Morning Market Visit and Hands-On Cooking with a Local Chef
Discover the secrets of Balinese cuisine in this hands-on cooking class led by an expert local chef. Start with a guided visit to a traditional morning market where you will learn about exotic spices, tropical ingredients, and the fresh produce that forms the foundation of Balinese cooking.
Cook 8+ Authentic Balinese Dishes and Take Home the Recipes
Return to the cooking school and spend the morning preparing 8 or more authentic Balinese dishes and 5 desserts from scratch. Learn techniques passed down through generations as you grind spices, prepare sauces, and cook over open flames. At the end, sit down and enjoy the incredible meal you created. Take home a recipe book so you can recreate these dishes anywhere in the world.
Tour Highlights
Traditional Market Visit
Explore a local market and learn about spices
Cook 8+ Dishes
Hands-on preparation of authentic Balinese recipes
5 Desserts
Learn to make traditional Balinese sweets
Expert Chef
Personal instruction from an experienced local chef
Recipe Book
Take home recipes to recreate the dishes at home
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Complimentary transfer in a luxury private car
Itinerary
Please note: As this is a private tour, the itinerary times are flexible and are adjusted based on your preferences and how long you wish to stay at each location.
8:00 AM
Hotel Pickup
Your driver collects you from your hotel in a luxury comfortable car with Wi-Fi and drives you to the first stop of the day.
8:30 AM
Traditional Market Visit
Visit a local Balinese morning market with your chef guide. Learn about the exotic spices, tropical fruits, and fresh ingredients used in Balinese cuisine.
9:15 AM
Arrive at Cooking School
Arrive at the cooking school set in a beautiful garden setting. Meet your chef instructor and receive your apron and recipe book.
9:30 AM
Cooking Class Begins
Start preparing your dishes step by step. Learn traditional techniques like grinding spice pastes by hand, preparing coconut milk, and cooking over wood fire.
11:30 AM
Dessert Preparation
After the main courses, learn to prepare 5 traditional Balinese desserts and sweets.
12:00 PM
Enjoy Your Meal
Sit down at a beautifully set table and enjoy the amazing feast you just created. This is your lunch!
1:00 PM
Return to Hotel
Your driver takes you back to your hotel with your recipe book in hand.
What's Included
✓ Included
✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in a luxury private car
✓ Guided market visit
✓ Expert chef instruction
✓ All cooking ingredients and equipment
✓ Lunch (the meal you cook)
✓ Recipe book to take home
✓ Mineral water, coffee, and tea
✓ Apron
✗ Not Included
✗ Personal expenses and souvenirs at the market
✗ Gratuities for chef and driver (optional)
✗ Additional drinks
Important Information
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing, camera, appetite! Wear clothes you do not mind getting a little messy
Fitness Level
Easy. Standing and light activity for a few hours
Dietary Options
Vegetarian and vegan options available. Please let us know when booking
Cancellation
Free cancellation via WhatsApp. No payment required to reserve your spot
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TOUR #11
Balinese Cooking Class
5 Hours (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Market visit, cook 8+ authentic Balinese dishes and 5 desserts with an expert chef, recipe book included, enjoy the meal you created