Cooking Classes and Traditional Balinese Market

Tour Highlights

Morning: Market Tour

8:00 AM – Pickup from Hotel

• Start your day with a pickup from your accommodation in Bali and head to a traditional Balinese market.

8:30 AM – Guided Market Tour

• Explore a local market such as Ubud Market or Jimbaran Market, depending on your location.
• Learn about Balinese ingredients and spices from your guide, and shop for fresh produce like turmeric, lemongrass, galangal, and coconut.
• Engage with local vendors and discover the cultural significance of various ingredients used in Balinese cuisine.

Mid-Morning to Afternoon: Cooking Class

10:00 AM – Arrival at Cooking Venue

• Head to a traditional Balinese cooking school set amidst rice paddies or lush gardens. Some popular options include:
  • Paon Bali Cooking Class (Ubud)
  • Anika Balinese Cooking Class (Kuta)

10:15 AM – Introduction and Welcome Drink

• Meet the chef and other participants. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink while learning about Balinese culinary traditions.

10:30 AM – Hands-On Cooking Class

• Prepare a variety of authentic dishes such as:
  • Lawar: A traditional vegetable and coconut salad.
  • Sate Lilit: Minced seafood or meat skewers wrapped around lemongrass sticks.
  • Bumbu Bali: A fragrant spice paste used in many dishes.
  • Dadar Gulung: Sweet coconut pancakes.
• Use traditional cooking methods, such as grinding spices on a stone mortar and steaming rice in banana leaves.

12:30 PM – Enjoy Your Creations

• Sit down with your group to savor the meal you’ve prepared, accompanied by traditional herbal drinks or Balinese tea.

Afternoon: Optional Activities

1:30 PM – End of Class and Optional Add-Ons

• Explore the surrounding area after your class:
  • Visit nearby rice terraces or temples.
  • Stop by a local art gallery or souvenir shop.

2:00 PM – Return to Hotel

• Your driver will take you back to your accommodation.

Inclusions

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Guided market tour
• Cooking class with a professional chef
• All ingredients and equipment
• Recipe booklet to take home
• Lunch and refreshments

Exclusions

• Personal expenses
• Tips for the guide/chef (optional)

Tips for Visitors

• Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes for the market tour.
• Let the cooking school know about dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.
• Take photos of your market finds and dishes—it’s all part of the fun!