Indonesia · COOKING CLASSES IN UBUD
A driver, a boat or a guide, and one free day to spend on it. These 12 cooking classes in Ubud are set out by price and pace so the decision takes minutes.
Cook seven Balinese dishes at your own station with an English-speaking local chef. Morning sessions include a 30-minute Ubud market visit, while afternoon classes begin at 2:30pm. Choose vegetarian or non-vegetarian recipes, then sit down to eat what you made.
“Such a fun experience! They explained everything perfectly and the food was amazing. You cannot fail in this class.”
Join Putu for a private three-hour cooking experience at her ancestral home near Ubud. Tour the family temple and farm, prepare five Balinese dishes with fresh ingredients, learn about Hindu customs and local remedies, then share the meal with the family. Lunch and dinner times, vegetarian options, and hotel pickup are available.
“We have done a few cooking classes all over the world and this was by far the best. Putu was so friendly and welcomed us into her home, giving us a tour where she pointed out all the different produce her family was growing on their farm. ARead more”
Meet at Ubud Palace for a five-hour cooking experience led by a Balinese chef and local guide. Choose morning for a market and rice-paddy visit, or afternoon for offering-making. You will prepare nine recipes, including satay, lawar, sambal matah, and klepon, then eat the meal you make.
“Putu was an amazing instructor…made the class so much fun. We enjoyed all the food as well. Defly recommend”
Spend about five hours learning Balinese cooking with Lesung Bali in west Ubud. Morning classes add a local market visit, while every session includes a traditional house, farm, fresh spices, and hands-on cooking. Choose regular, vegetarian, or vegan dishes, with pickup available in Ubud.
“A wonderful gem in Ubud! My husband and I loved our cooking class with Putri who was so kind and patient. Each dish was delicious and felt incredibly authentic, we also loved seeing a Balinese home which really added to the authenticity. Come on an empty stomach! You won’t regret booking this experience in Bali. Thanks!”
Spend about four hours with Dewa and his family in Keliki, north of Ubud. Walk through village gardens, gather local herbs and spices, then prepare several Balinese dishes over a wood-fired stove. Your private booking includes Ubud transfers, a family meal, beer, water, and recipes to take home.
“Loved it didn't think I would like it, but I was the best thing I did in Bali. Walked around the village, Dewa told us so much. Dewa was so informative learnt so much in local cooking A must do in Bali 10/5 stars 🌟”
Start with a 7am pickup from your Ubud hotel and shop for fresh ingredients with Putu at Pejeng Market. Then cook two or three Balinese dishes in her family compound kitchen, meet three generations of her family, and sit down to a home-cooked lunch. Vegetarian and vegan menus are available with advance notice.
“Putin’s was an wonderful, gracious host! Her family immediately made us feel welcome and like meme era of the family. The market tour was fascinating, trying new fruits, experiencing new scents, and watching daily Balinese life unfold. Both Read more”
Spend about five and a half hours at a community-run organic farm in Taro Village. Morning sessions add a traditional market visit. You will pick produce, cook six or more Balinese dishes with friendly English-speaking instructors, eat what you make, and take home printed and digital recipes.
“Hard to pick the most memorable part... it was all good. Driving through the lush countryside with a great bunch of people, seeing how things grow, picking our own veggies, expert and funny cooking instructors, and the delicious food that we cooked and ate. I thoroughly recommend this class.”
Spend about five hours learning Balinese cooking in a small group at Paon Bali. The morning session begins at Ubud Traditional Art Market, where you shop for local ingredients before cooking at a traditional Balinese home. Prepare dishes such as banana-leaf fish and minced chicken satay, then sit down to lunch and receive a cooking certificate.
“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!”
Meet a local chef, visit an Ubud market if your booking includes that option, then prepare a generous menu of Balinese dishes and dessert in a traditional kitchen. The class lasts about three hours, includes hotel pickup, all dishes, and English guidance. Some sessions feature teachers such as Eri and drivers such as Ketut.
“We were collected in Ubud which was very convenient. The cooking class was really enjoyable and fun. We got to make the secret sauce of the balinese people which was super yummy. We made 9 dishes and a dessert which was more thaRead more”
Start with hotel pickup, tea, and Balinese sweets before cycling to a plantation to gather ingredients. With Yanti and a small group of up to six, you’ll prepare lunch, wear traditional dress, and visit Taman Mumbul and Tanah Lot with an English-speaking driver-guide.
“Was picked up on time and spent an enjoyable time driving up to our cooking destination. Met the lovely Khrisna family, with whom we spent the morning learning about their lifestyle, culture, family and food as we walked through the local vilRead more”
Spend about eight hours cycling through villages near Ubud, visiting a local market and family compound, then cooking Balinese dishes at Pak Wayan’s home. Guides such as Ari share local culture along the way. Bikes, helmets, and a following safety car are provided.
“It was a realy good and amusing way to be a part of balinesian cooking. We lean to cook rice and make chicken in many variations with our funny masterchef. And finaly we had a delicious dinner😋”
Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private English-speaking driver, beginning with a three-hour Balinese cooking class. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Goa Gajah, Tegenungan Waterfall, and a gold and silver workshop, with lunch, transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup included. Guides named in feedback include Mr. Yoga, Mr. Joga, Mr. Viktor, and Ron.
“Mr. Yoga made our Bali honeymoon truly memorable! He was kind, knowledgeable, and took great care in showing us the beauty of Bali. A highlight was visiting a local batik workshop where we learned about the art and picked up some beautiful pieces. Highly recommend Mr. Yoga for a personal and meaningful Bali experience”
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