Top Ubud Cooking Classes

What to Expect: Start your journey with a guided market tour, where you'll select fresh ingredients directly from local vendors. Afterward, immerse yourself in the authentic Balinese cooking experience as you join a local expert for a hands-on cooking class. You'll prepare traditional dishes using organic ingredients harvested from the farm, giving you an authentic taste of Bali. As you cook, enjoy stunning views of the lush countryside and learn about the rich Balinese culture and traditions. Visit a local Balinese family in their home to gain insight into daily life and the island's unique way of living. Finally, sit down to enjoy the delicious lunch you've prepared, savoring the authentic flavors of Balinese cuisine. This beautiful, tranquil location offers a rare opportunity to truly connect with the essence of Bali. Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure that will deepen your appreciation for the culture, flavors, and spirit of this enchanting island.

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.

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.

Good food is in abundance in Bali, but if you want to be able to make replicas of some of the best traditional dishes yourself when you get back home, then book this Balinese cooking class. You’ll go into a local family compound and visit the Gianyar market to find local fruits, vegetables, and herbs. After cooking, enjoy an authentic Balinese meal of dishes such as piquant chicken satay, fresh vegetable soup, and, for dessert, black sticky rice pudding with fresh coconut cream or fried banana with grated fresh coconut and palm sugar.

Immerse yourself in Balinese culture and discover traditional local cuisine on this intimate culinary adventure, with transfers from hotels in the Ubud area and much of south Bali. Pick fresh herbs and vegetables, then create delicious local specialties such as coconut satay or banana leaf chicken during an expert-led cooking class. After you’ve sat down to your meal, you’ll visit Taman Mumbul water temple and Tanah Lot sea temple.

Explore the real Bali on bike & in the kitchen! This unique day trip is the perfect combination of biking in local villages and cooking in a Balinese home. Our guide will take you on the most scenic route through beautiful rice fields, visit the local market, explore traditional villages, and enjoy coffee in a family home. The tour culminates in a hands-on cooking class at Pak Wayan’s home, where you’ll learn to prepare authentic Balinese dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Taste the difference as you cook and enjoy your own home cooked meal. Perfect experience for those who is looking to connect with Bali’s culture, nature, and flavors in an unforgettable way! Led by local guides, it’s more than sightseeing – it’s a chance to connect with Bali’s heart and heritage. We provide quality bikes, helmets, and a safety car will follow you.

Hands-on cooking experience with a wide variety of dishes to choose including Jukut/Sayur urab, Sate ayam, Peanut sauce, Kueh dadar, Pisang goreng, and many more! Visit the organic farm, choose your own ingredients, and recreate your own signature dish now!

Combine one of Ubud’s top attractions with its cuisine during an experience that includes a Balinese cooking class and a visit to the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Ideal for first-time visitors, this tour promises the personalized attention of your guide by limiting the group number to 15 people and includes convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

Satisfy your adventurous and epicurean sides in just one day in Ubud. After pickup from your hotel, visit a typical market and rice fields to learn about daily life in Bali. Experience the joys of Balinese cooking during a hands-on class at a local home. Prepare and devour a traditional lunch, then get your adrenaline pumping during an ATV tour through the jungle and countryside.

There’s no better way to get to know a culture than through its cuisine. Delve deep into Balinese ritual and tradition on this full-day, small-group cooking class. Shop for ingredients at vibrant Ubud Market; discover the art of rice cultivation in the fields; then prepare a feast of eight separate dishes in an authentic Balinese village. Wrap up your day at Batuan Temple, one of the island’s oldest temples.

The best experience for travelers who first time come to Bali in this class we will take you to not only cooking class, but also do traditional market tour (morning class only), visit local house, learn about balinese culture, life style and other unique side of Bali. And the next you will visiting Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest you will see gray macaques roam among Hindu temples in the forest, and the last stop you will see Tegenungan waterfall which becomes the most popular waterfall in Bali that is not too far from the capital. This will be your greatest day to enjoy the Bali nature view with outstanding waterfall scenery, and finally back to your hotel with private car.

Immerse yourself in village life and see a side of Bali few visitors get to on this small-group adventure. Stroll through rice terraces, meet farmers, and prepare authentic dishes and “jamu” herbal tonics with herbs you’ve picked yourself from the garden. After lunch, try planting rice, meet stingless bees, feed a cow, learn a traditional instrument, and visit Belulang hot spring in Kediri.

Make your Bali vacation even more blissful by exploring the island on your own terms. Travel by private air-conditioned luxury car or minivan and be assisted by an English-speaking driver. This full-day car hire—priced per person—comes with your personal chauffeur. You can choose your own destinations for a day without a predetermined itinerary. Pickup is included as well as fuel charges. See areas of service in the Inclusions section.

Experience the best of Bali with our authentic Balinese cooking class in Ubud! Begin at a bustling traditional morning market, learning about fresh local ingredients and spices. Next, visit a charming Balinese home to enjoy aromatic coffee or tea with traditional cakes. Then dive into a hands-on cooking session, preparing classic Balinese dishes ready to savor. Perfect for families, couples, honeymooners, or groups, with options for vegans, dietary needs, and allergies. Capture memories, taste Bali, and cook like a local!

* Harvesting to coconut : Experince the energy of the coconut tree as we learn how to harvest coconut with mindful care and respect for the plant's life cycle. * Cracking and Extracting : Engage in the tactile process of cracking open of coconut, extracting the sweet, fresh meat and preparing it for the next stages. * Grating and Grinding : Learn how to grate the coconut meat and then press or grind it, turning it into a creamy coconut paste. * Cold - Pressing : Discover the art of cold - pressing to extract the pure oil, maintaining its natural essence. As the oil flows, you'll fell the deep connection between nature and nourishment. Next step while we wait for coconut making process we will make canang making , introducing balinese offering and daily prayer .

Escape the hustle of Bali with a private coconut oil–making masterclass in the serene village of Delodsema, north of Ubud. Learn the traditional Balinese process of creating coconut oil, enjoy a coconut scrub massage, and explore local village life while sipping herbal tea or coffee. Perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers, this hands-on experience includes your own handmade coconut oil to take home as a unique souvenir.

Santika, a professional chef, opened a homestay for travelers along with his wife, and now enjoys teaching them how to cook local Balinese food. He is excited to share his knowledge of traditional Balinese cuisine from his home kitchen, during this fun cooking class in Bali. Santika's home is located in Pesalakan village, which is surrounded with rice paddies and is a 20 minute drive from Ubud city center. You will experience the beauty of Balinese culture and all it has to offer. • Private Balinese cooking class in Ubud in a local home • Introduction to Balinese ingredients, culture and cuisine • Learn to cook a traditional Balinese meal using local ingredients and spices • Pick up and drop off from your central Ubud hotel • Vegetarian, vegan , lactose and gluten-free options available, on request If you choose the market tour grade option, your experience will include a visit to the local market

We will take you deep into the soul of Balinese culture, exploring the three essential pillars that have kept it alive and thriving to this day. By joining this program, you are not only immersing yourself in Balinese traditions but also supporting a community of local farmers and artisans in Pejeng. Our movement is dedicated to preserving our culture, uplifting local farmers, artisans, and villagers, and providing them with resources to enhance their quality of life.

Bali is a well-known culture for healing and traditional medicine. Even at 21 century the Balinese people still prefer to use the recipes which pass the testing by ages and made from the herbs and spices. We invite you to discover the ancient Bali healing medicine traditions and learn the old recipes with us! During the class, you will cook 2 herbal drinks. You will also know for what it is used, how to use and get some knowledge of traditional medicine of Bali

Join us for an authentic Balinese cooking experience in Ubud, combining a visit to a traditional local market, a scenic walk through lush rice fields, and a hands-on cooking class. Guests can discover local ingredients, learn about Balinese culture and traditions from our friendly local instructors, prepare authentic Balinese dishes from scratch, and enjoy the delicious meal they have created themselves. This experience is perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and anyone looking for an immersive and memorable cultural experience.

Learn the art of Balinese food, from shopping the market to grinding spice pastes in a traditional “ulekan” during this cooking class that’s tailored for vegetarians. You’ll prepare nine separate dishes, featuring tofu, tempe, fresh veggies, and more, and bring home recipes to recreate back home. For ease, your package includes transfers from central Ubud hotels,

Dapur Usada has developed its own unique food philosophy - IndoVedic Cuisine. Our food blends the ancient Indian medicinal wisdom of Ayurveda, with the Balinese knowledge of herbal medicine known as Usada. Our kitchen offers slow cooked vegetarian dishes, made from fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Our Jamu's are the family recipes of our staff, rooted in the traditions of Ubud.

A week at Firefly Retreat in Ubud offers a chance to connect deeply with yourself and others in a serene, nature-filled setting. With daily yoga sessions tailored for all levels, fresh vegetarian meals, and hands-on cultural activities like Balinese cooking and herbal medicine workshops, each day unfolds with purpose and tranquility. This retreat is designed for solo travelers, fostering a community atmosphere where friendships blossom from day one. Embrace the simplicity of life in the rice paddies and find joy in learning about local traditions while supporting the culture that makes Bali unique.

From your family to theirs: a Balinese day to remember. This experience connects people, place and traditions. The market ingredients become the lunch you prepare together. The offerings you make help you understand the rituals before joining a temple blessing. The rice fields reveal the everyday work behind the food on your plate. A visit to the village school offers a rare look at local children’s daily lives—an encounter travellers seldom experience in Bali. Visits take place when the school is open, outside weekends and public holidays. You spend the day with a local family, sharing their home, joining activities and exchanging stories. Adults and children participate together, with no cooking or farming experience needed. Beyond Bali’s familiar sights, discover village life through the people who live it. Roasting coffee together, exchanging stories over lunch or making your first offering creates something deeply personal: shared memories your family can carry for a lifetime.