Experience Balinese Cooking in Ubud

Discover local flavors and village life

Immerse yourself in an authentic culinary experience with a hands-on cooking class in a welcoming Balinese village near Ubud. Your half-day program starts with pickup from your Ubud area accommodation. Accompanied by your chef, you'll head to one of the bustling morning markets to choose ingredients and to witness daily life as locals select the freshest produce, herbs and spices needed for creating traditional Balinese dishes.

Explore a rice plantation

Before cooking, you’ll enjoy a guided walk through emerald-green rice fields. Your host will introduce you to the process behind Bali’s most important crop, sharing how rice is planted, cultivated and harvested. It’s a wonderful opportunity to appreciate both the landscape and the agricultural rhythms that shape daily life in Bali.

Village hospitality and kitchen garden setting

Arriving at the traditional kitchen, you’ll be warmly welcomed by local villagers in Laplapan. Settle into the open-air cooking area surrounded by a thriving garden of vegetables and herbs. Here, your chef instructor will explain the importance of each ingredient before demonstrating classic techniques unique to Balinese cuisine.

Hands-on cooking and cultural stories

Prepare a menu designed to highlight the best of Bali’s culinary heritage. Under expert instruction, you’ll use your fresh ingredients to create a variety of appetizers, main courses and a local dessert. Learn why dishes like Ayam Betutu are baked in banana leaves for tenderness and flavor, and how everyday spices add color and fragrance to every meal. Choose between morning and afternoon classes to suit your itinerary—note that only the morning session includes the vibrant market tour.

Dine with rice paddy views

After the cooking is complete, you’ll join your host and classmates to enjoy lunch or dinner surrounded by beautiful rice fields. Relish each dish you’ve carefully created while taking in the scenery. Recipes are provided so you can recreate your favorite Balinese flavors at home, extending your culinary memories long after your adventure ends.

Extra touches

All equipment and high-quality ingredients are provided. Expect a warm village welcome, free hotel transfers in Ubud, and a certificate to commemorate your cooking achievement.

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