This is a must do class if you are in Colombo , if you want to connect with the culture please book it. Pium and her husband and even her parents are amazing very welcoming and cheerful. I learned a lot of Sri Lankan spices and local cuisine. The food was just wow , incredible . Thank you ♥️

great experience with super nice people in a real sri lankan home, we cooked a lot of different dishes. Its was my boyfriends birthday and our hosts even got him a small cake. You will not regret booking this.

My friend and I joined the dinner time cooking class and were welcomed into the lovely home of Piumi, along with the her husband and father who assisted in making the experience warming and faultless. It was a truly unforgettable evening, learning all about the different local organic vegetables and home-made spices before diving into the preparation of the authentic Sri-Lankan feast (approx 10 dishes + rice + roti). Tasting the foods as they were being prepared was a highlight for us, making us even more excited for the delicious meal that was to come. My friend is also vegan and this didn’t restrict the options at all. The experience was both fun and educational. 10/10, couldn’t recommend it or the family enough!

A incredible, authentic, Sri Lankan cooking experience. Really enjoyed learning lots about Sri Lankan spices and cooking techniques in a very welcoming family home. Highly recommend for anyone considering a cooking course. Lots of yummy food !

Very interesting insight into Sri Lankan life and the important role food and cooking plays in daily life. Piumi is an excellent cook and teacher. I’m vegetarian and she showed me how to prepare and cook ten different vegetarian curries and the resulting lunch was delicious. Can very highly recommend this tour.

Piumi, our gracious host and instructor, made us feel right at home with her warm hospitality. She guided us through the preparation of ten Sri Lankan dishes- both veg and non veg and taught us about the various Sri Lankan spices and vegetables that were unfamiliar to us! The hands-on experience in Plum's home was both educational, fun and allowed us to experience Sri Lanka in such a unique way. The meal that followed was absolutely amazing- all 10 dishes were unique and dishes I would have never tried if it weren't for the cooking class. The Colombo Cooking Class at Piumi's home is a must-do for anyone visiting Sri Lanka. It's not just a cooking class; it's an opportunity to dive deep into the country's culinary traditions and create memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, Piumi's class will leave you inspired and with a deeper appreciation for the art of Sri Lankan cooking.

The class was fantastic, Piumi had a wealth of knowledge in the kitchen and made the session engaging. We started by having a traditional Sri Lankan tea and some home made biscuits then took the tour of the kitchen and learnt about the spices in each curry. We chose to learn how to cook vegetarian food but there was options to cook either chicken or fish. We opted to take the class in the evening so we were cooking when it was slightly cooler as the house does not have air conditioning. I really recommend learning how to cook the famous aubergine curry as it was completely different from any other curry I’ve tried and was absolutely delicious! All the food was amazing and I can’t wait to try and make it at home - albeit without the amazing fresh ingredients you get in Sri Lanka. Piumi even had techniques to adapt food to things that were available at home (England) for example buying desiccated coconut and heating it up slightly with some water to make the thin and thick coconut milk. Thank you so much for the experience, we really enjoyed it!

What a lovely experience! So authentic and heartwarming. We learned to cook Sri Lankan food and learned of Sri Lankan culture in the warmth of a lovely house. We chatted away preparing 10 different curry dishes together. It was an enriching experience and I am so glad we did it. Thank you Susantha and Piumi!

An excellent array of dishes! Enjoyed learning about the local cuisine and fruits and vegetables. Expect the course to last around 4 hours and be stuffed at the end!

Such a warm welcome into a family home. Very friendly and helpful in all aspects of Sri Lanka not just cooking. FOOD WAS AMAZING

We loved our 3.5 hour cooking experience with Piumi. We started off by learning about the various spices used in Lankan cooking, before choosing our ingredients from a selection of vegetables. We chose to make, among others, lentil curry, pumpkin curry, aubergine moju, beetroot curry and chicken curry, alongside string hoppers and rice. We peeled and chopped our ingredients together with Piumi showing us how best to present each one. Then we added the spices, chilli and seasoning. We also learnt how to make coconut milk from scratch, before starting to cook each dish. In that time, we also chatted a lot and learned about life in Sri Lanka, the culture and foods and flavours. While each dish cooked, we prepared the next. Eventually everything was done and a feast of 10 mouthwatering dishes awaited us. We ended our 3.5 hour experience with a beautiful lunch of all the dishes we made. Thank you for such a fun morning!

Great cooking class with a great instructor! I was able to learn a lot about Sri Lankan food, culture, and even a bit of Sinhala. And the food we cooked was both healthy and delicious. Would definitely recommend this class!

It is such an authentic local experience. You feel like you are cooking with your family. I learned a lot about Sri Lankan cuisines and it was fun!

The cooking course was amazing. From the very beginning once we’d booked our cooking class communication via WhatsApp was brilliant. We were greeted on arrival with Ceylon Tea and treats. There were three of us in the group. After learning about the spices we would be using we each helped to wash, chop and prepare the vegetables for the 10 dishes we were to cook. Our hostess was so well organised and all of the food was freshly purchased just before we arrived. At the conclusion we sat down to enjoy the dishes we had prepared. Delicious.. The whole experience was friendly and relaxed but very professional at the same time. If you’re in Colombo with 3 or 4 hours to spare do not hesitate to book into this class. You won’t regret it!

Perfect way to spend some time learning how to cook authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. We started out the day with some tea and homemade Sri Lankan treats before entering the kitchen to learn about all the Sri Lankan spices and foods. All spices were locally sourced and prepared. We learned how to make 9 curries from scratch as well as Coconut Sambal and Coconut Roti. The food was so fresh and cooked in claypots. It was a truly wonderful experience and one i would highly recommend while in Colombo. So authentic, welcoming and in the end you get to feast on your work!

Amazing day. Started at the market to buy our food to cook. It was nice to ask about what things were, choose veggies we liked/were interested in etc. Then headed out to start cooking. Piumi was so patient to let us prepare everything in her home kitchen and explained really clearly. We went as a family and our teenagers loved it too. And the end products were amazing!!! A feast! Can't recommend this enough. We wanted to understand Sri Lankan food better before we started travelling and we feel totally equipped, inspired...and full.

We had the most amazing experience. Very lovely people and wonderful food and class. Highly recommend!

This was a fantastic experience. The food we cooked was delicious and could have fed 10 people. We have the recipes and I’ll be practicing when I get home. Who knew coconut roti was so easy to make! Thank you for a wonderful time.

This was a truly fantastic experience and highly recommend to anyone looking to learn how to cook quick and easy Sri Lankan recipes. Thank you Piumi!

What an exceptional experience. We made 7 different vegetables and a chicken curry. Everything made fresh from scratch. It was absolutely fun and cooking in someone's home gives a personal touch. Very friendly and funny host, that took the time to explain everything and teach me how to cook this fantastic meals.