Bestselling food writer Meera Sodha visits Heritance Kandalama and Heritance Ahungalla from 23 October to 5 November 2026 for a culinary journey celebrating Sri Lankan flavours, culture and Geoffrey Bawa’s architecture. Celebrating the connection between food, culture and Geoffrey Bawa’s timeless architecture at Heritance Kandalama and Heritance Ahungalla.
Travel can be shaped by the places we discover, but it is often the flavours, stories and people we encounter that make a journey memorable. At Heritance Hotels and Resorts Sri Lanka, these elements come together to celebrate the country’s rich heritage, distinctive landscapes and vibrant culinary traditions.
Heritance Hotels and Resorts Sri Lanka is delighted to announce its collaboration with
Meera Sodha, the London-based bestselling food writer, columnist and television personality known for exploring the stories and cultures behind the food we share. A passionate admirer of Geoffrey Bawa, Meera will visit Sri Lanka from 23 October to 5 November 2026 for a culinary residency at Heritance Kandalama and Heritance Ahungalla. The residency offers an opportunity to explore the connections between architecture, place and culinary creativity.
A storyteller with a passion for flavour
Meera, the author of four acclaimed cookbooks, has developed an international following through her thoughtful exploration of food and its cultural connections. Since 2017, she has written a weekly food column for The Guardian. Her work has also appeared in The Washington Post, The Times and Observer Food Monthly.
Her debut cookbook, Made in India, was named one of The Times’ Books of the Year, and Fresh India received the Observer Food Monthly Best New Cookbook Award in 2017. Through her writing, Meera connects ingredients and traditions with personal stories, encouraging readers to discover the meaning and memories associated with a meal.
In the spirit of Geoffrey Bawa
Meera’s admiration for Geoffrey Bawa provides another point of connection for this journey. Celebrated for his sensitivity to landscape, use of natural materials and thoughtful relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces, Bawa’s architecture offers a distinctive way to experience Sri Lanka.
At Heritance Kandalama, Bawa’s architectural vision is closely connected to the surrounding forest, rock and lake. Heritance Ahungalla presents a different expression of his approach, with its coastal setting shaped by the ocean and tropical landscape.
Together, the two properties create a setting in which design, nature and Sri Lanka’s culinary identity can come together.
A meeting of culinary creativity and Sri Lankan hospitality
From 23 October to 5 November 2026, Meera’s culinary residency at Heritance Hotels and Resorts Sri Lanka will bring her together with the resort chefs to explore the country’s ingredients, flavours and culinary traditions.
During her stay at Heritance Kandalama, Meera will work with the resort’s chefs on a specially curated culinary experience. The collaboration will bring her perspective as a food writer into conversation with the ingredients, flavours and traditions of Sri Lanka.
The programme will also feature an intimate cocktail and canapé evening at Heritance Ahungalla, offering an opportunity to share ideas and celebrate the relationship between food, culture and place. Through Meera’s storytelling, the experience will go beyond the table, capturing details of the destination and the inspiration behind each moment.
Discovering Sri Lanka through a different lens
For Heritance Hotels and Resorts Sri Lanka, the collaboration offers an invitation to experience the island through the perspective of someone who finds meaning in both the everyday and the extraordinary. From architecture and natural surroundings to the ingredients and traditions that shape a meal, each element provides another way to connect with Sri Lanka.
As Meera shares moments from her journey with audiences in the UK, India and beyond, the collaboration will reflect the spirit of Heritance Hotels and Resorts Sri Lanka: a strong sense of place, respect for heritage and the belief that the most memorable experiences bring people and stories together.
Frequently asked questions
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Who is Meera Sodha?
Meera Sodha is a London-based bestselling food writer, columnist and television personality known for exploring the cultural stories and traditions behind food. She is the author of four cookbooks and has written a weekly food column for The Guardian since 2017.
When will Meera Sodha visit Sri Lanka?
Meera Sodha is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from 23 October to 5 November 2026 for a culinary residency with Heritance Hotels and Resorts.
Which Heritance hotels will Meera Sodha visit?
Her culinary residency will take place at Heritance Kandalama and Heritance Ahungalla, two Sri Lankan properties associated with architect Geoffrey Bawa.
What is the purpose of Meera Sodha’s culinary residency?
The residency explores the connections between Sri Lankan food, culture, architecture and landscape. It brings Meera’s perspective as a food writer together with local ingredients, culinary traditions and the expertise of the resort chefs.
What will Meera Sodha do at Heritance Kandalama?
At Heritance Kandalama, Meera will work with the resort’s chefs on a specially curated culinary experience inspired by Sri Lankan ingredients, flavours and traditions.
What event is planned at Heritance Ahungalla?
The programme will feature an intimate cocktail and canapé evening at Heritance Ahungalla, bringing together food, cultural storytelling and the character of the destination.
How is Geoffrey Bawa connected to the residency?
Meera Sodha’s admiration for Geoffrey Bawa is one of the inspirations behind the journey. His sensitivity to landscape, natural materials and indoor-outdoor spaces provides an architectural connection between the two hotel settings and Sri Lanka’s cultural identity.
What is special about Heritance Kandalama’s setting?
Heritance Kandalama is described in the article as a property where Geoffrey Bawa’s architectural vision connects closely with the surrounding forest, rock formations and lake.
What makes Heritance Ahungalla different from Heritance Kandalama?
Heritance Ahungalla offers a coastal setting shaped by the ocean and tropical landscape, while Heritance Kandalama is associated with forest, rock and lake surroundings. Together, they offer contrasting settings for exploring architecture, nature and food.
Which cookbooks has Meera Sodha written?
The article identifies four acclaimed cookbooks. It specifically mentions Made in India, which was named one of The Times’ Books of the Year, and Fresh India, which received the Observer Food Monthly Best New Cookbook Award in 2017. The supplied article does not name the other two books.
How does Meera Sodha connect food with culture?
Through her writing, Meera explores how ingredients, culinary traditions, personal stories and memories shape the meaning of a meal. The residency extends this approach to Sri Lanka’s local flavours, people and landscapes.
Will Meera Sodha share her Sri Lankan journey with international audiences?
Yes. The article states that she will share moments from her journey with audiences in the UK, India and beyond, offering a perspective on Sri Lanka through food, architecture, culture and landscape.
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