{"id":23659,"date":"2025-06-25T11:17:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T10:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=23659"},"modified":"2025-06-26T14:51:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T13:51:59","slug":"gourmet-galle-festival-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/gourmet-galle-festival-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Gourmet Galle Festival 2026: Sri Lanka’s Culinary Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Everything you need to know about Gourmet Galle Festival 2026<\/h1>\n

After serving up two successful years, Gourmet Galle Festival<\/em> is back on the menu for 2026.<\/p>\n

Running from mid-January to the end of the month, Sri Lanka\u2019s southern coast will come alive with a feast of flavours, unforgettable dining experiences and masterclasses by celeb chefs. These events will be hosted at a few of our favourite hotels like Kahanda Kanda<\/a>,<\/a>\u00a0Cape Weligama<\/a>, and Galle Fort House<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get in touch<\/a> with one of our Sri Lanka specialists if you’d like to squeeze this into your holiday next year. (Oh, and a heads up \u2013 it\u2019s likely to book up quickly, so it\u2019s worth getting in early if you\u2019re keen).[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”25792″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_separator color=”chino”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Gourmet Galle 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This 12-week festival<\/a> featured dinners and masterclasses by internationally renowned chefs \u2013 such as Karan Gokani of Hoppers<\/em><\/a> fame and celebrity chef Mark Hix \u2013 up and down the south coast. You can expect pop-up supper clubs and kitchen take overs, too \u2013 all while enjoying Sri Lanka’s fabulous food and watching the chefs in action.<\/p>\n

These events took place at a few of our favourite hotels like Why House,<\/a>\u00a0Cape Weligama<\/a>, Malabar Hill<\/a> and Jetwing Lighthouse<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Hungry for more details?<\/h2>\n

Full chef lineup:<\/h3>\n

James Lowe \u2022 O Tama Carey \u2022 Cynthia Shanmugalingam \u2022 Jeremy Lee \u2022 Mark Hix \u2022 Rishi Naleendra \u2022 Paul Flynn \u2022 Hari Nayak \u2022 Mandy Yin \u2022 Peter Kuruvita[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”chino”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Full venue list:<\/h3>\n

KK Beach, Habaraduwa \u2022 Galle Fort Hotel \u2022 14 Chando Street \u2022 Trebartha East, Ahangama \u2022 5 Middle Street \u2022 Fort Printers, Galle Fort \u2022 Jetwings Lighthouse, Galle \u2022 Braganza House, Talpe \u2022 Kurulu Bay, Koggala \u2022 Why House, Mihiripenna \u2022 The Sun House, Galle \u2022 Cape Weligama \u2022 W15, Weligama[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”23684″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text css=””]Don’t miss out on the fun – talk to us<\/a> and we’ll make sure to weave this into your 2025 Sri Lanka escape.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”chino”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

The inaugural Gourmet Galle Festival (2024)<\/h2>\n

There’s a fresh new festival in Sri Lanka called Gourmet Galle (set to add a culinary dimension to the wonderful Galle Literary Festival<\/a>). We’re so pleased that this country’s foodie scene is finally<\/em> being celebrated. It’s so deserving of the limelight (despite flying relatively under the radar – until now!).[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”chino”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Gourmet Galle<\/strong><\/h2>\n

12 January – 31 March 2024<\/h2>\n

This inaugural 12-week festival<\/a> features dinners and masterclasses by internationally renowned chefs \u2013 such as Karan Gokani of Hoppers<\/em><\/a> fame and celebrity chef Mark Hix \u2013 up and down the south coast. You can expect pop-up supper clubs and kitchen take overs, too \u2013 all while enjoying Sri Lanka’s fabulous food and watching the chefs in action.<\/p>\n

These events will take place at a few of our favourite hotels like Why House,<\/a>\u00a0Cape Weligama<\/a>, Malabar Hill<\/a> and Jetwing Lighthouse<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Hungry for more details?<\/h1>\n

Full chef lineup:<\/h3>\n

James Lowe \u2022 O Tama Carey \u2022 Cynthia Shanmugalingam \u2022 Jeremy Lee \u2022 Karan Gokani \u2022 Mark Hix \u2022 Rishi Naleendra \u2022 Paul Flynn \u2022 Hari Nayak \u2022 Mandy Yin \u2022 Peter Kuruwita[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Full venue list:<\/h3>\n

KK Beach, Habaraduwa \u2022 Trebartha East, Ahangama \u2022 Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel, Galle \u2022 Fort Printers, Galle Fort \u2022 Kurulu Bay, Koggala \u2022 Braganza House, Talpe \u2022 Why House, Talpe \u2022 Malabar Hill, Weligama \u2022 Sun House, Galle \u2022 Cape Weligama, Weligama \u2022 W15 – Weligama \u2022 The Merchant Hotel[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”chino”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Tempted to attend Gourmet Galle and experience the joys of Sri Lankan cuisine?<\/h1>\n

You’re in luck! We’ve created a brand-new 15-night journey <\/a>to give you a taste of Sri Lanka’s spices and rich flavours \u2013 most of which you\u2019d never taste at home \u2013 and in turn, trace the island\u2019s multicultural history through its delicious dishes…<\/p>\n

We also have an entire menu of other Sri Lankan holidays<\/a> for your perusal.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”chino”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Is it worth visiting Galle, Sri Lanka?<\/h1>\n

Absolutely – there’s plenty of do in this sun-dappled coastal city. Wander the ramparts of its lovely 17th century Dutch Fort and learn about its chequered and varied history from our expert guides. Pop into its boutique shops and restaurants and unwind in its wonderful small hotels. What’s more, its prime position on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka means you’re in easy reach of palm-fringed beaches and wildlife spots like Mirissa (famed for whale and dolphin watching). Explore more along the coast – and inland – from Galle<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”23701″ img_size=”full”][vc_separator color=”chino”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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READY TO START PLANNING YOUR NEXT GOURMET GETAWAY?<\/h2>\n

Please get in touch on 020 7924 7133<\/span>\r\n \t.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, fill out an online enquiry form to start your journey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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