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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

Dive deep into Bali’s rich culinary scene with this hands-on cooking class, 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.

There are few better ways to experience local culture than a cooking class. In this small-group class, join your Balinese host on a visit to a typical market, then enjoy coffee and cake as you learn about herbs and spices in the organic garden. Next, master Balinese cooking techniques—including the use of a stone mortar—as you prepare and eat a delicious 5-course lunch in a traditional open kitchen.

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.

What makes Mufu Cooking Class special is its authenticity and immersive experience. Unlike other cooking classes, we focus on traditional Balinese cooking techniques using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. You’ll learn directly from expert chefs who share not only recipes but also the cultural significance behind each dish. We also offer a market tour (morning class only), where you can explore local spices and produce, giving you a true taste of Balinese culinary traditions. Plus, our class is interactive and fun, making it perfect for solo travelers, couples, and groups. By the end, you won’t just have a delicious meal—you’ll take home the skills to recreate Bali’s flavors in your own kitchen!

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.

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.

Bring the rich flavors of Indonesian cuisine home from your vacation after this half-day cooking class, in an intimate group of up to 12 travelers. You’ll tour a vegetable garden, plant some seeds, then learn to prepare a range of dishes from Lombok, Java, and beyond using traditional tools like a stone pestle and mortar. After sitting down to the fruits of your labor, return to your Mataram or Senggigi hotel.

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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!