Balinese Cooking Class: Authentic Culinary Experience

Join Putu in her traditional Balinese kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Learn authentic recipes, discover the medicinal qualities of Balinese ingredients, and enjoy a delicious meal with Putu and her family.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jalan Raya Pesalakan - Experience a private, interactive Balinese cooking class with Putu in her home kitchen, located in her ancestral village in Ubud, surrounded by lush gardens and tropical orchards. You will be warmly greeted by her multigenerational family before collaborating to prepare five authentic dishes, using fresh ingredients sourced…
What's Included
  • Private cooking lesson with host Putu
  • Homecooked meal experience
  • Round-trip transport from Ubud hotel
  • All-inclusive taxes, fees, and charges
  • Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
  • Local alcohol tasting (1-2 glasses)
  • Gratuities included
What's Not Included
  • Round-trip transport from outside of Ubud (extra charge)
Meal Options
  • Gado Gado - A vibrant mix of local vegetables tossed in a rich, savory peanut sauce
  • Perkedel - Crispy golden fritters bursting with sweet corn and aromatic hints of ginger, garlic, and chili
  • Rendang - A slow-cooked Indonesian curry of beef or chicken, infused with coconut milk and aromatic spices served with rice
  • Sayur Urab - Traditional…
Additional Information

Join your host Putu in her kitchen for a private, hands-on cooking class. Unlike many other TripAdvisor tours, this is a private experience. You and your host will prepare 2-3 authentic Balinese dishes. As you chop, grind and grill, Putu will teach you about the spices she uses in her family recipes as well as the medicinal qualities of Balinese…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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239jillm
Dec 4, 2025
The Most Memorable and Authentic Experience We Had in Ubud - We did several tours in Ubud, and we both agree this was the best by far. Putu and her husband personally picked us up from our hotel and welcomed us into their home. We not only learned a lot and were thoroughly entertained, but we also had the chance to cook dishes we would never normally try. Putu’s home is beautiful, and her hospitality was truly appreciated. We would highly recommend giving this experience a go.
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Sakinajuzerf
Nov 23, 2025
Authentic, Tasty and loads of fun! - We went to Putu's home for an authentic Balinese cooking class and left extremely full and very happy with our experience. Putu picked us up from our hotel and took us to her home, where the class was held. She gave us an insightful tour of the different buildings and home temples in her house, as well as the different plants and fruits that she was growing at her place. We then tried some exotic fruits such as Mangosteen (which we loved!) and Durian (which I liked but my husband wasn't a big fan) and the snakeskin fruit, which was so unique and had the aftertaste of a candy we had in our childhood. After getting some energy from the fruits and hydration from our coconut water, we started the cooking class which lasted around 2+ hours. We cooked Nasi Sela (steamed rice with sweet potato), Tempeh Manis (sweet soy sauce tempeh stir fried), Bakwan Jagung (sweet corn fritters), Urap Sayur (Green beans and other blanched veg tossed in a spiced dessicated coconut mix) and Sate Lilit (chicken skewers marinated and served with a sweet and savoury peanut sauce). Everything was made slowly and with consideration, which gave us an understanding of how Balinese people experienced their food culture. They tend to cook multiple dishes early in the day and leave the food out for members of the family to consume at their convenience, which I found to be quite interesting. Overall it was a pleasant experience, and Putu was a great host who made the whole evening very enjoyable! Considering we were on 2 hours sleep and coming back from a hectic 4 day wedding, we still really enjoyed our time, which says a lot about how fun the cooking class was!
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Kls-ljd
Nov 17, 2025
Excellent class - I'm not one to book things on tripadvisor, but I did a lot of research for a class where I could really cook. Putu lived up to her reputation as a lovely human and deft teacher. Experienced cooks will not be disappointed. Highly recommend
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Rosalba_c
Nov 16, 2025
Personal and authentic cooking class experience - Three friends and I signed up for this class and received an amazing experience. Putu and her family were gracious and she did an excellent job of explaining the temples typical of a Balinese household. We also enjoyed her farm tour and using ingredients from her farm. She does an excellent job of explaining and instructing. Come hungry and curious! And our meal was delicious!! I would make it part of the beginning of your trip as you will use the information on the rest of your trip!
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Paigebi9608uw
Nov 16, 2025
Highly recommend to anyone looking to do a Balinese cooking class! - This was one of the highlights of our trip! Putu and her family were so welcoming and made the experience so memorable. It was amazing seeing their beautiful family compound and how they live off their land and it was great to be able to learn some traditional Balinese recipes which were all exceptional. My husband and I really enjoyed Putu’s cooking class and would highly recommend this experience! I am so happy we chose this cooking class!
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Michael
Nov 16, 2025
Great Indonesian culture and cuisine. - Putu and her husband were very warm and welcoming, Putu is very well organized and is able to accommodate differences in spicy food between members of the same party with ease. Very patient and full of good tips to be more efficient. We had an extraordinary time learning more about the Indonesian culture and traditional dishes. Too much food for two people though :-)
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Paul_g
Nov 13, 2025
Highly recommend Putu to you! - Putu and her team rock! Great hospitality! Delicious and informative cooking class. We highly recommend her to you. She shares her delicious cooking experience, her family garden and compound, and stories about Bali culture and life. Such fresh ingredients! Such great flavours, all ending with a fabulous meal and recipe book to take home!
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I9345vlpaulg
Nov 12, 2025
Putu’s hospitality rocks! - From start to finish, Putu and her family welcomed us with warm Balinese hospitality. The lesson and meal, in her family compound, was fun, informative, and decidedly delicious, all the more so because it was our hands doing the cooking. The farm fresh local ingredients, many from her own garden, were a feast for the eyes and taste buds! You will not be disappointed, and you’ll learn about Balinese cooking, ingredients, and culture along the way.
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Q7418xgromank
Nov 11, 2025
Welcoming, authentic, beautiful, tasty - Visiting Putu’s home and cooking dinner together was one of the best things we did in our three weeks in Bali. Totally recommended!
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Lucafi7448gl
Nov 11, 2025
Delicious local cooking class - We had an amazing time with delicious food and a great host! We learnt so much about the Balinese culture and family life. Thank you so much!
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From $65
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).