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Bali · BALINESE COOKING CLASSES
Market run at dawn, basa genep ground by hand, and a table full of sate lilit you made yourself. These 15 classes are where Balinese food clicks, from family compounds to jungle kitchens.
Hands-on Ubud cooking class with a Balinese chef: market visit, 7 dishes (veg or non-veg), sauces, and kolak pisang.
“It was super fun. The chef was funny and very skillful. We had a great time whipping up yummy local dishes, and then an even greater time enjoying the fruit of our own labour. The food tasted wonderful and we had an amazing time.”
Private Balinese cooking at Putu’s Ubud home. Hands-on five dishes, farm-fresh ingredients, temple stories, and a real feast with pickup.
“Three friends and I signed up for this class and received an amazing experience. Putu and her family were gracious and she did an excellent job of explaining the temples typical of a Balinese household. We also enjoyed her farm tour and usi”
Ubud cooking class with guided market tour: cook 9 Balinese dishes, visit rice paddies, eat your meal, recipes included. $58.
“Highly recommended! The tour was hosted by friendly staff that spoke great English. The market tour was very interesting. I tried many fruits that I had never seen before. The cooking did not require any prior experience and the final meal was delicious! Great accommoda”
Farm-to-table Balinese cooking in Ubud with a market visit, pick-your-own produce, six dishes, coffee/tea, and take-home recipes.
“Amazing authentic experience, we made 5 dishes and enjoyed them in a beautiful farm. Our cook was amazing with great sense of humor :)”
Seminyak Balinese cooking class with a chef, 3-course meal, optional Jimbaran fish market, and Seminyak pickup—plus you keep your apron.
“This class was such a blast! Chef Putu and Manik made everything super easy to follow and kept the class entertaining and engaging The highlight was the trip to the fish and produce market to buy fresh ingredients and see the market in a”
Half-day Balinese cooking class in Ubud with market, home and farm stops, Lesung spice grinding, and meal. From $39.71.
“This cooking class gives a great insight to not only the food but also the lifestyle of the Balinese people. A fabulous experience.”
Private Balinese cooking in Dewa’s village home in Ubud with garden tour, wood-fired dishes, and round-trip transfers.
“I have taken many cooking classes in my life, but this one was extra special. Dewa was a blessing. He is kind and so happy to share his culture. His home is lovely and everything was clean. We cooked a six course meal and it was deliciou”
Learn Balinese cooking in Seminyak with a traditional market stop, hands-on class, and a big lunch. 9 dishes in ~5 hours.
“It was everything I hoped for and more. We started at the market, to experience the different ingredients and spices, then went back to cook nine dishes. Afterwards we had a fabulous lunch of everything we cooked. Fabulous!”
Morning market shopping in Ubud, then a chef-led Balinese cooking class with offering-making, all in a small group and A/C transport.
“We did this tour in ubud and it was amazing! So insightful and Wayan was so knowledgeable and friendly! The food was delicious. Highly recommend”
Shop a Ubud market, cook Balinese dishes in a family home, and learn coconut oil, offerings, and rindik music as you eat what you make.
“This experience was outstanding! The Jambangan Bali Cooking Class is the best value for money activity I have done anywhere in the world. It’s immersive nature and being treated as a member of the family was just so special. Wayan and his family are gorgeous, humbl”
Cook up to 12 Balinese dishes with a Seminyak market visit, lunch, and take-home recipes. Pickup included, 4.5 hours.
“Awesome class where you visit the market to learn about the ingredients. The Chef was knowledgeable, food was delicious, and table mates are new friends. Great time was had. Highly recommend this class as you get your money's worth.”
Private Ubud market tour and Balinese cooking class with Putu. Shop Pejeng Market, cook 2-3 dishes, and enjoy family home lunch.
“My wife and I did this on our honeymoon and I will say it is one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide Putu was amazing. She took us around the markets and helped us cook the best meal we had on our trip. This tour is great way to get an authentic look at day to day life in Ubud.”
Cook six Indonesian dishes at a community-run organic farm near Ubud. Pick produce, (morning) tour a market, eat lunch included.
“**Taman Dukuh Bali Farm Cooking School Review** Taman Dukuh Bali Farm Cooking School offers an unforgettable culinary experience set amidst the lush, serene beauty of a traditional Balinese farm. The focus on sustainability and farm”
A small-group Balinese cooking class in Ubud with optional morning market shopping, hotel pickup, and lunch, all in about 5 hours.
“Such a great way to spend an afternoon. The teacher made everything easy and fun, the space was absolutely stunning with views of the forest and the dishes were insanely delish!! Definitely recommend joining in!”
Cook Balinese classics in Kuta with Chef Bagus: hotel pickup, market tour, 10 dishes, and lunch for about $51 in 3 hours.
“It was truly a fun experience cooking with chef Bagus and his team. The food was delicious and the session itself was entertaining, so thank you.”
