culinary enthusiast, you’ll uncover the…
What's Included
  • Herbal Tea
  • Cooking class with 5 vegetable curries, Dhal/lentil curry, Chicken curry, coconut sambol/mallum or Sri Lankan salad, Papadam, and Rice
  • Bottled water
  • Provision of all recipes and detailed explanation of spices
Additional Information

Warmly welcome to our Sri Lankan traditional cooking class! Come and explore Sri Lankan culture through a unique culinary experience with me, “Sajeewa,” and my wife, “Suzy.” You will learn new Sri Lankan traditional cooking methods that can be easily repeated at home. We will explain to cooking newbies the different kinds of spices – their benefits,…

Location
WPWP+VC Dambulla
Sajee's place cooking class ,No 92, fourth mile post, Sigiriya,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Voyager531275
Apr 20, 2025
Fun and delicious - We had a fantastic morning with Sajee and his wife Susie. The cooking class was fun, informative and the food was absolutely delicious. They both welcomed us into their specially made cooking space, which was clean and surrounded by their home gardens. We learned about the Sri Lanka spices, vegetables and cooking techniques in a simple and fun way. The recipes which we have to take home were simple and we are excited to cook them when back in Australia. Highly recommend
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783meretel
Apr 14, 2025
Best Curry in SRI LANKA - We had an absolutely fantastic experience at the cooking class with Sajee and his wife. In a very authentic kitchen, we learned how to make several different curry dishes completely from scratch, with explanations about the spices, ingredients, and how the locals source them. We got hands-on with all the dishes, tasted along the way, and heard stories about Sri Lanka, the surrounding local community, and the culture. At no point did we feel like just a “source of income” for them – on the contrary, we felt like part of the family. The food tasted heavenly – the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka. And the best part is that anything not eaten is given to local children and families. We can ONLY recommend this place!
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D690bpvincentb
Apr 13, 2025
Great cooking class in Sigirya - The cooking class was great. Sajee and Suzy are very kind and explained us in detail what everything was and how it is traditionally prepared. The food we made was delicious and was much better than similar curry's i had in the days before. The location is easy to find due to details send by Sajee in advance of the cooking class. Overall we had a great experience and would recommend it to anyone visiting Sigiriya.
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Sightseer61647963218
Apr 10, 2025
Authentic wholesome Sri Lankan cooking class - Had the most amazing authentic cooking experience with Sajee and Susie. A beautiful husband and wife duo inviting us into their homely business for a memorable experience! Sajee booked 7 of us at late notice and was so friendly and quick to respond throughout the whole process. Would highly recommend!
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Joshua
Apr 6, 2025
Fantastic experience, delicious food - Lovely couple, really knowledgeable and explained how we can adapt things to cook at home with what is usually available. Had an amazing time, cooked 7/8 dishes and left feeling confident that we could replicate some of this when we get home. Food tasted incredible. If doing a cooking course in Sigiriya, don’t look anywhere else! Having done cooking courses all over the world, this is one of the best we’ve done.
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366clb
Apr 5, 2025
The best cookery class! - This was the best cookery class I've ever done! The hosts are so knowledgeable and welcoming, and make the class really special. I learnt so much about Sri Lankan cuisine, how to cook the curries and the uses of different spices, so I feel confident trying them out at home. The pdfs of the recipes that you get sent afterwards are a lovely touch They were fantastic at catering for vegetarians and just changed to all vegetable dishes. I would really recommend - you cook up an incredible feast in a calm and beautiful outdoor kitchen!
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210shehanl
Apr 4, 2025
Amazing experience 👏 - Absolutely amazing experience at Sajee's Place Cooking Class Sigiriya! Sajeeva and Suzy were so welcoming and taught us how to cook authentic Sri Lankan food using fresh ingredients and local spices. We made delicious curries, coconut sambol, and even eggplant moju! The class was hands-on, fun, and full of flavor. A must-do activity in Sigiriya for anyone who loves food and culture. Highly recommend!
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J9078nttimb
Apr 4, 2025
Fantastic intro to Sri Lankan food - What a great introduction to Sri Lankan food - cooking (then eating) 6 curries. Really engaging for the kids who participate in the prep and then tried and enjoyed foods that they may not have been persuaded to at a restaurant. I thoroughly recommend
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Quest39145280383
Mar 30, 2025
Authentic cooking class - Great hands-on cooking class including valuable tips for cooking, authentic sri lankan curry at home. You get many easy to follow recipies to try out at home as well.
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Onair819931
Mar 27, 2025
Highly recommend - Amazing experience here. Sajee and his wife gave us a well organized, comprehensive & hands on class teaching us about traditional Sri Lankan spices, and how to properly make rice, coconut milk, and a bunch of delicious curries, and more. The whole experience was about 3 hours (+ dinner time) and was excellent value. Would highly recommend during your stay in Sigiriya!
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From $30
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).