Bali Cooking Classes: Best Options in Ubud & Beyond

What Most Classes Include

1. Morning market visit — buy ingredients, learn about spices
2. Grind base spice paste (bumbu) with stone mortar
3. Cook 4–5 dishes: nasi goreng, satay, lawar, vegetable dishes
4. Eat what you made for lunch
5. Take home recipe booklet

Best Classes in Ubud

Paon Bali — local family kitchen, genuine atmosphere, market visit. IDR 350,000 ($22). Most authentic option.
Casa Luna Cooking School — professional, excellent instruction, beautiful garden. IDR 450,000–600,000.
Bali Asli — traditional techniques, educational, in Gelumpang village near Ubud. IDR 400,000–500,000.

What You’ll Cook

Nasi goreng, sate lilit, lawar, jukut urab (spiced coconut vegetables), traditional sweets (jaje bali).

Tips

• Book 1–2 days ahead in peak season
• Tell them dietary restrictions when booking
• Classes run 8am–1pm roughly
• Vegetarian/vegan options available at most schools