Private Tour
PRIVATE Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud at Putu's Home
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Join your host Putu in her kitchen for a private, hands-on cooking class. Unlike many other TripAdvisor tours, this is a private experience. You and your host will prepare 2-3 authentic Balinese dishes. As you chop, grind and grill, Putu will teach you about the spices she uses in her family recipes as well as the medicinal qualities of Balinese ingredients.
Putu's kitchen is simple, with only a two-burner cooktop but you will be impressed by the speed and fluidity with which she prepares a complex menu with multiple dishes. You will taste a variety of authentic dishes with potential ones being Putu’s grilled eggplant with tomato, grilled fish with Balinese sambal (chili sauce), a curry dish (either chicken, fish or vegetarian) or perhaps a variety of pepes (foods seasoned with local spices, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed). You can expect the cooking lesson to last about 1-2 hours before you sit down and enjoy the delicious meal you helped prepare with your host and her family.
Additional Info
Menu may vary depending on the season
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
Vegetarian and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Private, personalized experience
Please note: Prices include round-trip transport from Ubud only. Please be sure to include your hotel name on the reservation form so your host can arrange for your pick-up. If you are staying outside of Ubud there will be an additional charge for transportation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private cooking lesson and homecooked meal with your host Putu
Round-trip transport from Ubud hotel
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Non-alcoholic beverages
Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
Gratuities
Round-trip transport from outside of Ubud (extra charge)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Join Putu in her home kitchen for a private, hands-on Balinese cooking class held in her ancestral village in Ubud, nestled among lush gardens and tropical orchards. You’ll be warmly welcomed by her multigenerational family before preparing five authentic dishes together, using fresh ingredients harvested from her own farm. As you chop, grind, and grill, Putu will share stories behind her family recipes, the vibrant spices she uses, and the healing properties of traditional Balinese ingredients, most of which come straight from her own farm. Her kitchen may be simple, with just a two-burner cooktop, but you’ll be amazed by the ease and grace with which she brings complex flavors to life. Your meal will be accompanied by their family’s homegrown rice, cultivated by Putu’s grandparents who are rice farmers. Beyond cooking, Putu offers warm insights into Balinese Hinduism and local life, all with a great sense of humor that makes the experience both meaningful and fun. Your class lasts about 1.5 hours and ends with a shared meal of everything you’ve prepared. It’s perfect for food lovers and curious travelers looking for a deeper, hands-on connection to Balinese culture and cuisine.
Sample Menu
starter
Gado Gado
A vibrant mix of local vegetables tossed in a rich, savory peanut sauce
starter
Perkedel
Crispy golden fritters bursting with sweet corn and aromatic hints of ginger, garlic, and chili
main
Rendang
A slow-cooked Indonesian curry of beef or chicken, infused with coconut milk and aromatic spices served with rice
main
Sayur Urab
Traditional Balinese vegetables or greens and hand-grated coconut, lightly seasoned
dessert
Black rice pudding drizzled with fresh coconut cream and palm sugar
Options
Cooking and lunch + alcohol
Cooking class and lunch with your host Putu
Pickup included
Cooking and dinner + alcohol
Cooking class and dinner with your host Putu
Pickup included
Reviews
642 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Most Memorable and Authentic Experience We Had in Ubud
239jillm,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did several tours in Ubud, and we both agree this was the best by far. Putu and her husband personally picked us up from our hotel and welcomed us into their home. We not only learned a lot and were thoroughly entertained, but we also had the chance to cook dishes we would never normally try. Putu’s home is beautiful, and her hospitality was truly appreciated. We would highly recommend giving this experience a go.
Authentic, Tasty and loads of fun!
Sakinajuzerf,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to Putu's home for an authentic Balinese cooking class and left extremely full and very happy with our experience. Putu picked us up from our hotel and took us to her home, where the class was held. She gave us an insightful tour of the different buildings and home temples in her house, as well as the different plants and fruits that she was growing at her place. We then tried some exotic fruits such as Mangosteen (which we loved!) and Durian (which I liked but my husband wasn't a big fan) and the snakeskin fruit, which was so unique and had the aftertaste of a candy we had in our childhood. After getting some energy from the fruits and hydration from our coconut water, we started the cooking class which lasted around 2+ hours. We cooked Nasi Sela (steamed rice with sweet potato), Tempeh Manis (sweet soy sauce tempeh stir fried), Bakwan Jagung (sweet corn fritters), Urap Sayur (Green beans and other blanched veg tossed in a spiced dessicated coconut mix) and Sate Lilit (chicken skewers marinated and served with a sweet and savoury peanut sauce). Everything was made slowly and with consideration, which gave us an understanding of how Balinese people experienced their food culture. They tend to cook multiple dishes early in the day and leave the food out for members of the family to consume at their convenience, which I found to be quite interesting. Overall it was a pleasant experience, and Putu was a great host who made the whole evening very enjoyable! Considering we were on 2 hours sleep and coming back from a hectic 4 day wedding, we still really enjoyed our time, which says a lot about how fun the cooking class was!
Excellent class
KLS-LJD,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I'm not one to book things on tripadvisor, but I did a lot of research for a class where I could really cook. Putu lived up to her reputation as a lovely human and deft teacher. Experienced cooks will not be disappointed. Highly recommend
Personal and authentic cooking class experience
Rosalba C,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Three friends and I signed up for this class and received an amazing experience. Putu and her family were gracious and she did an excellent job of explaining the temples typical of a Balinese household. We also enjoyed her farm tour and using ingredients from her farm. She does an excellent job of explaining and instructing. Come hungry and curious! And our meal was delicious!! I would make it part of the beginning of your trip as you will use the information on the rest of your trip!
Highly recommend to anyone looking to do a Balinese cooking class!
paigebI9608UW,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the highlights of our trip! Putu and her family were so welcoming and made the experience so memorable. It was amazing seeing their beautiful family compound and how they live off their land and it was great to be able to learn some traditional Balinese recipes which were all exceptional. My husband and I really enjoyed Putu’s cooking class and would highly recommend this experience! I am so happy we chose this cooking class!
Great Indonesian culture and cuisine.
Michael W,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Putu and her husband were very warm and welcoming, Putu is very well organized and is able to accommodate differences in spicy food between members of the same party with ease. Very patient and full of good tips to be more efficient. We had an extraordinary time learning more about the Indonesian culture and traditional dishes. Too much food for two people though :-)
Highly recommend Putu to you!
Paul G,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Putu and her team rock! Great hospitality! Delicious and informative cooking class. We highly recommend her to you. She shares her delicious cooking experience, her family garden and compound, and stories about Bali culture and life. Such fresh ingredients! Such great flavours, all ending with a fabulous meal and recipe book to take home!
Putu’s hospitality rocks!
I9345VLpaulg,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From start to finish, Putu and her family welcomed us with warm Balinese hospitality. The lesson and meal, in her family compound, was fun, informative, and decidedly delicious, all the more so because it was our hands doing the cooking. The farm fresh local ingredients, many from her own garden, were a feast for the eyes and taste buds! You will not be disappointed, and you’ll learn about Balinese cooking, ingredients, and culture along the way.
Welcoming, authentic, beautiful, tasty
Q7418XGromank,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting Putu’s home and cooking dinner together was one of the best things we did in our three weeks in Bali. Totally recommended!
Delicious local cooking class
lucafI7448GL,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with delicious food and a great host! We learnt so much about the Balinese culture and family life. Thank you so much!
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