Top Bali Food & Drink Classes

From shopping for fresh produce to hand-grinding traditional spice pastes, the rituals of Balinese cooking let you connect to the island’s traditions and culture. Bring home the gift of Balinese food after this small-group experience that begins with a morning market tour and culminates in enjoying a multi-course meal of Balinese favorites from satay to *ayam betutu* spiced chicken. For ease, your package includes pickup—but not drop-off—from Kuta, Legian, and Seminyak.

Balinese Cooking Class with a beach side view at Nusa Dua. You will learn how to cook authentic Balinese dishes in the comfort of our kitchens. Our hands-on cooking classes are taught by friendly and experienced local chefs. We are here to provide you with fun cooking courses and with Balinese recipes and newly acquired skills that you can bring back home with you. Spend half a day in the afternoon with us and you will be creating memorable dishes for your friends and family.

Arriving at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport can be stressful, especially after a long flight, with freelance drivers vying for your attention and high prices charged. Skip the stress and lock in a sensible rate well in advance with this private arrival transfer, including meet and greet service and no hidden extras. This private tour ensures direct transport from the airport to your hotel without stops for other travelers.

Balinese flavors can be hard to find outside the island. Learn how to recreate its rich culinary heritage when you book this private cooking class in Echo Beach, in the heart of Canggu. Choose between Balinese fish, chicken, or vegetarian menus, or a selection of pan-Indonesian favorites, then work with a professional chef to bring the dishes alive. Choose between lunch or early dinner options to suit your schedule.

Indonesian cuisine is incredibly diverse, with every island offering its own dishes. Learn to recreate the tastes of the archipelago on this small-group experience led by a friendly local chef. Savor the flavor of the likes of chicken satay, Balinese coconut salad, fish in banana leaf, and Indonesia’s signature “nasi goreng” (fried rice). Choose between the morning class, which includes a market tour, and the afternoon class, which does not.

Immerse yourself in Balinese cuisine in this farm to table cooking class on a farm in in Ubud. Visit a traditional market to shop (morning class) and learn about ingredients. Afterwards, pick your own produce at a farm and learn how to make several authentic dishes, which can you savor afterwards with tea and coffee.

Immerse yourself in the authentic spirit of Ubud with a unique Balinese cooking class and traditional market tour set among breathtaking rice field landscapes. This unforgettable cultural experience invites you to discover the heart of Balinese cuisine, local traditions, and rural village life while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere that makes Ubud one of the most charming destinations in Bali. Your journey begins with a guided visit to a traditional local market, where the vibrant colors, exotic aromas, and lively atmosphere offer a true glimpse into everyday Balinese life. Walk through stalls filled with fresh tropical fruits, organic vegetables, fragrant spices, handmade snacks, and traditional herbs used in Balinese cooking for generations. Along the way, your local guide will introduce you to unique ingredients and explain how they are used in authentic Balinese dishes and cultural ceremonies.

A Balinese Cooking Class with Optional Market Tour in Sanur, Bali is one of the most immersive and rewarding cultural experiences you can have while visiting Sanur. This hands-on activity combines local market exploration, traditional culinary techniques, and authentic home-style recipes, giving you a deeper understanding of Balinese food and daily life. A Balinese cooking class in Sanur is more than just a culinary lesson it’s a cultural journey that engages all your senses. From the vibrant colors of the market to the aromatic spices and the warmth of local hosts, it’s an unforgettable experience that captures the heart of Bali. This experience typically begins in the morning and lasts around 4 hours. You’ll be welcomed by friendly local hosts who guide you through every step from selecting fresh ingredients to preparing and enjoying a full traditional Balinese meal.

The classes are conducted in a traditional open-air kitchen surrounded by woods forest and guests can learn how to prepare traditional Balinese dishes using ingredients sourced from the farm. The experienced local chef (host) also provide insights into the Balinese culture and cooking techniques.

More than simply following recipes, you'll gain an authentic understanding of why Balinese cuisine is celebrated for its rich aromas, bold flavors, and harmonious balance of herbs and spices. Whether you're an experienced cook or stepping into a kitchen for the first time, this immersive experience is designed to be enjoyable, educational, and inspiring. After the cooking session, take your seat in our scenic beachfront dining area and savor the dishes you've prepared yourself while admiring panoramic ocean views. There's no better reward than enjoying a homemade Balinese feast with the sound of the waves in the background. Before saying goodbye, you'll receive a digital recipe collection, allowing you to recreate these authentic Balinese flavors long after your holiday has ended. Every meal you prepare back home will become a delicious reminder of your unforgettable day in Bali.

If you’ve tried Bali’s unique cuisine and want to be able to recreate it back home, this small-group Balinese cooking class is an ideal activity for you: The morning session visits a local market to shop for fresh ingredients. Learn about spices and techniques from a professional Balinese cook, then enjoy eating the fruits of your labor. Transfers from Ubud hotels are included.

While most cooking classes give you the chance to create a few dishes, this experience lets you learn to prepare nine Balinese classics, making it the ultimate choice for food lovers. As well as mastering the basics of Balinese cuisine, you’ll benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Opt for the morning tour to include a market visit and shop for ingredients like a local.

Learn the complexities of Balinese cuisine in a cooking class taught by an expert chef. You’ll prepare a 3-course meal using a variety of spices blended with the freshest vegetables, meat and fish. Select from three menus (including vegetarian) and upgrade for an optional morning visit to the Jimbaran fish market, accompanied by the chef. Afterward, enjoy your creations for lunch or dinner. Bonus: you can keep your class apron as a souvenir!

Experience the traditional Balinese food journey with Nia Balinese Cooking Class and learn how Balinese prepare their dishes. From the traditional Ayam Betutu wrapped in banana leaves with special folding until the popular Nasi Goreng. Join us now

Immerse yourself in Bali’s culinary culture with the help of a local teacher to take you step by step through family recipes and traditional techniques during this group cooking class. From selecting your ingredients at a local market to tasting your delicious dishes, your guide is on hand to offer their help and expertise.

Live like a local among the locals with this private hands-on cooking lesson. Join your host, Putu, her grandparents, her husband, and their children for lunch or dinner in their traditional compound home. Learn about the spices Putu uses, the traditional Balinese medicines she makes, and the rice, fruit, and animals her grandparents tend on their farm as you prepare and eat a Balinese feast, washed down with local alcohol.

Immerse yourself in Balinese culture and cuisine on this half-day cooking class with a small group. Visit a traditional morning market (morning class only), see a local Balinese house, tour a farm, then learn to make a variety of authentic Balinese dishes to enjoy afterwards. Includes hotel pickup and transfers from Ubud.

Learn to cook authentic Balinese food in the island in which it originated with this cooking class. You'll start with a visit to a morning market where you'll learn all about local ingredients. Then it's time to hit the kitchen, where you'll learn the art of making sauces and pastes as well as side dishes and main courses; which you’ll then get to eat!

Rather than just eating Balinse food, opt for a more intimate glimpse into Balinese cuisine during a cooking class in a local home. Ideal for food lovers and families, this hands-on cultural experience gives you access to ingredients and equipment that you may not have at home, and comes with the chance to witness a daily Hindu offering.

Get a taste of the authentic Bali in a sustainable way when you join a cooking class at this community-run organic farm and cooking school. Pick veggies from the green garden, tour a traditional market (morning experience only), and prepare a delicious meal of six Indonesian dishes. Once you and your small group have prepared and shared your feast, take home a recipe book to recreate the flavors.

A delightful plant-to-plate cooking journey where you will get to discover the art of Balinese Cooking with a delicious Vegan twist. Experience a unique cooking journey, right from harvesting the fresh ingredients, to cooking with ancient Balinese utensils, and enjoying your freshly cooked 4-course Vegan meal surrounded by the beautiful plantations in our very own, purpose-built, organic garden!

Dive deep into Bali’s rich culinary scene with this hands-on cooking class, including a morning market tour to explore local ingredients and culture, with stress-free round-trip pickup from Ubud included. Try your hand at making and tasting chicken in coconut curry, Balinese steamed fish in banana leaf, boiled banana in palm sugar syrup, and more, with help from your teacher and their assistant.

Experience the authentic flavors of Bali with a sanur Balinese Cooking Class and Traditional Market Tour, a cultural and culinary journey that takes you beyond the typical tourist experience. This immersive program allows you to explore local ingredients, learn traditional cooking techniques, and prepare classic Balinese dishes guided by an experienced local chef. You’ll discover the secrets behind Bali’s rich flavors—aromatic galangal, fresh turmeric root, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, candle nuts, and palm sugar. You’ll learn how these ingredients are combined into Base Genep, Bali’s sacred spice paste used in many traditional recipes. This market visit is not just about shopping—it’s about understanding how food connects to Balinese culture, community, and spirituality.