Balinese cooking class

Discover the flavours of Bali through a hands-on cooking class combining fresh local ingredients, traditional recipes and the techniques behind some of the island’s best-loved dishes.

Your experience begins at the source. Depending on the cooking class selected, you will visit a traditional local market or explore a garden where you can discover and collect ingredients used in Balinese cooking. Learn about tropical produce, aromatic herbs and spices, and the essential ingredients that give Indonesian cuisine its distinctive flavours.

Back in the kitchen, an experienced Balinese chef will guide you through preparing a selection of traditional dishes from scratch. Depending on the programme, you may learn to create favourites such as nasi goreng, satay, curries, grilled dishes, fresh sambal and other regional specialties.

This is a hands-on experience, so expect to chop, grind, mix, season and cook before sitting down to enjoy the dishes you have prepared.

Different cooking class experiences are available across Bali, ranging from shorter introductory sessions to more comprehensive programmes. Vegetarian and vegan cooking classes can also be arranged, making this experience suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences.

Whether you are an enthusiastic home cook or simply want to experience Bali through its food, you will leave with new skills, recipes and a deeper appreciation for the flavours and traditions of Indonesian cuisine.