Ubud Cooking Class | Authentic Balinese Cooking Experience in Bali
Small Group Experience
Local Balinese Family Hosts
8 Max Group Size
Hands-on Cooking Experience
Traditional Balinese Recipes
🌿 Family-Owned
The Tumang family — your hosts for an authentic Balinese cooking class in Ubud The Tumang Family

Meet the Balinese Family Behind Our Cooking Class

We are a family with two children who genuinely love Balinese food. We created this cooking experience because we want to share the flavours, ingredients, and food culture we enjoy with travellers visiting Bali.

"When you cook with us, we share the food we love and the everyday Balinese flavours behind it with travellers from around the world."

For us, Balinese cooking is part of family life. We enjoy preparing traditional flavours and sharing the experience of cooking and eating with people from different places.

Family with two children Love of Balinese food Local family hosts Sharing food with travellers

"We can't wait to welcome you to our home."

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Traditional Balinese kitchen — authentic cooking class experience in Ubud

Where Balinese Food Becomes Connection

This is more than learning recipes. It is a chance to experience Balinese food culture in a real countryside setting — where local ingredients, traditional techniques, and shared meals bring travellers together.

"We don't just teach you how to cook. We share the food traditions we know with travellers from around the world."

At Tumang Ubud, you'll experience a genuine day in a Balinese village — from the morning market to the shared table. You'll learn recipes that have been passed down through generations, and you'll leave with more than just a full stomach.

"Come for the cooking. Stay for the connection."

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What to Expect From Our Ubud Cooking Class

A hands-on Balinese cooking experience in the countryside, with shared sessions for travellers.

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Choose Your Session

Join our morning session at 8:00 AM or our afternoon session from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Morning: 8:00 AM · Afternoon: 1:00 PM — 5:00 PM
02

Local Market & Ingredients

Discover the fresh herbs, spices, vegetables, and other ingredients used in everyday Balinese cooking.

Part of the cooking experience
03

Cook in the Balinese Countryside

Our cooking class is already surrounded by rice fields and village life, so there is no separate rice-field or village walk. Focus on the food, techniques, and stories behind each dish.

Hands-on cooking session
04

Learn Traditional Balinese Cooking

Prepare traditional dishes step by step with guidance from our local hosts. Beginners are welcome.

Hands-on · Guided
05

Share the Meal With Fellow Travellers

Enjoy the dishes you have prepared together with the other travellers joining your shared cooking session.

Shared dining experience
06

Take the Recipes Home

After the class, you will receive the recipes so you can recreate the Balinese dishes at home.

Recipes provided after the experience

Shared or Private Cooking Class

IDR 350K per person for the shared cooking session.

Prefer a private experience? IDR 700K per person for a private cooking class.

Please choose the private option when booking if you do not want to share the session with other travellers.

Pickup in the Ubud Area

Pickup is available for locations within the Ubud area. If your accommodation is farther from Ubud, pickup may not be possible or may have an additional charge of approximately IDR 100K, depending on the location. Please confirm your pickup location when booking.

Choose the session and style of experience that suits your trip.

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What You'll Cook & Share

Every dish has a story. Every ingredient has a purpose.

Balinese chicken curry — authentic Ubud cooking class
Traditional Recipe

Ayam Betutu

Balinese spiced chicken, slow-cooked in banana leaves with turmeric, ginger, and chili.

"The heart of Balinese celebration food — made with love, shared with family."
Balinese satay — cooking class in Ubud
Family Favorite

Sate Lilit

Minced chicken or fish with coconut and spices, wrapped around lemongrass stalks.

"A beloved Balinese street food — and a recipe our grandmother perfected."Explore Traditional Balinese Food →
Balinese sambal — authentic cooking experience
The Soul of Balinese Cuisine

Sambal Matah

Fresh relish made with shallots, chili, lemongrass, and lime — simple, vibrant, unforgettable.

"Every Balinese meal begins with sambal. It's our way of saying: welcome, taste, enjoy."Read the Sate Lilit Recipe →

🌱 Vegetarian & vegan options available upon request. We also offer gluten-free adaptations.

"These recipes have been passed down through generations. Now they're yours."

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Where Our Ubud Cooking Class Takes Place

Our cooking experience takes place in the Balinese countryside in the Ubud area, already surrounded by rice fields, village life, gardens, and the natural atmosphere of rural Bali. Pickup is available within the Ubud area. For locations farther from Ubud, pickup may not be available or may require an additional charge of approximately IDR 100K, depending on the location.

🌾 The cooking class is set among rice fields and village life. You do not need a separate rice-field walk — the countryside setting is already part of the experience.

The setting

🌾 Rice-field surroundings 🏡 Balinese countryside 🌿 Village atmosphere 🍳 Outdoor cooking setting
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"Just minutes from Ubud, but a world away from the crowds."

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What Guests Say

Real stories from real people who became family.

★★★★★

"An absolute must-do when in Ubud! The cooking was so much fun and it was very well organized! Everything tasted amazing! You’ll get a great insight into the balinese cuisine."

S A
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★★★★★

"Had the most amazing experience here! Wayan was so great teaching us everything we need to know about balinese cooking from start to finish! The location was beautiful, would definitely recommend!!"

Neve Watt
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★★★★★

"This was one of the best experiences I had in Bali! Visiting the local market was so much fun, and I loved learning about the different herbs, spices, and fresh ingredients."

Yuki Asato
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking.

Is hotel pickup included?
Pickup availability depends on your accommodation and the booking you choose. Send us your hotel name and we will confirm the available pickup option and meeting time.
Vegetarian and vegan options may be available upon request. Please tell us your dietary requirements when booking so we can confirm what can be accommodated.
Absolutely. This experience is designed for all skill levels — from complete beginners to experienced cooks. Our family will guide you every step of the way.
Children can join when accompanied by an adult. Please tell us the children’s ages when booking so we can confirm the most suitable arrangement.
Our morning session starts at 8:00 AM. The afternoon session runs from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. If pickup is arranged, the exact pickup and meeting time will be confirmed with you.
You can request a booking through our booking page or WhatsApp. We will confirm availability, meeting details, payment arrangement, and the final booking details with you. Payment is made in cash upon arrival.

"Have more questions? We're here to help."

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Explore Tumang Ubud

Learn about the cooking class, Balinese food, our family, location, recipes and guest experiences.

Main Experience

Ubud Cooking Class

See the full class details, sessions, pricing and pickup information.

Explore the Cooking Class → Read the Sambal Matah Recipe →
Food & Culture

Balinese Food

Discover traditional dishes, ingredients, spices and food culture.

Explore Balinese Food →
Recipes

Balinese Recipes

Explore our practical recipe guides for dishes and spice preparations.

Explore Recipes →
Read the Base Genep Recipe →
Traditional Cuisine

Traditional Balinese Food

Learn how dishes, spices and everyday food traditions connect.

Read the Food Guide →
Our Story

Our Family

Meet the family behind the experience and why we love sharing Balinese food.

Meet Our Family →
Guest Experience

Reviews

Read selected guest feedback and learn what travellers experienced with us.

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Your seat at our cooking table is waiting.

— Cook, share, taste, and take Bali home with you. —

Book your authentic Balinese cooking experience in the Ubud countryside. Shared sessions start at IDR 350K per person; private cooking is IDR 700K per person, offering great value for a hands-on Balinese cooking experience.

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Payment is made in cash upon arrival · Shared and private options available

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