Cook, taste and experience Sri Lanka like a local.

Join us in Weligama for a hands-on introduction to one of Sri Lanka's most iconic street foods: kottu roti.

More than just a meal, kottu is part of everyday Sri Lankan food culture. Made with chopped flatbread, fresh vegetables, aromatic spices and your choice of ingredients, it is famous for its distinctive rhythm as the cook chops and mixes everything on a hot griddle.

During this interactive experience, your local host will guide you through the cooking process, introduce you to traditional ingredients, and help you prepare your own kottu from scratch.

Whether you love discovering new cuisines, enjoy cooking, or simply want to experience local life beyond the beach, this is an opportunity to connect with Sri Lankan culture through food.

What to expect

Meet your local host

Arrive in Weligama and meet your host in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Get introduced to the ingredients, flavours and traditions behind Sri Lankan street food.

Discover the ingredients

Learn how traditional flatbread, fresh vegetables, spices and other ingredients come together to create the distinctive flavour of kottu.

Learn to make kottu roti

Follow your host step by step as you prepare the ingredients and learn the techniques used to make this famous Sri Lankan dish. Get involved in the cooking and discover the signature chopping and mixing technique.

Make it your own

Choose your preferred kottu option from the available menu. Chicken and vegetarian options are available. Let your host know about your preferred spice level and any dietary requirements in advance.

Enjoy your freshly prepared dinner

Sit down and savour the meal you've helped create. Enjoy your food, exchange travel stories and discover more about everyday life and food culture in Sri Lanka.

Take home a taste of Sri Lanka

Leave with new cooking skills, a memorable local experience and inspiration to recreate Sri Lankan flavours at home.

Why you'll love this experience

Learn to prepare authentic Sri Lankan kottu roti.

Take part in a hands-on cooking experience rather than just watching a demonstration.

Discover traditional ingredients, spices and cooking techniques.

Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner in Weligama.

Connect with local food culture in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Suitable for curious travellers, food lovers, couples and solo adventurers.

Come hungry, bring your curiosity, and discover one of Sri Lanka's favourite street foods with a local host.

Important information

Location: Weligama, Sri Lanka.

Duration: Approximately 3 hours.

Language: English.

Food options: Chicken and vegetarian options, subject to confirmation at booking.

Experience type: Hands-on cooking class with dinner.

Please inform us of dietary requirements or allergies before the experience. The activity involves cooking with hot surfaces and kitchen equipment.

Join us for an evening of Sri Lankan flavours, local hospitality and delicious kottu!