PRIVATE Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud at Putu's Home
About
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.
- Private experience
What to expect
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 Hinduism and local life, all with a great sense of humor that makes the experience both meaningful & 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, curious travelers & families with children looking for a deeper connection to Balinese culture and cuisine.
Sample menu
Gado Gado
A vibrant mix of local vegetables tossed in a rich, savory peanut sauce
Perkedel
Crispy golden fritters bursting with sweet corn and aromatic hints of ginger, garlic, and chili
Rendang
A slow-cooked Indonesian curry of beef or chicken, infused with coconut milk and aromatic spices served with rice
Sayur Urab
Traditional Balinese vegetables or greens and hand-grated coconut, lightly seasoned
Black rice pudding drizzled with fresh coconut cream and palm sugar
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What’s included
- Private Balinese cooking class and homecooked meal in a Ubud home
- Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
- Round-trip transportation from Ubud hotels
Not included
- Round-trip transport from outside of Ubud (extra charge)
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Putu can accommodate a vegetarian diet, if informed in advance. Please let her know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.
- 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) -- 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 reservations@travelingspoon.com 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!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
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 include your hotel name and address when booking online.
Starts from
- Cooking and lunch + alcoholCooking class and lunch with your host Putu Pickup included
- Cooking and dinner + alcoholCooking class and dinner with your host Putu Pickup included