8 Bali Cooking Classes Worth Booking Ahead

1.Chef Bagus Balinese Indonesian Food Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $51Our pick

Join Chef Bagus and his team for a morning of Balinese cooking in Kuta. You’ll prepare dishes such as sate lilit, chicken in banana leaf, peanut sauce, and green papaya salad, then eat what you’ve made. A market visit, recipes, lunch, and pickup from selected areas are included. The class runs about three hours, with hotel drop-off around 1 pm.

“Amazing experience. So much fun. Chef Bagus is a hoot. Food was so delicious. I would highly recommend. Might even do it again.”

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2.Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $55

Spend four afternoon hours at Kekeb Restaurant in Nusa Dua learning to prepare ten Balinese dishes with local chefs, including instructors called Teddy or Theddy in class accounts. The session starts at 3 pm and includes afternoon tea, dinner, cooking equipment, a recipe book, and a certificate. Pickup is offered, but drop-off is not included.

“What an awesome experience. It was extremely fun, interactive and a wonderful immersion of delicious authentic Balinese cuisine! I felt extra special since I was the only participant and Teddy was attentive to every detail in explaining,dRead more”

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3.5 Star Private Cooking Class Experience in Bali, Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $152

At Novi’s Bali Kitchen, Balinese cook Novi hosts a private, four-hour cooking class for one group of up to four people. Choose two starters, two main courses and a dessert, then cook them step by step in her home kitchen. Novi can discuss personal recipe requests and dietary needs in advance. Homemade refreshments and lunch are included.

“Such a lovely experience. Novi and her helpers were so organised. We agreed on the menu the day before. It was wonderful and I highly recommend.”

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4.Authentic Balinese Cooking Classes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $65

In Bakas, Klungkung, you’ll shop for produce on morning bookings, then cook Balinese dishes such as satay, nasi goreng, and black rice pudding at your own station. English-speaking instructors guide the hands-on class, capped at 10 people. Pickup is offered from Ubud and many south Bali areas. The venue is described as having rainforest views.

“It’s not everyday you get views of a rainforest while you cook. This experience was amazing and an absolute highlight of our trip to Bali. You could feel the passion these people had for their community and culture. The day started with a tour of a local market, then a tour oRead more”

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5.Mufu Rendang Cooking Class Kuta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $39

At Mufu Cooking Class in Kuta, chef Soni and his team guide you through hands-on Balinese cooking, with dishes such as rendang, Ayam Betutu and Sate Lilit. The 9:30 a.m. class lasts about four hours and includes a local market visit and lunch. Pickup is offered, but drop-off is not included.

“Excellent class. Soni and his staff do an wonderful job with preparation and ease of instruction. Lots of hands on prep and cooking. Lots of dishes and food to sample. Great location and beautiful facility as well.”

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6.Traditional Balinese Cooking Class with Ubud Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $65

Start with a 7:00 am hotel pickup, then travel to a village for tea, Balinese sweets, and a hands-on cooking class. You’ll pick fresh ingredients, prepare dishes such as banana leaf chicken with instructor Yanti, and eat what you make. The day also includes temple visits and transport in an air-conditioned minivan.

“Was picked up on time and spent an enjoyable time driving up to our cooking destination. Met the lovely Khrisna family, with whom we spent the morning learning about their lifestyle, culture, family and food as we walked through the local vilRead more”

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7.Cycling and Cooking Class in Ubud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $91

Set out at 8 am for a private, roughly eight-hour day combining a guided bike ride through rice fields and villages with a market visit, coffee at a Balinese family compound, and a hands-on cooking class at Pak Wayan’s home. Bikes, helmets, and a following safety car are provided. Guides such as Ari share local culture along the way.

“It was a realy good and amusing way to be a part of balinesian cooking. We lean to cook rice and make chicken in many variations with our funny masterchef. And finaly we had a delicious dinner😋”

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8.Balinase Cooking Class and Private Ubud Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $29Best value

Spend 8 to 10 hours on a private Ubud day tour with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver and a three-hour Balinese cooking class. The route includes the Sacred Monkey Forest, Goa Gajah, Tegenungan Waterfall and a gold and silver craft stop. Past guides include Mr. Yoga, Mr. Joga and Mr. Viktor, while cooking instructor Ron has introduced guests to local food and culture.

“Mr. Yoga made our Bali honeymoon truly memorable! He was kind, knowledgeable, and took great care in showing us the beauty of Bali. A highlight was visiting a local batik workshop where we learned about the art and picked up some beautiful pieces. Highly recommend Mr. Yoga for a personal and meaningful Bali experience”

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