Chef Rismi will teach you some of his favourite Sri Lankan dishes followed by a sit down meal.

ABOUT THE CUISINE

Sri Lankan cuisine is vibrant, aromatic, and shaped by centuries of cultural exchange and coastal trade. Meals often balance bold spices with fresh coconut, tropical fruits, lentils, and seafood. Rismi’s dishes highlight the heart of Sri Lankan home cooking, where hand-prepared curries, sambals, and rice-based dishes bring layers of flavour and warmth to the table. Expect richly spiced, fragrant meals that showcase the island’s culinary heritage, blending vegetarian, seafood, and meat dishes in a communal and celebratory style.

ABOUT THE CHEF

My name is Rismi and I am from Sri Lanka. I am a passionate home cook, sharing the vibrant flavours and tradition of Sri Lankan cuisine. In Sri Lanka, food is more than just a meal, it’s a celebration of culture, family and connection and I am very excited to share these special traditions with you.

Cooking has been an important part of my life from a very young age. My father was a cook and although I did not receive formal culinary training, I learned by watching him and through many years of self-teaching and practising in my own kitchen. Over time, cooking became one of my greatest passions.

Before moving to the UK, I worked in a different profession. But my love for cooking and sharing food has always stayed with me. I now live in the UK with my wife and children and I enjoy bringing the tastes and traditions of Sri Lanka to new friends and communities.

In my class, I will guide you through authentic Sri Lankan recipes, using aromatic spices, fresh ingredients and techniques that you can recreate at home. My classes are warm, friendly and suitable for everyone. Together, we will create delicious food and explore the rich tradition behind each dish.

ON THE MENU (subject to change):

Sri Lankan Beef Korma | Meat (Beef); Milk, Mustard, Tree Nuts (Cashews)

Chicken Devil | Meat (Chicken); Gluten (Wheat), Milk, Mustard, Soya

Batu Moju (Aubergine Pickle) | Vegan; Celery, Mustard, Sulphites

Green Bean Curry | Vegan; Mustard

Ghee Rice | Vegetarian; Milk, Tree Nuts (Cashews)

Coconut Sambal | Fish (Tuna); Fish

Gotu Kola Salad | Vegan; None

Rava Kesari (Semolina Pudding) | Vegetarian; Gluten (Wheat), Milk, Tree Nuts (Cashews)

This menu contains meat (beef and chicken) and fish (tuna). Allergens include: celery, fish, gluten, milk, mustard, soya, sulphites, tree nuts.

Please let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements so our team is aware ahead of the class. Kindly note that we will not be substituting any ingredients to accommodate dietary needs, so please only book into classes that suit your dietary requirements.

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Join Rismi’s hands-on, social cookery class in London to learn to make authentic Sri Lankan dishes and celebrate the flavours, skills, and culinary traditions migrants, refugees and asylum seekers bring to the UK.

THE CLASS FORMAT

Our cookery classes are family-style - meaning everyone works together to prepare the dishes as a team.

While you’ll be asked to choose one dish to focus on, you’ll have the opportunity to move around the kitchen, help with other dishes, and learn from each recipe. It’s a fun, social, and collaborative way to cook! At the end of the class, you’ll sit down with the chef, class facilitator and volunteers to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve created together.

REMINDERS

We’re excited to have you in the class! Please take note of a few final reminders:

Please see our refund/cancellation policy: Migrateful Ticket Refund Policy | Migrateful (https://www.migrateful.org/terms-and-conditions/migrateful-ticket-refund-policy/)

Please see our allergens policy here: Food and Allergens Policy (https://www.migrateful.org/terms-and-conditions/food-allergens-policy/)

We recommend using a debit or credit card to pay (paypal takes 48 hours to be confirmed).

Spaces are limited - book now to secure your spot and experience the true taste of Sri Lanka!

WHY JOIN A MIGRATFUL CLASS?

By joining a Migrateful cookery class in London, you’re not just learning delicious new recipes — you’re supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK through cooking, connection, and cultural exchange.

Thank you for celebrating the unifying power of food to connect us all. We can’t wait to cook with you soon!

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