Cooking Class Ubud — Balinese Cooking with Local Chefs
Book the best cooking class in Ubud — morning market tour, rice-field walk, hands-on cooking of 10+ traditional dishes, and a shared feast with local chefs in Tumang village. Free hotel pickup. Vegetarian friendly. From IDR 506,370 per person.
A cooking class in Ubud at Tumang Bali is a hands-on Balinese culinary experience in Tumang village, about 30 minutes from central Ubud. The shared class costs IDR 506,370 per adult (2+ participants; IDR 616,032 for 1) and includes a guided morning market tour, rice-field walk, Canang Sari flower offering, and cooking 10+ traditional dishes from scratch with Chef Wayan Suryana. Guests grind Base Genep spice paste by hand, prepare sate lilit, pepes ikan, sambal matah, and a full Balinese feast, then dine together overlooking the paddies. Classes are vegetarian friendly with vegan options on request, small groups of maximum 8 people, and complimentary hotel pickup in the Ubud area. Private classes for one person cost IDR 633,090; kids on private classes pay the same as adults (IDR 633,090).
Last updated September 2026
IDR 506,370 All-Inclusive
Market tour, 10+ dishes, meal, pickup, and recipe booklet included.
Morning Market + Rice Fields
A full cultural immersion before you even start cooking.
Local Balinese Chefs
Chef Wayan — 10+ years teaching, fluent English, patient with beginners.
Private class prices
Shared class (morning or afternoon)
IDR 506,370
Kids (8+)
Same as adult
Private: IDR 633,090 (1) / IDR 1,266,180 (min. 2). Kids on private also same as adult. Complimentary pickup from Ubud hotels.
What is included in our Ubud cooking class
Our cooking class in Ubud starts at the local morning market, where your guide explains Balinese ingredients you will cook with that day. You then walk through rice paddies to our village kitchen in Tumang, where Chef Wayan and the team guide you step by step.
Over roughly four hours you grind Base Genep spice paste by hand, prepare 10+ authentic dishes, and sit down to eat everything you made. Every guest receives a printed recipe booklet to take home.
Ubud cooking class price (2026)
Shared morning or afternoon class: IDR 506,370 per adult (2+ participants; IDR 616,032 for 1) (includes market tour, cooking, lunch or dinner, pickup, and recipes). Private class for one person: IDR 633,090. Kids: same as adult (IDR 633,090). See our full price guide for details on what is included and how we compare to other Ubud cooking classes.
Why travelers choose Tumang Bali for a cooking class in Ubud
Unlike demo-style classes in town, ours is 100% hands-on in a real Balinese village. You cook with local family chefs, not tour-bus instructors. Small groups (max 8), real market tour, and rice-field setting — the experience food travelers and couples consistently rate five stars on TripAdvisor.
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What is the best cooking class in Ubud?
The best cooking class in Ubud includes a real morning market tour, hand-ground spice paste, 10+ dishes cooked from scratch, small groups, and a village setting — not a hotel demo kitchen. Tumang Bali offers all of this with complimentary hotel pickup from IDR 506,370.
How much does a cooking class in Ubud cost?
Our shared Ubud cooking class is IDR 506,370 per adult (2+ participants; IDR 616,032 for 1) in 2026, including market tour, all ingredients, the full meal, hotel pickup, and a recipe booklet. Private class for one person is IDR 633,090; min. 2 participants IDR 1,266,180.
Where exactly is the cooking class held in Ubud?
We are located in Tumang village, about 30 minutes from Ubud centre. We provide complimentary hotel pickup from any hotel in the Ubud area.
Is this cooking class good for couples?
Yes — couples love the shared cooking and dining experience overlooking the rice fields. It is romantic, hands-on, and a memorable date activity in Ubud. Book the morning class for the market tour or the afternoon class for a sunset dinner feast.
Is the cooking class suitable for beginners and children?
No experience needed. Chefs guide you step by step. Children aged 8+ are welcome. Vegetarian and vegan menus available on request.
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Market tour · 10+ dishes · local chefs · IDR 506,370 — TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2026.
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