Top Indonesia Cooking Classes

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.

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 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.

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.

Authentic Indonesian cuisine is hard to find outside the archipelago. Learn techniques, recipes, and substitute ingredients so you can recreate those dishes back home during these intimate cooking classes that finish with a feast of the fare you’ve prepared. As well as dishes such as burst-in-the-mouth “kelopon” sweets and an authentic peanut sauce, learn about local life and culture from the chefs, who come from the Gilis or mainland Lombok.

The class begins with the essential dish of Indonesian cuisine: Opor Ayam. You will master the art of grinding and mixing this classic spice paste using a stone mortar, releasing the fragrances of galangal, turmeric, and ginger. Guided patiently by your English-speaking chefs through each step, you will prepare a full 6-course menu that accommodates both meat enthusiasts and those who prefer vegan options. We believe that the best flavors emerge from fresh ingredients, which is why we embrace a distinctive “Cook-Eat-Cook-Eat” approach. Rather than waiting until the very end for a cold meal, we split the cooking process into stages.

Indonesian cuisine is hard to find outside its home territory. Bring home a menu of dishes to surprise and delight your friends when you book this small-group Gili Air cooking class, which covers dishes from the burst-in-your-mouth coconut-dusted “klepon” sweets to the classic peanut sauce. Choose between three options, preparing and eating 3–6 dishes: All are in a small group to ensure personal attention from your instructor-chef.

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.

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

Learn how to make traditional Balinese dishes like steamed fish wrapped with a banana leaf, chicken meatball soup, crepes with palm sugar and grated coconut, and more from a chef during this small-group cooking class. Discover more about Bali’s culture with a visit to a Balinese house and garden before heading to a farm to get cooking. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a romantic candlelit dinner.

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.

Experience the true flavors of Bali with our Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in the serene Sidemen Village. Immerse yourself in traditional Balinese culinary culture as you learn to prepare six classic Balinese dishes using fresh, local ingredients and time-honored techniques. In this hands-on class, you will create: 1. Uraban – a flavorful Balinese vegetable salad with spiced grated coconut 2. Bergedel Jagung – delicious crispy corn fritters 3. Pesan Be Pasih – traditional Balinese fish wrapped in banana leaves and steamed 4. Dadar Gulung – sweet coconut pancakes rolled with palm sugar filling 5. Balinese Fish Corn Soup – a comforting local soup combining fresh fish and corn 6. Sate Lilit – aromatic Balinese minced seafood satay wrapped around lemongrass sticks

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.

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.

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.

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.

The ideal experience for foodie travelers—an authentic Balinese cooking class, hosted by a local chef in the jungle surroundings of Ubud. Learn about the spices and ingredients used in Balinese cookery and discover new flavors at the morning market, and choose your ingredients for the class. Then, at the workshop, learn how to use them using traditional techniques, and eat your masterpieces as a sit down meal.

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.

Culinary experiences don’t get more authentic than joining a local host on their daily shop. Start your private Balinese cooking lesson at Pejeng Market, where Putu, your host, introduces you to the goodies on offer—and picks up a few for lunch. Back at her family compound, chat away as you help prepare a few Balinese dishes and wash them down with a little local alcohol.

We will visit Local market to describe the receipt of ingredient and spices with our trade history from Colonial Era with visiting Maritim museum, Chinese Market and Old harbour Jakarta

Learn how to prepare authentic Balinese dishes at an organic farm in the tropics of Ubud. See the sights at the local market, then work with a chef to prepare traditional or vegan/vegetarian meals. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class in an open air farm kitchen Pick your freshest ingredients on the organic farm Cook 6 authentic Balinese meals Experience local daily life and taste local fruits Keep the recipe book so you can recreate the dishes back home

Experience the authentic flavors of Bali through a hands-on cooking class in Tanjung Benoa, where you will learn how to prepare traditional Balinese dishes using fresh ingredients picked from a tropical spice and herb garden. Guided by an experienced local chef, this immersive culinary journey introduces you to Bali's rich food culture, traditional cooking techniques, and the secrets behind its famous spice blends. Before cooking, enjoy a guided walk through the herb and spice garden where you will discover fresh turmeric, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, pandan leaves, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, and other essential ingredients used in Balinese cuisine. Learn about their culinary, medicinal, and cultural significance in everyday Balinese life. After the garden visit, head to the cooking pavilion and begin creating a variety of authentic dishes from scratch. The chef will guide you step-by-step, making the class suitable for both beginners and experienced cooks.

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.