Top Ubud Food & Drink Classes

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.

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.

There’s no better way to get to know a culture than through its food, and this Balinese cooking class on an organic farm outside Ubud is so authentic you even use a traditional wood-fired stove. Learn about organic farming and Bali’s subak system, recognized with UNESCO World Heritage status, pick organic ingredients from the garden, and prepare a meal of six delicious Balinese favorites along with healthy juices.

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.

If you’ve tried Bali’s unique cuisine while traveling to the island and want to be able to recreate it back home, this Balinese cooking class is an ideal activity for you. Visit a local market to shop for fresh ingredients. Learn about the elements and techniques of Balinese food from a professional Balinese cook, then enjoy eating the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor at the end of the class.

Silver jewelry making is an age-old Balinese craft that's vital to the island’s rural economy. On this private tour from Ubud, try out the art coached by a silversmith at a traditional village workshop. Tour the village to understand the craft's importance; and learn to shape, cut, and finish your design before keeping it as a memento. Prebooking will secure your place for a time that fits your schedule.

Spare yourself the stress and risk of self-driving Bali on this private door-to-door tour. Soak in volcanic hot springs, enjoy lunch with a view of the Batur volcano, tour a coffee plantation, and see four key highlights of Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.

On this Best of Ubud day tour you will visit the Tegalalang Rice Terrace set on a cliff located 600m above the sea levels. Best way to understand Bali's ancient irrigation system called "SUBAK", then see Hindu devotees bathing in Tirta Empul's holy spring water, and get up close and personal with macaques at the Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary plus Ubud arts handicrafts villages. Explore more places by choosing the full tour option; Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah) to see some age-old ponds and the Ganesha statue is located on one side with Trimurti (Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma) and Tegenungan waterfall known as wonderful waterfall in Ubud. Choose the Ubud custom trip to customize your own itinerary and/or to add more things to do or visit such as Jungle Swing, Campuhan ridge walk, Ubud Palace, Ubud Market, Suwat, Tibumana and Kanto Lampo Waterfalls, and any other amazing destinations in Ubud area. Naturally, your day includes door-to-door service from your hotel or port.

Adrenaline junkies will thrill to this adventure combo: white-water rafting the Ayung River and roaring through Bali’s lush countryside on an ATV. Discover hidden waterfalls, cool off in the refreshing waters, and whizz over bumps with the help of your rafting guide. After a buffet lunch, don helmet and boots to ride around the rice paddies with a guide. Choose from a solo or tandem ride and upgrade to include hotel transfers.

Enjoy the freedom to build your own itinerary but none of the dangers of self-driving Bali on this private build-your-own day tour for up to five travelers. Meet your driver/guide in your hotel lobby and plan out a route that suits your interests. That could include temples, rice terraces, waterfalls, coffee plantations, markets, villages, or beaches.

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.

Cycling is an amazing way to discover rural Bali. From rice harvesting to timeless ceremonies, experience local life on a guided cycle tour with hotel transfers. Before you start your mellow downhill ride, hit the scenic Tegalalang Rice Terrace, learn about traditional farming practices at a coffee plantation, and capture photos of Lake Batur and the Mt. Batur volcano, and once you’re done there’s an Indonesian lunch.

Cook and eat with a Balinese family in their traditional walled compound. This private half day experience provides an authentic look at local life in a village just north of Ubud. Travel by private vehicle through terraced foothills and discover Balinese spices and other ingredients from the family garden. Learn to use a traditional wood-fired oven to cook several dishes, then enjoy your creations for lunch or dinner.

One of the best ways to experience a place is through its cuisine. You’ll get the chance to learn about Balinese culture and tradition during this fun cooking class in a Balinese home. Balinese food is unique, and very different from other Indonesian and Asian cuisines. Learn why, and get the chance to practice the techniques you’ll need to recreate Balinese dishes at home. You’ll also visit a local market and rice fields for a whole sightseeing experience.

Immerse yourself in Balinese culture through the island's culinary delights during this experience. You'll start with a trip to the local market to pick up ingredients followed by a cooking class where you'll learn all about how to make Balinese spice paste, a main base ingredient for many local dishes. You'll then get the chance to make nine dishes in total and sample your creations before heading back to your hotel.  

Join a professional chef on this small-group Bali food experience, with round-trip transfers from central Ubud hotels. Learn about herbs, spices, and other ingredients at a local market. Enjoy a hot drink and some banana fritters while you hear about Balinese life, then head to the cooking pavilion and prepare a menu including appetizers, multiple entrees, side dishes, and dessert. After lunch, take home an instructional booklet.

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. • Balinese cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Balinese culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Pick up and drop off from your central Ubud hotel • Vegetarian, Vegan , Lactose and Gluten-free options available If you choose the market tour grade option, your experience will include a visit to the local market

Learn to cook Balinese cuisine with a cooking class at an organic farm. You'll start by walking around the farm, picking out ingredients that you'll use to prepare your meal. Your instructor will then teach you how to cook some easy-to-make dishes, which you'll eat at the end of your class. You'll also take home a small cookbook so that you’ll be able to recreate the same dishes at home.

Highlight: Visiting Balinese house & meet the family Having authentic Balinese lunch (food that you cooked) market tour (morning class) , and garden tour enjoy the cooking class with local expert What to expect: Experience the authentic Balinese way of cooking by visiting the traditional market and purchasing ingredients directly from local vendors. Immerse yourself in the traditional Balinese lifestyle as you prepare dishes with fresh, organic ingredients harvested directly from the farm. Learn about Balinese culture and traditions by visiting a Balinese family in their home. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the countryside as you learn to cook delicious Balinese cuisine. This beautiful location offers a unique opportunity to experience the true essence of Bali. Come and join us for an unforgettable culinary journey that will leave you with a deeper understanding and appreciation for this enchanting island.

The cooking venue is in our resort area. Balinese cooking experience takes the place at The Kumbuh Restaurant and start at 11.00 a.m. with the lunch or start at 05.00 p.m. with the dinner arrangement. It takes approximately for one and half hours activity, our Chef will share his secret dish recipes, and this is followed by your memorable lunch or dinner at our open lounge deck. Take home our secret recipe as our gift and impress your family & friends with your Balinese cooking skills.

A selection of fascinating traditional Balinese dishes are demonstrated, with participants preparing enough food for their own lunch. The groups are taught to eat native style, with the hand or so-called pakai tangan. 

A comprehensive set of recipes are given out with step-by-step instructions on reproducing these delicious spicy dishes in your own kitchen. Surprise your family and loved ones at home with your new, exotic cooking skills

Learn to balance the complex flavors of Balinese cuisine during a cooking class in Ubud—a hands-on way to experience the culinary culture of the Indonesian island. Enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to only 12 other foodies as you learn to make local delicacies such as fried tempe, Balinese chicken, vegetable soup, and much more.

With the help of your native host, you will discover the unique flavors of local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. And other uniqueness you will see how the Balinese make wine in the traditional way.