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Event Date

13 September 2025

Time

10:30am – 12:30pm

Cost

$99

The Cooks' Tour: How-To Series (Sri Lankan Curry)

Spice up your culinary skills with a 2-hour Sri Lankan Curry Cooking Class at Dandenong Market.

Chef Tim Hollands will guide you through this aromatic journey, teaching you how to craft authentic Sri Lankan flavours using traditional techniques and spices.

Your experience begins with an exploratory tour of Dandenong Market’s vibrant spice stalls and produce sections, followed by a live cooking demonstration, culminating in a shared feast of the delicious Sri Lankan creations among new friends.

Perfect for foodies, home cooks and market enthusiasts alike, this experience will equip you with the skills to bring the rich flavors of Sri Lanka into your own kitchen with confidence. Limited spots available – book now!

Included in your experience:

  • Guided market tour
  • Sri Lankan cooking demonstration with expert tips and tricks
  • Intimate group size (up to 12 people)
  • A delicious lunch to enjoy the dishes together
  • Recipe card to recreate the dishes at home
  • Notepad and pen
  • Free parking on site

The Menu:

Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
A rich, aromatic curry made with tender chicken simmered in roasted curry spices, coconut milk, and pandan leaf.

Coconut Sambal
A zesty side of freshly grated coconut mixed with chilli, lime, onion, and Maldive fish.

Yellow Rice
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with turmeric, cardamom, and pandan for a golden colour and subtle aroma.

Pol Roti
A traditional Sri Lankan flatbread made with flour and fresh coconut.

Parking: A parking ticket will be included in the tour price. Please arrive at the Management Office 15-20 minutes early to obtain your parking ticket. You must park on the lowest level of the multi-story car park. See more frequently asked questions.

Cancellation Policy: Bookings may be modified or refunded up to 7 days prior to the tour. After this period, changes and refunds are not possible. If you need to cancel, we kindly request you email your notice to [email protected] so we may have an opportunity to refill the space. Please note that only one date change is permitted per booking.

All tours are subject to change at the discretion of management.

Bookings are closed for this event.

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The Heart of Dandenong

Dandenong Market
Clow Street & Cleeland Street
Dandenong, VIC 3175
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7am - 4pm
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Friday
7am - 4pm
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7am - 4pm
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9am - 4pm
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7am - 4pm
Christmas Eve (Wednesday 24 December)
6am - 4pm
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Boxing Day (Friday 26 December)
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