Sajee’s Place Cooking Class Sigiriya

Fantastic cooking class with Sajee and his wife Susie. The explanation about the ingredients and when to use different spices was excellent. Learning how to make coconut milk was an added bonus along with my favourite, coconut sambal. The meal at the end was the best so far in Sri Lanka and would be hard to beat. Highly recommend.

Thank you Sajee and Susie for hosting our family of 8 adults. We all LOVED it and was a highlight of our trip. Next time we are all together we are all cooking a curry and doing a curry night! We will send our results!! It was extra special for the birthday boy and we all enjoyed the special cake. Thank you again. It was much appreciated The recipes and extra information is an awesome follow up.

The whole experience was so well done. From our greeting and throughout the whole evening, it was professional, organised and stress free. We were in a group of 5 people and allowed everyone to participate and not be crowded. Every step was explained, the ingredients were well laid out and presentation was perfect. The final meals were delicious and food was plentiful. Would highly recommend.

We really enjoyed our cooking class with Sajee and Suzy. It was a fun and very hands-on way to learn more about Sri Lankan cuisine, in a lovely and relaxed setting. Sajee’s explanations were very clear and easy to follow. He took the time to explain the different spices and ingredients, how they are used, and the techniques behind each dish. Both Sajee and Suzy were incredibly kind and patient, guiding us through each step and making the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. They were also very accommodating and flexible, which we really appreciated given our travel schedule that day. We prepared a wonderful variety of dishes, including curries, dhal and coconut sambol, and then sat down to enjoy everything we had made together. We also really appreciated receiving the recipes and cooking tips afterwards. The class gave us a much better understanding of Sri Lankan cooking and its ingredients — so much so that we stopped at a local supermarket afterwards to buy some of the spices we had used so that we could try recreating the dishes at home. A wonderful and memorable experience in Sigiriya. Highly recommended!

We had a great afternoon/evening doing Sajee's Cooking Class. Sajee was very personable and explained the different spices and cooking methods used in Sri Lanka. We really enjoyed getting involved with the preparation rather than just watching. He was very descriptive which made it very interesting. Then we got to sit down and eat the delicious food, which was a highlight. Such a fantastic evening to learn more about Sri Lankan food and cooking. So inspired we all bought traditional cooking pots the next day to take home! Highly recommend.

We had a wonderful session with Sajee and his wife. So detailed and insightful, leant so much! Highly recommend!

The Sri Lankan cooking class was absolutely wonderful! The instructors were incredibly dedicated, friendly, and passionate throughout the whole experience. The activity was fantastic from start to finish, and we learned so much while having a great time. Definitely one of the best activities we did. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sri Lanka!

Sajee and his wife were very kind, they spoke good English and we could ask everything we wanted. The food was delicious and afterwards we got some extra recipes with extra comments for back home. It was overall a nice experience!

We had an amazing cooking treat at Sajee Place Cooking Class - both Sajee and his wife were very entertaining and we learnt so much about the food, herbs and spices and the way to cook using them. We learnt 5 different curries. Tasting the food afterwards was a great social experience as all. This is a great highlight of our trip here and we will start practicing once we are back home

We really enjoyed our cooking class with Sajee and his wife. A truly authentic experience. We have learnt so much and all the food cooked was delicious. I highly recommend giving this class a go when in Sigiriya.

Must do in Sigiriya! Amazing and unique experience. Sajee and his wife are so welcoming, knowledgeable and there is no shortage of opportunities to ask questions and learn everything you want to know about Sri Lankan food. Can't recommend enough!

Cooking with Sajee and Suzy was fantastic. We learned a lot about Sri Lankan cooking and the food was absolutely delicious. We spent around 3 hours cooking and then sat down to eat the delicious meal. I recommend this experience very highly!

We had a great cooking experience with Sajee. He explains ingredients, techniques and dishes very well! A must-go when you want to do a cooking class in Sigiriya!

The best cooking class I have experienced 🥰🙏 Highly recommend Sajee’s cooking class - Sajee and his wife were amazing hosts and taught my friends and myself so much about authentic Sri Lankan cooking. We were part of the entire cooking process.

We had a wonderful evening learning how to cook up a Sri Lankan feast. All of the dishes we made were vegan, with exception for a chicken dish. Our favourite was using the coconut grater to make sambol. You will be standimg for a long time, so if this is a problem for you I'd suggest to sit down whilst Sajee talks through the different herbs and spices at the beginning of the class, as the rest of the time is very hands on. We look forward to making some of the dishes when we get back home 😊

Had a fantastic time at this wonderful cookery school, Sajee and his wife were excellent teachers.. We made 6 different curries and an okra stir fry, learned how to prepare rice properly and got to eat the banquet at the end. Learnt so many interesting facts about the ingredients and cooking technique, all of which has been put into pdfs as we’d never remember them all, Really hygienic, with everyone washing hands before any food preparation.

Fantastic cooking experience. Kids loved it too. We learned so much and got to eat our creations at the end. I'm still full. Everything delicious. Thanks Sajee and wife. Easy going, humble and friendly. Everything was explained and it felt relaxed, never rushed.

We had a wonderful experience at Sajee’s cooking class! My husband, our two kids, and I all loved it. Sajee started by carefully explaining all the ingredients, and everything was explained so clearly. We then cooked several delicious Sri Lankan dishes, including chicken curry, pumpkin curry, okra, and other traditional dishes. Sajee and his wife explained everything in great detail, from how to wash and cook the rice perfectly to making fresh coconut milk from scratch. They were also incredibly kind and patient with our children, who are 8 and 9 years old, and made them feel very involved in the whole experience. It was not only a great cooking class but also a lovely way to learn about Sri Lankan food and culture. We highly recommend Sajee’s cooking class, it was one of the highlights of our trip!

Sajee’s cooking class absolutely lived up to all the great reviews! The class was fun, interesting and very relaxed. We learned a lot about Sri Lankan cooking and had a great time preparing everything together. The food was delicious and we received a whole collection of recipes afterwards, so we can try making everything again at home. A really fun and authentic experience in Sigiriya. Definitely recommended!

Absolutely perfect afternoon and evening with Sajee and Suzi! From the detailed explanations about the different spices all the way to the use of the coconut (milk, powder) and the preparation of 7 different curries and 1 stir fry we learnt so much. Whether you come as a couple or a family, everyone is very welcome. We also got surprised for a birthday, which was such a nice touch, we can’t be more grateful! In short, if you are looking for a unique experience perfectly balancing knowledge, hands-on experience and incredible taste (because yes, the food is delicious on top of this and the ingredient are so fresh!) then definitely go there.

My daughter and I had an absolutely wonderful evening with Sajee and his wife! Sajee shared so much interesting knowledge about Sri Lankan spices and traditional dishes, explaining everything in an engaging way. One of the highlights was making fresh coconut milk ourselves—it was such a great hands-on experience! The time flew by, and we enjoyed an incredibly delicious meal together. It was a perfect mix of learning and cooking. We would happily do this experience again anytime and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sri Lanka!

Great experience! They even did a extra class for me and my friends. Very authentic experience and a great gids that explains everything about the food. And the food itself was delicious best food we had so far in sri lanka.

A great insight into genuine Sri Lankan cuisine. We had a really enjoyable afternoon learning, cooking then eating a feast! Amazing hosts too, who made our son’s 18th birthday super special. Thank you!

It was very informative, easy to understand and a lot of fun. We cooked incredibly delicious food! Have every expectation to reproduce/con Sri Lankan food

We had an amazing time at Sajee’s cooking class! We learned to make 7 Sri Lankan curries, including both meat and lots of vegetarian options. The lesson was very informative, Sajee made sure to give us tips and tricks that we could bring home with us. The atmosphere was great and the food delicious! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Sigirya!

Great cooking class 👌 we enjoyed it very much!!

We had an incredible 3h introduction to Sri Lankan cooking. Sajee is am engaging and knowledgeable teacher and we ended up with a great meal at the end. Our kids equally enjoyed it and we all have a much better appreciation for Sri Lankan cuisine and curries. Highly recommend it.

If you’re visiting Sigiriya, carve out half a day for a Sri Lankan cooking class, it turned out to be one of the highlights of the whole trip. Located in an open-air kitchen, we worked through a full spread: a coconut sambol pounded fresh, a couple of curries built from scratch (the pumpkin curry and a dhal were standouts). Our host explained the logic behind the spice blends rather than just handing over a recipe card, which made it far easier to imagine recreating it at home. Great value, genuinely friendly hosts, and a much better way to understand Sri Lankan cuisine than any restaurant meal. Highly recommended for anyone staying in the area.

This was one of our top highlights of our whole time in Sri Lanka. A beautiful setting to be immersed in Sri Lankan cuisine and culture. Sajee and his wife were so kind and knowledgeable- our family had an amazing experience and can't wait to try out our new skills!

It was everything we expected and more.

We went for the cooking class and were amazed by the insights we got from the rich kitchen Srilanka hast on offer. We got a good education and got all the details to cook these superb curries and stir fries at home. From grinding the coconut to discovering the herbs with a smile and kindness.

Awesome experience with great people who shared their knowledge about Sri Lankan ingredients and cooking techniques. The food was delicious!

Sajee and Suzys class was amazing. I wasnt expecting to be the only student, but Suzy told me I was the best student of the class! Sajee and Suzy are a delight, warm, welcoming, detailed and fun hosts. Sajee is masterful with his descriptions of how the spices and ingredients work (or dont work ) together along with everything else along the way. Suzy has a watchful eye over the whole process so dont do it wrong (ha!) There is so much food after, but every dish was delicious. Thanka to them, my wife will be happy that I can contribute in the kitchen now!! I opted to attend their class over my tour company recommendatuon based on the reviews and Im glad I did to get a more personal experience. Highly recommended. Thanks Sajee and Suzy!!!

Wow, what a lovely experience. This is genuinely one of the highlights of my Sri Lanka trip. I was hoping for something authentic and hands-on, and Sajee & his wife Susie really delivered exactly that. The class was engaging, fun, and packed with so much knowledge about Sri Lankan spices, ingredients and cooking techniques. They were incredibly welcoming and generous with their knowledge. Everything we made was absolutely delicious, and I left with recipes I’m can’t wait to recreate at home. I came away with a full belly, some great memories & a much deeper appreciation for Sri Lankan cuisine. I couldn’t recommend this experience more to anyone visiting Sigiriya. Thankyou!

Absolutely amazing experience. Sajee and his wife Suzie are experts in the kitchen and explained everything so well. We made three amazing veggie curries, a stir fry, and a chicken curry, as well as rice and papadams. It was delicious. Definitely a must do experience in Sigiriya!

We were coming to the end of our 2 week holiday in Sri Lanka, where we just loved the Sri Lankan food, so we thought a cooking class with a local cooking school would be fun. Our group of 4 absolutely loved this class, Sajee and his wife were fantastic. The flavours and his teaching us how to use them was brilliant. Without a doubt the best food experience we have had in Sri Lanka and we have had many great ones! I can’t recommend Sajee’s school highly enough.

An excellent cooking class from start to finish! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the instruction was very kind and professional, and I learned plenty about the kitchen of SriLanka. Great food, great experience, and lots of fun. Highly recommended!

Such an amazing cooking class. We booked through ‘get your guide’ but you can book directly through their website or instagram it’s a bit cheaper. The food was the best I have eaten since being here and would 100% recommend. Also if you need a tuk tuk while in the area +94 (77) 969 2723

We had this cooking class in March 2026 and what a great experience. We had a hands on experience cooking authentic Sri Lankan curries. We were guided through the different spices and when and where to use them. Then we ended up cooking some great curries, we had never had a beetroot or pumpkin curry. And since arriving back to Australia we were able to copy the flavour and textures of these curries and others too. If you want to do a cooking class don't look any further this is the only one to do! Thank you again Sujeewa and Suzy.

What an incredible, authentic Sri Lankan cooking experience. Sajee & Suzy are talented & wonderful teachers who are so passionate about sharing Sri Lankan cuisine. Welcoming of all levels of experience, they go through every step clearly & simply. Including traditional cooking styles & knowledge, with adaptations of how to apply it when you get back to your country. And after this class, you will most definitely want to cook this food again when your home!! You are in good hands, and well supported throughout, while also being very hands on so you can feel it, smell it, learn it as you go. We were all blown away by what we created, and sitting down to eat together afterwards was such a great way to end it. We created 7 dishes plus 2 sides, from scratch. The outside kitchen is so beautiful, we saw wildlife run past as we chopped & washed rice. Sajee kept us all well hydrated, and there was Lots of laughter & fun, and all questions were encouraged. I honestly cannot rave about this enough. Sajee’s place is an absolute must for everyone in or near Sigiriya, novice or expert, everyone will get so much out of this experience 🙏

Absolutely amazing. Cooked 9 different dishes and had an absolute feast afterwards. The hosts were so welcoming, informative and generous. Would recommend to anyone!!

Fantastic cooking class! One of the best I have ever been too! So many dishes as well! Sajee and his wife were passionate about cooking and personal with their experiences. Met some lovely people on the course too. 5* a must do in Sri Lanka! Beautiful food and great that the recipes are sent on after!

★★★★★ We had the most beautiful afternoon with Sajee and his wife Susi. Their cooking class is a small family business surrounded by nature, and you can feel the authenticity from the very first moment. The class lasted from 4pm to 8pm, and it was much more than just cooking — it was a full cultural experience. We prepared a wide variety of traditional Sri Lankan dishes, discovered new spices and learned how to balance flavors in a way that is both simple and incredibly refined. Sajee explains everything with passion and patience, while Susi adds warmth and kindness that make you feel at home. The setting in the middle of nature makes everything even more special. And the best part? After cooking together, we all sat down and enjoyed the delicious meal we had prepared. It was abundant, flavorful, and made with love. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience real Sri Lankan cuisine and hospitality.

We found the rustic kitchen of Sajee's cooking school easily amongst the cabanas, monkeys and jungle. Sajee was an excellent teacher! His fluent English, beautiful accent and calm manner made us all memorised and enthralled. He took us through the different ingredients, investigating the different smells and flavours. Together, with plenty of Sajee's and his wife's help and patience we washed, chopped, stirred, grinded and created a feast! Sour mango, rich chicken, beetroot and pumpkin curries, served with short grain rice, dahl, ochre fry and poppadoms. This was literally best experience we have had in Sri Lanka yet!

I had a wonderful morning learning to cook the most delicious sri lankan curries and coconut symbol with sarjee and Suzy, his wife. The attention to detail on the use of different spices was so interesting and I learned so much and had fun. Definitely the best cooking class ive done on my travels.

I had such an amazing experience being taught by Sajee and his wife. Both are full of knowledge and clearly very proud and passionate about their cuisine and where they source their ingredients from. I found the class to be really accessible and they were happy to accommodate different needs in the group. I think it was great value for money and I would do it again In a heartbeat. The class was a great length of time and It felt like we were able to learn a huge amount in the time without it feeling rushed or pressured to move on. I came away from it with a real desire to cook more Sri Lankan food and so full I could barely move!

Everything was very good. Nice People, good location, intersting things to learn and the dishes we made were delicious! Thank you very! I would definitly go again!

We learned so much about the different local spices, ingredients and the secrets behind a perfect curry. We were able to do so much of the cooking ourselves from start to finish. Sajee and his wife are lovely people, and Sajee speaks great English, which made the learning process very easy and educational. Highly recommended for anyone in the area who wants to dive into Sri Lankan cuisine!

Sake and his wife are the utmost hosts and teachers. They are obviously masters of the Sri Lankan cuisine. We learned so much- several curries, a stir fry, a condiment, and making coconut milk. They were kind and thorough. I would want to take another class with them on a repeat visit to the island.