Tumang Bali Cooking Class is an authentic Balinese cooking class in Ubud, Bali. We offer hands-on cooking experiences with a local market tour, rice field walk, and the chance to learn 10+ traditional dishes from scratch. Our classes are vegetarian friendly with complimentary hotel pickup included.
Dining Experience
Savoring our hand-made feast overlooking Ubud's rice fields.
Read our guide on how we make our secret spice paste (Bumbu Bali) using authentic ingredients and traditional hand-grinding techniques.
Choose from our hand-crafted cooking experiences, designed to suit both beginners and seasoned foodies.

What's Included

Kids IDR 550K
What's Included
We provide a complete, hassle-free experience so you can focus entirely on enjoying your culinary adventure.
Complimentary transport for all major Ubud areas.
Guided local market tour & authentic rice field walk.
Learn to prepare 10+ traditional Balinese dishes step-by-step.
Printed booklet with all recipes so you can cook them at home.
Refreshing welcome drink plus lunch/dinner feast of your creations.
Fully customisable plant-based menu available upon request.
Intimate and hands-on session with a maximum of 8 guests.
Learn from local Balinese experts in a warm family atmosphere.
A step-by-step guide to your culinary adventure with Tumang Bali.
Meet your driver at your hotel lobby and enjoy a comfortable ride to Ubud to begin your culinary adventure.

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.

Take a short, beautiful walk through the green rice paddies. Learn how Balinese farmers grow rice before arriving at the kitchen.

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.

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.
Choose between our immersive Morning Class (3–4 Hours) or focused Afternoon Class (3 Hours). Free shuttle service is available for the Ubud area.
✨ Includes guided local morning market tour, rice field walk, hands-on cooking of 10+ dishes, and full lunch feast.
Pickup Times by Area
✨ Focused hands-on culinary masterclass, rice paddy views, traditional spice grinding, and Balinese dinner feast.
Pickup Times by Area
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.

Dessert
Dadar Gulung
Presenting our freshly made sweet green coconut crepes.

Teamwork
Chopping Spices
Having fun preparing the fresh ingredients for our Bumbu Bali.

Cooking
Balinese Curry
Cooking authentic Balinese dishes with local chefs guiding you.
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
Local culinary experts passionate about sharing the true taste of Bali.

Born and raised in Ubud, Wayan learned traditional Balinese cooking from his grandmother. He has over 15 years of experience sharing his culinary heritage.
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Full plant-based Balinese menu — not a side salad. Vegan options available.
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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 daily sessions: the Morning Class (08:30 AM – 12:30 PM, ~3–4 hours, includes the traditional market tour & lunch) and the Afternoon Class (14:30 PM – 17:30 PM, ~3 hours, hands-on cooking & dinner). Both options include complimentary Ubud pickup and hands-on preparation of 10+ authentic dishes!
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.
Yes. Shared classes are IDR 350K per person. A private class for 1 person is IDR 650K; kids in a private class are IDR 550K. For groups of 6 or more we can keep the kitchen exclusive — contact us via WhatsApp.
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.
Our Morning Class lasts approximately 3–4 hours (including the 45-minute Ubud market tour, rice field walk, 2 hours of cooking, and dining time). Our Afternoon Class is a focused 3-hour experience starting directly with the rice field walk, cooking masterclass, and dinner feast.
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. In a shared class they join at the adult rate unless we agree a family quote. In a private class, kids are IDR 550K and one adult is IDR 650K. Little hands love grinding spices and wrapping sate.
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.
Join us in the heart of Bali. We are located at Warung Tumang Bali.
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Our Ubud cooking class is perfect for travelers, food lovers, and families looking for an authentic cultural experience.
Dive deep into Balinese heritage. From picking ingredients at the local Ubud market to exploring scenic rice fields, it's a true cultural immersion.
Master the aromatic secrets of Balinese cuisine. Learn to blend our signature spice paste (Bumbu Bali) and cook 10+ traditional dishes from scratch.
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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