Experience Authentic
Balinese Cooking Classes
in Ubud
Learn to cook authentic Balinese cuisine with our local chef in a traditional village kitchen. Our hands-on cooking class includes a local market tour, rice field walk, and a recipe booklet to take home.
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Dining Experience
Savoring our hand-made feast overlooking Ubud's rice fields.
Why Choose Our Balinese Cooking Class?
Read our guide on how we make our secret spice paste (Bumbu Bali) using authentic ingredients and traditional hand-grinding techniques.
Our Cooking Experiences & Classes
Choose from our hand-crafted cooking experiences, designed to suit both beginners and seasoned foodies.
Morning Market Tour & Cooking Masterclass
IDR 350KWhat's Included
- Market Tour
- Welcome Drink
- Lunch
- Recipe Book
What's Included in Our Cooking Class
We provide a complete, hassle-free experience so you can focus entirely on enjoying your culinary adventure.
Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
Complimentary transport for all major Ubud areas.
Market & Rice Field Tour
Guided local market tour & authentic rice field walk.
Hands-on Cooking
Learn to prepare 10+ traditional Balinese dishes step-by-step.
Take-Home Recipe Booklet
Printed booklet with all recipes so you can cook them at home.
Welcome Drink & Feast
Refreshing welcome drink plus lunch/dinner feast of your creations.
Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly
Fully customisable plant-based menu available upon request.
Small Group Sizes
Intimate and hands-on session with a maximum of 8 guests.
Local Guides & Chefs
Learn from local Balinese experts in a warm family atmosphere.
Your Cooking Class Itinerary
A step-by-step guide to your culinary adventure with Tumang Bali.
Hotel Pickup
Meet your driver at your hotel lobby and enjoy a comfortable ride to Ubud to begin your culinary adventure.
Stop 1: Ubud Local Market
Meet your guide and explore the traditional morning market. You will see where locals shop and buy the fresh spices, vegetables, and ingredients you need for the class.
Stop 2: Ricefield Walk
Take a short, beautiful walk through the green rice paddies. Learn how Balinese farmers grow rice before arriving at the kitchen.
Stop 3: Cooking Class
Arrive at Tumang Balinese Kitchen. Enjoy a welcome drink, put on your apron, and learn about the ingredients. For the next two hours, you will chop, mix, and cook 4 to 5 traditional Balinese dishes step-by-step with your chef.
Stop 4: Local Restaurant
Move to our peaceful dining area or local restaurant space. Sit down at the table with the rest of the group to eat the delicious food you just cooked. Relax, enjoy the view, and share stories before heading back to your hotel.
Optional Drop-offYour driver will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation after the meal.
Pickup Schedule
We offer three classes everyday. Free shuttle service is available for the Ubud area.
Morning Class
Afternoon Class
Dinner Class
Captured Moments
A glimpse into the authentic atmosphere, colorful ingredients, and smiles in our kitchen.
Preparation
Stir Frying
Stir frying fresh ingredients on our traditional Balinese gas stoves.
Gathering
Shared Feast
Savoring our hand-made traditional Balinese lunch together overlooking the sawah.
Group Fun
Rice Field Shrine
Smiling and celebrating a wonderful day of cooking by our traditional stone shrine.
Graduation
Proud Certificates
Guests showing off their cooking certificates after a fun-filled day.
Tradition
Grilling Satay
Cooking with traditional coconut husk charcoal for signature smoke flavor.
Social Media
Watch what our guests are saying about their cooking experience!
Discover Traditional Balinese Cuisine
Balinese cuisine is built on fresh market ingredients, aromatic spices, and centuries-old family recipes. In this class, you'll learn the secrets behind Bumbu Bali (our signature spice paste), the perfect Sate Ayam, Pepes Ikan, and the iconic Sayur Urap.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced home cook, you'll walk away with real skills and a recipe booklet to recreate these authentic flavors at home.
Traditional Techniques
Grinding and cooking fresh herbs in our village kitchen
Cook with Local Balinese Chef Wayan Suryana
Local culinary experts passionate about sharing the true taste of Bali.
Wayan Suryana
Born and raised in Ubud, Wayan learned traditional Balinese cooking from his grandmother. He has over 15 years of experience sharing his culinary heritage.
Guest Stories
Sarah Jenkins
"An absolutely incredible experience. Wayan was so knowledgeable and the market tour was eye-opening! The food we made was the best I had in Bali."
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Balinese cooking experience.
Our cooking class includes a guided local market tour, a welcome drink, hands-on cooking of 10+ traditional Balinese dishes (both regular and vegetarian options), a full lunch or dinner with the food you prepared, a recipe book to take home, and complimentary hotel pickup from the Ubud area.
Absolutely not! Our classes are designed for all skill levels — from complete beginners to experienced home cooks. Our friendly local chefs will guide you step-by-step through every recipe. It's more about the fun cultural experience than perfection!
Yes! We offer a complete vegetarian menu featuring dishes like Kare Tahu (Tofu Curry), Sate Tempe (Tempeh Satay), Tofu Pepes (Steamed Tofu in Banana Leaf), and many more. Just let us know when booking and we'll prepare everything fresh for you.
We offer two sessions daily: a Morning Class starting at 8:00 AM (includes market tour) and an Afternoon Class starting at 2:00 PM. The morning class is our most popular option as you get to experience the vibrant local market!
We offer complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off from the Ubud area. For guests staying outside Ubud, we can arrange transport for a small additional fee. You can also arrange your own transportation — we'll send you our exact location via WhatsApp after booking.
Absolutely! We welcome groups of any size. For groups of 6 or more, we can arrange a private cooking class exclusively for your party. Contact us via WhatsApp for special group rates and availability.
Just bring yourself, comfortable clothing, and a great appetite! We provide aprons, all cooking equipment, and ingredients. We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes for the market tour and bringing sunscreen and a hat for the rice field walk.
The full experience lasts approximately 4–5 hours, which includes the market tour (45 mins), rice field walk (30 mins), cooking class (2 hours), and dining time (1 hour). It's a complete cultural and culinary immersion!
Absolutely. Our hands-on cooking class is designed for complete beginners. Chef Wayan guides you step-by-step, and by the end, you'll feel confident cooking traditional Balinese dishes at home. We even provide a recipe booklet!
Yes! We serve a fully plant-based Balinese menu upon request, featuring dishes like Veggie Sate, Tempe Curry, and local vegetable soups. Just let us know when you book.
Kids aged 8 and above are very welcome! It's a fun, interactive family activity. Little hands love grinding spices and stirring the sate sauce. We provide child-friendly portions and extra guidance.
Yes! Every guest receives a printed recipe booklet with all 10+ dishes we cook, so you can recreate the authentic flavors long after your cooking class in Ubud.
Find Us
Join us in the heart of Bali. We are located at Warung Tumang Bali.
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Who This Cooking Class Is For
Our Ubud cooking class is perfect for travelers, food lovers, and families looking for an authentic cultural experience.
Travelers & Explorers
Dive deep into Balinese heritage. From picking ingredients at the local Ubud market to exploring scenic rice fields, it's a true cultural immersion.
Food Lovers & Cooks
Master the aromatic secrets of Balinese cuisine. Learn to blend our signature spice paste (Bumbu Bali) and cook 10+ traditional dishes from scratch.
Families & Beginners
No prior experience needed. We guide you step-by-step. Fully welcoming to dietary options (vegetarian/vegan) and kids aged 8+.
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