Market Tour and Sri Lankan Cooking Class inside Galle Fort

Kodi is a retired banker and his wife Meena is a retired teacher who have made their stunning 300-year-old Dutch colonial home inside the picturesque Galle Fort the backdrop for an unforgettable culinary experience. Kodi, also an avid antique collector, discovered this architectural gem three decades ago, and the couple now delight in sharing their culture and cuisine with visitors from around the world.

Meena, who learned to cook from her mother and grandmother, still uses those treasured family recipes to this day. As she proudly shares, relatives often tell her that her cooking brings back memories of her mother and grandmother — a compliment she holds dear.

Your experience begins with a guided tour of a local seafood and vegetable market in Galle, where you will hand-select the freshest seasonal produce for your meal. Back at their charming home — with its terracotta tiles, wooden furniture, and heirloom antiques — Meena will lead you through a two-hour hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class. Together you will prepare 3 to 4 aromatic curries, learning to make coconut milk from scratch and grind fresh spices the traditional way, while Kodi brings warmth and good humor to the kitchen as the ever-present sous chef. Your efforts are rewarded with a hearty Sri Lankan lunch served in the warmth of their home.