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Host: Putu

Bali, Indonesia

USD
$45-$95 per person

Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud with Optional Market Tour

Host offerings
  • House
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Round-Trip Transfers
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food Tour

Meet Putu

Putu is a talented Balinese home cook with a wonderful sense of humor who welcomes travelers into her traditional family compound in Ubud for an authentic Balinese cooking and cultural experience. Raised in a family of rice farmers, Putu learned to cook alongside her grandmother, helping prepare traditional Balinese meals from an early age. Today, she combines generations-old family recipes with her creativity and passion for beautiful food presentation, often decorating dishes with intricately carved fruits and vegetables. Beyond cooking, Putu plays an important role in her family's spiritual traditions, preparing elaborate fruit offerings for Balinese Hindu temple ceremonies. She also makes homemade jamu, a traditional Indonesian turmeric-based herbal drink. Putu lives with her husband, Pasta, their three children, and her grandparents in a lively family compound surrounded by tropical fruit trees, including jackfruit, cacao, durian, coffee, and bananas. The family also raises pigs, ducks, chickens, and a cow. During your visit, Putu and her family will show you around their home, orchard, and family temple, sharing insights into everyday Balinese life, farming, and religious traditions. You'll enjoy a delicious home-cooked Balinese meal featuring fresh ingredients and rice grown by her grandparents. More than a cooking class in Ubud, an experience with Putu offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with a local Balinese family and discover the island's food, culture, and traditions firsthand.

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: (2-30 guests) Join Putu in her traditional family compound in Ubud for a private, hands-on Balinese cooking class where you'll prepare five authentic Balinese dishes using family recipes passed down through generations. Learn to chop, grind spices, and grill as Putu introduces you to traditional cooking techniques, fragrant local ingredients, and their cultural and medicinal significance. Many ingredients come straight from her family's farm, including rice grown by her grandparents. In Putu's simple home kitchen, discover how she creates the rich, complex flavors of Balinese cuisine using just a two-burner cooktop. Along the way, she'll share stories about Balinese Hindu traditions and everyday village life, bringing warmth and humor to this intimate cultural experience. After approximately 1.5 hours of cooking, sit down together to enjoy the delicious meal you've prepared. When in season, you'll also taste fresh, organic tropical fruits picked from the family's trees. More than a typical Ubud cooking class, this authentic farm-to-table experience offers a personal connection to Balinese food, family, and culture.

Market visit: (1-30 guests) After a 7am pickup from your Ubud hotel, join Putu for a guided visit to Pejeng's bustling traditional Balinese market. Experience everyday local life as you explore colorful stalls filled with fresh tropical fruits, seasonal vegetables, aromatic spices, and traditional Balinese ingredients. Putu will introduce you to local vendors, explain the ingredients used in Balinese cuisine, and help you select fresh produce for your cooking class. Spend approximately 30 minutes exploring the market, taking in the vibrant sights, sounds, and aromas of a traditional Balinese morning market. Be sure to bring your camera! After your market tour, continue to Putu's family home for your private, hands-on Balinese cooking class.

Notes: Transportation: Round-trip transportation from hotels in Ubud is included in the price. Please provide your hotel name when booking so Putu can arrange your pickup.
Outside Ubud: Pickup from hotels outside Ubud is available for an additional fee. Please contact reservations@travelingspoon.com for pricing and arrangements.
Dietary restrictions: Putu can accommodate vegetarian diets with advance notice. Please mention any dietary requirements when booking.

Round-Trip Transfers: If you choose this optional add-on, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Ubud by private car and dropped off after your experience. Round-trip transfers within Ubud are included in the experience price. Transfers outside Ubud are available for an additional charge. Please provide your hotel name when booking.

Languages spoken: English

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.
  • Gado gado | local vegetables in a delightful, savory peanut sauce
  • Rendang | slow-cooked Indonesian curry of beef or chicken, infused with coconut milk and bold spices
  • Sayur urab | seasonal vegetables with fresh shredded coconut
  • Perkedel | crispy golden fritters bursting with sweet corn and aromatic hints of ginger, garlic, and chili
  • Black rice pudding drizzled with fresh coconut cream and palm sugar
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Putu's home is in a lovely, quiet setting. When I arrived the table was set, the food prepped for cooking, and the children greeted me with shy looks and an occasional smile. Putu she explained the what, how, why of the cooking process. It amazed me that she could prepare 6 dishes on two burners with great fluidity to her work. Each dish turned out perfectly and looks beautiful - not to mention, everything was delicious!

Wendy, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (612)
My wife, two children (ages 5 & 7), and I loved this cooking class! It was the right amount of time and participation to keep the kids engaged, and all the food was delicious. Thank you, Putu, for a lovely evening.
- burk October 12, 2026
We really enjoyed our cooking class with Putu. She took the time to explain things and was very warm. We also enjoyed learning more about Bali - a really lovely experience!
- izzy October 12, 2026
This was by far our favorite thing we did in Bali! The way Putu welcomes you into her beautiful home and teaches you Balinese cooking is such an incredible experience! The food was delicious as well! A true way to immerse yourself in Balinese culture. Cannot recommend enough!
- rocky October 10, 2026
One of the most memorable parts of our entire holiday! Putu and her cousin were so kind and they helped us make a delicious dinner with her amazing recipes! Ride to and from our accommodation was included, as well. I would highly recommend tasting Bali in a real Balinese kitchen!
- jeanne September 30, 2026
Putu arranged for her family to pick us up from the hotel. The journey out to her home was lovely and gives you a view of the country side and how rurul life is in Ubud. Putu and her sister made the whole e perience very enjoyable and there was so much food just for us. We made 5 dishes which were amazing and so tasty. Putu is incredibly conscious of hygiene and made us handwash before starting, aprons and any dropped food was discarded. Fresh coconut on arrival was a treat and refreshing. Putu gave us a tour of her home and twmple which was amazing to experience. I would highly recommend Putu's cooking class to glfamily and friends Putu went above and beyond by providing the recipe for our favourite dish which was amazing!! Thank you Putu!
- jack September 28, 2026
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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $55 $45
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $95 $69 $59
Alcohol
 $5 per person
Round-Trip Transfers
 $0 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $55 $45
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $95 $69 $59
Alcohol
 $5 per person
Round-Trip Transfers
 $0 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 7:00am-12:00pm

Meet Putu

Putu is a talented Balinese home cook with a wonderful sense of humor who welcomes travelers into her traditional family compound in Ubud for an authentic Balinese cooking and cultural experience. Raised in a family of rice farmers, Putu learned to cook alongside her grandmother, helping prepare traditional Balinese meals from an early age. Today, she combines generations-old family recipes with her creativity and passion for beautiful food presentation, often decorating dishes with intricately carved fruits and vegetables. Beyond cooking, Putu plays an important role in her family's spiritual traditions, preparing elaborate fruit offerings for Balinese Hindu temple ceremonies. She also makes homemade jamu, a traditional Indonesian turmeric-based herbal drink. Putu lives with her husband, Pasta, their three children, and her grandparents in a lively family compound surrounded by tropical fruit trees, including jackfruit, cacao, durian, coffee, and bananas. The family also raises pigs, ducks, chickens, and a cow. During your visit, Putu and her family will show you around their home, orchard, and family temple, sharing insights into everyday Balinese life, farming, and religious traditions. You'll enjoy a delicious home-cooked Balinese meal featuring fresh ingredients and rice grown by her grandparents. More than a cooking class in Ubud, an experience with Putu offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with a local Balinese family and discover the island's food, culture, and traditions firsthand.

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: (2-30 guests) Join Putu in her traditional family compound in Ubud for a private, hands-on Balinese cooking class where you'll prepare five authentic Balinese dishes using family recipes passed down through generations. Learn to chop, grind spices, and grill as Putu introduces you to traditional cooking techniques, fragrant local ingredients, and their cultural and medicinal significance. Many ingredients come straight from her family's farm, including rice grown by her grandparents. In Putu's simple home kitchen, discover how she creates the rich, complex flavors of Balinese cuisine using just a two-burner cooktop. Along the way, she'll share stories about Balinese Hindu traditions and everyday village life, bringing warmth and humor to this intimate cultural experience. After approximately 1.5 hours of cooking, sit down together to enjoy the delicious meal you've prepared. When in season, you'll also taste fresh, organic tropical fruits picked from the family's trees. More than a typical Ubud cooking class, this authentic farm-to-table experience offers a personal connection to Balinese food, family, and culture.

Market visit: (1-30 guests) After a 7am pickup from your Ubud hotel, join Putu for a guided visit to Pejeng's bustling traditional Balinese market. Experience everyday local life as you explore colorful stalls filled with fresh tropical fruits, seasonal vegetables, aromatic spices, and traditional Balinese ingredients. Putu will introduce you to local vendors, explain the ingredients used in Balinese cuisine, and help you select fresh produce for your cooking class. Spend approximately 30 minutes exploring the market, taking in the vibrant sights, sounds, and aromas of a traditional Balinese morning market. Be sure to bring your camera! After your market tour, continue to Putu's family home for your private, hands-on Balinese cooking class.

Notes: Transportation: Round-trip transportation from hotels in Ubud is included in the price. Please provide your hotel name when booking so Putu can arrange your pickup.
Outside Ubud: Pickup from hotels outside Ubud is available for an additional fee. Please contact reservations@travelingspoon.com for pricing and arrangements.
Dietary restrictions: Putu can accommodate vegetarian diets with advance notice. Please mention any dietary requirements when booking.

Round-Trip Transfers: If you choose this optional add-on, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Ubud by private car and dropped off after your experience. Round-trip transfers within Ubud are included in the experience price. Transfers outside Ubud are available for an additional charge. Please provide your hotel name when booking.

Languages spoken: English

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.
  • Gado gado | local vegetables in a delightful, savory peanut sauce
  • Rendang | slow-cooked Indonesian curry of beef or chicken, infused with coconut milk and bold spices
  • Sayur urab | seasonal vegetables with fresh shredded coconut
  • Perkedel | crispy golden fritters bursting with sweet corn and aromatic hints of ginger, garlic, and chili
  • Black rice pudding drizzled with fresh coconut cream and palm sugar
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Putu's home is in a lovely, quiet setting. When I arrived the table was set, the food prepped for cooking, and the children greeted me with shy looks and an occasional smile. Putu she explained the what, how, why of the cooking process. It amazed me that she could prepare 6 dishes on two burners with great fluidity to her work. Each dish turned out perfectly and looks beautiful - not to mention, everything was delicious!

Wendy, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (612)
My wife, two children (ages 5 & 7), and I loved this cooking class! It was the right amount of time and participation to keep the kids engaged, and all the food was delicious. Thank you, Putu, for a lovely evening.
- burk October 12, 2026
We really enjoyed our cooking class with Putu. She took the time to explain things and was very warm. We also enjoyed learning more about Bali - a really lovely experience!
- izzy October 12, 2026
This was by far our favorite thing we did in Bali! The way Putu welcomes you into her beautiful home and teaches you Balinese cooking is such an incredible experience! The food was delicious as well! A true way to immerse yourself in Balinese culture. Cannot recommend enough!
- rocky October 10, 2026
One of the most memorable parts of our entire holiday! Putu and her cousin were so kind and they helped us make a delicious dinner with her amazing recipes! Ride to and from our accommodation was included, as well. I would highly recommend tasting Bali in a real Balinese kitchen!
- jeanne September 30, 2026
Putu arranged for her family to pick us up from the hotel. The journey out to her home was lovely and gives you a view of the country side and how rurul life is in Ubud. Putu and her sister made the whole e perience very enjoyable and there was so much food just for us. We made 5 dishes which were amazing and so tasty. Putu is incredibly conscious of hygiene and made us handwash before starting, aprons and any dropped food was discarded. Fresh coconut on arrival was a treat and refreshing. Putu gave us a tour of her home and twmple which was amazing to experience. I would highly recommend Putu's cooking class to glfamily and friends Putu went above and beyond by providing the recipe for our favourite dish which was amazing!! Thank you Putu!
- jack September 28, 2026
Read More
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $55 $45
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $95 $69 $59
Alcohol
 $5 per person
Round-Trip Transfers
 $0 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $55 $45
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $95 $69 $59
Alcohol
 $5 per person
Round-Trip Transfers
 $0 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 7:00am-12:00pm
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