Happy cooking classes , learn how to make basic sauce
Private transport by air conditioned vehicle
cooking class conduct at the Balinese house compound
Short brief about Balinese culture and way of life
explanation for each of ingredients
team work when cooking class
Introduction of the ingredients
Steam tuna wrapped in banana leaves
Chicken satay
Tirta empul
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Bali Cooking Class Experience with All inclusive

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About this activity

Master the art of Balinese cooking in a 7-hour immersive class held in a traditional compound, where you'll learn to prepare authentic dishes from scratch while discovering the medicinal properties of local spices. Small-group setting ensures personalized instruction as you cook, taste, and eat your creations in a culturally rich setting.

Feast your senses on the flavours and fragrances of Balinese cuisine during the session of 2 hours Bali cooking class. Your Cooking class will conduct at the beautiful Balinese compound with a small group to ensure you have undivided attention. Before the cooking class, you will have some explanation about Balinese culture in general and also the brief introduction about the additional use of spices as herbal medicine.

Bellow is the sample menu of the cooking class:

1. Clear mushroom soup with young coconut, Hot soup made from mixed vegetable, shredded mushroom, spices and chicken stock. Served with sliced young coconut meat

2. Pepes Tuna ( Steam tuna wrapped in coconut leaves), An authentic Balinese dish made from fresh tuna , bay leaf , Balinese spices wrapped on Banana leaves and grilled over hot wood charcoal

3. Chicken satay, Minced chicken meat mixed with spices, lime leaf and brown sugar. Using sticks of lemongrass the mixture then grilled into golden brown colour

4. Stir fry tempeh and tofu, Easy prepared main dishes in Bali normally cooked for the daily meal, made from tofu, tempeh, sliced garlic, shallot, brown sugar, and soybean sauce.

5. Gado Gado ( Indonesian salad with peanut sauce ), Classic Indonesian salad made from blanch of vegetables serve with a delicious peanut sauce

6. Black sticky rice pudding, Savory dessert made from black rice and palm sugar, served with coconut milk

7. Base genep ( Basic yellow Sauce ), Basic sauce which is the most important basic sauce used mostly at Balinese cooking  

After your teamwork done, you will have lunch with the menu you just cooked.

Finally depends on the package you choose, you will transfer back to the hotel or continue your trip to visit water temple of Tirta Empul - Rice Terrace Tegalalang or the second choice of visiting Elephant cave temple - swimming at Tegenungan waterfall. 

Highlights

  • ✓Prepare 6–7 signature Balinese dishes including pepes tuna, chicken satay, and gado-gado
  • ✓Learn traditional spice blending and the medicinal uses of Balinese herbs
  • ✓Cook in a beautiful traditional Balinese compound with hands-on guidance
  • ✓Enjoy a full meal of everything you've prepared
  • ✓Small-group format for personalized attention

Insider tips

  • ★Arrive early to explore the compound and observe ingredient preparation; spice grinding happens before class formally begins
  • ★Wear comfortable clothes and an apron—grilling over charcoal and handling fresh herbs gets messy
  • ★Ask your instructor about regional variations; Balinese cooking differs significantly between coastal and mountain villages
  • ★Request any dietary adjustments when booking; tofu and tempeh dishes are easily adapted for vegetarians

Good to know

  • •Comfortable walking shoes recommended; the compound has uneven terrain and open kitchen areas
  • •Class runs 7 hours total; arrive 15 minutes early for meet-up and orientation
  • •All ingredients, tools, and the full meal are included in the price
  • •Small groups keep numbers intimate; confirm exact group size and start time when booking

Who it's for

Food enthusiasts wanting hands-on experience with Southeast Asian cuisineCruise passengers and shore excursion seekers with 7–8 hours to spareCultural learners interested in spice traditions and Balinese heritageSmall groups and couples looking for an interactive, memorable activity

Best time to visit

Morning classes (typically starting 9–10 am) are ideal, as you'll finish by early evening and avoid cooking in peak afternoon heat. Visit during dry season (April–October) for the most comfortable outdoor cooking experience.

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