Putu resides in the village of her forebears, within a traditional familial estate. Upon your arrival, you’ll be greeted by her elders, her spouse, Pasta, and their trio of offspring. Putu’s culinary journey began in her youth, assisting her grandmother in the kitchen. Her proficiency in cooking has since blossomed into both a vocation and a fervent hobby. She is employed as a chef at a couple of private estates, where she whips up innovative and authentic Balinese cuisine to the delight of her patrons. She takes great care in the aesthetic arrangement of her dishes, garnishing them with intricately carved fruits and vegetables. At her residence, she is tasked with crafting offerings for the temple, ranging from modest tributes to towering fruit structures that she balances atop her head during religious festivities. Additionally, Putu concocts homemade jamu, a traditional medicinal concoction derived from turmeric.
Putu’s grandparents cultivate rice, which you’ll have the pleasure of tasting during your meal. You and your family will be escorted around their homestead, where they will introduce you to their private shrine and elucidate the significance of the various sacred items. Their property boasts a charming orchard that yields jackfruit, cacao, durian, coffee, and bananas. They also rear a variety of livestock, including pigs, ducks, chickens, and a cow.
Notes: The fees cover a round-trip shuttle from your accommodation in Ubud.
Points of Interest
- Ubud
- Round-trip transportation from your Ubud hotel
- All-inclusive of taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Enjoy a homecooked lunch crafted with love
- Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
- Inclusive of gratuities for hassle-free experience
- Exclusive private market tour and cooking class led by host Putu
- Sample delicious alcoholic beverages
- Round-trip transport from outside of Ubud (extra charge)
Early in the morning, your host Putu will pick you up and take you to the bustling Pejeng market where local residents do their shopping. You’ll be introduced to the different fruits, vegetables, and spices that are in season, picking up a selection for the cooking lesson ahead. The market also offers fantastic opportunities for photography, remember to bring your camera!
Once back at Putu’s home, you’ll assist in the cooking of 2-3 traditional Balinese meals. As you help with the chopping, grinding, and grilling, Putu will explain the different spices used in these venerable family recipes as well as the health benefits of Balinese ingredients. Despite Putu’s kitchen’s simple setup, just a two-burner cooktop, you’ll be amazed at how efficiently and quickly she can whip up a complicated menu with diverse dishes. You may learn to cook dishes such as Putu’s grilled eggplant with tomato, grilled fish with Balinese sambal (a spicy chili sauce), or a curry-based dish. After approximately 1-2 hours of cooking, you’ll sit down to savor the delicious meal.
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Vegetarian and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Private, personalized experience
- Please note: Prices include round-trip transport from Ubud only. Please be sure to include your hotel name on the reservation form so your host can arrange for your pick-up. If you are staying outside of Ubud there will be an additional charge for transportation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
