PRIVATE Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud at Putu's Home
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 ingredients.
Putu's kitchen is simple, with only a two-burner cooktop but you will be impressed by the speed and fluidity with which she prepares a complex menu with multiple dishes. You will taste a variety of authentic dishes with potential ones being Putu’s grilled eggplant with tomato, grilled fish with Balinese sambal (chili sauce), a curry dish (either chicken, fish or vegetarian) or perhaps a variety of pepes (foods seasoned with local spices, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed). You can expect the cooking lesson to last about 1-2 hours before you sit down and enjoy the delicious meal you helped prepare with your host and her family.
Options
Cooking and dinner + alcohol
Cooking class and dinner with your host Putu
Pickup included
What's included in PRIVATE Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud at Putu's Home
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Join Putu in her home kitchen for a private, hands-on Balinese cooking class held in her ancestral village in Ubud, nestled among lush gardens and tropical orchards. You’ll be warmly welcomed by her multigenerational family before preparing five authentic dishes together, using fresh ingredients harvested from her own farm. As you chop, grind, and grill, Putu will share stories behind her family recipes, the vibrant spices she uses, and the healing properties of traditional Balinese ingredients, most of which come straight from her own farm. Her kitchen may be simple, with just a two-burner cooktop, but you’ll be amazed by the ease and grace with which she brings complex flavors to life. Your meal will be accompanied by their family’s homegrown rice, cultivated by Putu’s grandparents who are rice farmers. Beyond cooking, Putu offers warm insights into Balinese Hinduism and local life, all with a great sense of humor that makes the experience both meaningful and fun. Your class lasts about 1.5 hours and ends with a shared meal of everything you’ve prepared. It’s perfect for food lovers and curious travelers looking for a deeper, hands-on connection to Balinese culture and cuisine.
Food Menu
STARTER - Gado Gado
A vibrant mix of local vegetables tossed in a rich, savory peanut sauce
STARTER - Perkedel
Crispy golden fritters bursting with sweet corn and aromatic hints of ginger, garlic, and chili
MAIN - Rendang
A slow-cooked Indonesian curry of beef or chicken, infused with coconut milk and aromatic spices served with rice
MAIN - Sayur Urab
Traditional Balinese vegetables or greens and hand-grated coconut, lightly seasoned
DESSERT - Black rice pudding drizzled with fresh coconut cream and palm sugar
Inclusions
- Private cooking lesson and homecooked meal with your host Putu
- Round-trip transport from Ubud hotel
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
- Gratuities
- Round-trip transport from outside of Ubud (extra charge)
- 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.
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Additional Information
Transportation from Ubud is included in the price of this experience. If you are staying outside of Ubud there will be an additional charge for transportation. Please contact us for details.
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Meeting Instructions: Your host will pick you up from the concierge desk of the Ubud hotel listed in your booking request and drop you off at the end of your experience. Transportation from Ubud only is included in the price of this experience. If you are staying outside of Ubud, there will be an additional charge for transportation that you can pay your host. You will visit your host, Putu's home located in Pejeng Kangin Village, Banjar Pesalakan If you need assistance, please feel free to contact Putu at: Phone: +62 81805 321542 or +62 81246 315239 (available on whatsapp) Email: [email protected] -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
