Cooking classes are a great way to learn more about traditional Balinese cuisine and to learn how to make a lavish Balinese feast without studying online for weeks.
If you want to learn more about this aspect of Balinese culture, then you’re going to love our guide to the best cooking classes in Bali.
The Best Cooking Classes In Bali
Casa Luna Cooking School
The Casa Luna Cooking School is listed in The Australian newspaper as “one of the world’s finest cooking schools” and we know why.
Janet De Neefe is often called “the Queen of Ubud”. That’s because she’s one of the most prolific and well-respected chefs in Bali’s history, and Casa Luna is her baby
She’s founded several top restaurants, and this cooking class at Casa Luna is eclectic and fun.
Who doesn’t want to try the “twilight smoked duck class”? Well, possibly vegans, but she offers a vegan cooking lesson too, which examines how vegan cooking can be used to treat certain ailments!
Where Is It? Honeymoon Guesthouse, Jl. Bisma No.5, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Paon Bali Cooking Classes
Paon Bali Cooking Class places as much emphasis on traditional Balinese kitchen life and skills as it does on village life and exotic ingredients.
We’ve never met anyone who went to this Paon Bali cooking class who had a bad time of things, it’s just a huge amount of fun.
Take fresh produce, exotic herbs, and a smattering of culinary skills and put them together into something incredible in Paon Bali’s kitchen.
Where Is It? Jalan Raya Laplapan, Petulu, Ubud, Petulu, Kecamatan Ubud, Bali, 80552, Indonesia
Cooking Class With Ibu Soelastri @ Hotel Tugu Bali
The morning class run by Ibu Soelastria is all about ensuring that your kitchen skills are honed to perfection on traditional methodologies.
You choose which of the dishes you make when you book this class and thus, must book a day in advance.
Culinary adventures don’t get much more exciting than this, and you’ll get a lovely view of the local rice fields and some real insights into local culture as you learn!
Where Is It? Pantai Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.117x, Canggu, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Sokasi Cooking School: Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
This cooking class isn’t cheap, but the fact that it’s in the Four Seasons probably gave that away.
However, you will learn the best traditional techniques from Chef Wayan Sutariawan and he’s a great teacher who can get the best out of pro chefs and novices alike.
This Bali cooking class takes place in a bamboo-styled open kitchen in the valley at Sayan and once you’ve finished making authentic Balinese cuisine, you can sit down in style and then eat your creations.
The local market tour that kicked this class off was one of the highlights of our time in Bali.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Sayan No.29, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Art Cafe Bumbu Bali
Bumbu Bali was the first Balinese cooking school, and they know everything there is to know about traditional techniques and exploring the unique culinary heritage of the island.
The market tour of Jimbaran Market is great, with an introduction to local exotic ingredients and aromatic spices before the class begins in earnest. Local markets are awesome.
The cooking class is led by Heinz von Holzen, who is a published author of some of the most definitive books on Balinese cuisine!
Where Is It? Jl. Siligita No.101, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Tresna Bali Cooking School
Forget going to the local market at Tresna, here you pick your ingredients from their organic gardens before the cooking class gets underway.
The class size is limited to just 8 people maximum, and if you want to learn about how produce goes from the farm to your table in Bali, this is going to rock your world!
This feels the way that we always imagined Balinese life would feel. And we had a great time learning how to make traditional Balinese dishes at Tresna.
Where Is It? Gang Tresna, Jalan Raya Bedulu, Banjar Lebah, Bedulu, Bedulu, Blahbatuh, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80581, Indonesia
Senography Cooking School @ RIMBA by AYANA
If you want your cooking class to be all about sustainability, organic ingredients and a truly “hands-on experience”, this could be for you!
RIMBA is an award-winning resort that is often named in the list of the world’s best places to holiday, so as you’d expect, their cooking class is almost perfect.
We had a great time learning how to properly use chilli and sugar in combination with each other!
Where Is It? Sejahtera, Jl. Karang Mas, Jimbaran, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80364, Indonesia
New Earth Cooking School
New Earth Cooking School is all about plant-based eating, and you’ll be learning how to make a plant-powered lunch feast. If you let them know beforehand, they can also focus on gluten-free cooking as part of the day.
You will use fresh ingredients on your plant-based internship to make some incredibly delicious food. We have a deep appreciation for vegan cooking now.
Where Is It? Penatahan, Penebel, Tabanan Regency, Bali 82152, Indonesia
Moksa’s Plant-Based Culinary Class
Moksa is a vegan fine dining restaurant, and their executive chef, Made Runatha, teaches you how to make amazing plant-based food here.
It’s not cheap, and classes aren’t running every day, but if you really want to spend some time here, we’re sure you’ll feel it was value for your time and money.
Where Is It? Ubud II Kutuh, Jl. Puskesmas, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Sayuri Healing Food Academy
The Sayuri Healing Food Academy is all about the raw vegan diet. and their culinary approach is all about ensuring that you eat to be healthy in mind, spirit and soul.
Their two-day masterclass gets you certified as a “Raw Food Chef Level 1”, and that is recognised by the Raw Food Chef Alliance!
Where Is It? Jl. Sukma Kesuma No.2, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Bali Asli Restaurant & Cooking School
Bali Asli is one of the best-known Balinese cooking classes that we’ve come across.
We like that they model their lessons on “a day in the life of a local woman”. And it’s a long day’s lesson at Bali, Asli.
You start pre-dawn at the local market with their chefs, and then it’s back to Bali Asli to learn to make the most amazing Indonesian cuisine.
We experimented with so many things at this school, including local rice wine, homemade hibiscus tea, chicken satay, and so much more. Our taste buds were in heaven. Sign us up for the life of a Balinese lady, please!
Where Is It? Jl. Gelumpang, Karangasem, Kec. Karangasem, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80811, Indonesia
Lobong Culinary Experience
If you’re looking to have some serious fun on a tight budget, then Lobong could be what you’re looking for.
This beautiful place is on a mountain in Ubud among the rice paddies and it’s cooler than most schools in Bali.
Not only do they greet you with banana fritters (super nice), but they also give you a little instruction book to keep at the end.
And all for one of the lowest prices on the island! The Lobong culinary experience is fabulous!
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Kedewatan, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Subak Cooking Class
Subak welcomes you back from the local market shopping experience with a glass of chilled ginger tea!
You then spend your afternoon working with their cooks to learn 9 super tasty Balinese recipes.
Where Is It? Jl. Werkudara, Tampaksiring, Kec. Tampaksiring, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80552, Indonesia
Balinese Cooking Class @ The Bale Nusa Dua
This class is held at one of the most luxurious hotels in Bali, and thus, the price tag is pretty high.
However, it’s worth it, and their chef is an enthusiastic, fun chap with a mountain of local knowledge to share.
We love our certificate of competence from this class. It’s really nice on the wall at home.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia
Raw Food Bali
If you think raw food is nothing but salad and more salad, you probably need the classes at Raw Food Bali.
They’ll teach you how to create cakes, pizzas, and so much more with raw food.
They use professional raw chefs to deliver each lesson, and you can even sign up for a lengthy raw food retreat if you want to get deep into this style of cooking.
Where Is It? 2, Jl. Gootama, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Cafe Wayan Cooking Classes
If you want to spend more time in the Monkey Forest in Ubud, this is going to be a great excuse to do so.
Cafe Wayan is a gorgeous setting that will fill your Instagram Feed once you get your camera going.
You learn to make five dishes in their lovely gardens at Cafe Wayan, and it’s quite a short class running for just 2 hours.
Where Is It? Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Taman Dukuh Bali Farm Cooking School
If you want to get out among the farms of Bali to learn where your food really comes from before you prepare it and place it on the table.
You get a trip to a local market included in the morning classes here, and you can do a full organic farm tour at any time of day before you get stuck into the cooking.
You don’t need transport to get out to here; the school provides a pickup and drop-off service in Ubud.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Banjar Jati, Taro, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia
Jambangan Bali Cooking Class
We loved this cooking class because it’s set in a local home and uses a huge variety of local ingredients.
Their chefs are all English speakers and excellent teachers, so don’t think that you might not be able to follow along at this excellent local school.
You can take all the food you make – home with you as they provide lunch or dinner from their chefs during the cooking class.
Where Is It? Jln Kelabang Moding No.713, Tegallalang, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
The Amala Cooking Class
This culinary experience is perfect for those seeking a very short class and a small class size.
Everything you need is included, and they can teach various techniques, including local vegetarian cooking on request.
Where Is It? Jl. Kunti I No.108, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Anika Balinese Cooking Class
You have three different tasty menus to choose from in this class. You can cook all of them if you come three different times, mind you.
They will run this class even if only one person turns up, and that can be a wonderful personal introduction to Balinese food.
Where Is It? Jl. Nuri No.2, Tuban, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
FAQs
How Do I Book A Balinese Cooking Class?
It’s best to book direct with the school that you want to attend, to get the best pricing.
Final Thoughts On The Best Cooking Classes In Bali
There are so many great cooking classes in Bali that the hard part is settling on just one to attend.
We had a great time at each of these places as we put together this list and there’s something here for every cook and every budget.
