Gianyar market visit and hands-on cooking class in Ubud

Host offerings

Rural farmhouse
Professional cook
Pets
Vegetarian
Alcohol
Transportation
Cooking class
Market visit
Food tour

Meet Kadek and Putu

Kadek and Putu are siblings who bring the flavors of their childhood to life through their Ubud cooking experience, offering travelers an authentic taste of Bali. They grew up in a picturesque village in Gianyar, just 15 minutes from the Elephant Cave Temple (Goa Gajah), surrounded by rice paddies, ravines, and forests. Kadek, with his warm and welcoming nature, will pick you up from your hotel in Ubud and drive you on a scenic 40-minute journey to his family’s traditional compound in Bali’s serene countryside. Putu, a professional cook with a deep passion for Balinese food, prepares dishes that reflect her roots. Together, Kadek and Putu invite travelers into their family home for a unique culinary experience, where they can learn the art of Balinese cooking, explore culinary traditions, and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience (1 - 12 guests) Embark on a unique Balinese cooking experience in Ubud with Kadek and Putu. After Kadek picks you up from your central Ubud hotel, you’ll be welcomed into their family compound to cook traditional Balinese dishes from scratch. Begin your adventure by exploring their garden, where you'll learn about the local fruits and vegetables grown at their home. Enjoy some young coconut water or a refreshing glass of juice made from freshly squeezed seasonal fruits like mulberry, passion fruit, papaya, mango, or jackfruit, before you start cooking. In this 2-hour hands-on cooking class in Ubud, you’ll learn to prepare 2-3 authentic Balinese dishes in Putu's home kitchen. After cooking, savor the delicious meal you’ve helped create. Sample traditional dishes such as chicken satay, fresh vegetable soup or mix vegetables with grated coconut, sweet potato rice and tofu or meat or tuna fish wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. For dessert, indulge in black sticky rice pudding or fried banana with grated coconut and palm sugar. This immersive cooking experience in Ubud offers a unique opportunity to connect with Balinese culture and cuisine while enjoying a home-cooked meal.

Market visit (1 - 12 guests) Join Kadek on an authentic Balinese cooking journey as he picks you up in Ubud and takes you on a scenic trip to his family compound. Along the way, you’ll stop at the vibrant Gianyar Market, a bustling local market where Balinese residents shop for fresh ingredients. Here, Kadek will introduce you to a variety of regional fruits, vegetables, and herbs used in traditional Balinese cooking. After exploring the market, you’ll head back to Kadek's home to begin your hands-on cooking experience, where you’ll learn to prepare authentic Balinese dishes. This unique market visit and cooking class offers an unforgettable way to immerse yourself in the flavors and culture of Bali.

Notes: Prices include round-trip transport only within Ubud. Please be sure to include your hotel name on the reservation form so your host can arrange for your pick-up. <br><br> If you are staying outside of Ubud there will be an additional charge for transportation. Please contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com for details.

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Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.

  • Tofu or meat or tuna fish wrapped in banana leaves and steamed
  • Sweet potato rice
  • Fresh vegetable soup or Mix vegetables with grated coconut
  • Chicken satay
  • Black sticky rice pudding or Fried banana with grated fresh coconut and palm sugar.

GOOD REVIEWS
{ "survey_monkey" : [{"author_name" : "Samuel Ellis", "rating" : 5, "body" : "Kadek and Putu have such a beautiful, down-to-earth family that we got on so well with. We cooked some amazing dishes (that we'd suggested prior to arrival) and spent a lot of time talking about our respective lives and cultures. Would definitely recommend these guys to anyone travelling to Ubud who wants to learn some local cuisine and immerse themselves in a Balinese family and village lifestyle. Thanks again"}], "travel_agent_partner" : [{"author_name" : "Rose", "rating" : 5, "body" : "Thank you so much for such a great time! We learned so much and the food was wonderful. We felt so welcome by Kedek and his family, and they have a beautiful view of the rice paddies. We highly recommend this to future travelers.\r\n"}], "trip_advisor" : [{"author_name" : "robertcV5198SG", "rating" : 5, "body" : "We had a wonderful time with Kadek and Putu. Kadek picked us up promptly at our hotel and took us on a tour of the local market, explaining the various sights. Below is a picture of flower vendor’s stall. Putu and her sister welcomed us into Putu’s home and treated us both as honored guests and old friends. It turned out to be the seventh birthday of Putu’s youngest child, so before we started cooking we got to sing Happy Birthday with him and his friends and watch his delight as he opened his present. The cooking lesson went on for hours: chopping, grinding, steaming, frying, grilling. We made a vast amount of food, joking and laughing with Putu the whole time. The food was amazingly good, better than in a fine restaurant because the ingredients were so fresh, many coming directly from Putu’s family fields. I still marvel at the fact that I made coconut milk with my own two hands. Here’s a few more pictures. I recommend this class with great enthusiasm to anyone who wants to experience the fine home cooking of the Balinese and their sincere and gracious hospitality. "}, {"author_name" : "ElizabethAnn68", "rating" : 5, "body" : "We had the most amazing Christmas dinner with Kadek and Putu and their family. My teenage children were a little skeptical of the idea of having dinner in someone’s home but during the meal they both told me it was the best idea ever!! (Huge compliment from teenagers!)Putu taught us how to make multiple dishes and had everyone involved. You have your choice of how much you want to participate or you can sit back and watch too. The food was the best we have had thus far in Bali! Chicken satay with peanut sauce, pork, chicken, tuna... and vegetarian dishes for me! Thanks so much for an unforgettable experience. We would recommend this experience highly!!"}, {"author_name" : "Geni S", "rating" : 5, "body" : "We had a wonderful time with Putu, Wayan and Kadek, learning about Balinese traditions and culture, the market, the veggies and spices grown in Putu's garden, and of course how to cook the most scrumptious food! Everyone was so warm and welcoming and Putu even baked a delicious surprise birthday banana cake for Ruben! A must if you're visiting Bali!"}] }

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$22.0 - $50.0
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Pricing (per person)*

1 person 4 people 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal $46 $26 $22
Market Tour + Cooking Experience + Meal $50 $36 $32
Alcohol $6 per person
Transportation Not offered
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.

Experience Timings

Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience + Meal 10:00am - 01:00pm 4:00pm - 07:00pm
Market Tour + Cooking Experience + Meal 8:30am - 12:30pm 3:30pm - 07:30pm

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