Traditional Balinese cooking class in a multi-generational family compound

Most amazing experience in a traditional Balinese home. Such fresh and healthy food that was absolutely delicious. The environment was clean and the people were so lovely! I highly recommend this experience!

Putu was so lovely with us! It was a great experience knowing more about Indonesia culture. She explained everything we asked and even more. Her garden and outside kitchen are extremely peaceful and pleasant. The food was delicious! It is very worth to go. ❤️

Beautiful afternoon. We were picked up and driven to their home where we were shown around their private temple. Then given a short tour of their property. The host was very friendly and interesting. We cooked an amazing meal which we thoroughly enjoyed. Highly recommend this experience.

We loved our cooking class and your so much and now we are back in Australia we are so excited to cook the dishes Putu taught us. I messaged her and she sent the detailedrecipes to me immediately. Such a beautiful lady and family. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

This is more than a cooking class - lesson in a private Balinese home. All the produce is from their garden - chooks- ducks - own rice field. Walk through their home, temple, garden and then be supervised by a very pleasant informative teacher. This experience surpasses cooking classes in sterile kitchens or resort kitchens. Experience and learn Balinese culture and cuisine, highly recommended. George

Meeting Putu was wonderful. Timely pick up from our hotel. Lots of information on the way to he great home. Tour is her family temple, garden and pets. Beautiful fresh coconut water and fruit before me for down the business. Prep, cook and serve under the Putu’s guidance. The 5 course was absolutely wonderful. What a great experience. Make sure you have a small breakfast before!!!! We’ve already recommended this to some of our hotel guest. Can’t rate it enough. Thank you

We had Putu all to ourselves for our cooking class, and the pick up and drop off from our hotel in Ubud was smooth even though our hotel wasn't listed. Putu told us about her village and their farm which provides the majority of the food for her entire family, including rice. She showed us around her home and took us through the family temple explaining what each aspect meant to them. Her outdoor kitchen is very well organised - cooking is done in an aluminium kettle over a fire, a wok with gas burner, and a small charcoal griller. We were presented with a fresh coconut juice from her farm on arrival. We had a special request to be taught how to make sambal and Putu was very happy to oblige. We made chicken satay, tempeh manis, rice with sweet potato, corn fritters and urab. Putu watched us closely to assess our chopping and cooking skills, then gave clear instructions demonstrating correct techniques when needed. The food was delicious and Putu answered our many questions - like why is Balinese tempeh so much nicer than Australian? (Because it's made fresh). It is very good value for money given the outstanding experience, and delicious food that we can now make ourselves. We will go back for more classes next time we visit Bali. Terimah Kasih Putu and family!

This class was an absolute highlight of our 2.5 weeks in Bali! Putu and her family are so warm and welcoming and their home is beautiful. The entire meal is from their own farm which you get to tour. Putu is so informative and makes the whole experience super fun. We loved every dish we made and couldn’t recommend enough - everything was so fresh and flavorful. They will even pick you up from your accommodation if you’re near Ubud city center. We’ve done a few cooking classes while visiting other countries, but this one is really special. Don’t think twice just book :)

This culinary experience was much better than I anticipated (and I expected a lot). Our teacher and chef Puto is very friendly, speaks excellent English and explains very well. All the ingredients come from fresh her garden or surrounding farms. We prepared 5 savoury dishes (and took the leftovers with us for a sumptuous meal later). I highly recommend this activity if you want a private and authentic cooking class in a real Balinese home.

I got very lucky to find Puto, a mother of three who welcomed my spouse and I in her traditional Balinese home to teach us how to cook an authentic meal. A nice activity in a traditional house, surrounded by rice fields, in a small village where there are no tourists to be found. A rare find! The experience took 3 hours excluding travel time. It is a private experience, so we were only the two of us. Puto and her husband picked us up at our hotel in Ubud. She adapts to your level of cooking knowledge from beginner to Chef. For myself who is quite knowledgeable in that field, it was a new experience of making “bubum” (blend of spices and for cocking pastes made from these blends). We made 5 dishes: Nasi Sela (traditional rice), Perkedel jagung (corn rools fry), Tempe manis ( sweet tempe), marinade, Satay Ayam ( chicken satay with peanut sauce ), Urab ( balinese salad ), which we ate and took away the leftovers. Cooking rice in a traditional way was a discovery for me. Try it would will you will enjoy the experience. Bon appetite !

Putu was AMAZING. She was very knowledgeable and taught us how to cook 5 different meals. We had such a fun time with her ❤️

This was an absolute highlight of our trip to Bali. Putu is a wonderful host, providing an introduction to family life in Bali and then helping us cook one of the best meals we had during our holiday. Highly recommended to anyone that wants to experience a bit of Bali family life and eat a fantastic meal.

Amazing experience with Putu, sue was sincere, helpful, and patient with us. The traditional home and explanation was wonderful and we immediately felt welcomed into her home. We really enjoyed the true farm to table food and Putu helped educate us on more than just the food which we loved. We picked food fresh from her home garden, cooked, and ate the amazing food! We all really enjoyed it and believe it has been the best things we've experienced since being in Bali. Book with Putu!

It was one of our most enjoyable experiences on our vacation. Putu is such a sweet, funny and very educational person. My husband and I had so much fun and are more than happy to have taken a cooking class. You learn not only how to cook, but also about the plants, the tradition and their history. Putu thank you so much for this fantastic evening!

Thoroughly enjoyed the private cooking. Was wonderful to be invited in to the home of Putu, shown their traditions and experience a bountiful garden of food ready for preparing. The meal was wonderful with enough to take home for the following night

We have booked a cooking Class with Putu and we really enjoyed it. Putu is very friendly and kind. She has showed us around her House and Garden and explained everything to us. In their garden they plant everything on their own which is nice to see. We then started our cooking Class and prepared 5 meals with fresh ingrediants. It was a nice experience which I Really recommend.

We had a great afternoon with our host cooking 5 fabulous dishes in an open air kitchen surrounded by an edible garden and rice fields. We then sat down to what I can only describe as a banquet, the flavours were amazing. Our host Putu was lovely and walked us through her kitchen garden garden showing us where they had grown the fresh produce that they had picked for us to cook with. Great experience and new food to take home and share with our friends. We even got to take home some left overs.

If you would like to get a unique experience where you can get to know balinese tradition and food then you are at the right place. We cooked delicious food with the help of Putu. I’d defineteley recommand this experince, it’s a must if you are in Bali!

What a treat it was to spend an afternoon with Butu and her family. Their family compound is so interesting as she explains her family history and her home. Butu speaks English well. Once you have seen her garden, she starts her cooking course, which all I can say is very inspirational. She explains all the ingredients that we will be cooking with (which all comes from their family farm). The instruction is easy to follow and a lot of fun to do. After you are all done, you sit down and have one of the best Balinese meals we have had. Just come and have one of the best afternoons in Ubud.

The host (Putu) is an absolute gem, funny, informative and charming. She provides a genuine look into the Balinese culture. On this adventure I finally felt like I was in Bali and had gained some culture rather than just deepen my tan. Our host (Putu) picked us up from our Ubud hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned van. On the way to the market we discovered the her English was absolutely impeccable! At the market she educated us on the different foods and ceremonial goods available. Then bought us some traditional Balinese sweets for our breakfast. With all the ingredients in hand we ventured to her home. Upon arriving she gave us a quick tour of her beautiful and traditional Balinese home which she shares with several generations of her family. We then walked through her sumptuous garden which she uses to feed her family. She was kind enough to twist off a fresh coco pod so we could taste fresh chocolate beans for the 1st time. We then sat down for a breakfast feast of coffee, sweets and a myriad of fruits. It was decadent and incredible. Im between bites we learned about Putu and Bali and shared a bit about ourselves too. With a belly full of energy we headed to a purpose built outdoor kitchen for our cooking class. Putu walked us through each recipe, teaching us the ingredients and the techniques that her mother taught her. She was a supportive, detail oriented teacher who always made sure to keep us chefs in good humor. After countless rounds of chopping, frying and grinding we were famished and excited to taste our creation. The effort was worth it, in the first bite it was clear that this was going to be the best meal I've had in Bali, it was fresh, authentic and true. We ate as much as we could, with Putu always urging us to eat more before we packed ourselves a doggy bag for dinner. Full, sleepy and content we were driven back to our hotel where we said our goodbyes and went in for a nap.

It was a really well organised day, a lovely family and absolutely delicious food. It was great to visit the local markets and also to see the family’s extensive vegetable garden

Putu and her family were incredible hosts and we absolutely loved the cooking class. She and her husband picked us up at our hotel and took us to their family home in a small village outside of Ubud. She gave us a tour of the family shrine, farm, and the rest of the property. We loved getting to see even a small glimpse of Balinese life. She modified her usual recipes to be vegan and gluten free for us and every was so delicious. We couldn’t even finish all of the food! Most of the ingredients were from the family farm, and everything else was from the local market. This was absolutely worth every penny and I would recommend it to anybody.

A wonderful hostess & great teacher. We got to see a traditional balinese home, family temple and garden in a lovely quiet village close to Ubud. The food we made was very tasty and we were able to adjust the spice to our preferences as well as getting to take leftovers away with us. We were also provided with recipes for all the meals.

Even a solo traveler with very little cooking knowledge enjoys this unique experience, what stop you from joining the class with Putu? Putu, Pasta (her husband) and other family members are friendly, generous, and professional. They not only teach cooking, but also open up their home and themselves to share everything with visitors. You will learn Balinese cuisine, culture, architecture etc. all at once! Join Putu’s class and you won’t regret! I’m speaking from the bottom of my heart. :-)

It was an amazing experience which we will cherish forever. Putu is such a lovely lady which explains all the steps in so much detail. An experience that truly shouldn't be missed and we recommended for everyone.

My wife and I had an amazing experience at this cooking class in Ubud. Putu and her family were very welcoming and made us feel comfortable. We are both vegetarians so we whats apped Putu a few days before the class and she amended the menu to meet our requirements. Both Putu and her husband picked us up from our hotel and took us to their family home. We were then shown around and met some of her family members. Her home is clean and it was nice to see a traditional house in Bali. We learnt a lot about their culture. The cooking experience itself was amazing and we had a great time. We learnt a lot and Putu was very patient. We then sat down and ate the food we had made and it was delicious. Nothing like what we had tasted from restaurants around bali. She also sent us the recipes for us to cook again. This was one of our favourite experiences in Bali and I would highly recommend a cooking class with Putu.

Putu and Pasta are fabulous hosts. We loved being a guest in their home, learning about and making Balinese cuisine. This was a highlight of our trip.

Great experience with Putu! She welcomed us into her home and taught us about Balinese culture. The market experience was most welcome and the cooking lessons were excellent. Would recommend to anyone looking for an authentic experience.

Oh my word! What an experience. Putu and her wonderful family exceeded our expectations. We made the most delicious food, Putu was a great teacher. All of the food we ate was grown from her garden. I would highly recommend to anyone. We have learnt so much not only about the food but about the culture and religion.

Putu and Pasta picked us up and brought us out to their farm. From the moment we all met, it felt like we were meeting long lost friends. Putu taught us not only about Balinese cuisine, but also about their culture, their ceremonies, daily life and really cool gardening tips that I’ve already been using now that I’m home! This wasn’t just a class but a real experience and I can’t wait to do it again! Thank you!

Highly recommend! Putu and her husband picked us up and we first went to a local market where she talked us through all the produce (and selected a delicious Balinese breakfast for us - don’t eat beforehand!). We then went to her family home and she guided us through preparing lunch - so yummy with enough for leftovers. Really felt like glimpsing more than the tourist experience of Bali!

Superb! A fantastic insight into the Balinese culture and food. We got to see Putus farm and where she grows all her vegetables along with an insight into the Hindu religion. Putu picked me and my wife up from our hotel and dropped us home, we were the only ones cooking. We felt very welcome and safe. Putu was really knows her stuff, she was extremely friendly and helpful. We made 5 dishes which all tasted AMAZING and when all the cooking was done we got to enjoy them together with a nice cold beer. Would highly recommend this experience if you’re looking for something a little different and want to get a real taste of Bali.

What an amazing experience. Putu is a wonderful teacher, we had the best time. Almost everything we cooked Putu had grown in her compound. It was delicious, can’t wait to try the recipes at home.

Putu is an amazing host! She and her husband picked us up from our villa to take us to her village outside Ubud, taught us about the local Hindu religion and their family temple, gave us a tour of her home and garden, offered us each a fresh coconut from their backyard, then took us through all the steps to cook five delicious dishes using her homemade coconut oil. She is warm and friendly and considerate, asking us to taste the dishes and helping to season to our preferences (and spice tolerance). Her niece and son were also helping out throughout the process. We learned a lot about the local way of life and feel like we made a friend. And the food was soooo good. I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in learning more about the local culture and stepping outside the bustling city and into the peaceful nearby village for a couple hours. Definitely a highlight of our trip!

This was such a wonderful experience!! Putu did an amazing job explaining things and keeping things moving just in time with all of our food. She truly has it down to a science! And the food we prepped and cooked was AMAZING!!!

Putu (wife) and Pasta (husband) are amazing,friendly and very welcoming hosts. They fetched us at our hotel and we drove togehter to their community. On the drive, at the community and all during the event Putu tought us a lot about indonesian/bali culture, showed us where they lived and introduced us to their family. She also answered all our questions tirelessly. The cooking class took place in their own traditional kitchen at home where they also cultivate most of the food we were cooking themselves. The instructions were easy to follow and we had a lot of fun cooking together with Putu and Pasta and will always cherish this great experience. Food was plenty and we cooked 5 different traditional bali reciepes. Who is this event for? If you want to experience an authentic balinese cooking class within a real community while learning not only to cook traditional foid but also a lot about local culture this is for you!

What a wonderful experience! Putu was so kind with her time showing me her home, learning about Balinese culture and cooking some delicious food. It was a beautiful set up, some new kitchen skills I learnt and some laughs along the way. Thank Putu and to your beautiful niece as well, I had such a wonderful first night in Ubud with you all. I would 100% recommend this class. So so good and the food was delicious!

Putu is an amazing host! She and her husband picked us up from our villa to take us to her village outside Ubud, taught us about the local Hindu religion and their family temple, gave us a tour of her home and garden, offered us each a fresh coconut from their backyard, then took us through all the steps to cook five delicious dishes using her homemade coconut oil. She is warm and friendly and considerate, asking us to taste the dishes and helping to season to our preferences (and spice tolerance). Her niece and son were also helping out throughout the process. We learned a lot about the local way of life and feel like we made a friend. And the food was soooo good. I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in learning more about the local culture and stepping outside the bustling city and into the peaceful nearby village for a couple hours. Definitely a highlight of our trip!

What a wonderful experience! Putu was so kind with her time showing me her home, learning about Balinese culture and cooking some delicious food. It was a beautiful set up, some new kitchen skills I learnt and some laughs along the way. Thank Putu and to your beautiful niece as well, I had such a wonderful first night in Ubud with you all. I would 100% recommend this class. So so good and the food was delicious!

This was such a great experience! Puta welcomed us into her home and showed us her amazing garden and taught us about Balinese culture and traditions all with great pride. The food was fresh and very flavorful and I learned a thing or 2 about my heat level! Puta and her niece were extremely kind and patient and I look forward to trying these recipes at home. Puta has truly found here passion and I highly recommend this experience!!

The cooking class was amazing. We (my wife and me) were picked up in our hotel from Ubud and Putus' husband drove us togheter with Putu to their traditional home. Putu explained the traditional housing on Bali and the meaning of their family temple, speaking really good English. After that she guided us through her garden, where she gave some information about the food growing there. Both, the information about the housing and the garden were quite right, not too long and not too short (we could ask her anything which was unmentioned).After that we started the cooking, she explained a lot on balinese cuisine and the tradition of the meals. During cooking, her sister-in-law and her niece assisted us. The whole experience was so amazing, we had so much fun while cooking and chatting, and we prepared 5 delicious meals. I can highly recommend going there. Thank you so much.

One of the best things we’ve done on our trip. Putu and her family were the most amazing hosts and teachers. They even bright out a beautiful cake for my fiancés birthday and offered us some fresh (fallen that morning) Durrian to try as my partner had been wanting to taste it while we are here. The cooking class itself was fantastic, run so professionally and smoothly with clear explanations and tips throughout. The way She and her family work around the kicthen preparing the next stage as you go makes the whole experience feel so effortless. Putu’s son was also kind enough to make my partner some Sambal Matah after he mentioned enjoying it at other meals we have had. Putu then sent us all the recipes we had cooked so we can recreate at home. We took our leftovers back and our hotel were kind enough to store and reheat the rest and all commented on how good it looked and smelt ! Delicious food, amazing teaching, wonderful hosts and so much fun Thank you Putu!

Putu and her family are amazing, warm, friendly and inviting. The food is stunning. An absolute must if travelling to Ubud.

Where do I begin. If you're at all interested in traditional Balinese food, you should do yourself the favor of booking this experience. Our host, Putu, was amazing, and the food was absolutely delicious. All other meals on this trip will be compared against this fabulous dinner. We very much enjoyed spending time with Putu and her niece, and learning more about their culture and traditional Balinese cooking style. Five stars all around!!!

Putu and her family welcomed us to their home like we were old friends. We are so grateful for the experience, we learned many many things, from culture and everyday life in Bali to cooking many delicious dishes!! The hospitality, expertise and passion Putu and her family brought to the experience made it one that was unforgettable!! Suksma

Putu’s cooking class was truly the highlight of our trip. We started off with a very informative cultural lesson. Then, we took a tour of her family farm and learned about the ingredients we used for the meal. Throughout the process Putu offered cooking techniques and personal anecdotes that added to the experience. At the end we enjoyed our delicious, homemade meal. Easily one of the best meals we’ve had during our stay in Bali. Would highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Bali!

This experience was just unique. We (couple, mid 20s) had a very nice and unforgettable evening with Putu (hostess) and her family. First we were picked up directly from the hotel, when we arrived at the family house, we got to know Balinese life (tour of the garden and the in-house temple). Then we were explained and shown the ingredients from our own cultivation for the dishes (5 different ones). We lovingly prepared the dishes together step by step and in the end there was so much left over that we were even allowed to take it with us. The dishes were typically Balinese and very delicious! We can only recommend this experience, because it was and remains unforgettable! The loving nature of the hostess and family immediately made you feel at ease. (Google Translated)

What a great experience to be able to cook traditional balinese food in a Balinese home. Everyone enjoyed the experience even our husbands 😃

If you want to experience a real Balinese family and home setting, and enjoy some fantastic traditional food, then sign up for this now! Putu is a wonderful and garcious hostess. She gave us a tour of her home, to include their sacred temple, and explained Balinese culture and lifestyle; we also toured her vast gardens. This alone gave us a great appreciation for Balinese customs and traditions. She then took us on a culinary journey taking care to explain the ingredients and their many uses. We had such fun cooking and learning from this wonderful woman. The food was awesome, but for us, the chance to immerse ourselves in an authentic Balinese family setting was priceless. This is a must do...no regrets at all! Suksuma Putu! 🙏

Review my husband typed up for our absolutely incredible time with Putu and her family. My wife and I spent our honeymoon in Bali. During our 9 days on the island we went to numerous temples, beaches, waterfalls, and restaurants. Out of everything that we did Putu’s Cooking Class was our favorite. Not only was the food incredible, which we made with Putu’s help and amazing ingredients. But we also learned about Balinese culture, language, and cuisine. Putu and Pasta opened up their home to us, showing us their family temple, and allowing us to cook with other members of her family. This cooking experience completely altered our trip. We began learning to speak Balinese Indonesian and taking the time to ask about food, culture, and family with all of the incredible people that we met. Putu’s cooking class is more than a cooking class, it’s an unparalleled glimpse into Balinese life. I cannot thank her and her family enough for how much it opened our eyes and influenced our perspective on our time in Bali. If you want to do something that does not feel “touristy” but instead feels genuine and rewarding, do yourself a favor and experience this incredible opportunity.

Fantastic experience… we loved every minute . Putu was a fantastic host and it was great to learn about the Balinese family culture . The farm has an abundance of fresh vegetables, herbs and spices. The cooking class was awesome , great fresh produce and very hands on. Once our four dishes were cooked ( some liked more spice than others and that was accommodated and not a problem) we all sat for a beautiful lunch with a so fat drink and Bintang beer. Cannot recommend this tour highly enough. We will return for sure .

Bottom line: I would highly recommend booking this cooking class if you want to have a fun activity to learn about Balinese culture! Definitely an activity I would recommend to friends and family. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming. Bonus - she speaks English proficiently! What you can expect: Putu Ratanawati and her husband picked us up from our hotel at 7am. It was basically a private lesson as it was just our group (what luck!). She took us to a local market near her village and walked around the market showing us different foods, spices, and items used to make holy offerings. We asked her many questions and she patiently answered all of them. We learned so much about Balinese culture. She bought us porridge and two sweet desserts to try (definitely ask if you’re interested!). She was very accommodating to our requests. She took us to a fruit store as well and got us different fruits to bring back to try. We were driven to her village (Pesalakan). We were given a tour of the family temple and their garden. We sat at a dining table in the front and had our fruits, porridge and two sweet desserts. She provided tea and coconut water from coconuts that were picked from her back yard!!! The conversation flowed easily and we had many laughs together. No awkward moments. It felt like we were being invited over to a close friend/family’s house. We saw her two sons and her niece. Her niece helped with the cooking class. Cooking class involved 5 dishes (rice with potatoes, tempeh with Kesup manis, grilled chicken, string bean salad, corn fritter). It was a well organized class. There are many small easy tasks that can be divided up so everyone can be involved. We cooked 4 dishes in the time it took for the rice to cook. Perfectly run class. We sat down and ate our food and easily had enough for three servings each for three people. She provided water and beer. L We even had takeaway. She messaged us the recipes so we can make the dishes at home. My favorite dishes are the corn fritters and green bean salad. Everything was delicious though. We really enjoyed our class and we are so happy we got to meet Putu and her family.

This was my favorite part of our trip to Bali. Putu arranged transport up to her residence for us (all the way from Nusa Dua) and helped to keep our trip to Ubud hassle free. Putu welcomed us to her home with a smile and gave us a tour of her land. We then began the cooking process with her. She had all of the ingredients separated and ready to go to make the process efficient. Putu is very helpful and approachable and will ensure that the cooking will be easy, regardless of your experience in the kitchen. All in all, we made 5 different dishes and they were all delicious. Before this meal, I had never had tempeh that was decent, but the tempeh manis that we cooked together was my favorite dish out of everything that we ate. Honestly, I'm craving some right now lol. Putu will adapt the dish to your liking, so if you like sweet, salty, or spicy, each of the dishes can be tailored to what you enjoy. This was our best meal in Bali and we definitely would recommend this to anybody considering this cooking class.

Putu and her family are fabulous. Putu is a wonderful cook who gave a very engaging lesson to deliver a delicious feast. It was a privilege to be hosted and every small detail had been taken care of. Thank you Putu, pasta, kadek (x2) 😊

Puts and his family really took good care of us. They are a sweet and loving family and his wife is an amazing cook. We prepared a delicious vegan meal for all of us. The ingredients were fresh and mostly from their gardens. We learnt a lot. The place is also very clean. They speak great English so it is really easy to communicate. We enjoyed our time with them, and we also bought the best coconut oil ever that they made using coconuts from their garden.

Putu was amazing!! Her brother picked us up (we were an hour away). She was so fun to cook with I definitely recommend this experience. Her and her husband even too us to do a zip line before her brother brought us back! She also send us the recipes after.

Putu was a most delightful host. We enjoyed learning about different foods in the market and purchasing some fresh fruits for our villa for the week. After the market, we went to Putu's beautiful home and learned about the local culture of traditional homes and village life. I loved that Putu grew so many of her fresh foods at home. Before the class, we enjoyed a nice snack of fruit, local cakes, and coffee. It was like a comfortable visit of friends sitting around the table talking and getting to know one another and learning about the local life in Ubud. The highlight of this experience was learning how to make traditional Balinese dishes. Putu was very attentive to my vegetarian eating habits and modified the meal so that I could enjoy them with my group. I've learned so much and will take what I have learned back home to share with my students and enjoy cooking for myself as well. Thank you, Putu for such a delightful experience.

Putu was great! we can 1000% recommend the cooking lessons with her and her family! she is warm, super patient and the cooked food is fantastic! the experience of being in their house and cooking like the locals do was amazing! definitely book with her! as it is private she had a lot of time for us and explains everything wonderfully! Insider tip: it's best not to have breakfast! there is enough food 😉

Putu was delightful! She taught us how to make five traditional Balinese dishes, shared some things of her culture, and helped us learn about their home, garden, and family. She and her husband picked us up and brought us home. All the way there and back, we got to know more about each other. It was the best experience I have had in Bali.

My mom visited from the U.S. and requested a cooking class. I did a bunch of research and found the best one… and so have you. From confirming the reservation to dropping us off, Putu and Pasta created a lifetime experience. We started by learning about Balinese culture and agriculture on the drive, arrived at the traditional Balinese compound and met the two dogs before getting a tour of the garden and temples - my mom and her friend loved that. We then cooked five meals together - laughing and having a great time while making a great meal. The drive home included more questions and learning about ceremonies, traditions, and linguistics. Stop looking and start booking. Five stars - wonderful people and incredible experience.

I did this class with my wife and with neither of us being overly good at cooking Putu had her work cut out for her. She was extremely polite, friendly and patient during the entire experience and the food was amazing. Their family welcomed us into their home with open arms and were absolutely lovely. Id highly recommend this experience to anyone interested, even if youre a novice cook like us.

My husband, Abeal, and I had a fantastic experience with Putu and her family. We were greeted at Putu's home with a warm welcome of smiles followed by a tour of her traditional home and vegetable garden. She had snacks ready and gave us a quick little background info of her Bali life and village. Putu's kitchen and workstation were very clean and organized, and she had everything prepared and ready for us to start. There was also her lovely niece who was so sweet and pleasant helping with washing the utensils and items we were using to cook, so we always had clean things to cook with. Putu's cooking experience was authentic and full of fresh flavours, vegetables, and natural spices, all from her farm and garden. I let her know I was allergic to nuts (my husband had nuts), and she was so mindful not to mix utensils and cooking items together. We made a delicious five course meal. Putu's personality is awesome and infectious. Our evening was full of jokes and laughs. We felt like we were right at home cooking and dining with friends and family. A truly wonderful experience, we will definitely do Putu's traditional cooking experience the next time we're in Bali Abeal & Rebecca

Incredible friendly & hospitable Putu shared her Balinese cooking skills with us in her family house / garden next to their rice fields. Very beautiful & authentic experience full of love, curiosity & kindness. We loved the experience & can 100% recommend it to others who are interested in Balinese culture & food. With a lot of gratitute Steph & Peti

We had a wonderful experience cooking with Putu and her niece, which gave us a hands-on introduction to the Balinese cooking through 5 different dishes. Putu was an excellent host and teacher welcoming us to her home and explained a lot about the food we made. She even taught us a bit Indonesian. Suksma for a wonderful cooking session we can not wait to go home and try some of things again our selfs. Love Julie & Marc

This experience was amazing from the pick up from our villa to the tour of Putu’s family home and temple, to the amazing traditional dishes that she showed us to cook. We cannot recommend this experience enough, Putu and her niece were so hospitable and the food was great. A+

The experience was both educational and fun. We are a group of 3 friends with varying cooking skill levels. Futu was our hostess and she was highly attentive to our interests and skill set. The whole experience started with an introduction to her family compound; the lesson was a good way to understanding the Balinese family core, and their traditions. We received a tour of the home along with the garden. Futu grows majority of the ingredients we used in her garden. We cooked a total of five traditional dishes, all delicious, healthy and they suit a variety of tastes, including vegan and vegetarian. Futu was very organized, and her teaching of each dish was efficient but not rushed. Each one of us got to learn to use the traditional kitchen utensils and cookware and we each leaned to cook the simple yet delicious dishes. It was a wonderful learning experience. Futu showed us hospitality, and she was passionate about her cooking and wanted to impart that skill set to her guests. It was a rewarding experience all around. I highly recommend it.

I had the best time at this cooking class with Putu + family! Thank you for welcoming me into your lovely home, Putu gave an amazing mini history lesson on the dynamics and traditions of Balinese culture throughout her home tour before we started cooking. The meals were delicious and very hands-on with Putus explanation throughout the whole process. Be sure to go with an empty stomach, so much great food to enjoy! I will be back for another lesson next time I am in Ubud. Suksma 🤍

I had the best time at this cooking class with Putu + family! Thank you for welcoming me into your lovely home, Putu gave an amazing mini history lesson on the dynamics and traditions of Balinese culture throughout her home tour before we started cooking. The meals were delicious and very hands-on with Putus explanation throughout the whole process. Be sure to go with an empty stomach, so much great food to enjoy! I will be back for another lesson next time I am in Ubud.

This was one of our favourite things that we did in Bali. Putu was amazing, super friendly and explained everything we were seeing and doing beautifully. Highly recommend this incredible experience. The food we made was sensational and it was beautiful to be welcomed into their home.

Putu and Pasta collected us from our Ubud accommodation, having kept us updated on pickup times due to Ubud's hectic traffic. While Pasta navigated his aircon Sukuzi van into the highlands of Ubud, Putu did the conversing. Her genuine friendliness and informative conversation make short work of the trip. We had a quick intro to Balinese housing and temples then on to the cooking. What a blast! Simple, fresh ingredients, mostly grown on the land adjoining their home, were converted into delicious, memorable dishes. Hands down best food we had in Bali, and we cooked it ourselves (under expert guidance!) Putu and Pasta only have one booking group per session (so no strangers showing off or wasting your time). Putu provided recipes for our creations, and we will fondly remember our 32nd wedding anniversary lunch forever. Looking forward to reliving a couple of dishes from our kitchen at home.

From the moment we were greeted at our hotel by the amazing Putu and her husband Pasta we knew we were in for a sincere and authentic experience. We chatted like old friends on our short drive from our hotel to their home village. On our arrival we were welcomed into their home and shown around all of the facets of their daily life. We then proceeded to the kitchen for the best afternoon we’ve had in Bali yet. Putu guided us through making 5 Balinese dishes from scratch and the simple but distinct techniques that make this amazing food so flavoursome. We shared many laughs and I’m sure she was ready to see my head explode at my insistence of upping the chilli content in all dishes. Once we had finished cooking, we relaxed over a cold Bintang and ate the beautiful food we had created, going back for seconds and thirds!! If you after a genuine / non touristy version of Balinese home life and cooking experience you must not go past this as an absolute highlight of our stay in Bali!!

OMG, what a wonderful experience! Putu and Pasta picked us up at our resort and drove us to their house where we learned to cook 5 Balinese dishes. We learned about the various local ingredients that included herbs, vegetables, greens, roots, nuts, spices, meats and rice. After donning aprons, we proceeded to chop, dice, shred, grind, steam and saute the various items into lovely, tasty dishes. It was very interactive and Putu and her family were very organized, patient, fun and easy to work with. At the end, we filled our plates and enjoyed the dishes we prepared. A thoroughly delightful experience. Highly recommend!

Putu, the chef, and her husband were excellent hosts. They were both gracious, polite and informative. The meal was excellent - Putu even offered us leftovers to take back to our hotel. Pasta was friendly and picked us up right on time. He drove us to his family's ancestral home where we met Putu. She showed us around the home and introduced us to other members of the family. There was a wide variety of dishes to choose from and the buffet was plentiful. We lucked out as we were the only guests for the night of our dinner. Putu also shared her recipes with us. Highly recommend this tour. You won't be disappointed.

Booking experience was seamless. Communication was prompt and polite. Putu was great. Great with kids who enjoyed the experience and being in a traditional Balinese home.

We had a wonderful time at Putu's home learning, seeing, cooking and eating. Putu was the best host ever and I would very highly recommend this cooking class to anyone. A++ thank you, when I go back to Bali I will absolutely be booking again. PS - my sunburn turned back to white haha Lovely to you meet you all, take care sweetie from Lisa & Sarah xx

We had a wonderful time at Putu's home learning, seeing, cooking and eating. Putu was the best host ever and I would very highly recommend this cooking class to anyone. A++ thank you, when I go back to Bali I will absolutely be booking again. PS - my sunburn turned back to white haha Lovely to you meet you all, take care sweetie from Lisa & Sarah xx

An amazing experience. Our host was wonderful. From pick-up to the end of dinner her hospitality was gracious and friendly. We cooked several classic Bali dishes with her expert guidance and have the recipes to bring home. Wonderful insight into Bali food and lifestyles.

Putu is the best of the best! She was so accomodating and knowledgeable, and just a beautiful and kind person! She gifted us with a tour of her family home and temple, which we were so honoured to have been given. The cooking class was amazing, and Putu allowed us to ask questions and do everything that was required! The meals she had planned for us were DELICIOUS and we will be recreating them as she sent us home with the recipes! We could not recommend Putu and this class more, we would come back any day!!

Great cooking class in Bali for people who want a true local experience over some commercialized options. Putu and her husband picked me up on time and we drove to her family's home. Before the class, she treated me to a fresh coconut and a tour of her family's temple while explaining about Balinese culture. I was by myself but this wasn't an issue; Putu enlisted her sons to help speed up the prep work and her mother helped with the dishes. Ingredients were super fresh, most came directly from her garden. When extra chilis were needed for example (I like it spicy!), she just went and picked them right off the plant. The vegetarian dish options were great and there was tons of food leftover so she sent me back with a to go box. This is a great choice for people who want to know the real Bali beyond the influenster and tourist schlock.

Putu and Pasta are great hosts. Pasta picked us up from our villa and instantly made us feel comfortable. Putu welcomed us into their ancestral home and showed us the various rooms as well as their organic farm. They provide us pre-dinner snacks which were great. Dinner consisted of several dishes all of which were authentic and mouthwatering. Putu also shared all the recipes so can’t wait to try them out when we get back home. The conversation was just like talking to friends who we knew for years. They were both gracious and dropped us off at our hotel with warm embraces - with genuine smiles and goodbyes. I definitely recommend this tour - make sure the course reads as “cooking class” and not just “traditional meal” so that you get to see the cooking in action.

Putu is the best of the best! She was so accomodating and knowledgeable, and just a beautiful and kind person! She gifted us with a tour of her family home and temple, which we were so honoured to have been given. The cooking class was amazing, and Putu allowed us to ask questions and do everything that was required! The meals she had planned for us were DELICIOUS and we will be recreating them as she sent us home with the recipes! We could not recommend Putu and this class more, we would come back any day!!

Great cooking class in Bali for people who want a true local experience over some commercialized options. Putu and her husband picked me up on time and we drove to her family's home. Before the class, she treated me to a fresh coconut and a tour of her family's temple while explaining about Balinese culture. I was by myself but this wasn't an issue; Putu enlisted her sons to help speed up the prep work and her mother helped with the dishes. Ingredients were super fresh, most came directly from her garden. When extra chilis were needed for example (I like it spicy!), she just went and picked them right off the plant. The vegetarian dish options were great and there was tons of food leftover so she sent me back with a to go box. This is a great choice for people who want to know the real Bali beyond the influenster and tourist schlock.

TLDR: Spend that extra money to have a personal cooking with Putu. It is your party and your party alone. She is friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and a fantastic cook. I booked the 11AM cooking class with Putu and she makes it an effort to contact you a few days before your cooking class. If you are staying out side of Ubud, like I did in Jimbaran, you can take a Grab (Uber) or private driver to a meet up point. There she will pick you up and take you to her home! She gave us a tour of her home and gave some refreshments. I suggest you get to know her because she ask a lot of questions about you and where you come from. During the cooking, she will show you the ingredients and ask you to prep them and cook them. Every dish we made was delicious! Keep in mind that Balinese people do like their food spicy to let her know in advance if you cannot handle spicy food. In the end, drove me back to my pick up location but stopped by a few shops to help me but good such as a sarong! I definitely recommend her service. Thank you Putu!!!

I’m so glad that I was able to find this cooking class, well worth the price! I went with my girlfriend and we were amazed on how traditional everything was. We cooked a five course meal and even had beer at the end. At the beginning we learned about the temples, we had coconut water (first time having it) and we tried 2 fruits. The one with the snake skin that looked like garlic was my favorite. Putu was a very nice lady and was very engaging and patient. Her husband was on the grill helping me cook up the chicken. Thought that was funny because all men in the U.S like to grill too haha. Her daughter was a big help as well. All very kind and sweet people. The food was very very very flavorful. I would suggest this class for anyone visiting Bali. She will not disappoint you. We did this cooking class the second day on our trip and I must say it was the highlight of the day.

My husband and I joined Putu at her family home to cook a delicious Balinese meal with helpful and insightful cooking lessons. Putu and her husband were so sweet and so welcoming. It was really amazing to see their family home, learn about some different Balinese traditions and get to know Putu. The cooking class was really fun and all the food we made was so delicious! It was a perfect, well-rounded afternoon. We thoroughly enjoyed the ambience of their beautiful home, garden and the company. This was definitely a major highlight for my and my husband's time in Bali. We could not recommend it enough to others. Thanks so much for such a lovely afternoon, Putu! :)

TLDR: Spend that extra money to have a personal cooking with Putu. It is your party and your party alone. She is friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and a fantastic cook. I booked the 11AM cooking class with Putu and she makes it an effort to contact you a few days before your cooking class. If you are staying out side of Ubud, like I did in Jimbaran, you can take a Grab (Uber) or private driver to a meet up point. There she will pick you up and take you to her home! She gave us a tour of her home and gave some refreshments. I suggest you get to know her because she ask a lot of questions about you and where you come from. During the cooking, she will show you the ingredients and ask you to prep them and cook them. Every dish we made was delicious! Keep in mind that Balinese people do like their food spicy to let her know in advance if you cannot handle spicy food. In the end, drove me back to my pick up location but stopped by a few shops to help me but good such as a sarong! I definitely recommend her service. Thank you Putu!!!

My husband and I joined Putu at her family home to cook a delicious Balinese meal with helpful and insightful cooking lessons. Putu and her husband were so sweet and so welcoming. It was really amazing to see their family home, learn about some different Balinese traditions and get to know Putu. The cooking class was really fun and all the food we made was so delicious! It was a perfect, well-rounded afternoon. We thoroughly enjoyed the ambience of their beautiful home, garden and the company. This was definitely a major highlight for my and my husband's time in Bali. We could not recommend it enough to others. Thanks so much for such a lovely afternoon, Putu! :)

I’m so glad that I was able to find this cooking class, well worth the price! I went with my girlfriend and we were amazed on how traditional everything was. We cooked a five course meal and even had beer at the end. At the beginning we learned about the temples, we had coconut water (first time having it) and we tried 2 fruits. The one with the snake skin that looked like garlic was my favorite. Putu was a very nice lady and was very engaging and patient. Her husband was on the grill helping me cook up the chicken. Thought that was funny because all men in the U.S like to grill too haha. Her daughter was a big help as well. All very kind and sweet people. The food was very very very flavorful. I would suggest this class for anyone visiting Bali. She will not disappoint you. We did this cooking class the second day on our trip and I must say it was the highlight of the day.

Absolutely incredible experience! A must-do while in Bali. Putu and her family are so warm and welcoming, and the cooking itself is really fun and interactive. Highly recommend!

Mrs Putu was a very good teacher. She walked me through and welcome me around her houses and guided me through every step of the way when I was cooking and was very patient. Would reccomend to anyone.

Putu and her family were excellent hosts and my girlfriend and I both had a great time. We were picked up from our hotel and taken to her beautiful home. She taught us how to make some very tasty Balinese dishes, then we sat down to enjoy our meal. Very much worth the money if you want to get a sense of local life, meet some really nice people and learn how to cook incredible food from ingredients grown around you.

Amazing experience, Putu is so friendly and takes the time to explain how her lovely traditional Balinese home is laid out and what each one of the buildings and temples is for, and greets you with an amazing fruit selection and a refreshing coconut. She shows you around her garden as well with all the crops that they produce before starting the cooking class and then take to get started! She leads you so calmly every step of the way and makes recommendations on salt/sweet/spice to suit your palate! One of our best experiences in Bali, we would highly recommend and will be back to visit Putu in the future!

Suksma Putu! We had so much fun and learnt so much today. I can't wait to use these recipes at home so I can share this food with my family ☺️

Putu was an excellent host and experienced cook. She was very informative and we had a wonderful time learning Balinese traditions and culture and under Putu’s guidance cooking. Wonderful meal then eating it in the outdoor kitchen in Putu’s family garden. Highly recommend

This cooking class was wonderful. Putu was very nice, organized and informative. My friends and I had a great time. The food was soo delicious! We loved seeing the equipment they used to cook and how authentic it was. Highly recommend this class.

A truly incredible experience with Puto, her husband and niece. A great communicator, Puto explains many facets of Balinese cooking in her traditional Balinese home. A hands on experience where you get to enjoy your cooking at the end during a relaxed sit down feast. Highly recommended!

Putu hosted the most wonderful cooking class and market tour. While touring the market, she bought mangosteen, rambutan, snake fruit and many Balinese desserts for me to try. And a delicious rice spinach soup. Her home compound is beautiful and full of amazing fruit and vegetable trees as well as rice fields—what an incredible setting to learn how to cook! She instructed me how to cook 5 traditional dishes that were all so so delicious! I absolutely loved everything about this experience and would come back in a heartbeat if I ever come back to Bali. Thank you so so much Putu for opening your home and for this market and cooking experience.

This was the highlight of our trip to Bali. Putu and her family were incredibly warm and welcoming. It was wonderful learning about Balinese culture, and the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

I loved my class with Putu. She welcomed me with fruit and homemade snacks, gave me a tour of her home and impressive gardens, and taught me how to cook several Balinese dishes. She made it very easy and fun. She and her family were very kind hosts. It was such a special and unique experience to get outside of the tourist areas and get a peak into village life. This was a highlight of my time in Bali. Highly recommend.

We felt so relaxed with Putu and her family, and they made us feel at home with them. After introductions and a tour of their house and garden, Putu showed us how to cook five different Balinese dishes. There were mountains of food, and we came nowhere near finishing it afterwards, so left with some takeaway boxes.

We were welcomed into Putus beautiful family home and thoroughly enjoyed learning about their culture, religion and day to day activities. We would recommend this to anyone wanting to experience authentic Balinese family cooking in Ubud.

We are very curious and love to learn about other cultures and traditions different from ours. Cooking with Putu allows you to truly live the real experience of cooking in a traditional Balinese home. We asked many questions, and she happily answered and taught us so much! Amazing food and a beautiful evening to remember!

It was a great and unforgettable Experience. We can recommend it to everybody. Dewa takes you on a tour through the forest and garden. Gathering ingredients for our Cooking Class. Cooking an traditional meal, in a traditional way, in a family house with the family on an open fire with ingredients that were freshly harvested is an experience you won't forget.

Our favourite part of our trip by far! Putu and her family were so welcoming and the food was delicious. This is not just a cooking class, we were invited into their home to learn about Balinese culture and would definitely recommend.

Putu and her family provided way more than a cooking class. She took the time to explain Balinese culture and traditions to help tie everything together. Her home and village were absolutely stunning. This is the most authentic cooking you will get in Ubud. If you are looking for an activity, this is it. We made five traditional dishes that were all very delicious. Don't forget to show up hungry as there is lots of food!

From the moment Putu and her husband picked us up from the hotel they were both very warm and receptive. The Activity was more than just a cooking class, we were taught so much about the local customs and traditions and were introduced to the lives and lifestyles of the locals. The cooking class itself taught us simple but extremely flavourful meals that would be easy to replicate back home and the final sit down with the family was full of laughs and conversation. Highly Recommend!

This was a highlight of our trip to Bali! We were welcomed with such hospitality and generosity. The class was private and did not feel rushed at all as Putu walked us through the 5 recipes and showed us the garden where all the ingredients were grown (even the rice was grown there). The food was plentiful and delicious and Putu catered vegan for me and normal for my boyfriend. I would recommend this experience to anyone it was truly a great taste of Balinese culture and a special time shared!

Excellent traditional and cultural culinary experience. Putu’s knowledge of Balinese culture and culinary experience made this a fantastic experience

Our meeting with Putu Pasta and Family was the best experience we have had this trip. We were given a true insight into the true BalineseFamily Culture. Religion , Family, Garden, the way the Family home is set up, nothing gets wasted. The cooking class was inciteful, clever, we came away with plenty of food, and the recipe’s. A balance of tastes and flavours, I could say more, but, you need to do this.

I cannot recommend this activity enough!!! My husband and I love to do cooking classes anywhere we travel, and so naturally looked for one on our honeymoon in Indonesia. I was a bit nervous as I'm a picky eater and was not a huge fan of the food in Indonesia, but let me tell you this was the BEST local food we had the entire trip!!! Putu and her husband picked us up from our hotel and drove to their home where we were shown around the property, including getting to see and learn about their family temple which was something I had been hoping to do. After introductions and a nice, fresh coconut water, Putu brought us to their kitchen where everything was set up to cook. With the help of Putu, her Auntie, and her son, we cooked a traditional meal of rice, tempe, corn fritters (their specialty), chicken skewers, long beans, and some satay sauce on the side. Putu was great at explaining everything we were doing and making, and even sent the recipe over after! If you do anything in Ubud I would recommend this be your #1 priority!! Thank you Putu and family for our lovely meal!

Our family have experienced many cooking classes around the world in both Europe and Asia and this was by far the best experience we have had.Our day was authentic , cultural, knowledgeable, tasty and great value for money. I cannot recommend this highly enough. You will not be disappointed with Putu and her family and their hospitality. We visited the family home and temple and their farm whilst new born ducklings and chicks roamed by our feet as we cooked. The outdoor kitchen is clean and the produce is fresh and grown on the premises. My only tip is to turn up hungry, there is ample food! This is an amazing three hours that every traveller to Bali should experience.

The host showed her traditional Balinese housing with cultural insights. Cooked delicious dishes from home made ingredients and backyard vegetables while having nice interactions with multi generations of her family and dogs, ducks, chickens. The kitchen is located at her backyard, it’s well organized, clean and full of fresh air. The family’s hospitality makes this cooking class special, I definitely recommend this class for those who want to explore real traditional Balinese lifestyle.

Putu was very friendly and welcoming. Excellent food and experience of traditional bali life and cooking. Highly recommend.

Wonderful experience with Putu and her family.... one of the best cooking classes we have done and great to see traditional family life in a village near Ubud! The food we cooked was incredibly tasty! I would come again!

We thoroughly enjoyed this demonstration class. Manuel his knowledge while creating beautiful and absolutely delicious food. He is friendly and a master of his craft. It was a wonderful experience.

Putu and family were m so welcoming to her home and kitchen. Putu was very happy to share about their culture, garden and cooking. Throughout the evening, Putu would explain the steps and give great instructions as to how to cook the dishes in a way we could also recreate at home. The dishes were delicious and very fun to make. I recommend this class to everyone.

What a way to spend a morning in Ubud! Putu was the kindest and most knowledgable host who welcomed us into her family home to cook a variety of traditional Balinese dishes! She taught us an array of skills in the kitchen and facts about the native food bought in the local market. We felt so welcome in their home and the dishes we created were absolutely fantastic! We highly recommend to anyone, families/couples/solo travellers, to join Putu for this cooking experience! We will definitely be back for some more tips and tricks! Max and Izzy :)

Authentic and culturally enriching experience. We had a great time and got an insight into traditional village life. It’s a hands on cooking class where you get to make traditional Balinese food amongst the baby chickens and ducks! It’s very clean and hygienic and well organized, very nicely paced as well.

This is more than a cooking class - this is a chance to see and experience true Balinese hospitality. We had such an amazing time. Putu is a wonderful teacher. You will not only learn to make delicious Balinese dishes from scratch you will also learn about local life and customs. The drive out Putu’s home is also spectacular. Put this on your must do list - you will have a truly wonderful time and a very happy tummy!!

This is one of the best things that we did in Bali. Putu and her family welcomed us into their home, and under the expert eye of Putu, we made the most amazing 5-course meal. Nearly all the ingredients were from her land, and we cooked in her kitchen. Putu shared stories with us about Bali and traditional life. We went away with new recipes and a better understanding of Bali culture. Loved it.

One of our favorite experiences we had in Bali! From the cultural knowledge, and being inside Putu and Pasta’s home kitchen working with ingredients they gather from they’re own land. The food we cooked was just the cherry on top!

If you like to cook, are interested in learning about other cultures, want to like to learn more of the Balinese language or simply like great food you can't afford to miss this absolutely amazing and wonderful experience. Putu and her husband Pasta will collect you from Ubud and bring you to their family home where you will not only learn to cook Balinese style, but also learn more about the culture and how the Balinese actually live. Putu will share with you the secrets of Balinese cooking including sourcing the special ingredients and she will show you how to make several traditional Balinese dishes which you will eat once the cooking is done. This cooking course was definitely the highlight of our trip to Bali and we are still raving about it today. In fact, we tried many of the recipes Putu taught us at different restaurants on our travels throughout Bali and none of them came even close to the delicious dishes we made with Putu. Get off the beaten track and take this cooking class from Putu - you will not regret it!

An absolute MUST when in Bali. Putu is such a warm hearted woman. We were only at the market, where she neatly explained all the fruits and vegetables to us. Arrived in Putu's home and her huge garden, there was fresh coconut water and the local fruits and dishes bought at the market - all great! My favorite was the sticky rice (Balinese cake). Then it was time to cook the five courses. Putu explained everything to us and also adapted to my vegetarian diet. Then we ate our self-cooked meal and were allowed to take the leftovers with us. All in all a great experience. It is worth booking a private cooking lesson. We were able to putu holes with our questions about Balinese culture and really had a very authentic experience. Thanks! (translated by Google)

Puta was incredible. From the start to finish it was superbly organised. They picked us up from our hotel right on time, we were welcomed with coconuts/crackers and a tour of her personal temple and then went on to cook 5 amazing dishes. They were filled with wonderful ingredients and Puta showed us all the skills to take back home. Would HIGHLY recommend!!

If you’re reading this, know that every positive review you will read about Putu and her cooking class is accurate. My partner and I looked at other cooking classes, but from the reviews, it was an inevitable choice to choose Putu’s. She AND her husband picked us up from our villa and made excellent conversation on the way to her house. We were not only graced with a tour of her backyard and family temple, local snacks and exotic fruits upon arrival, but she and her husband also hand picked cacao for us to take back to our villa. Putu made us feel extremely welcome and the class made us feel exceptionally proud to not only produce food of excellent quality but to be a part of a beautiful culture.

An excellent cooking class run by attentive, friendly people. Highly recommended. Come to the class with an empty stomach because you will be getting lots of food!

Wow, this was the best cultural experience we’ve had in our 10 day trip in Bali! Putu was the most gracious host, who invited us in to her village and home. When we arrived, she gave us a tour and welcomed us with fresh coconuts and snacks before starting our authentic Balinese cooking class. We made the most delicious meal and learned so much from her. We can’t wait to get home and cook these recipes for our family and friends. Can’t recommend this activity enough! 10/10. Suksma Putu!

Lovely! In the middle of a very rural location, we were very warmly welcomed into this beautiful home full of culture and generations of recipes. ALL the recipes tasted traditional and delicious and it was truly an experience to remember! On top of it, our host was hilarious making jokes with us. I would highly recommend!!

Putu is a wonderful teacher and person! we had an amazing time and the food was outstanding! Also her husband and her sister are lovely people. Would book again!!

What an incredible evening cooking with Putu and her husband Pasta and Auntie Ketuk. Putu and Pasta picked up my wife and I at our hotel in Ubud and returned us after the class was completed. We arrived at Putu’s Family Compound and were greeted with snacks and coffee or tea. Putu then gave us a brief tour and introduced us to some Balinese Culture. We then moved to the kitchen area where Putu described the dishes we would prepare and introduced us to the ingredients most freshly picked from the family garden. Putu obviously has a passion for cooking and passing on her knowledge to her guests. Pasta and Ketuk also were a great addition to the evening helping pass along the family recipes. We cooked 5 traditional Balinese dishes. All were remarkable! We enjoyed eating what we cooked accompanied with a few beers. I highly recommend Putu’s cooking class! It was a night to remember! Enjoy!

Putu and her family made us very welcome and taught us about their customs and some of their language. The cooking was amazing, fantastic experience. Could not rate highly enough.

A wonderful cooking experience with Putu. Putu and her family were incredibly friendly and welcoming of us into their family home. We learned a lot about traditional Balinese cooking and Putu made sure we were involved in all the “hands on” cooking!!! The food tasted amazing - I would highly recommend this to anyone that wants to try a cooking class. Thank you Putu and your family x

Just amazing. Highly recommend this one. We were picked up at our hotel and driven to the home of our host where we made a number of traditional Balinese dishes. They accommodated our dietaries (2 of us were vegetarian) with no fuss and the food was delicious. Also was great to have a tour of their family temple and we had conversations about their local traditions and way of life. I loved that we were heavily involved in the cooking (not just watching but actually cutting up the food and cooking it). Our teen and tween daughters loved the experience and learnt a lot in the process. Our host Puta and her husband and aunt were friendly and offered us all the leftovers to take home with us. She also sent us the recipes so we can cook these at home (I can’t wait to make the corn fritters!!). Puta and her family grow most of their own produce and spices and it was so nice getting away from the tourist areas and cooking at a traditional home, with the rooster and cow calling out in the background. Do yourself a favour (and support a local Balinese family at the same time) and book this one in.

Putu welcomed us all into her lovely village and taught us about traditional Balinese food. I highly recommend this experience. It takes you away from the tourist city and shows you the culture, resourceful and minimalist lifestyle of Indonesians. The food was delicious, and we were able to tailor the spice level to suit our liking.

We absolutely loved this cooking class with Puta. We definitely recommend. She is so welcoming and knowledgable. We really felt welcomed into her home and the tour of the home/temples and garden was a really authentic taste of Balinese life. She was happy to answer questions and her husband and Aunt were also beautiful and very friendly. We would highly recommend you do this tour. We were picked up from accommodation be Puta’s husband and driven to the house. It was just our family so it was a very private and relaxed environment. The food was beautiful and we learnt about local food, spices and cooking techniques. We sat down with a beer at the end and enjoyed the meal together. So lovely. Book it!!

Puti is a very lovely, charming and open minded person. Also her Husband you picked us and later dropped us of at our Hotel, is lovely, friendly and a good car driver. Puti loves to do this cooking classes and that is what we felt every minute. She showed us how to cook traditional balinesien Food! Can only recommend. It was a great cultural experience

Literally. Putu and her family are wonderful. The market tour is in depth, and you can sample local produce and sweets. She knows the market in detail, and explains items from its source, quality, and how it’s used. She answered all our questions, and guided us on our spice tolerance with our cooking! We also picked up a little Bahasa and some wok skills. And, her chickens and dogs were amazing. Again, thank you so much for the wonderful experience. Suksma Putu

Putu is a gracious host and a great cooking teacher. An incredible and unique experiance. Highly recommended if you are staying in Ubud or close by 😊

The whole day was a highly recommended experience. We had unique insights into a typical everyday life in Bali and learned a lot about the culture and the food. We don't want to miss these experiences and would recommend the course with Putu to everyone. It was just great!

I have been many times and love it. Putu and Pasta host you in their traditional Balinese home and the food is so delicious. It’s fun to cook together and learn all the tricks. Putu will even write out the menu for you (we had 7 dishes) and the recipe too. Fabulous . Add the Balinese dance too - well worth it.

We massively enjoyed our class with Putu. She was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Situated in a picturesque village a short journey away from central Ubud, it was lovely to see her authentic Balinese home, her garden and array of animals. We learned a lot about Balinese cooking and were very happy with what we made - we look forward to recreating the meal at home. We would thoroughly recommend the experience to anybody visiting Bali. Thank you, Putu!

Very welcoming in a home environment, introduction about the culture and environment and very clear cooking instructions.

Putu and her family was very friendly and showed us a farm-to-table experience, from their vegetable gardens and their harvested grains, to the washed produce and grain crackers. The cooking experience was also well-managed and enjoyable. Putu gave guidance here and there but we felt like we get to do the hands-on cooking for the most part. It was also streamlined so there was not much wait time (with rice cooking while we work on other dishes). The result was amazing, 4 dishes and rice, all of which tasty.

Putu and her family are incredible hosts. You will learn about cooking; Balinese culture and family life and get a very authentic and deep insight into rural Balinese living. Putu was warm from the moment we met her; she is so welcoming and a great teacher. The food you lean to cook is absolutely delicious. This is the one tour I would recommend above all others in Bali.

This was such a great experience for our family! Time with Putu and her beautiful family was fantastic, the best cooking class we have ever done! Thanks for everything Putu!

Excellent. Very detailed, hands on, and authentic experience. If this is what you are looking for, then look no further! Very welcoming family and the food is amazing, which I learn to cook yourself. Very good English

We did a traditional Balinese cooking class with Putu Liong. In the beginning we got a short introduction to the house and the wonderful garden. Almost all ingredients were grown in the garden. We cooked 4 main courses + rice. All of them tasted extremely good. Not only was the cooking class a good opportunity to get more familiar with the Balinese food, it was also great to get to know more about the traditional way of living in Bali. Putz Liong was extremely welcoming and friendly. I can only recommend her class!

We did a traditional Balinese cooking class with Putu Liong. In the beginning we got a short introduction to the house and the wonderful garden. Almost all ingredients were grown in the garden. We cooked 4 main courses + rice. All of them tasted extremely good. Not only was the cooking class a good opportunity to get more familiar with the Balinese food, it was also great to get to know more about the traditional way of living in Bali. Putz Liong was extremely welcoming and friendly. I can only recommend her class!

The most authentic experience you can get in Bali! Putu and her family are amazing hosts and very very good people. We enjoyed cooking and spending time with them. One of the best experiences you can have in Bali! Totally recommend!

My husband and I had an amazing experience of getting to know Putu, her family and her home. From doing to the market to cooking delicious meals, it was a day that we will remember always! Putu was a very sweet person, who showed us all sorts of Balinese delicacies. We will highly recommend this experience any time!

My husband and I had an amazing experience of getting to know Putu, her family and her home. From doing to the market to cooking delicious meals, it was a day that we will remember always! Putu was a very sweet person, who showed us all sorts of Balinese delicacies. We will highly recommend this experience any time!

This was such a wonderful way to end our trip to Bali! Putu and Pasta and their family were so welcoming, and excellent at guiding us through cooking the dishes. We made an absolute feast, and enjoyed it with beer overlooking the family garden. This was one of the best things we did in Bali, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and cultural experience. Matur Suksma Putu and Pasta!

It was a wonderful experience to spend time with Putu, meeting her beautiful family and seeing their way of life. I really enjoyed learning about their abundant garden, Balinese culture and traditions, and preparing a delicious meal. I’m so happy that we chose this tour! Thank you for a fantastic day, Putu :)

Putu and her family are absolutely amazing! Pretty much all their ingredients are grown in their garden and when you put them all together they taste amazing! We made 5 dishes in total with a lot of different cooking techniques, and the level of spice can be controlled to your liking. If like us you and your partner like a different level of spice you can also make a sambal to add a bit of spice to your life. We had such a great time and would recommend this experience to everyone travelling to Ubud.

So so good! Me and my partner enjoyed every second and the recipes that Putu prepares are second to none, they tasted amazing. The whole family that live at this traditional Balinese home are all very friendly including the animals, especially the little ducklings! We would 100% recommend this to everyone!

Putu and Pasta were amazing! They picked us up from our hotel in Ubud, and drove us to their local village and home. We received a little tour around their home, and then even was prepared a little snack before cooking. This is much more than just a simple cooking class - definitely an entire cultural experience. We decided to do a lunch class, which we were glad about, because the cooking is done I’m the back patio with an awning covering, right next to their farm/fields. It was nice there was daylight the entire time and we could see everything. Putu was so kind and clear with her instructions. The food turned out to be amazing! My husband still says it’s probably some of the best food we’ve had during our Bali vacation. Definitely would recommend!

Putu and her family were amazing. We were picked up from our hotel and taken to putus family home where she gave us a tour of her land. We then enjoyed some coconut water and local peanut snack. We cooked a number of Balinese dishes. Putu was very lovely and taught us how to cook the dishes from scratch. She explained all of the ingredients. We then ate and drank and beer. Putu was very accommodating. We would definitely recommend trying out this traditional experience.

This was an absolutely fantastic experience! A must-do if you like to cook or if you’re just curious about how the locals eat and live. Putu is an incredible host and teacher, from what different ingredients are called in Balinese (if you want to know) to how to chop and cook them, she walks you through everything at a lovely pace from the market all the way til it’s time to eat, and the meal we made was absolutely the best we’ve eaten in the 5 days we’ve been in Bali so far. My wife and I HIGHLY recommend this and will definitely be back the next time we’re in Ubud. Thank you Putu!

What a fantastic evening ! Putu and her family were so welcoming, shared with us an insight into her culture and we cooked some amazing food! She guided us through each of the amazing 5 dishes & we defiantly learnt some new cooking techniques ! It was an absolute highlight of our trip and would defiantly recommend to all. They were gracious hosts & they picked us up and dropped up off at our hotel which was great. Can’t wait to try the dishes again and send Putu photos !! Thanks again :)

Putu was so lovely and the cooking class was both informative and delicious! Highly recommend this experience- so much fun!

As foodies, this was an amazing experience for both me and my partner. Going to Putu’s village and family home and learning about family life in Bali as well as food was a really immersive cultural experience. Putu was a fantastic teacher and the homegrown ingredients made for one of the best meals we’ve had since arriving in Bali. We would recommend this experience to anyone. Suksema Putu

First we wanted to say to Putu, thank you again for welcoming us into your home & inviting us to cook with you. We will take the recipes with us to our family & cook them for years to come! This is a MUST, when traveling to Bali. We were able to cook with Putu & also experience the beauty of her home & garden. Most of the food provided is grown right in her backyard! It is incredible to be able to, hands-on, grind some of the ingredients into the most flavorful, amazing dishes & enjoy our own work with an ice cold Bintang in a traditional Balinese home. This experience will be one that we remember forever. Again, thank you Putu.

Best cooking class in Bali. Putu and her husband are so friendly and the food was soooooo delicious. Everything was very clean and fresh. We would definitely come again!

We love every single second of this experience. Putu and her family were so nice and it was much more than a cooking class! We learnt so much about Indonesian culture, Balinese traditions and food. We cooked at least 6 dishes and this was by far the best meal we had in Indonesia. I can't wait to try this at home now. We laughed a lot as well. It was really an awesome moment. Will recommend it to my friends for sure.

We spent a wonderful time with Putu and her family, we felt very welcome! Putu went to do her groceries on a market with us and invited us to her home to cook with her five dishes for lunch. It was a warm welcome from the very start. Everything was perfectly organized, delicious and the house and kitchen very clean. A must do for people who love cooking and want to learn not only about the food but the Balinese culture. Suksmā Putu 🤗

We spent a great cooking evening with Putu! The package includes transportation to and from the accommodation and a tour of Putu's home with garden and temple. Very interesting and authentic to learn about the life of a local Balinese family. The ingredients for cooking were mostly from Putu's own garden! We have prepared various traditional Balinese dishes and learned a lot about the preparation process. The food tasted fantastic and was by far the best food we had eaten so far! If you want to experience an authentic cooking evening, we can definitely recommend Putu's cooking class. Suksmā Putu!

Amazing experience in Putu’s home where we felt really welcomed into her family. We loved cooking and tasting different traditional dishes and would definitely recommend this activity to anyone visiting Ubud who wants to have more of an authentic experience!

Our wonderful host Putu and her family welcomed us to their beautiful family home and gave us a true taste of traditional Balinese living. We had a tour of the garden where she grows much of the produce they eat. Also, we learnt about how and why a traditional home is divided into separate areas for specific uses. She guided us through preparing and cooking an array of traditional dishes, she explained how some of the more unfamiliar ingredients work to provide the authentic flavours. Lots of fun and laughs at our efforts to be ‘chefs’! We sat down to a real feast and to our surprise, with the excellent tuition from Putu, each dish was absolutely delicious. We cannot thank Putu, Pasta and Auntie enough for their warmth and generosity in showing us a glimpse of their way of life. I would highly recommend this as a perfect lasting memory of your Bali adventure.

Puta was such a kind host. She gave us insight into her culture and was very open to any questions she had. She gave us a tour of her compound and an idea of what her day to day life would be. The setup and instructions to cook the dinner was easy and she provided us the recipe for later when we wanted to try on our own. The food was fresh and dinner was great! They provided transportation to and from the hotel which made things easy well. I definitely recommend this experience!

We loved our cooking class ! The entire family helped make this experience special. It was a wonderful moment of exchange. Would recommend !!

It was such a nice evening. The family picked us up, gave us a tour of their garden as well as their house. During the cooking class they paid attention that everyone had to do something. The food was really delicious, the best I ate so far in Bali. We laughed a lot ! Teri makashi!

Excellent experience, Putu is very kind and generous with sharing what Balinese home life is like before you even start cooking. Very hands on during the class . Come hungry, because you will prepare a huge delicious Balinese meal.

This was one of favourite experiences in Bali and it is unforgettable! Putu is warm, welcoming and a fantastic teacher! Me and my partner could not recommend this enough!

If you’re going to Ubud, do this activity! Out of everything that we have experienced in Bali so far, Putu’s cooking class has by far been our favorite! The whole experience lasted around 4 hours, with Putu giving us a private tour of her family’s traditional Balinese home and her family’s temple. Putu and her husband were both extremely warm and welcoming. As for the cooking, the meals we prepared were delicious and her instructions were very easy to follow. The food we prepared was better than any restaurant food we have had so far. 10/10 recommend!

Following our hotel pickup, we drove to Putu's village while learning about Balinese life along the way. During the trip I subjected Putu and Pasta (her husband) to my Bahasa (Indonesian) skills. I think I even pronounced some of the words correctly. After a short tour of the grounds including learning the meaning of the temples in the home - we were cooking. Paddock to plate in the shortest possible distance. Everything was so fresh and it came out in the flavours of the food. Putu expertly guides you to your own level of skill - so if you can slice and stir, you'll be fine - as you will if you're a skilled home chef. Really enjoyed seeing (and tasting) how the ingredients and flavours came together to create a delicious meal. We also got to choose the level of 'spice' we were comfortable with in each dish...you can choose from very little...or...as we did - a lot! Our hosts were warm and friendly, we had lots of laughs, learnt a lot and all in all a great way to spend time in Ubud. Rolled home.

Cooking experience with our beautiful host Putu was one of the best in Bali. Not only see guide us through the amazing Balinese tastes but also through Balinese culture and tradition. All products where fresh , most of them straight from her garden and everything really clean and neat. It was a lifetime experience & would definitely recommend it . PS. We also got the recipes after the workshop !!

We had a wonderful night cooking with Putu in her home. Not only did we learn about traditional Balinese food, we learned about her family’s religion and Balinese culture. We’d highly recommend this to anyone visiting Ubud! Putu and her husband picked us up from our hotel in Ubud and we drove about 20mins to their home. They were extremely welcoming and spoke great English. Our family of four had a private cooking lesson and we made five traditional Balinese dishes, followed by a huge dinner and local beers.

This is one of the best experiences we have ever participated in. It’s a highlight when in unit and beats the rice-terrasse or Monkey forest in a split second. You’ll not only experience the food/kitchen but also the culture as you’re invited into their private home. We were cooking with Putu Liong and her auntie. It was so much fun and everything was perfect! The food is seriously so tasty and better than any dish we have ever tasted in Indonesia! Please don’t skip this activity when in Ubud!

I can’t say enough about this class! It is one of the best experiences I have had traveling. We were picked up at 7am and went to a local market for a tour. We then went to their home which had a beautiful garden and rice fields. We made an amazing 6 course meal. The family grew almost everything we used right in their garden! Including the rice! It was delicious and the family was extremely kind and knowledgeable. We had an amazing day!!

OMG - the experience was authentic and the food was amazing with so much flavour. Our hosts were so friendly and giving. So traditional and very easy step by step help from Putu. We loved our experience 😊

If you wat to experience the real Balinese food and family life I would recommend you book this activity with Putu. She is a fine guide and tells you everything about the traditional Balinese kitchen and family life. You get a warm welcome into her village and family home. We were picked up at seven in the morning to go to the market. After the market we went to Putu’s home and that is we’re we started cooking. It was a wonderful experience and we all enjoyed it very much.

The tour was exceptionally fun! We were picked up at our villa and went to the market to gather the fresh ingredients, after that we were brought to the house of our host where we cooked a delicious meal! Our hosts were very pleasant and they explained in great detail what we needed to do! They also explained a lot about the balinese way of life and their religion. Afterwards we had a delicious meal and we were brought back to our villa! 10/10

We loved our hosts hospitality and seeing her home. We were made very welcome as we cooked 5 dishes for our lunch. We also visited the market and learnt about different fruit, vegetables and spices. Make sure you go hungry as you buy your breakfast before you cook and eat a 5 course lunch!

If I sound like I’m gushing it’s because I am! This was an outstanding experience and window into family life in Bali. Right from the moment of our hotel pick-up Putu & her husband Pastor displayed warm hospitality, sharing local knowledge on the way to their family home. After touring their compound and gaining an understanding of family/village living and their Hindu faith our cooking class commenced. With most of the ingredients sourced directly from their property their was no doubt we were about to feast on quality and delicious Balinese cuisine. The cooking process was enjoyable, informative and relatively simple (I think we’ll be able to tackle most of the recipes at home) and the fruits of our labour were sensational. If you are looking to experience true Bali, then this is an activity you should absolutely do. I give it 10/10! Big thanks ro Putu and her whole extended family for making every moment from pick up to drop off enjoyable.

An amazing experience in every way. Putu and her family were so welcoming. The village was peaceful, we laughed all day, and the food we made was delicious. Definitely do this on your trip!

Putu welcomed us into her home and it was absolutely one of the highlights of our trip to Bali! She is warm, a lot of fun, and will teach you how to cook a traditional feast. Maybe it's because we worked so hard making it, but this was the best meal we ate in Bali.

We loved our time with our host. We loved talking to her and she graciously opened up her home. We truly felt like part of the family and the meal was one of our favorites in Indonesia!

Such an amazing & authentic experience. We went to a village and cooked a meal in a family's home. We learned so much about the culture. My two teenagers and my 10-year-old son learned to cook a traditional Balinese dinner that was absolutely delicious. I would really recommend this experience. The family is really kind and welcoming! We requested vegetarian and they made sure to accommodate us. 100% recommendation. It's a must! In the end, they remembered to text me all the recipes and I am so excited to make them all!

Amazing experience, Putu and her husband collected us from Ubud centre, she messaged us on WhatsApp a short while before our activity to let us know where we needed to be collected. I've done many cooking classes in South East Asia and nothing compares to this authentic experience. Putu brought us to her home where she spoke of Balinese culture for a short while and their way of life which was amazing to hear. We we're made feel at home with some coconut water and crackers. We then progressed to cook 5 seperate Balinese dishes under Putu and her aunties guidance who couldn't have been more helpful. Most importantly the finished product was amazing, we sat together and told stories and got to know each other a little better. I couldn't recommend highly enough. Conal and Stacey.

What a magnificent surprise this was. To experience authentic Balinese cooking in a traditional Balinese home with a beautiful Balinese family, was an ultimate delight. More importantly, we had the whole experience to ourselves, which is what Putu wants. One booking per event- if you’re a couple or a group of friends, that’s it, no one else. Real organic food grown in her local fields and cooked makes this experience superb. Loved it! #vegetarians #organic #bali #balicookingcourse #balinesecooking #putu #ubud

The cooking class was amazing! If I could rate 10 stars I would. Such an authentic experience, very welcoming, warm and friends family. We learnt a lot about traditions and the culture. The food we cooked was so so good (also vegetarian friendly). We did a lot cooking classes in different countries, this was the best. Highly recommend. Thank you Kadek, Putu and Dika

Best cooking class ever! They also do ecerything Vegetarian if you want, we had a lot of fun with this family! Would recommend it 100%

This is brilliant. Puto and her husband treated us like a member of their family. You learn about the importance of food in their culture. No stress and lots of fun. The food was excellent.

We did this with another couple and we all agreed that this was the best thing we did during our 9 day trip in Bali. We were picked up from our resort and taken into a local village which was an amazing experience to start with. At first we just sat around a table with Putu to try some local tea and biscuits, there was no time stress at all that you usually get on larger tours. When we were all ready it was time to get cooking and we all worked together to have the best meal we had for the entire trip. We made a huge effort to eat as much Indonesian food during the trip but this meal was a whole other level of good food! Putu and her family were amazing explained everything to us about how we make the food and the local culture. I would recommend this to anybody who has an interest in food (everyone). We looked at other cooking classes we could do in the city but are glad we got the extra experience to go to a local village and cook with a real family. Following the tour we got a transfer to another resort in a different area and we're all too full to think about dinner. It was a great day and we were all very satisfied!

Absolutely loved the cooking class with Putu! She made me, my boyfriend and my cousin feel very comfortable. We learned alot about the process of how she grows her own produce, the fact that she and her family don't eat meat often, how they eat tempeh/tofu and how often she cooks for her own family. If you're ever in Bali I would suggest to take the cooking class with her. Her home is lovely, she's very friendly and her aunt and husband helped to make sure everything was prepped before we arrived and cleaned once we were finished cooking. Be sure to follow her on instagram @putucookingclass!

It was a marvelous experience and marvelous host, Putu and her husband were very nice and welcoming, on our way to their home we stopped by a local market and she helped me and my wife to pick a Balinese traditional custom. She is very kind and during the cooking class she explained everything in a nice way. Very professional and I really recommend them if you really wanna experience a Balinese culture, they are the place to go. Thank you Putu for having us!

Putu and her family were so welcoming and we really enjoyed the cooking class. It was very hands on, we got to make everything ourselves and it was all delicious. We are vegetarian and Putu was very accommodating. Putu spoke excellent English and was very easy to chat to. Having seen the cooking class in our hotel, this one was much more authentic and you get to see a real Balinese village and house. I would highly recommend this experience!

Amazing experience! Well organized. Fantastic food. And absolutely lovely ladies holding the class! Thank you!

Putu and her family are lovely, and it was a joy to spend our morning learning from them. We have a much better understanding of the traditions and culture of the people on this beautiful island. Cooking with the family was a treat, and the food was delicious. If you want to have an authentic experience in Bali, and be immersed in the daily life of a wonderful family, you should definitely choose this cooking class!

We had an awesome and unique experience cooking with Putu and her family. We've traveled around the world and have done a lot of cooking classes. This was our favorite. Putu and her husband picked us up and took us to their home in a local village. She gave us a tour of their traditional home and made us feel welcomed. We cooked a lot of different dishes and we loved all of it. It was all delicious! She also offered us Bintangs. Her family was very sweet and fun. It was a great night that we'll always remember. Definitely do this if you want a unique private experience.

If you could ONLY do one “tour,” THIS IS THE ONE NOT TO MISS!!!!! (Period, end of story). Not only was this the BEST experience of the Bali trip, but the best of any trip in the last 5 years. The details - pick up was smooth, then a 10 minute drive to the village. Once there, you step in to an oasis of a balance of life, tranquility, purpose, passion and appreciation. Then you cook (everything is prepped, so you do nothing but the “fun” stuff) all while learning of traditional Balinese life. “No appliances necessary” really…. It’s you, the fire and Putu. The end product - better than any meal from the trip; all savored with some beer and conversation. The truth…. This is not just about cooking; it really is an experience. BUT, if you are not in to expanding your horizons or in to grinding fresh ingredients to make the best sauces you’ve ever had…. Perhaps not the tour for you. Putu - thank you for allowing us in to your home and for sharing with us (and for the amaaaaaaaazing meal). If I come back to Ubud, I will definitely see you again.

Everything was as described. Putu and her husband Pasta picked us up at the hotel on time. The event started with a purchase at the market. The hostess explained everything to us there. She was really nice, cooking together was a lot of fun, the food was absolutely delicious. An absolute must!!! for people who are in Ubud and want to get an insight into the local cuisine and culture. Sukmas, Putu, for a beautiful and amazing experience! ! ! We will always fondly remember the great cooking event!!!

This is such a unique and amazing experience to be able to learn local cuisine from a local family. Putu and her family were so welcoming and kind to my husband and I and this is something we will remember forever from our travels. Thank you Putu for providing this experience and for teaching us so much about Balinese cooking and the Balinese culture. We are excited to try these recipes when back home!

So much fun, so educational (both about Balinese and Hindu culture and the food it’s meaning names and ingredients (WHICH MAJORITY OF ARE GROWN AT THE PROPERTY!!!) Putu and her family are lovely and they have 3 friendly but gentle dogs who are so cute. The house/property itself is gorgeous and we were even lucky enough to be invited into the family’s temple. I came with my friend as a birthday present from her to me and it was the best thing ever I cannot recommend this place enough!!! We will definitely come back :)

So much fun, so educational (both about Balinese and Hindu culture and the food it’s meaning names and ingredients (WHICH MAJORITY OF ARE GROWN AT THE PROPERTY!!!) Putu and her family are lovely and they have 3 friendly but gentle dogs who are so cute. The house/property itself is gorgeous and we were even lucky enough to be invited into the family’s temple. I came with my friend as a birthday present from her to me and it was the best thing ever I cannot recommend this place enough!!! We will definitely come back :)

Putu is a delight and we enjoyed our day very much. The meal was fantastic and Putu and her husband Pasta looked after us. They collected us from our hotel and took us to their home. They had everything ready and helped the whole family to contribute..even the 7 year old who was more interested in chasing the chickens!!

We loved the experience of cooking with Puta and her Aunty, it was very authentic. Her English was excellent, she taught us about many different cultural traditions and information regarding the food we were cooking. It was very clean and there was a lot of prep work that went into creating what would be an enjoyable experience for any skill level. If you want an opportunity to meet a wonderful family and make some traditional Balinese food, you should absolutely book this class. We had so much food left over as we made 5 dishes that were all amazing! She even catered for my dietary requirements as I am gluten free.

Putu and her husband picked us up from our hotel and brought us to their home. They taught us about their culture and the food we would be cooking. We made 5 traditional dishes with the help of Putu who was a great teacher and pleasure to cook with. We learned about our ingredients and made everything the traditional way. We then sat and ate our meal with Putu. The food was delicious and plentiful! Putu is very clean and her teaching methods are organized. Her family is very kind. This is a must do experience in Bali! Putu and her husband even got my husband and I a cake to celebrate our honeymoon. Good people and great food.

There are already many good reviews about the cooking class with Putu and her family and I can confirm them. We are a couple of two and everything was perfectly organized (transportation, pre-chopping of the vegetables etc) so that we only had to do the "exciting" part of the cooking (some chopping, frying, mixing..). We created 5 meals and ate them together with the host, which was nice. The food was so good! In the end Putu sent us the recipes to cook the meals at home, too. Thank you so much!

We had a lovely time with Putu and her family and we’re made very welcome in their home. A great experience to see the real Balinese way of life and make some great food with them.

What can I say?! Amazing experience. A must do whilst you are in Bali. Putu and pasta picked us up from our hotel and took us to their family compound. We learnt about their home, temple and culture. They were very keen to let us try different fruits and snacks as well. The pictures of the food doesn’t do it justice. I learnt so much! They are really accommodating. We have two small children and they really enjoyed getting involved. There were chickens and Pasta played football with them. The food was absolutely amazing and we’ve made a couple of the items since our return. It’s much more than a cooking class- you get to see the Balinese culture and villages. The family were very friendly and spoke really good English. We absolutely loved our time with them and would recommend it as a must do!! You won’t be disappointed.

Delicious food One of the best meals we’ve had in Bali even at restaurants Very friendly and welcoming to her family home Explained all the different buildings and history Learnt lots and she sent us recipes after Fresh Ingredients most grown in her home

Wow, what a phenomenal experience. We are travelling to Ubud for our honeymoon and wanted to learn how to make traditional balinese food. Putu and her husband, Pasta were amazing hosts. They were attentive, patient, incredibly knowledgeable and warm. We highly highly recommend this tour for a highly cultural experience and DELICIOUS meal. Thank you Putu, Pasta, and your family for welcoming us to your home.

From pick up to drop off the experience will always be in our memories. Putu, Pasta and the family made us feel welcome and provided an unforgettable experience. I don’t want to give too much away, just book it and have the pleasure for yourself.

the class. She's friendly, welcoming and gave good instructions. I liked that Putu didn't just teach us how to cook the meals but she also showed us her garden, her home, and taught us about Balinese customs.

Wonderful evening with Putu. I spent the evening with Putu learning how to cook a traditional meal. It was one of the best experiences of our time in Ubud. He was patient and kind. I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone

Local market tour and traditional Balinese cooking class. What a fantastic truely authentic Balinese experience. Putu and her family made us feel really welcome in their home. Putu was so knowledgeable and the Balinese food we cooked was so tasty we will definitely be cooking these dishes at home. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I highly recommend this tour to anyone that wants an real Balinese experience

Amazing experience with lovely family. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our time cooking with Putu and her family. We made six traditional Balinese dishes that were all delicious! Putu is a very kind teacher, taking the time to explain all the dishes, where they grow their ingredients, and how they make offerings in their family temple. I would 100% choose this style of cooking class every time. Thank you again Putu and family for a lovely afternoon.

Balinese home cooking. Very authentic Balinese cooking experience. Putu picked us up and dropped us off to our accommodation. We prepared about 6 dishes and she and her family were very supportive and helpful with my 3 children in the kitchen (aged 6, 9 and 9). The dishes were all delicious and there was way too much food for us to eat. She also showed us how rice grows and was very knowledgeable of the local area. I would highly recommend this cooking class as an authentic Balinese experience.

Top Experience in Bali. Of our weeklong trip to Bali, the private cooking class with Putu was the highlight. In our other touristy experiences, we saw a very curated picture of the country, but this gave us a true window into Balinese culture and life. We loved walking through the farmer's market and trying new fruits and vegetables (one of my favorite things back home, too!). Putu was a tremendous host, welcoming us into her home and introducing us to her family. She was very helpful in teaching us about all the products/produce we were using and showing us the techniques for cooking traditional dishes. In all, we made 7 dishes, which were all delicious. We requested a completely plant-based menu, and were blown away with the variety of flavors that we created. It was lovely to share the meal with her family. We highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Bali. Thanks, Putu!

Putu and Pasta took us in and made us feel like family for the night. We had a wonderful experience preparing and cooking dinner with them. Each dish that we made was absolutely delicious. I am salivated right now just thinking about it again. Putu has the best sense of humor. I really loved seeing how her family lives on the farm and all work together to create a heartwarming food experience. I would have never known what it truly feels like to eat in a Balinese home with a Balinese family if it wasn’t for the grace of Putu. She’s the absolute best!!

Putu and her family were amazing hosts. We particularly enjoyed being shown around her lovely Balinese house and garden. She was very knowledgeable not just about cooking but also about Balinese culture and history.The food was delicious and class was held very professionally - you can tell the process was well-thought through because we managed to cook so many dishes in a short span of time! All in all, it was an eye-opener and I would highly recommend it for anyone seeking an authentic and meaningful experience while traveling.

This was absolutely one of the highlights of our trip! Puta was so amazingly kind and knowledgeable about traditional Balinese food, culture and traditions and for me as a nutritionist it was so much fun to get to know all the local food and cooking techniques. It was also such an honour to see a traditional Balinese home and to be welcomed in such a beautiful and kind way. I would most definitely recommend it to absolutely everyone. Even my husband who isn’t a massive cook really enjoyed the experience. If you are thinking of doing it at all, just get booked in right now!

予約してからPutuさんからメールで連絡をもらい、ホテルの場所や時間を連絡し、当日はご主人の運転する車で迎えに来てくれました。Putuさんの自宅はウブドの中心地から車で２０〜３０分くらいの田園地帯の中にあり、バリの伝統的な家屋で、敷地は広く果樹園もり牛や豚やアヒルなどが飼育されています。ご主人が庭になっているドリアンを採ってきて食べさせてくれました。家族は３世代の大家族ですが、子供達が挨拶に来てくれたり、妹さんが手伝っていたり、本当に暖かく家族全員で迎えてくれました。バリの習慣やインドネシア語なども紹介してくれます。彼女は英語が堪能です。こちらがあまり話せなくても全然大丈夫です。料理は６種類の家庭料理を２時間くらいかけて作りますが、ソースや調味料などはすべてすり鉢で擦って作りますので新鮮でとても美味しいです。辛さも自分で調整すつことができます。キッチンも屋外の屋根付きの土間にありますがとても清潔で安心して料理できました。私はバリで色々なレストランに行きましたが、ここで食べて料理が一番美味しかったです。ホテルでも料理教室がありますが、このように一般の家庭に訪問して家庭料理を作る経験は本当に貴重で楽しかったです。それから本当にPutuさんの人柄がとても良くて、またバリに行ったら訪れたいと思います。

A ‘must do’ Indonesian cooking class - highly recommended! We had the pleasure of cooking with the lovely Putu during our trip to Ubud. We cooked six delicious and authentic Balinese meals (including chicken sate and corn fritters) and learned the traditional way to cook rice. The experience was intimate - the two of us were the only ‘students’ in the private class. Putu also showed us through her lovely Balinese home and told us about life in her village. It was a cultural experience as much as a food experience! Complete with welcome fruit, water and Bintang, it was a day to remember. Thanks Putu for your excellent cooking class! 🍚🍲🥗

We enjoyed our time with Putu and her family a lot! Not only did we cook 6 tasty meals, but also learned about the way of living on Bali, starting from how the traditional house looks like, to grinding as a better alternative to a food processor, to farming, religion, culture and many other aspects of everyday’s life. Putu guided us through the whole process and made us feel like good cooks :) She and her family then shared a dinner with us and even gave some local fruits as a gift. Overall, highly recommended!

We had the greatest time with Putu and her family, dadong (grandma) we love you❣️We were picked up and then greeted first with yummy homegrown fruits and coffee, then took a tour of the family temple and ancestral home before learning how to prepare and cook no less than 6 dishes.The whole family were so lovely, this is an experience to remember!

Fuel for body, mind, and soul. We had the greatest time with Putu and her family, dadong (grandma) we love you❣️ We were picked up and then greeted first with yummy homegrown fruits and coffee, then took a tour of the family temple and ancestral home before learning how to prepare and cook no less than 6 dishes. The whole family were so lovely, this is an experience to remember!

Putu’s cooking class was a great adventure. She was very welcoming and invited us into her traditional Balinese home where she introduced us to the family’s ceremonies, life style and food culture. Putu is a knowledgeable, fun, well-organised and inspirational teacher - and the food was delicious. We look forward to try out the recipes back in Sydney and will definitely recommend her cooking class as part of the Bali adventure!

It was an unique experience to see the local market and cook local food with amazing host, Putu. She explained many local foods and vegetables/fruits and let us try at the market. We wouldn’t know half of the stuff that were sold at the market so it was nice to have a private guide with us. After, she and her husband, Pastor took us to their house. It was an amazing house with beautiful Balinese sculptures. You learn a lot about their lifestyle and culture, not only how to cook tasty food. Definitely recommended if you are ever in Ubud.

We had an amazing stay at Putu’s place. She’s the best host you can wish for and we made such an incredibly good lunch! Loved it!

“Warm” slaat niet alleen op de temperatuur van het eten maar ook op de begeleiding. Interessante uitleg over de rol van het eten in cultuur en godsdienst.

I booked this experience for my best friend 's birthday. Putu and her husband picked us up early in the morning from our hotel. She then walked us through the local food market (which turns into the large art market from 8am) and educated us on the local traditions, food and culture. We tasted some local fruits, drinks and breakfast specialties which we thoroughly enjoyed.After this we went back to Putu's personal residence where we got a tour of her home and family temple. We then sat and had some coffee and tea with some of the local food that Putu purchased at the market like cakes and Balinese rice porridge.We then began the cooking with Putu her aunt and sister in law. The women were friendly and extremely hospitable. Everything was explained thoroughly and it was very hands on which was really fun. Please be aware the kitchen is very traditional and we got very hot while cooking over the traditional wooden stove, we felt this just added to the authenticity of the experience, but it's something to be aware of if heat affects you heavily.After cooking the food, we prepared and made offerings in Putu's temple. We very much appreciated this authentic and genuine experience.We then sat and ate the dishes with Putu, her aunt and sister in law. The food was absolutely delicious, and there was NO shortage of it.I mentioned in the morning that the experience was booked for my friends birthday, and after we ate, Putu and her husband surprised my friend with a birthday cake that was decorated with 'Happy birthday Ashlea' This was at no prior arrangement by myself, and was such a beautiful and kind gesture organised by Putu and her family.Putu also organised for us to take a whole lot of the food home with us to enjoy later for dinner also, which was lovely.I would HIGHLY recommend this tour with Putu if you're looking for a private but authentic Balinese food experience.

We had an absolutely fantastic morning with Putu and her family. First of all, touring the market with a local resident is much better than trying to figure out everything yourself. I definitely tried some things I might not have on my own. After our market tour, we went to Putu’s home outside of Ubud where we met her lovely family and began cooking. As others have mentioned, come hungry- the food is delicious and there is a lot of it. It’s so nice to be hosted in a home environment where you have a more authentic interaction. I strongly recommend this experience.

We are so glad that we found Cooking with Putu on Tripadvisor and chose to attend this instead of going with a run-of-the-mill cooking class offered by other establishments. Putu, Pasta and their family were so warm and welcoming right from the moment they picked us up from our hotel - we were made to feel very comfy as they caught up with us like old friends, showed us their village plantations and even the pigs, cows, dogs and chickens! Putu and family were very organised in teaching us 6 dishes - Pepes Ayam, Tempe Manis, Nasi Selar, Sate Ayam, Urab and Perkedel Jagung. Each dish tasted fantastic and we were amazed at all the flavours in the food :) Putu even gave us some chilli, tomato and rice seeds because we wanted to try planting these at home :)Thank you Putu and family for giving us a glimpse into simple, wholesome Balinese family life. Do let us know if you come to Singapore and we would be glad to bring you around. Wishing you every success, good health and happiness! :) To all who are reading this - join this tour, you will not regret it!

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We had a wonderful, delicious and hospitable evening.We we're picked up in our accomondation by time and drive than to the privat house of our hospitals. First they show us their surroundings. Later they explain us the meels we will cook and gave us very...More

Eine tolle Gastgeberin, leckeres authentisches Essen und eine schöne Umgebung! Ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt und hatte viel Spaß!...More

Putu and her family were the most authentic experience I had in Ubud, Bali. She welcomes you with such a kind face and politeness, introduces you to their food garden, and explains her traditions, beliefs and their way of living. She was patient and thorough...More

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We had such an amazing time. Putu is very welcoming, it was fascinating to see how the Balinese use local products from their gardens. The food was delicious, we were happy to get the recipies to try at home as well. This class is a 10/10!

I can recommend to visit Putu and learn about Balinese cooking and culture. Putu and her husband picked me up at the place I was staying and made me feel comfortable with their open minds and personalities. Then she showed me around her home and we started cooking 6 wonderful dishes. The best food I ate on Bali was the food we prepared together.She took me after the meal til a ceremony in the local temple and dressed me in one of her Balinese dresses. It was such a wonderful night, and I can really recommend everyone to do it.

We just got back from Putu’s home with full bellies and happy hearts. We enjoyed our time with Putu and her family so much. Her & her husband picked us up from our hotel and brought us to their family compound in a quiet serene neighborhood. Their home is beautiful and spotless. We had so much fun cooking while getting to know Putu. We drank fresh coconuts, tea & beer (Putu was a fantastic host) while talking about our contrasting cultures, listening to the geckos and meeting her sweet children. Our meal was fantastic and we are so grateful that we were able to meet Putu and her lovely family. This was our favorite part of our honeymoon in Bali. Putu, your family is lovely and your cooking is delicious! Thank you for letting us into your home and making us feel welcome.

Mein Mann und ich wurden morgens um 7:30 Uhr von Putu und ihrem Mann an unserem Hotel abgeholt. Wir haben den Lunch mit dem vorherigen Besuch eines Marktes gewählt. Dort ging es dann als erstes hin. Hier wurde uns von Putu viel erklärt und sie kaufte einiges zum Probieren für uns. Dann fuhren wir zu ihrem wunderschönen Zuhause. Dort wurde uns alles gezeigt und wir bekamen viele Infos zum Tempel, Reisanbau und vielem mehr. Wir konnten die gekauften Produkte vom Markt probieren und bekamen eine leckerer Kokosnuss dazu. Wir haben insgesamt sechs Gerichte gekocht, welche wir von Anfang bis Ende mit Putus Hilfe selbstständig zubereiten konnten. Das Kochen war sehr traditionell und man macht absolut alles selbst. Putu steht einem mit tollen Tipps und helfenden Händen zur Seite. Anschließend haben wir gemeinsam mit der Familie unseren Lunch genossen. Es war unglaublich lecker und eine wunderbare Erfahrung. Putu ist wahnsinnig sympathisch, sehr interessiert an einem und macht einen grandiosen Job. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt und würden dieses Erlebnis jederzeit wieder buchen! Danke Putu!!

I can't fully express how lovely our afternoon with Putu, Pasta and her family was. From the welcome snacks, tour of the garden and cultural explanations we learned so much about Balinese culture and felt truly welcomed. She has selected great dishes to cook and try and much to my delight my 10 year old and 14 year old were front and center in the cooking process. She is a terrific teacher and really made them feel competent and included. The rice we cooked is rice from her own family's field and many of the ingredients (almost all) are locally sourced. I was curious about medicinal herbs and drinks and she answered all my questions. Her auntie made us juice from the Kayu Manis plant for us to try which was above and beyond.

I wanted to surprise my mom with an activity that would help us understand Indonesian culture a little bit more and this was just perfect. Putu was very flexible and she didn't mind that we change the pick-up location/time in the last minute. Her husband and herself took us to their beautiful home in the outskirts of Ubud, where her aunt and her sister-in-law were waiting for us. We had a great time: we coocked 6 different dishes and they were all delicious. Everybody was so nice to us, but specially Putu's sister-in-law who was incredibly funny and warm. Putu explained so many things to us about Indonesian culture and her family during our dinner together. We exchanged stories and laughed a lot together.It was an incredible experience that I would recomend to anybody :)Terima kasih for everything :)

This experience is a must-do if you are visiting Ubud area. More than just cooking and having traditional Balinese meal, we get to see the traditional Balinese house compound including the house temple, learnt a little bit about their life, got to know their family and their beautiful life!Putu and her family are amazing hosts. Putu and her husband picked us up from our hotel in Ubud area, then from that time on we had great conversations about many things. When we arrived at her place, she first showed us the whole house and introduced us to the family. Putu and her family are truly blessed with many fresh resources around their house. They are self-sufficient with rice, fruits, vegetables, meats, and poultry. That's where most of the ingredients for our cooking came from.The cooking itself was a fun experience. We got to use the traditional steamer to cook rice. We used the traditional cobek to grind spices and ingredients (no food processor) for the best possible flavor. Definitely need to exert our energy to grind a lot of ingredients and mixed them with our bare hands.Very delicious foods, fun cooking and overall experience. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys food and cooking!

"Cooking with Putu" war auf jeden Fall eins der Highlites meiner Reise quer durch Bali. Putu und ihre Familie haben mich super lieb empfangen. Es gab zur Begrüßung eine Führung durch den hauseigenen Tempel über den sie mir alles erklärt hat. Danach gab es eine Kokosnuss, leckere Früchte zum probieren und andere kleine einheimische Snacks. Danach ging es zum gemeinsamen Kochen und während dessen gab Putu mir viele Einblicke in ihren Alltag und der ihrer Familie. Außerdem wurde mir bei dem gemeinsame Kochen viel Wissen über die Gerichte vermittelt. Nachdem wir unser zubereitetes Essen gemeinsam gegessen hatten, wurde ich spontan in Sarong und Udeng gekleidet und hatte die Chance bei einer Zeremonie im Tempel teilzunehmen.Es war einfach ein so gelungener Abend und ich kann es jedem nur empfehlen mit Putu zu kochen. Wer das "echte Bali" erleben möchte ist hier genau an der richtigen Adresse.

I really enjoyed it. They picked me up from my hotel in candi dasa and took me to their farm. They took me on a tour of their traditional bali home compound including their family temple area, it was very interesting. I got to meet the family, they were all very friendly. The cooking experience was really interesting and with the conversation going backwards and forwards it was fun. The food was absolutely amazing. I would definitely recommend this experience.

Not a fan of touristy excursions, my husband and I were so delighted to have happened upon this incredible lady, Putu! First of all, Putu collected us from our hotel with trusty husband Pasta and drove us to their beautiful family home in a small rice village outside Ubud. Putu is very funny and speaks very good English, telling us all about life in Bali and their village, traditions and customs. On arrival at Putu's family home, she introduced us to her animals and wonderful garden, which contained around 80% of the ingredients we were to use that day. We were offered hot drinks on arrival as well as homemade Balinese snacks, fruit and fresh coconut water - all so delicious. The best coffee in Bali so far! Putu also gave us a tour of her family temple, explaining all about the Hindu religion, ceremonies and offerings. We relaxed and chatted for a while before hitting the kitchen! Putu explained we would be making six dishes, a mix of meat and vegetables. We were hands on from the get go, chopping, peeling, steaming, frying, grilling, pestling, grating...Putu always encouraging us to taste and smell the food, add salt, more/less chilli...Where we struggled, she was gracious to help without taking over. Always feeling integral to the cooking and very much in charge of the process. Once all was done, dinner was served. We ate outside with some of Putu's family, proud as punch to serve our food. We enjoyed the fruits of our labour with a Bintang in hand. After, Putu even gave us gifts and then very kindly asked whether we would prefer to go to our hotel or elsewhere in Ubud. This is quite honestly one of the most genuine and incredible experiences we have ever had. So real and such an honour to feel part of a real family home when so far away from your own. Feel we have made friends for life and can't wait to see Putu and her family again. Thank you Putu

We spent several enjoyable hours with Putu learning how to prepare and cook six different Indonesian recipes. Putu is a wonderful teacher and also shared her recipes with us via WhatsApp. We were so inspired that we ended up bringing a lavastone mortar and pestle back home with us and are now working our way through an Indonesian cookbook! Although this activity is all about the food, it works on many other levels too. Putu and her husband collected us from our hotel and drove us through some of the rice fields on the outskirts of Ubud, explaining much on the way - such as the role of ducks in cleaning up the harvested fields. Putu also gave us a good insight into life in a typical village house and the importance of the community on Balinese culture. We were even asked to share in making offerings at the family shrines before we ate.If you are fortunate to ever had a few spare hours in Ubud, then I cannot imagine a better way to spend your time. A recent review on here describes this as the best experience in Bali and we completely agree!

This was our favorite ‘trip’. My daughter and I have been on Bali for two weeks and this was our most authentic experience. The food was great, and the whole family was very gracious.

We had a wonderful morning visiting a village market and learning to cook delicious Balinese dishes in our guide’s family home. Putu was a warm and welcoming host, and her family were so kind and gracious in showing us around their home and family temple. We learned how to prepare six different dishes and then had the pleasure of eating lunch with some of Putu’s family. Putu’s English is excellent and we found the whole experience really informative and enjoyable. I would highly recommend it!

This was such an awesome experience for my fiancé and I. If you are looking for an activity away from tourists that really provides a look into everyday life and the culture of Bali, this is the one. Putu and her family could not be nicer. They were so welcoming of having us in her home and they were all so fun to be around. She was such a patient and kind teacher and my wife and I left eager to try out some recipes ourselves. And beyond the cooking, we learned more about Bali, Hinduism, etc. than we had in our prior 5 days. Putu was so accommodating as well. After cooking my wife asked to see how the Hindu offering was made - no problem. Could we see the different farm animals? No problem. We think this is a “must-do” for anyone visiting Bali and will absolutely make a point to visit again the next time we are back.

Words can hardly describe how much we enjoyed the evening at Putu's home. She and Widia were the nicest "teachers" imaginable and we loved every moment of the cooking class. Not only was it instructive, it was also incredibly delicious. We would have loved to eat for hours...but our stomachs unfortunately were too small. An insight like this is not easy to get and we are deeply impressed by these great women. So if you're looking for the perfect "excursion" you shouldn't wait any longer and book exactly this class. You won't regret it at all.

Our private Tour startet at 7 am, Putu and her husband fetched us and guided us to the local Market in Ubud, where we bought local food for our cooking class. After that we were at Putus House where she showed us her Home, the religious habits and where we had breakfast. After that we startet to Cook 6 different dishes, all of them were great and Tasteful. We really enjoyed our Morning with Putu and her Family.Highly recommended!!

Danke liebe Putu mit Familie für diesen schönen Abend! Meiner Familie mit Kinder hat es sehr gut gefallen. Alles war perfekt...wir kommen wieder!!! Klare Empfehlung....

My husband and I signed up for this tour during our honeymoon. It was an amazing experience - and the best cultural experience that we had during our 2 weeks in Bali. We spent the morning with Putu at the market sampling various foods, interesting juices and Balinese street style breakfast. DO NOT EAT breakfast before you go on this tour! Putu and her husband took us to her family home and talked to us about life in Bali, explaining daily life, traditions, and religious practices while we enjoyed coffee and Balinese sweets. Putu is so easy to talk to and very insightful to Balinese culture. We proceeded to cook 6 traditional dishes with the help of Putu and her sister in law. She made the cooking simple, giving us tasks and explaining each process for each dish. She even arranged for us to purchase and take home our own grinding stone and sent over the recipes so that we can cook the dishes at home! Needless to say, the food was DELICIOUS and we enjoyed every moment of our time with Putu. I highly recommend this experience if you're looking for a private one on one cooking and cultural experience!

We absolutely loved our morning with Putu and her family. We got picked up by her and her husband and went to the market where we tried all sorts of traditional fruits, food and drink. Putu bought ingredients we needed and explained the market to us and then we went to Putu’s house. We first got a tour of her home and had a lovely breakfast with some of the things bought at the market and then made 6 dishes in her kitchen. It was great to see what goes into making the dishes we have been eating and Putu’s sister and aunt also helped with the cooking. Would highly recommend and the food we cooked was delicious. Thank you Putu!

Putu hat uns direkt bei unserem Hotel abgeholt und uns dann zu sich nach Hause gefahren. Schon auf dem Weg hat sie uns einiges über ihre Kultur erzählt. Bei ihr angekommen zeigte sie uns ihren Tempel und hatte auch darüber einiges interessantes zu berichten.Danach ging es mit dem Kochen los. Insgesamt haben wir 6 verschiedene Gerichte gekocht, allesamt super lecker! Man sollte davor auf jeden Fall nichts, bzw. wenig essen, da es bei Putu genug gibt. Insgesamt würden wir den Kochkurs jedem weiterempfehlen! Das Essen war sehr lecker und Putu eine liebe Gastgeberin, welche uns einen tollen Einblick in deren Kultur gegeben hat.

I loved this experience.This was much more than a cooking class. It was amazing to visit a Balinese home & learn about Balinese culture, religion, & food. Putu is the most gracious, funny, and welcoming teacher & host. She speaks good English & her home is beautiful. It is a very well organized operation from start to finish. We made six dishes and felt that it was a good mix of meats & vegetables.It was our last night in Bali & we wanted to buy some of the ingredients she used in her cooking. She sent her husband to the store to get it for us. I highly recommend this!

This was a super fun event. I spent 12 days in Bali and my last night did this cooking class. My friends and I ate at as many local Warungs as we could. The kind that only serve Indonesian food. After 11 days of that it was so cool to learn how to make all that delicious food. Putu and her husband Pasta picked us up and took us to their home.So fun to learn about living life in a Bali village.The highlight is 100% Putu. She is so fun and so good at teaching and we ate so much yummy food. If I return to Bali I will take another cooking class with Putu. This lady is a national treasure.Baxter

I booked the cooking class with Putu as a birthday present for my boyfriend and it was definetely the best idea I could have had! It was worth every penny as we've had a very good time.First we went to the local market together and Putu showed and explained us a lot about the Balinese culture and food. At the market we've had the opportunity to try diverse delicious food and bought ingredients together. Putu even bought some vegetables we were interested in even though it was not on our cooking plan. Afterwards we went to Putu's family farm and relaxed and talked a bit over a fresh coconut before we started cooking. It was very fun and interesting and the whole family helped us in the kitchen. We really enjoyed the time and the delicious meals we cooked together and we definitely recommend everyone to take the cooking class with Putu when you're in Bali!:)

Putu was our cooking instructor and she was amazing and kind! She taught us how to make 6 different dishes and brought us to the market where we got to try food there as well. It was so fun to be in our home to learn how to cook Balinese food and also learn about her culture.

I was a single mum travelling with my 6 year old daughter and we wanted a cookery experience in a traditional Balinese home. I love spicy food but Unfortunately my daughter doesn’t!! she was able to make a non spicy alternative to every single dish we made. There was an abundance of food and our host was very welcoming and knowledgable. Highly recommend the experience

My friends and I had a fantastic time with Putu and her family. She and her husband, Pasta, picked us up from our Airbnb and drove us to their traditional Balinese home in a nearby village. She answered all of our questions in depth and gave us a tour of their farm, pointing out all the vegetables we’d be cooking with and letting us see her pigs. Afterwards we each prepped 6-7 meals and collaboratively cooked them together. It was delicious!! Everyone said they had a great time and would do it again. Highly recommend.

My husband and I went to Bali for our honeymoon and we love to do cooking classes wherever we go. This one is SUCH a treat. It was amazing to spend such intimate time with an Ubud local. Putu couldn't be nicer and easier to talk to! She asked us all about our wedding and even let me show her the bajillion horrible iPhone photos I had of me in my dress on the way to the market, where she let us try all kinds of Balinese treats. One in particular - a little crepe in a banana leaf with palm sugar - was absolutely delicious!We picked up some ingredients for our lesson and went back to Putu's home. It was incredible to get this kind of a look into somebody's life, especially when it's so different from yours! We saw Putu's vegetable and marigold gardens, her pigs, chickens and cows, and even met her family. We cooked six amazing dishes using a traditional Balinese stove and grinding instruments. My favorite was the sweet tempeh, the tempeh manis! My husband really liked the corn fritters and chicken satay with peanut sauce. After the delicious meal, we drank some tea and Bintang and spent some time just talking with Putu. She didn't rush us out at all and told us all about her life while asking tons of questions about us, our life in America and all kinds of other things. My husband told her that he had been suffering from a bit of "Bali belly" since our arrival and Putu was kind enough to bring him an oil to rub on his tummy, and even made him fresh ginger tea to help! It was so kind of her and really did make him feel better.I can't recommend this experience highly enough. It was truly a highlight of our time in Ubud! You will ADORE Putu and her lovely home and food! Thank you Putu for being so kind and welcoming!

From pick up from our hotel to eating the fantastic food this experience was brilliant. Putu has great knowledge and talked to us about the produce she grows, family life in Bali and of course cooking. She was knowledgeable and talked us through each course - we can’t wait to have a go at recreating the dishes at home! I cannot sing Putu’s praises enough, I would 100% recommend!

We just had a great evening last week with Patu and her family in her home. We were invited into their home and made to feel at home straight away. Patu was so easy to talk to and she shared so much insight into life in Bali which was really interesting and we are so glad we got to experience and learn as much as we did. The food was delicious and we were busy creating 6 dishes. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend it

Putu puts on an excellent cooking class and is a wonderful instructor. This was some of if not the best food I had in Bali and was an extremely good bargain. She not only took us step by step and helped us prepare everything, but she also worked on our Balinese and enjoyed the meal with us after. Sitting with her family and enjoying the natural flow of conversation was an absolute joy and I would recommend everyone taking this class if they are going to Bali.

My partner and I had an absolutely fantastic time with Putu and the entire family. From the time Putu picked us up at our hotel to the time she dropped off us everything was incredible. She brought us through her garden where many of her vegetables come from, her home, and the family temple. The food that we prepared was an insight into the traditional Balinese culture that has been passed down from generation to generation. This is truly a wonderful experience that is an incredible cooking course and a great way to meet a family that is warm and welcoming. This is a must on your trip, we would definitely do this again.

My partner and I had such an excellent evening with Putu, Wayan and the rest of the family. They were very welcoming, interesting and shared lots of great information about the food and local culture. If you want to do a less touristic, culinary activity and are interested in learning about Balinese culture, I highly recommend booking with Putu.

Putu and her family are incredible. She has an easy manner that allows you to be yourself. We took our family of three children (11, 8 and 4 years) and they were made to feel welcome into Putu's tour. She is flexible and can answer questions about anything. We started with a local market tour. Putu guided us skilfully through the market and then we proceeded onto her beautiful home. The cooking is done traditionally with a small fire hearth. Everyone had a job to do to prepare an amazingly delicious meal. We often come away from cooking classes and feel that we'll never quite replicate the meals, but Putu's easy directions and advice will have us eating those delicious meals for many years to come. Putu's kindness and thoughtfulness is demonstrated in her love of cooking and she certainly presented her home, her food and her country in a way that totally amazed us. There is no way to go wrong on this tour.

This is unmissable if you are staying in or around the Ubud area. Putu and her family are such welcoming hosts, and the food you are taught to prepare and cook is delicious. Putu even shares the recipes afterwards so we can cook again at home. I can't recommend this experience enough. Thank you, Putu!Ben & Rebecca

This was one of the best experiences we had in Indonesia - highly authentic, interesting, friendly and oh so tasty! Our kids (10 + 7) loved the experience. The market tour was great - trying lots of different foods, back at the village we saw the family farm, talked religion, customs and family life.

Wayan’s cooking lesson and home meal were incredible! She went to so much effort with all the food and it was so fun to cook with traditional Balinese methods. We learnt how to use banana leaves for cooking and used lots of fresh simpleIngredients to make yummy dishes. We’d highly recommend trying a cooking class and meal with Wayan. Thank you so much! Ella and Rob

Getting up at 7 for visiting the market is absolutely worth it. Putu is super friendly and explains pretty much everything (not just about cooking and ingredients). We felt very welcome at her home and we definitely recommend such a private and personal experience.

A tremendous experience. Putu was a fantastic host and gave us a great insight into Balinese life. Her and her family were very welcoming and it was great fun cooking and then eating with her. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

We had a great evening at Putus home. The dinner with delicious and Putu not only explained a lot about the ingridients, but also about their culture, their way of living etc. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience! We had a great evening at Putus home. The dinner with delicious and Putu not only explained a lot about the ingridients, but also about their culture, their way of living etc. Highly recommended!

Putu showed us her family’s farm and temple and explained to us their culture, custom and religion. She taught us to cook six Balinese dishes from stretch. Most ingredients - rice, vegetables, chillis, fruits - are taken directly from her family’s farm. The tastes of Putu’s cooking beat any high-end restaurant easily! Putu, her husband, her sister-in-law and mother-in-law were wonderful hosts and helped us out in cooking. It was honour to have dinner with Putu and her family at her home!

We had such a fantastic time well spent with Putu and her family. Not only she's an awesome cook, she organized the whole experience really well. She got her family members to help out and she made sure we participated in every step but not feeling overwhelmed. Best of all, she and her family are such lovely souls. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening with them, and needless to say, the food we cooked together was beyond amazing. To me, traveling is about meeting locals and having a glimpse of their lives together, and this cooking experience with Putu is way better than hanging out at an infinity pool with a cocktail. Thanks Putu for sharing your life and skills with us!

Our biggest recommandation goes out to this incredible cooking class with putu and her whole family in her beautiful home!it was an amazing experience with the best food ever and so many nice things we learned about this country and the people and the food!!We are so grateful we got the tip to try this class out and would always come back here when in Bali! Thanks to putu and her beautiful family!it was a pleasure to be your guest!!

Such a great experience with Putu and her family. Beautiful food cooked in traditional Balinese style. Would highly recommend.

We had an amazing time spending the day with Putu and her family; we started with a tour of the local market where we got an insight into normal life in Bali. Putu showed us around explaining what various items were, she has a good knowledge of what food we have in England so she could tell us what each new food was similar to. We stopped to buy some treats and fruits; I absolutely loved the snake fruit and seeing bananas for sale still attached to the tree branch (we have never seen this before). Then we went to Putu’s village where she showed us her house which has been in her family for 3 generations and explained the temples and what they meant. Later in the day we also saw the farm and learned about their agriculture trade. We started by sitting down to drink a fresh coconut and try the various treats we got from the market (fruits, a sweet cake wrapped in banana leaf, a fried peanut cracker).The cooking was very well organised and we did lots of hands-on work cooking. It was completely different from western cooking; such as using a large bowl and pestle to grind spices and ingredients, steaming rice in banana leaves, and grinding coconut using a board with tiny spikes. Putu’s cousin was also there to help us out. We had a great time learning about the dishes and about life in Bali in general. I also learned that Balinese women must be very strong because the cooking is hard work! You must have strong arms especially for the grinding.At the end Putu invited me to help make the offerings and place them in the temples around the home; I felt very honoured by this and this was one of the most memorable and special parts of our time in Bali. We sat down to eat the food together with Putu and her cousin and wow! It was DELICIOUS! I loved everything we made and Putu sent the recipes on WhatsApp so we could make them at home. We made sweet tempeh, corn fritters, a vegetable mix, pepes ayam (a chicken mix with spices cooked in banana leaf), and peanut sauce with chicken skewers. I couldn’t pick a favourite as all the food was so good. Also Putu has a talent for peeling tomatoes and making them into decorations for the plates!After we ate we went for a walk through the village and to a small farm which is shared between a few people. We then came back and stayed to watch a dance performance which marked the start of a Hindu festival. This was also really good and we were lucky to be able to see this. As we were staying in Legian, Putu’s husband picked us up and dropped us off from our hotel so we didn’t have to arrange our own transport - which is good as we didn’t have great mobile signal in the village!We both really enjoyed the day and it was a highlight of our trip. Putu and her family are fantastic hosts and we felt very welcome. I recommend this day for anyone visiting to Bali. It was a privilege to have such an intimate look into life in a Balinese village and we will treasure this experience forever.

I cannot recommend this cooking class enough! Putu and her husband were perfect hosts and really made us feel welcomed. It was so fascinating learning about Balinese culture and the local traditions.The experience is very authentic and Putu is a great communicator. She is also very modest as she says her English isn't very good but it's actually amazing! The food is also amazingly tasty and can't wait to try the recipes at home - Jason and Ai

발리 로컬 패밀리와 함께 하는 프라이빗한 요리 체험이에요. 발리 문화와 종교, 음식에 대해 자세하게 알게되어서 좋았습니다♥️We were picked up by our hosts Putu and her husband early morning and had a lovely morning ride while we learned about various aspects of Balinese culture on the drive.We arrived at their family home midday and got to learn the culture of offerings that are part of Balinese culture by touring their family shrine. We were welcomed graciously with coffee and coconut water straight from a fresh cocunut. She also showed us her homes garden where almost all of our ingredients we would use would be coming from. We begun cooking, and it was honestly an amazing experience. Puta, her cousin and her aunt walked my husband and I through the steps to make 6 traditional recipes while simultaneously answering questions about culture and the way it influenced the food we were preparing. The whole time we were amazed at the quality of the ingredients, the coaching of our hosts, and how much fun it was to cook in such an intimate setting. At the end, we gave an offering to each of the families shrines which was very special. We began eatung and the food was absolutely delicious! Our hosts provided excellent conversation while we shared a meal before ending the day. Absolutely a 5 star experience and well worth it for the intimate, quiet setting and the graciousness of our instructor Puta and her family.

Very nice family dinner home Made. Had a lot of fun there. Very recommendable. Putu and the other 2 women explain every dish before you cook it and let you decide how spicy, salty, sugary you want it

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Bali! It was so much fun traveling to Putu’s house in her quiet, quaint village. Upon arrival, we were given a coconut with coconut water-it was so good! While we were cooking, she explained everything (even slowed down for my slow chopping skills) and really took the time to help us learn about the dishes we prepared. At the end, they set a beautiful table, brought out the Bintang, and had a meal with you. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to take a cooking class in Bali!

The experience starts early in the morning at the market where Putu guides you around flavors and perfumes of the local market, you bet to try exotic fruits and sweets while she takes care of the negotiations and buys the ingredients of the cooking class.After a short transfer through the rice field we arrived at Putu’s house, a beautiful Balinese traditional farm with a family temple. Putu will introduce you to her family and explain you about local habit and traditions in a very good English.The experience is genuine and authentic and soon we were all in confidence and making jokes.I had many cooking class but this is the most authentic one.Stefano

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with Putu and her family at their lovely traditional home. They picked us up from our hotel and rove us through the “real Bali” to their home. We learned about typical Balinese homes, spices, cooking styles, and traditions. We made more food than we could eat and shared our meal with Putu. We were welcomed with water straight from a coconut and some fruit. Putu got to know a little about us before we joined her and her family in the kitchen. We made six dishes - and we were put to work! We cut, grinded, steamed, fried, and wrapped every item and dish. We then sat down with Putu and shared our meal together. This is a traditional home - don’t come expecting a full kitchen like back home or at your hotel. This was an amazing way to experience the “real Bali” and not the Ubud version of Bali. You better come hungry!

the host Putu is a very friendly, loving and welcoming mother and chef. We were picked up by her and her husband at our villa. While on the way to her home, we had been having a good chat and she was also very interested in listening to me and my girlfriend. After arriving her home, she showed us her organic vegetables and herbs grown in her garden, stock and a small temple built in her place. there was so much cultural exchange which we as tourists enjoyed listening a lot. before we started the cooking, we were first given fresh coconut, fruit and tea along with more conversation with Putu. During the cooking session, Putu would tell us everything we will be eating and how to prepare and cook the food. it was literally a private class as the class had only my girlfriend and me. hence, she could be very focus and giving instruction clearly. it was easy to follow. you would be able to experience a very traditional way to cook. after the cooking you would share the food with her loving family and again with more chatting. Putu is not only friendly but also fun. She was very interested in listening to our stories and so did we. the class wasn’t only about enjoying the local food but the conversation with an informative and easy going person Putu. you will get to know the culture and facts about Balinese which you won’t able to know from google or wikipedia which i personally love the most. I would highly recommend Putu to everyone who is going to visit Ubud in Bali. apparently the cooking class is not the cheapest ones and now i know the overall experience is worth it. We will come back to Putu again when we will travel to Bali next time

This is an absolutely unique and amazing experience. Putu was so welcoming and shared so much information about Bali customs and cooking. We had so much fun cooking with her and her family in her home and the food was wonderfully delicious. Truly an afternoon my husband and I will never forget. In addition to the culture and cooking, they also provide transport to and from your Ubud lodging. This is definitely a must on your to do list when visiting Ubud.

Ubud Food and Cultural Highlight! An experience not to be missed ... on so many levels. The kitchen was clean and well organised ! The cooking experience was enhanced by the opportunity to experience host Putu’s garden , family and home. The range of food cooked was great . This included my first cooking experience with Tempe Manis and the BEST CHICKEN SATE in Bali. Seeing the charcoal fire in action a highlight for my fire loving husband The lessons around culture with our teenage daughter ( 15) helping with the offerings before we ate our shared meal was memory building. Great value for money and more food than we could fit it! Do yourself a favour book tomorrow! Thanks Putu and family !

An experience not to be missed ... on so many levels. The kitchen was clean and well organised !The cooking experience was enhanced by the opportunity to experience host Putu’s garden , family and home.The range of food cooked was great . This included my first cooking experience with Tempe Manis and the BEST CHICKEN SATE in Bali. Seeing the charcoal fire in action a highlight for my fire loving husband The lessons around culture with our teenage daughter ( 15) helping with the offerings before we ate our shared meal was memory building.Great value for money and more food than we could fit it! Do yourself a favour book tomorrow!Thanks Putu and family !

Putu was an amazing host and the food we cooked was absolutely delicious. You will go home extremely full - and will be welcomed into her kitchen as family. Would definitely recommend her class rather than one at a hotel, she is a warm and patient teacher which makes for a truly unique experience.

This was absolutely the highlight of my trip to Ubud. All of the other outstanding reviews are accurate!Putu and her husband Pasta picked us up from our hotel in Ubud around 11 am. We drove to their family home and arrived about 20 minutes later. Putu showed us her garden and told us about all the different plants she grows. Then she gave us a tour of her home, showing us the temple and then bringing us to the kitchen. She had a snack and fresh young coconut water ready for us also as well as a beautiful flower greeting.The kitchen has three different rooms and we rotated among them. In one room the ingredients were layed out already for us. She explained what we'd be making and we got to chopping and grinding. She was easily able to accomodate my tree nut allergy as well.Then we basically rotated between the rooms as we worked through the recipes. Wayan (Putu's sister-in-law) helped us with frying and Putu led us through preparation and mixing.Putu and Wayan were so welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuine. We had such a good time getting to know them. The final meal was delicious and I cannot wait to recreate these recipes when I get home.We wrapped up our experience getting dropped off back at our hotel around 3:15 pm.If you enjoy cooking and getting to know kind wonderful people this is a must do experience!

The Best Experience! This was absolutely the highlight of my trip to Ubud. All of the other outstanding reviews are accurate! Putu and her husband Pasta picked us up from our hotel in Ubud around 11 am. We drove to their family home and arrived about 20 minutes later. Putu showed us her garden and told us about all the different plants she grows. Then she gave us a tour of her home, showing us the temple and then bringing us to the kitchen. She had a snack and fresh young coconut water ready for us also as well as a beautiful flower greeting. The kitchen has three different rooms and we rotated among them. In one room the ingredients were layed out already for us. She explained what we'd be making and we got to chopping and grinding. She was easily able to accomodate my tree nut allergy as well. Then we basically rotated between the rooms as we worked through the recipes. Wayan (Putu's sister-in-law) helped us with frying and Putu led us through preparation and mixing. Putu and Wayan were so welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuine. We had such a good time getting to know them. The final meal was delicious and I cannot wait to recreate these recipes when I get home. We wrapped up our experience getting dropped off back at our hotel around 3:15 pm. If you enjoy cooking and getting to know kind wonderful people this is a must do experience!

Putu and her sister in law led our cooking class and were so warm and inviting from the second we arrived. It was a pleasure to spend an evening learning and living true Balinese culture. The food was delicious and the company even better. It was a privilege to spend time with Putu and her family and I highly recommend to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in this beautiful culture. Bonus - most of what we cooked was found right in Putu’s organic garden.

Cooking lunch with Putu and eating with her delightful family in a traditional Balanese home was unquestionably one of the highlights of our trip to Bali. Dishes came out fast and furious, but one-on-one instruction of traditional methods and recipes was thorough and fun. The final meal was a delicious feast where we got to experience the warmth and hospitality of Putu’s extended family. This wonderful experience gave us a firsthand look and a real sense of how a typical Balanese family lives. I think that this was a more intimate experience than we would have had in a group class at a restaurant or hotel. I would recommend this tour without hesitation.As an extra bonus, Putu emailed us recipes for the six dishes we prepared after we arrived home!

Putu was a gracious host. Her and her husband picked us up at our hotel in Ubud and discussed Bali life and culture with us on the way to their home. We were shown the garden and temple and the temple construction and uses were explained. Putu then took us to her outdoor kitchen where she assisted us in preparing seven dishes. When all was done we ate together. We were absolutely stuffed with the delicious meal by the time we went back to our hotel. It was a complete experience and we highly recommend.

I can’t recommended this experience more highly! Putu and her family made us feel so welcome and took us to their beautiful village and home. It gave us a glimpse of what traditional Balinese life is like and we chatted with Putu for hours as we cooked. She spoke amazing English and it felt so different than any of the tourist attractions we’d done up until that point. The food we made was absolutely delicious. Way better than any restaurant. The cooking itself was very hands on and gave us an appreciation for all the work that goes into those flavorful dishes. Go with a big appetite and an open mind and you’ll have a blast!

Superb Cooking Experience! Cooking lunch with Putu and eating with her delightful family in a traditional Balanese home was unquestionably one of the highlights of our trip to Bali. Dishes came out fast and furious, but one-on-one instruction of traditional methods and recipes was thorough and fun. The final meal was a delicious feast where we got to experience the warmth and hospitality of Putu’s extended family. This wonderful experience gave us a firsthand look and a real sense of how a typical Balanese family lives. I think that this was a more intimate experience than we would have had in a group class at a restaurant or hotel. I would recommend this tour without hesitation. As an extra bonus, Putu emailed us recipes for the six dishes we prepared after we arrived home!

Delicious food in family home. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening with Putu, learning Indonesian cooking skills. Her traditional extended family home is equipped with wood stove and gas, and we cooked over both, making six tasty dishes in total. The class was just the two of us with Putu and her friend assisting. Putu and her husband drove us too/from our Ubud hotel, 20 minutes through villages and rice fields to their home. I'd recommend this to anyone wanting to spend time with local Balinese people in their home, and to learn new skills.

We thoroughly enjoyed our evening with Putu, learning Indonesian cooking skills. Her traditional extended family home is equipped with wood stove and gas, and we cooked over both, making six tasty dishes in total. The class was just the two of us with Putu and her friend assisting. Putu and her husband drove us too/from our Ubud hotel, 20 minutes through villages and rice fields to their home.I'd recommend this to anyone wanting to spend time with local Balinese people in their home, and to learn new skills.

BEST TIME EVER!! So much effort was put into the day by the host. Incredible food (and so so much of it). Great tour of the local markets (culture shock!) and was welcomed into their traditional home. Highly recommend this!!!

Amazing food and company! Would recommend to anyone with any level of cooking ability!the food was delicious and the market was fascinating!

Putu is a loving mother, wife and chef. She was so welcoming and kind from the very first moment we met/she picked us up. After a little ride to her family house where she lives with her family and parents in law she showed us her organic vegetables. We even got a fresh picked coconut as a welcome drink as well as typical Balinese snacks. We saw, smelled and tasted the ingredients we were about to use for the various dishes she was going to teach us. The class itself was just my friend and myself, so Putu could focus on both of us. She was very interested in us and our lives as well as we were in hers. So we had a lot to talk about (besides the wonderful delicious dishes we were preparing). She took her time to explain every dish and steps you have to take till it's done. Her family members assisted us. In the end the cooking class resulted in a buffet with all the plates we prepared during the 2+ hours of chopping, grinding, frying and boiling. One of the best things was that we enjoyed dinner together. Thank you very much for guiding us through your Balinese recipes / dishes. It was a pleasure meeting and spending time with you and your family, Putu. We will definitely recommend your class!!

Made our Ubud stay special! Putu is a loving mother, wife and chef. She was so welcoming and kind from the very first moment we met/she picked us up. After a little ride to her family house where she lives with her family and parents in law she showed us her organic vegetables. We even got a fresh picked coconut as a welcome drink as well as typical Balinese snacks. We saw, smelled and tasted the ingredients we were about to use for the various dishes she was going to teach us. The class itself was just my friend and myself, so Putu could focus on both of us. She was very interested in us and our lives as well as we were in hers. So we had a lot to talk about (besides the wonderful delicious dishes we were preparing). She took her time to explain every dish and steps you have to take till it's done. Her family members assisted us. In the end the cooking class resulted in a buffet with all the plates we prepared during the 2+ hours of chopping, grinding, frying and boiling. One of the best things was that we enjoyed dinner together. Thank you very much for guiding us through your Balinese recipes / dishes. It was a pleasure meeting and spending time with you and your family, Putu. We will definitely recommend your class!!

What a fantastic experience with a wonderful host and his family. To feel at ease and immersed in the tradition and culture coupled with a well executed cookery class. An absolute not to be missed from anybody wanting to have a unique experience away from the tourist crowds. Highly recommend this as a must if you are visiting Ubud

My wife and I were fortunate to book an amazing market tour and cooking class with Putu. We have taken cooking classes quite literally all over the world and this was simply the best. We began with a complete tour of the local market where we saw fruits and vegetables that we had never seen before. We th n went to Putu’s family compound to see how Balinese families live. We then prepared an elaborate and delicious lunch with Putu and her relatives. The fact that it was a private class for us made it even more memorable. The cost is extremely low for a private tour and class. We highly recommend Putu for a terrific and memorable experience.

An amazing market tour and cooking class. My wife and I were fortunate to book an amazing market tour and cooking class with Putu. We have taken cooking classes quite literally all over the world and this was simply the best. We began with a complete tour of the local market where we saw fruits and vegetables that we had never seen before. We th n went to Putu’s family compound to see how Balinese families live. We then prepared an elaborate and delicious lunch with Putu and her relatives. The fact that it was a private class for us made it even more memorable. The cost is extremely low for a private tour and class. We highly recommend Putu for a terrific and memorable experience.

My wife and I spent a few days in Ubud and this tour/activity was the most memorable and great experience we had.First off, Putu had us picked up at our hotel in a timely manner which is always a plus for travelers with limited time. We thought this is a typical cooking class, but we were in for a treat. She welcomed us into her home and showed us what the real local Balinese life is like. This was more than just a cooking class, but a touch ground with the local culture type of tour. We highly recommend signing up with this tour instead of your typical group cooking classes. Well worth the amount you pay for!Communication: 10/10Actual cooking experience: 10/10Taste of food: 10/10Overall experience: 10/10

Best activity done in Ubud. My wife and I spent a few days in Ubud and this tour/activity was the most memorable and great experience we had. First off, Putu had us picked up at our hotel in a timely manner which is always a plus for travelers with limited time. We thought this is a typical cooking class, but we were in for a treat. She welcomed us into her home and showed us what the real local Balinese life is like. This was more than just a cooking class, but a touch ground with the local culture type of tour. We highly recommend signing up with this tour instead of your typical group cooking classes. Well worth the amount you pay for! Communication: 10/10 Actual cooking experience: 10/10 Taste of food: 10/10 Overall experience: 10/10

Fabulous!!! Perfect private tour. I have been to several cooking tours in Asia and this one is by far the absolute best. Learned so much about culture, traditions, food. Loved the market tour and shopping. Cooking with Putu and her family at their home was so enjoyable and interesting. We made 6 dishes from scratch and they were all super delicious. Putu and her family welcomed me into their home and treated me as if I were one of their relatives. Don’t miss this. Highly recommended! A highlight of my trip. Hotel pick up and drop off.

Great Course. Putu made the course a very pleasant and interesting experience. If you want to have a look in to the locals lifestyle and learn more about their food this is a must do in your bucketlist. Thank you.

Putu made the course a very pleasant and interesting experience. If you want to have a look in to the locals lifestyle and learn more about their food this is a must do in your bucketlist. Thank you

I made a vlog of this, search 'ubud cooking class livin that life' on youtube -- Putu took us to the fresh market in the morning, then 20 mins outside ubud to her actual home, and we all cooked fresh ingredients from scratch --- meal was amazeeeeee. MUST DO!

Putu shares her family home and her knowledge of cooking to achieve a superb meal and experience. Ingredients from her organic garden are used in her recipes which are full of flavour. Interacting with her family members was a bonus.

This is was a wonderful experience with an amazing host to guide our tour. Traveling Spoon tours are the only way to really feel like a local in Ubud. We had an intimate lunch and learned the ins and outs of Balinese cooking. It's a must-do on your visit to Bali!

I travelled to Ubud with 5 other friends and we had a great experience cooking with Putu and her family. Putu and her husband picked us up from our villa and drove us to the market. She explained the local fruits and vegetables and gave us samples where appropriate. When we arrived in her home, we were greeted by her sister and and mother before being showed around the compound. We made delicious dishes and shared family stories. The fruit was amazing too. I highly recommend cooking with Putu.

Lovely time with Putu. I travelled to Ubud with 5 other friends and we had a great experience cooking with Putu and her family. Putu and her husband picked us up from our villa and drove us to the market. She explained the local fruits and vegetables and gave us samples where appropriate. When we arrived in her home, we were greeted by her sister and and mother before being showed around the compound. We made delicious dishes and shared family stories. The fruit was amazing too. I highly recommend cooking with Putu.

My friend and me were in search of a cooking class which gives us individual and authentic advice on all the delicious meals cooked in Indonesia!Out of this, the cooking class with Putu and her family was absolutely amazing. They picked us up in Ubud and brought us to their home where we met most of her family. They gave us such a warm welcome- it was overwhelming!We cooked in her private kitchen and cooked 5 dishes. By means of this, they showed us how to do everything on our own and it was so amazing to see how they still cook on an oven fired by wood! The food was amazing but best of all was the authentic experience within their home. The family is so amazing and I want to recommend this cooking class to anyone who is looking for an unique experience! Thank you so much! We enjoyed it a lot!

Most lovely and authentic cooking class! My friend and me were in search of a cooking class which gives us individual and authentic advice on all the delicious meals cooked in Indonesia! Out of this, the cooking class with Putu and her family was absolutely amazing. They picked us up in Ubud and brought us to their home where we met most of her family. They gave us such a warm welcome- it was overwhelming! We cooked in her private kitchen and cooked 5 dishes. By means of this, they showed us how to do everything on our own and it was so amazing to see how they still cook on an oven fired by wood! The food was amazing but best of all was the authentic experience within their home. The family is so amazing and I want to recommend this cooking class to anyone who is looking for an unique experience! Thank you so much! We enjoyed it a lot!

I can’t say enough good things about this tour and cooking class. We met at a hotel then walked to the hosts home. On the way the host talked about the Bali culture. He explained about how life and death are treated, the role of grandparents and what brings happiness. The host showed us numerous plants and explained what they are used for, (medicinal, food or both). He explained the palm coconut oil that would be used in our food was collected and made that day by his grandmother. There were four in our group and we all participated in making the food. We wrote the recipe for each item we had for dinner. The food was FANTASTIC!I have taken several cooking classes and this by far has been my favorite. It was more than just cooking. It was four hours of immersion into the Balinese culture. Our host was so kind. This was a hidden gem on our trip.

I’m so grateful to Putu and her family for showing me their home and teaching me how to cook traditional Balinese food from scratch the traditional way. They are the kindest sweetest people. The pickup from my hotel was so helpful and I was greeted with coconut water from a fresh young coconut in their beautiful traditional Balinese home. Putu was a great teacher and also taught me a lot about local traditions. I especially loved grinding up sauce ingredients in their giant stone mortar and pestle. The resulting dishes were the best traditional Balinese dishes I’ve ever had, especially because all the ingredients were fresh from their organic garden. I’d would highly recommend this class.

This traditional experience in Bali was even better than we expected. Putu and Pasta picked us up from our hotel and explained us how they started cooking, growing their own fruits and vegetables. Their house is wonderful. We cooked a few traditional dishes and ate them for lunch. These people are very kind. I highly recommend it!

My sister and I had a great time with Putu and her family. We felt very welcomed, we learnt a lot about local traditions and customs, cooked loads of delicious Balinese food and overall had a fantastic evening that passed very quick!Putu and her husband picked us up from out hotel in Ubud, it was a short (20 min) drive to their village. We were welcomed with coconut juice and were shown the grounds of their house. We then started cooking and overall we made 6 different dishes. It was so much food that we could not finish it.I loved the experience, the food was lovely and we learnt some tricks that we will take home.I recommend this experience to everyone, it was very private (just two of us) and we felt very grateful for this opportunity. Please support the locals and you will have a fantastic time!

My sister and I had a great time with Putu and her family. We felt very welcomed, we learnt a lot about local traditions and customs, cooked loads of delicious Balinese food and overall had a fantastic evening that passed very quick! Putu and her husband picked us up from out hotel in Ubud, it was a short (20 min) drive to their village. We were welcomed with coconut juice and were shown the grounds of their house. We then started cooking and overall we made 6 different dishes. It was so much food that we could not finish it. I loved the experience, the food was lovely and we learnt some tricks that we will take home. I recommend this experience to everyone, it was very private (just two of us) and we felt very grateful for this opportunity. Please support the locals and you will have a fantastic time!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience taking a cooking class with Putu and her family. The experience was just the best. Putu and her husband picked us up in their van and brought us to their home. She gave us a tour of their organic garden, then of their beautiful home. Then we prepared multiple dishes in the kitchen in their home. We had lots of opportunity to talk about Balinese culture and their family. I learned more in that one evening about Bali than I had in 2 weeks traveling there. And the food was delicious! Putu and her family made us feel so welcome. I highly recommend this experience to anyone!!!

Putu and Pasta welcomed me to their home. They even wrote my name in flowers on the grass. Talk about a grand welcome. I loved seeing a traditional Balinese home with multiple generations living nearby and within. We cooked several items: chicken sate with peanut sauce, fried tempeh, long bean/bean sprout/spinach with grated coconut, rice with sweet potato, corn fritter, tuna and sambal in banana leaf. They were all fantastic. I will definitely be making these dishes again when I get home. Lovely experience with a warm friendly family. Highly recommend this experience.

Amazing class with fantastic hosts. Putu and Pasta welcomed me to their home. They even wrote my name in flowers on the grass. Talk about a grand welcome. I loved seeing a traditional Balinese home with multiple generations living nearby and within. We cooked several items: chicken sate with peanut sauce, fried tempeh, long bean/bean sprout/spinach with grated coconut, rice with sweet potato, corn fritter, tuna and sambal in banana leaf. They were all fantastic. I will definitely be making these dishes again when I get home. Lovely experience with a warm friendly family. Highly recommend this experience.

What an amazing & incredible & delicious experience! The half-day I spent with Putu is one I will always fondly remember. I learned so much about Putu’s culture, her life, and about Indonesian food! I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. I was warmly welcomed, and feel that I learned things about life in Bali that I couldn’t have learned any other way. When I return to Bali, I will definitely take another class from Putu! Putu and her husband picked me up from my hotel and we visited the local market. We sampled some local goodies, including an amazing turmeric drink, and I got to see the diversity of produce and people there. When we arrived at the family compound, I saw they had laid out my name in flowers—what a sweet welcome. Putu gave me a fresh coconut to sip from as we worked, and a quick tour, which included the household temple. Later she showed me her extensive garden, the source of most of the things we cooked. Then we set to work! The kitchen is a small building with three small rooms. One room has a wood-burning brick cookstove, one has a two-burner cooktop for grilling and using the wok, and one is where we chopped and ground things. The basis of much of the food is various pastes made from garlic, small onions or shallots, and spices such as peppers, ginger, etc. After mincing, they are ground in a granite mortar and pestle, which takes some serious muscle. We made six (!!!)dishes: a fried tempeh dish with a sweet/spicy sauce, corn fritters, mixed veggies with ground fresh coconut (ground on what looked like a board with many tiny nails sticking out), chicken roll in a banana leaf, rice with sweet potato, and chicken satay with peanut sauce. Each dish used a different preparation method, and each was absolutely delicious! We worked hard, and fortunately Putu’s really cute auntie helped too. It was also really fun—not just watching but actually doing, tasting and correcting seasoning, checking for balance, etc. After all the cooking, Putu put the food out and garnished each dish with beautiful flowers and such cut from vegetables. Then we ate! And ate! So much good food! I really feel I’ll be able to come close when I make these dishes at home. As we cooked and ate, Putu talked about her life and culture. She was very comfortable to be with, and there was no awkwardness about asking personal questions. I met her husband, three sons, and her dog, all of them charming. After driving me back to my hotel, Putu emailed me the recipes. I highly recommend taking a class from Putu. You will learn some great cooking skills, and a lot about life in Bali. Most of all, you will have a fun and memorable experience!

Excellent event. Our hosts were excellent in all regards. They had good communication in the lead up, were punctual with comfortable transport, were congenial, made good food, were organized, and all good. Nice going. I would wholeheartedly endorse.

This was such an amazing experience! Wayan's husband picked us up from out resort in Ubud. When we arrived, we were given fresh coconuts with hand-made bamboo straws. We observed the cooking from muddling spices, to steaming rice, making tempeh, and everything in-between. We then joined the family for dinner in a very nice open dining area. Of course, there was way too much food and they offered to send us back with leftovers. Unfortunately, we had no way to reheat the food at our resort, so they sent us with a ton of fresh fruit, and souvenirs that were hand made by the family business (bamboo straws and sea salt). All of the food was excellent and the family was so kind. Certainly an experience I will never forget! I highly recommend this!

My husband and I and friends enjoyed our last day in Bali cooking with Pulu and family. It was very special to learn about private homes and temples. The food was delicious!

Highlight of our Bali experience. My husband and I and friends enjoyed our last day in Bali cooking with Pulu and family. It was very special to learn about private homes and temples. The food was delicious!

I can't recommend this cooking class enough... It was a great experience, one of the best during my stay in Bali. The warm welcome with surprises, the cooking itself, using the old traditional ways... The fresh ingredients, the Balinese traditions... Putu and her family will teach you how to cook traditional Balinese food in a real Balinese house, nothing to do with the attraction park which Ubud has become. And best of all, they will sit with you at the table to discuss their culture, their struggles... A great experience with a delicious food. I can't ask for more. Many thanks!

This one-on-one cooking class was the highlight of my trip to Bali. Putu and her family were incredibly hospitable and gracious. I learned a lot about the Balinese culture and traditions while making a pretty big meal. I definitely recommend Putu's cooking class for those who want a more unique experience!

If you love cooking and learning about village life in Bali, you will greatly enjoy this fantastic cooking class. Greeted with a simple, flower decorated space, we had hands-on lessons using family recipes and also learned the importance of gratitude in the (balinese) cooking experience. The meal was one of the top three we had in Bali (with Locavore on that same short list) - we greatly enjoyed the whole experience. You will have no regrets. Family is welcoming and generous hearted.

Putu and her family are absolutely amazing and welcoming. Her food is excellent and they make you feel like a member of their family. I highly recommend this experience!

We had a wonderful experience learning to cook with Putu in her home!! Her and her husband picked us up from our hotel then we went to the market and then to her home. She taught us how to cook delicious Balinese dishes and afterwards we got to enjoy it with her and her husband. We learned so much about the Balinese culture and traditions during our cooking class. This is one of the best experiences and would highly recommend this cooking class with Putu!!!

Fantastic experience and the best food we had in Bali. Highly recommend doing a cooking class with Putu. It's one of a kind!

I originally booked this tour because I am interested in cooking and always like to learn about local food. But I wasn’t expecting how wonderful this experience would be. First, Putu and her husband Pasta made me feel so welcome. They decorated their family compound beautifully with flowers to welcome me—I was so touched! Then we cooked delicious food together—Putu’s kitchen has both a traditional wood-fire stove and a gas cooktop, plus a room for prep, with all the ingredients perfectly organized and such gorgeous ingredients they were. Putu also gave me a tour of her lovely family compound and explained how Balinese houses are designed—a number of small buildings with specific functions within a compound, instead of connecting rooms inside one building. Putu and her family were so warm and gracious, we had a very nice chat over lunch about many interesting things. Plus, delicious food, which confirmed my suspicion that the best Balinese food isn’t to be found in restaurants, it’s found in homes like Putu’s. Take this course, you will delighted!

I highly recommend this for everyone who wants to learn how to cook Balinese cuisine. The foods we made were tasty and done in a very traditional way. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. They always make you feel comfortable.

Traditional Cooking with Putu and her Family. Highly recommend this cooking class. Putu was flexible and responsive to a last minute schedule change after our booking, and picked us up with her husband. This is a cooking class, plus a local experience in a traditional Balinese home and family. 5 hours from pick up to drop off. Unique experience for us to create and enjoy local food made from scratch. Putu answered all our questions on Bali and its society. Exceeded expectations.

Putu's cooking class was a wonderful all round experience which we would highly recommend.The easy going and warm nature of Putu and her family made the experience special, the food was great, have a go, you won't regret it. Thank you PutuAdam and Emma.

Authentic Bali experience. Putu's cooking class was a wonderful all round experience which we would highly recommend. The easy going and warm nature of Putu and her family made the experience special, the food was great, have a go, you won't regret it. Thank you Putu Adam and Emma.

Private Cooking class with Putu. Stepping into tutu’s humble abode is a welcome breath of fresh air. Tucked amidst a quaint and idyllic little village, we were graciously greeted by Putu’s endearing family. We were surprised by flowers decorated with our names and a very large coconut drink. Snippets of their lifestyle were shared with us as we began to prepare our meal in earnest. Putu took great pride in explaining how each ingredient fits into each dish, which in turn, complements the overall theme of the meal that we were going to enjoy. The cooking was fun and we participated in every facet, from dicing, grinding, steaming to frying. We were assisted by Putu’s sister in law as well as her auntie, who livened up the atmosphere with their easy-going nature and ready smiles. We knew the food was going to be awesome whilst preparation was underway and it did not disappoint one bit. It took roughly 2 hours for the whole experience and we cooked 6 different typical Balinese dishes. It was a most memorable and wonderful cooking experience. We strongly recommend this to anyone looking for an authentic and genuine Balinese experience as Putu is a great host and cook! 12/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Putu and her family. They were so welcoming and gave us an authentic insight into cooking in Bali. Food was delicious. Can not recommended enough!

Authentic Cooking. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Putu and her family. They were so welcoming and gave us an authentic insight into cooking in Bali. Food was delicious. Can not recommended enough!

My family of four (two adults, two kids) had an amazing cooking experience with Putu and her family. Prior to coming to Bali, I was debating whether to book a private class or a group class, and I'm so glad we chose the private class with Putu. She and her husband picked us up in morning and we toured Ubud market, purchasing some vegetables for the day. We then drove to her family compound, and were warmly welcomed by her extended family members and adorable children. After some lovely welcome drinks and other surprises, Putu gave us a tour of her home and family temple (which we later returned to give offerings of our prepared food). Our cooking lesson featured classic Balinese/Indonesian dishes (sweet tempe, corn fritters, mixed vegetables with grated coconut, fish steamed in a banana leaf, chicken satay with peanut sauce, rice with honey potato); the only thing more fun than learning to prepare the dishes was eating them for lunch!This was our first formal experience in Bali; Putu and her family made it a perfect day. We have some genuine knowledge and wonderful recipes to use as we continue our stay. Highly recommend!

Wonderful private cooking lesson and market tour! My family of four (two adults, two kids) had an amazing cooking experience with Putu and her family. Prior to coming to Bali, I was debating whether to book a private class or a group class, and I'm so glad we chose the private class with Putu. She and her husband picked us up in morning and we toured Ubud market, purchasing some vegetables for the day. We then drove to her family compound, and were warmly welcomed by her extended family members and adorable children. After some lovely welcome drinks and other surprises, Putu gave us a tour of her home and family temple (which we later returned to give offerings of our prepared food). Our cooking lesson featured classic Balinese/Indonesian dishes (sweet tempe, corn fritters, mixed vegetables with grated coconut, fish steamed in a banana leaf, chicken satay with peanut sauce, rice with honey potato); the only thing more fun than learning to prepare the dishes was eating them for lunch! This was our first formal experience in Bali; Putu and her family made it a perfect day. We have some genuine knowledge and wonderful recipes to use as we continue our stay. Highly recommend!

We did a cooking class with Putu and her family on our last night in Bali and it was a fantastic experience. At her family home Putu and her helper Wayan guided us through cooking 6 delicious dishes and we all (including our 12 year old son) were able to be completely hands-on in the preparation and cooking of each dish. Afterward we sat down to a wonderful meal. Putu, Wayan, and many other family members made us feel very welcome and I highly recommend this class to anyone is interested in an authentic Balinese experience.

Putu is a great chef and teacher. We had a delightful time learning how to cook traditional Balinese food, all the while learning about Balinese culture in an immersive local environment. Thank you for a lovely time!

This cooking class was the obvious highlight of our vacation. Because it is more than just a cooking class. Its a close encounter with Balinese culture and the inahbitants of the island. If you are like us and you tend to get a bit bored by the mass tourist attractions and tucked away ressorts, then you do not want to miss this.Putu and here family are extremely friendly and hospitable - even for the already high balinese standards! Not only did we get to cook traditional food over a wood fired stove, but we also got to see their farm, their temple, hear stories about their family and their customs. I really cant stress enough how much we enjoyed this experience :)

Highlight of our vacation. This cooking class was the obvious highlight of our vacation. Because it is more than just a cooking class. Its a close encounter with Balinese culture and the inahbitants of the island. If you are like us and you tend to get a bit bored by the mass tourist attractions and tucked away ressorts, then you do not want to miss this. Putu and here family are extremely friendly and hospitable - even for the already high balinese standards! Not only did we get to cook traditional food over a wood fired stove, but we also got to see their farm, their temple, hear stories about their family and their customs. I really cant stress enough how much we enjoyed this experience :)

Excellent cooking class with lovely family! It was wonderful to visit Putu’s family home and learn about Balinese customs and traditions, as well as preparing a banquet! This tour not only gives you hands on experience of making delicious dishes but an insight into everyday Balinese culture. Putu and Wayan explained about all the ingredients and we even picked mangosteen from her own trees! All spices and ingredients seemed to be homegrown so deliciously fresh. Putu uses a combination of gas cooking and also the traditional fire cooking which was interesting to learn about. Good clear explanation of what to do- chopping grinding and frying and steaming. Also helpfully sent us the recipes so we can cook it all again at home. She uses homemade coconut oil so really healthy. I would thoroughly recommend this tour.

It was wonderful to visit Putu’s family home and learn about Balinese customs and traditions, as well as preparing a banquet! This tour not only gives you hands on experience of making delicious dishes but an insight into everyday Balinese culture.Putu and Wayan explained about all the ingredients and we even picked mangosteen from her own trees! All spices and ingredients seemed to be homegrown so deliciously fresh. Putu uses a combination of gas cooking and also the traditional fire cooking which was interesting to learn about. Good clear explanation of what to do- chopping grinding and frying and steaming. Also helpfully sent us the recipes so we can cook it all again at home. She uses homemade coconut oil so really healthy. I would thoroughly recommend this tour.

Peering through the windows of your tour's minivan, how often did you wonder about the houses and the people that you passed? This experience with Traveling Spoon and Putu, puts you behind the walls of the many family compounds that you wondered about. There, you experience so much more about life, food and family than you would from a more mainstream cooking class or another "touristy" lunch. Cooking from products of her farm, you really actually cook (not just prep) the food. For those who worry about getting sick, perhaps the best way is to witness and participate in the food's preparation. One gets a good meal and a good sense of family structure and life in Bali. Highly recommended. However, if you've never cooked before, be aware that you handle knives, put things into oil etc . . . Also, like most local homes, it is not air conditioned and is a real farm (there are pigs, cows and chickens etc . . . ) in case either puts you off. We, however, loved the authenticity.

We had spent a lovely day wandering around Ubud, exited for the cooking experience that we had organised. We were picked up promptly from our hotel by Putu and her brother in law and drove the 30 minutes to her home. The drive was made longer by a festival that was being held in town, but the conversation flowed and Putu had explained that she had spent the day shopping at the local market gathering the things we would need for our cooking class.When we arrived, we were greeted by our names being spelled out in the ever present gold flowers used in Balinese offerings, a lovely touch.We were also greeted by Putu's husband, her cousin Komang who would also be cooking with us, her two lovely twin boys, her mother in law.Tempe manis (sweet tempe), Pekedel Jagung (corn fritters), Urab (mix vegetable with grated coconut), Pepes Ikan (fish rolled in banana leaf), and of course the always delectable chicken satay skewers and rice was on the menu.We put on our aprons and began too cook, Putu patiently explained the ingredients that we would be using, and we had the opportunity to use a Balinese mortar and pestle and cook on an open fire. Balinese food is a joy to eat. The corn fritters were a hit with both of us, a hint of chilli and the aromats of ginger, garlic and spring onions singing though. The corn fritters are something that we will definitely replicate at home.Tempe was cut into small batons and fried meaning that it became golden and crunchy with a lovely nutty flavour. The Urab, mixed veg with coconut was also crunchy and refreshing. I enjoyed the rolling of the fish in the banana leaves, and again the aromats and chili worked beautifully together. Both Stuy and I love the flavours of satay and the chicken satay was also another highlight of the meal. All of the flavours were accessible, and the small details of checking in with how ‘hot’ people like their food was a positive.Putu’s knives were sharp and her kitchen kept very clean and hygienic.This experience felt very homely, tasting as we cooked, feeling like you were in your grandmother’s kitchen.At one point Stuy was having a chat with Putu's husband about building and houses out of the kitchen, a common interest shared by both men and Putu, Komang and I laughing and talking about relationships and children around the kitchen table. It was a very 'real' moment.When it came time to sit down for dinner, we all sat around the dining table and ate together. Again it was this experience of being in someone’s home and sharing a meal that really is a simple essence of humanity. Everything was delicious! The constant checking in from Putu about our chili palettes was appreciated, as although we both enjoy chili, the 3 chilies in our food were enough, not the 5 she would normally put it in!Dinner came to an organic close, chatting about our life in Australia and life in Bali.So in conclusion, if you would like, if only for a short amount of time to be part of a Balinese family and cook a lovely meal to share then please, please go and spend some time with Putu and her family. Lauren and Stuy

Delicious host and great food. We had spent a lovely day wandering around Ubud, exited for the cooking experience that we had organised. We were picked up promptly from our hotel by Putu and her brother in law and drove the 30 minutes to her home. The drive was made longer by a festival that was being held in town, but the conversation flowed and Putu had explained that she had spent the day shopping at the local market gathering the things we would need for our cooking class. When we arrived, we were greeted by our names being spelled out in the ever present gold flowers used in Balinese offerings, a lovely touch. We were also greeted by Putu's husband, her cousin Komang who would also be cooking with us, her two lovely twin boys, her mother in law. Tempe manis (sweet tempe), Pekedel Jagung (corn fritters), Urab (mix vegetable with grated coconut), Pepes Ikan (fish rolled in banana leaf), and of course the always delectable chicken satay skewers and rice was on the menu. We put on our aprons and began too cook, Putu patiently explained the ingredients that we would be using, and we had the opportunity to use a Balinese mortar and pestle and cook on an open fire. Balinese food is a joy to eat. The corn fritters were a hit with both of us, a hint of chilli and the aromats of ginger, garlic and spring onions singing though. The corn fritters are something that we will definitely replicate at home. Tempe was cut into small batons and fried meaning that it became golden and crunchy with a lovely nutty flavour. The Urab, mixed veg with coconut was also crunchy and refreshing. I enjoyed the rolling of the fish in the banana leaves, and again the aromats and chili worked beautifully together. Both Stuy and I love the flavours of satay and the chicken satay was also another highlight of the meal. All of the flavours were accessible, and the small details of checking in with how ‘hot’ people like their food was a positive. Putu’s knives were sharp and her kitchen kept very clean and hygienic. This experience felt very homely, tasting as we cooked, feeling like you were in your grandmother’s kitchen. At one point Stuy was having a chat with Putu's husband about building and houses out of the kitchen, a common interest shared by both men and Putu, Komang and I laughing and talking about relationships and children around the kitchen table. It was a very 'real' moment. When it came time to sit down for dinner, we all sat around the dining table and ate together. Again it was this experience of being in someone’s home and sharing a meal that really is a simple essence of humanity. Everything was delicious! The constant checking in from Putu about our chili palettes was appreciated, as although we both enjoy chili, the 3 chilies in our food were enough, not the 5 she would normally put it in! Dinner came to an organic close, chatting about our life in Australia and life in Bali. So in conclusion, if you would like, if only for a short amount of time to be part of a Balinese family and cook a lovely meal to share then please, please go and spend some time with Putu and her family.

We did a dinner time cooking class with Putu and her family and what an experience! Not only the recipies and the food (the best food we’ve had in Bali and beyond) but also her ability in making us feel so welcome and sharing with us lots of information about daily life in her village and Balinese customs and traditions which are very different from what we know from modern days Europian life. So grateful for having had the opporrunity to meet and cook with Putu. Can’t recommend highly enough.

If you love food, if you love to meet a beautiful local family in Ubud, if you love amazing surroundings you have to book this cooking class!!! It was a must during my visit in Ubud. I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting Ubud.

This was truly a fun and great time. Putu and her family made Leone and I very welcome and it was great to get into the country side to enjoy a traditional Balinese family. Would defiantly recommend this to anyone who enjoys to cook and loves food. I would do again.

Der Kochkurs bei Putu war ein super Erlebnis um die traditionelle balinesische Küche kennen zu lernen. Zudem erzählte uns die sehr bemühte Gastgeberin viel Wissenswertes zur balinesischen Kultur und ihrem Alltag. Wir können den Kochkurs wärmstens empfehlen und hoffen das Putu noch viel Austausch mit anderen Kulturen machen kann! Suksma Putu, Thank you :)

Putu welcomed me into her home with her wonderful family. It was a very hands on experience, showing and teaching me and letting me cook along side them. I played on their farm with their animals and children. It’s a once in a lifetime experience that’s authentic and really shows people the beautiful culture of Bali. It was my highlight and I’ve made lifelong friends.

I booked with Travelling Spoon because we wanted to have an authentic experience and get to know the local people. Also we'd rather wanted to have a private class and not join a large group as we did this course together with our kids (5 and 7 years). The prior communication with Putu was straightforward and the pickup went smoothly. Putu's English is very good and she explained us a lot about the Balines culture already during the transfer to her family compound. Her place is a short ride outside Ubud in a pristine region. She showed us round and we got to meet her family and her animals. The cooking experience itself was outstanding and even better than expected. We did all the different dishes hands-on and she involved also the kids and let them slice and grind the ingredients. The self prepared food was by far the best we have eaten during our trip altough we have had a lot of culinary highlights. I can highly recommend Putu's cooking class to anybody who not only wants the learn about Balinese cooking but also get in touch with lovely local people. I have been several times before to Bali but this is one of the best and most memorable experience I ever had on this island.

I Highly recommended cooking class. I booked with Travelling Spoon because we wanted to have an authentic experience and get to know the local people. Also we'd rather wanted to have a private class and not join a large group as we did this course together with our kids (5 and 7 years). The prior communication with Putu was straightforward and the pickup went smoothly. Putu's English is very good and she explained us a lot about the Balines culture already during the transfer to her family compound. Her place is a short ride outside Ubud in a pristine region. She showed us round and we got to meet her family and her animals. The cooking experience itself was outstanding and even better than expected. We did all the different dishes hands-on and she involved also the kids and let them slice and grind the ingredients. The self prepared food was by far the best we have eaten during our trip altough we have had a lot of culinary highlights. I can highly recommend Putu's cooking class to anybody who not only wants the learn about Balinese cooking but also get in touch with lovely local people. I have been several times before to Bali but this is one of the best and most memorable experience I ever had on this island.

Amazing cooking class with local family! We had an absolutely amazing time and cooking class with Putu and her family. All started with timely pick up from our hotel by her and then we drove together to her home, while she was explaining to us what we see on the way, farms, temples, etc. When we arrived, we had first a nice welcome drink and a long, fascinating discussion with Putu snd her sister in love about Bali, how people live here, local customs, etc. We got to know also her entire family :) And then the cooking class... Putu is a very talented cook. Together with her sister, we cooked five different meals and we were taught all the details about each of them - what’s important in versions that both vegetarian (my wife) and meat lover (me) enjoyed:) Putu had everything prepared for us in advance, so we could enjoy every minute of the class. What was fantastic is that the class was only for the two of us! that’s a very personal experience in comparison to the big, large commercial cooking class you find in the city. Last but not least, the food was amazing :) Extremely tasty and very nice looking - we finished our class with a joint lunch with Putu and her sister, continuing our discussion about life... :) We recommend Putu‘s class to everyone! We couldn’t have had a better cooking class experience :-)

We had an absolutely amazing time and cooking class with Putu and her family.All started with timely pick up from our hotel by her and then we drove together to her home, while she was explaining to us what we see on the way, farms, temples, etc.When we arrived, we had first a nice welcome drink and a long, fascinating discussion with Putu snd her sister in love about Bali, how people live here, local customs, etc. We got to know also her entire family :)And then the cooking class... Putu is a very talented cook. Together with her sister, we cooked five different meals and we were taught all the details about each of them - what’s important in versions that both vegetarian (my wife) and meat lover (me) enjoyed:) Putu had everything prepared for us in advance, so we could enjoy every minute of the class. What was fantastic is that the class was only for the two of us! that’s a very personal experience in comparison to the big, large commercial cooking class you find in the city.Last but not least, the food was amazing :) Extremely tasty and very nice looking - we finished our class with a joint lunch with Putu and her sister, continuing our discussion about life... :)We recommend Putu‘s class to everyone! We couldn’t have had a better cooking class experience :-)

We spent a wonderful evening cooking and chatting to Putu and her sister in law Wayan. We learnt so much about Balinese food, farming and family life. Thank you to all!

Putu and her family welcomed us into their home to share in an authentic Balinese cooking experience. Our 10 year old daughter loved to see all the animals including pigs and chickens, before preparing a number of delicious dishes including Satay Ayam (satay chicken), Perkedel Jagung (corn fritters), URAB (mix vegetable with grated coconut) and TEMPE MANIS(sweet tempe). A truly unique experience and marvellous, warm hospitality we will always remember.

We had the most heart warming experience with our host Putu. She invited us into her home for the evening, where we met her entire family and with whom we cooked and shared a wonderful 6 course meal. Beyond the delicious food, the family's hospitality and incredibly generous nature which made us feel right at home, it was as if we were simply other members who'd come to see them for a full family meal. Surrounded by the lush greenery and calm of a true Balinese home, set away from the sometimes overly touristic city centre, we got to chat and ask Putu, her husband and sister-in-law Komang about everything from their work, to what they enjoy in their down time (we had a shared love of Bollywood!), to what they feel about Bali's future. Beyond chopping, mashing and frying, we got to see true Balinese culture and daily life like we hadn't before, and cannot recommend Putu's cooking class highly enough. She's truly a great cook and teacher, and both her and Komang made our brief stay one we'll cherish forever. We'll come back with our friends!!!

It felt like home!. We had the most heart warming experience with our host Putu. She invited us into her home for the evening, where we met her entire family and with whom we cooked and shared a wonderful 6 course meal. Beyond the delicious food, the family's hospitality and incredibly generous nature which made us feel right at home, it was as if we were simply other members who'd come to see them for a full family meal. Surrounded by the lush greenery and calm of a true Balinese home, set away from the sometimes overly touristic city centre, we got to chat and ask Putu, her husband and sister-in-law Komang about everything from their work, to what they enjoy in their down time (we had a shared love of Bollywood!), to what they feel about Bali's future. Beyond chopping, mashing and frying, we got to see true Balinese culture and daily life like we hadn't before, and cannot recommend Putu's cooking class highly enough. She's truly a great cook and teacher, and both her and Komang made our brief stay one we'll cherish forever. We'll come back with our friends!!!

In home meal with Putu and her family. We dined in for the evening with Putu and her family, and they cooked us a traditional Balinese cuisine. The food was very good, and Putu and her family were very good hosts. We felt comfortable and entertained the entire time, and would definitely recommend eating with Putu and her family in their beautiful home.

We feel so lucky to have had a chance to cook with Putu! She is so fun and easy to be around and soon after meeting her you feel like a long lost neighbor. The cooking experience and being in Putu’s home was amazing, but what really put it over the top of Putu, her family, and friends. It was so much more than recipes. Hope to return soon!

I cannot speak highly enough of our experience with Putu and her family. It was the highlight of my trip! As soon as Putu picked us up she instantly made us feel comfortable and at ease. As we drove to her family compound, Putu explained parts of Balinese culture and took an interest in learning about us. We toured their garden with Putu pointing out all the different fruits and vegetables they grow as well as the livestock they keep. She also explained how a multi-generational compound works, and the significance of each building in the compound. It was really fascinating. When we arrived in the compound we were greeted by our names being written in flowers on the grass and a fresh coconut to drink from, it felt pretty special! Putu and her family were so friendly and accomodating, the time we spent with them flew by. The cooking was really fun and we learned so many new dishes, and was by far the best Balinese food I've ever eaten! I also loved that it was a private class, there was no strict schedule to follow. After we had finished eating, we had coffee (from the tree in their yard) with Putu and Pasta and chatted like old friends.If you really want to learn about traditional Balinese culture, cook and eat amazing food and form a genuine connection with a Balinese family - you have to do this cooking class!

A genuine connection to a beautiful Balinese family, their delicious food and fascinating culture. I cannot speak highly enough of our experience with Putu and her family. It was the highlight of my trip! As soon as Putu picked us up she instantly made us feel comfortable and at ease. As we drove to her family compound, Putu explained parts of Balinese culture and took an interest in learning about us. We toured their garden with Putu pointing out all the different fruits and vegetables they grow as well as the livestock they keep. She also explained how a multi-generational compound works, and the significance of each building in the compound. It was really fascinating. When we arrived in the compound we were greeted by our names being written in flowers on the grass and a fresh coconut to drink from, it felt pretty special! Putu and her family were so friendly and accomodating, the time we spent with them flew by. The cooking was really fun and we learned so many new dishes, and was by far the best Balinese food I've ever eaten! I also loved that it was a private class, there was no strict schedule to follow. After we had finished eating, we had coffee (from the tree in their yard) with Putu and Pasta and chatted like old friends. If you really want to learn about traditional Balinese culture, cook and eat amazing food and form a genuine connection with a Balinese family - you have to do this cooking class!

I booked this class at the last possible moment before my trip to Bali. I already had other activities figured out (scuba diving in Padangbai, Hiking in Nusa Penida) and needed an activity to fill out one of my free days. I'm so glad I came across this. Putu, (our hostess) picked us up from the hotel and was so accommodating even though we were running late from our transfer from Jakarta. She proceeded to give us a basic information about Balinese culture as her and her nephew drove us to her village. Here, we met her husband and sister in law. We proceeded to prepare an authentic Balinese dish over a wood burning stove as she patiently explained the relevance and importance of certain techniques. Finally, she gave us a tour of her homestead including her family temple after which we sat down for dinner with her and her family. By the end of the evening, I felt I hand had an authentically immersive cultural experience. You can tell, Putu truly enjoys sharing her culture and culinary prowess with those who grace her kitchen. I simply cannot recommend this activity enough. It was truly life changing.

Up close and personal Balinese cooking experience! My friend and I decided to take this class primarily because it would start at late time (5 pm) with alcohol (two big Bintang bottles). However, I am truly grateful that we made such decision from so many cooking classes in Ubud -- Putu and her family are amazing host, we had so much fun cooking, talking, and even singing ad lib (we learned three words "Thank you", "you are welcome" and "good" in Balinese, and my friend made up tunes to remember)!! I highly recommend to take this class while you are in Ubud.

My friend and I decided to take this class primarily because it would start at late time (5 pm) with alcohol (two big Bintang bottles). However, I am truly grateful that we made such decision from so many cooking classes in Ubud -- Putu and her family are amazing host, we had so much fun cooking, talking, and even singing ad lib (we learned three words "Thank you", "you are welcome" and "good" in Balinese, and my friend made up tunes to remember)!!I highly recommend to take this class while you are in Ubud.

I visited Putu with my girlfriend, and we had an amazing time! Their home was lovely, and located a bit away from busy Ubud. We were welcomed by Putu and members of her family with fresh cocunut juice, and from there on out we learned a whole lot about traditional Balinese food and culture. The food was amazing. All together a fantastic experience, extremely educational, and very recommended!

Hidden culture gem - must do before leaving Ubud! Put and her beautiful family provide a patient environment to experience her culture! Great for all levels of cooking. Amazing food and company - with free language lessons if interested in learning some Balinese/Indonesian! This was by far the highlight of my trip, and anyone who appreciates food/other cultures will adore it. Better than any of the highly advertised things to do in Ubud (and restaurants at similar prices). Their cooking classes should definitely be more popular.

Put and her beautiful family provide a patient environment to experience her culture! Great for all levels of cooking. Amazing food and company - with free language lessons if interested in learning some Balinese/Indonesian!This was by far the highlight of my trip, and anyone who appreciates food/other cultures will adore it. Better than any of the highly advertised things to do in Ubud (and restaurants at similar prices). Their cooking classes should definitely be more popular.

The Highlight Of Our Family Vacation in Bali! My parents & I had the honour of partaking in a delicious homecooked lunch by Putu & her family who made us feel truly welcomed at their lovely home. Every little gesture was a "Wow!" moment for us : Putu placing fresh frangipani flowers in our hair upon our arrival, together with her husband Pasta serving us coconuts plucked from the trees in their garden, giving us a pre-lunch educational tour of their home, explaining Balinese architecture of residential compounds including the family shrine, & also showing us their fruit orchard & animal farm! Putu is indeed a super talented cook! We enjoyed every dish immensely & there were plenty of authentic Balinese dishes on the dining table to be savoured! We left with a better understanding of Balinese cuisine, traditions & culture, & more importantly, precious moments which my family will cherish forever! Without hesitation, we highly recommend everyone to have this uniquely amazing meal experience with Putu where you'll also get to meet 3 generations of Pasta's family!

My parents & I had the honour of partaking in a delicious homecooked lunch by Putu & her family who made us feel truly welcomed at their lovely home. Every little gesture was a "Wow!" moment for us : Putu placing fresh frangipani flowers in our hair upon our arrival, together with her husband Pasta serving us coconuts plucked from the trees in their garden, giving us a pre-lunch educational tour of their home, explaining Balinese architecture of residential compounds including the family shrine, & also showing us their fruit orchard & animal farm!Putu is indeed a super talented cook! We enjoyed every dish immensely & there were plenty of authentic Balinese dishes on the dining table to be savoured! We left with a better understanding of Balinese cuisine, traditions & culture, & more importantly, precious moments which my family will cherish forever!Without hesitation, we highly recommend everyone to have this uniquely amazing meal experience with Putu where you'll also get to meet 3 generations of Pasta's family!

My market tour and cooking class with Putu is one of the best travel experiences I have had. Putu is kind and welcoming, and fantastic at explaining all of the produce and ingredients we saw at the market. Once we arrived at her home, I was also warmly welcomed by her extended family. We worked together in their kitchen, which is simple but clean and it was amazing to see what we could produce with only a fire and small gas burner. The food we made was fresh and delicious, I will go home with new recipes I am sure to repeat, but it was the experience of connecting with another family that made this such a special day. I highly recommend Putu's cooking class for keen foodies and people who would like to experience a truly authentic Balinese meal. It is easy to find a cooking class in Bali, but not so easy to find such a personal lesson far away from the usual tourist circuit. Thank you Putu and your lovely family.

Cooking with Putu was the best part of our trip - make sure you book her! My husband and I wanted to do a cooking class whilst in Ubud for our honeymoon but we didn't want one with a big group. I read various reviews and ended up booking via Travelling Spoon with Putu and we are so glad we did! It was such a magical and humble half day experience which we won't forget. I have done many cooking classes in various overseas trips over the past few years and this was by far the best. It was the highlight of our trip and Putu's warmth and hospitality was second to none. Putu speaks very good english, picked us up from our villa and took us to the markets before we ventured back to her home in Ubud. She has a beautiful home and garden and we were welcomed by her husband, sister in law and mother in law. Our cooking experience was completely hands on and we make 6 amazing dishes that we never thought was could make. My husband was beside himself when we learnt to make chicken satays with peanut sauce - this will now be a regular in our house and we can't wait to cook this for our family and friends in Sydney Australia. I can't recommend Putu highly enough and if you are looking for an authentic hands on experience with a loving family, I would highly recommend booking Putu. I've included her link below to make this easier and I hope you enjoy this experience as much as we did. I wish I could rate her higher than 5 stars. Book with her today on Travelling Spoon and find her in the Bali section (3rd profile).

My husband and I wanted to do a cooking class whilst in Ubud for our honeymoon but we didn't want one with a big group. I read various reviews and ended up booking via Travelling Spoon with Putu and we are so glad we did! It was such a magical and humble half day experience which we won't forget.I have done many cooking classes in various overseas trips over the past few years and this was by far the best. It was the highlight of our trip and Putu's warmth and hospitality was second to none. Putu speaks very good english, picked us up from our villa and took us to the markets before we ventured back to her home in Ubud. She has a beautiful home and garden and we were welcomed by her husband, sister in law and mother in law.Our cooking experience was completely hands on and we make 6 amazing dishes that we never thought was could make. My husband was beside himself when we learnt to make chicken satays with peanut sauce - this will now be a regular in our house and we can't wait to cook this for our family and friends in Sydney Australia.I can't recommend Putu highly enough and if you are looking for an authentic hands on experience with a loving family, I would highly recommend booking Putu. I've included her link below to make this easier and I hope you enjoy this experience as much as we did. I wish I could rate her higher than 5 stars.Book with her today on Travelling Spoon and find her in the Bali section (3rd profile).Cassandra

My husband and I have spent about 5 weeks in Indonesia this year, visiting multiple islands and trying the range of food from small warungs and homestays to fine dining. Our Traveling Spoon experience with Putu was by far the best food and cultural experience we had in Indonesia, and easily the highlight of our trip.I know there are tons of choices for places to eat and cooking classes in Ubud, but I can't recommend Putu's home experience any more highly! You should definitely book it if you're spending time in Ubud.Highlights -- We were traveling as 4 adults in our twenties and our mom, and all of us loved our day. It was especially wonderful to see how happy our mom was interacting with Putu and her family. This experience would be great for any set of people from friends to couples to families with young kids.- Putu is a great communicator, sharing stories, quick to understand our American English, and answering all our questions about Balinese culture. She also set up our cooking class and dinner so professionally (cutting board station and aprons, ingredients displayed carefully, and dinner served with garnishes and beautiful table settings) that I asked her if she was trained in hotels - but it turns out she's just self taught!- She carefully designed a menu to accommodate one vegetarian diner, and chose a balanced set of dishes where we got to learn different skills like grating coconut, grilling chicken sate, and making sambal matah. We came out with a solid understanding and ability to make many dishes.- Putu even took us with her family to their community temple and let us participate in a Balinese ceremony which was incredibly special. She lent us all sarongs and made sure we participated in the rituals correctly. We felt very welcome and so grateful to take part in such an important part of her life.- Putu picked our family/group of 5 up from our hotel in central Ubud right on time and delivered us back in a comfortable a/c van. She communicated with us very promptly via WhatsApp and email, so all logistics were done perfectly.Thank you for such an amazing day Putu!

I had a lovely evening with the host Putu and her family. It was such a welcoming atmosphere and she showed me the garden of her house where she grows a lot of the vegetables that we afterwards used for cooking an incredible Balinese dinner with several dishes all of which were very tasty. It was such a pleasure connecting to the local culture and cuisine as well as getting to know this family. After cooking we shared the meal together and it felt like being part of their family for one evening. I am so happy that I did this and it is one of my most memorable experiences of my journey.

As this was a cooking class I expected that I would enjoy both the preparation and eating of an authentic Balinese meal. And I very much did. But what made the experience so very special and enjoyable was that the class was held in Putu and her family's compound in the Ubud countryside. This opportunity to experience a little of the 'real' Bali life was what made the evening so memorable. And I loved the extra touch of my welcome spelled out in marigolds. Such a delightful and thoughtful touch.

What a wonderful experience, Putu's warmth hospitality and knowledge never waned in the 6 hours we spent with her and her family. All answers explained, all cooking techniques and produce used are well transferable to home, we already have a Balinese banquet to organise. This should be a must do to anyone visiting Ubud / Bali.

Highly, highly recommend a cooking experience with Putu. We had such a wonderful day with Putu and her family. We were picked up from our accommodation in Ubud and visited 2 markets where we learnt the name and uses of many exotic fruit, vegetables and herbs. Anything we were curious about (Ie. Snake fruit) Putu bought for us so that we could try.We then went to her family compound where we saw her garden, farm animals and beautiful family. This was a real insight into how the Balinese living arrangements work. Throughout the day we learnt so much about Balinese culture, lifestyle, traditions + beliefs. We then set to cooking many many dishes all which we feasted on at the end of our day. Needless to say, there was no need to eat for the rest of the day! Putu catered to all our dietery requirements vegan / vegetarian, but also provided some meat options for the meat eaters of our group. The four of us had such a wonderful time and could not recommend this class (which is so much more than a cooking class) to anyone visiting Ubud.Thanks Putu!

I had a lovely evening with the host Putu and her family. It was such a welcoming atmosphere and she showed me the garden of her house where she grows a lot of the vegetables that we afterwards used for cooking an incredible Balinese dinner with several dishes all of which were very tasty. It was such a pleasure connecting to the local culture and cuisine as well as getting to know this family. After cooking we shared the meal together and it felt like being part of their family for one evening. I am so happy that I did this and it is one of my most memorable experiences of my journey.

As this was a cooking class I expected that I would enjoy both the preparation and eating of an authentic Balinese meal. And I very much did. But what made the experience so very special and enjoyable was that the class was held in Putu and her family's compound in the Ubud countryside. This opportunity to experience a little of the 'real' Bali life was what made the evening so memorable. And I loved the extra touch of my welcome spelled out in marigolds. Such a delightful and thoughtful touch.

My wife and I visited Putu and her family while we were in Bali for our honeymoon. This was my second time doing a Traveling Spoon experience and my wife's first, and it certainly did not disappoint! Putu and her driver came and picked us up at our hotel, and on the beautiful car ride through the Bali countryside we started to get to know about her and her family. When we arrived at the family's compound, we were greeted by her husband Pasta (real name!), and her sisters-in-law Wayan and Ketut. They greeted us with fresh coconuts to refresh us after our trip, and then gave us a tour of their family compound as they explained how Balinese families and home structures work. Pasta had even gone to the effort of making a display with our names and a heart connecting them, ALL DONE IN FRESH FLOWER PETALS! It was one of the most touching gestures we received during our entire honeymoon, which is saying something since everyone treats you nice on your honeymoon! The cooking experience and dinner with the family was phenomenal. From explaining different ingredients, to walking us through cooking techniques they use locally, to talking about which foods they use during which celebrations and festivals, it felt like they were really making sure we left with a good understanding of Balinese culture as well as with a good meal. And what a meal! We ate until we were full...and then ate more. Little did we know, Putu had made us a special heart-shaped banana bread cake for dessert! We can't recommend Putu's family and hosting experience strongly enough. It was both a highlight of our trip, and an experience and memories we will cherish for a lifetime!

Our experience visiting Putu and her family was one of the best I have had cooking while traveling. It was so nice to be in a local home, get a feel for the culture and Putu could not have looked after us better. We made so many delicious dishes and they were altered to fit our tastes and diet being vegetarian. I could not recommend cooking with Putu and in her home more. Everything about our day was warm and friendly. It happened to be my mothers birthday and they baked her a cake and wrote out a birthday message in flowers in their garden. I have done many cooking courses while traveling but this was much more that just learning to cook great dishes. We walked away with new dishes to cook and a feeling of having experienced more of ubud than we would have.

We had a wonderful time with Putu, Wayan and Kadek, learning about Balinese traditions and culture, the market, the veggies and spices grown in Putu's garden, and of course how to cook the most scrumptious food! Everyone was so warm and welcoming and Putu even baked a delicious surprise birthday banana cake for Ruben! A must if you're visiting Bali!

Putu and her family allowed us to experience the REAL Bali. Cooking was fun and the food delicious. We felt very welcome in their family compound getting a glimpse of the life of a real Balinese family. We can't recommend it enough!

Great food and cultural experience. It is so much more than just food. The warm and friendly family took time to explain their home, garden and customs. The cooking experience was so much fun and we both learned a lot. The family was genuinely wonderful.

Our experience visiting Putu and her family was one of the best I have had coming while traveling. It was so nice to be in a local home, get a feel for the culture and Putu could not have looked after us better. We made so many delicious dishes and they were altered to fit our tastes and diet being vegetarian. I could not recommend cooking with Putu and in her home more. Everything about our day was warm and friendly. It happened to be my mothers birthday and they baked her a cake and wrote pout a birthday message in flowers. I have done many cooking courses while traveling but this was much more that just learning to cook great dishes.

We were gifted a cooking lesson with Putu and her family through the Traveling Spoon which proved to be one of the best experiences we had in Bali. For anyone looking to taste wonderful, real Balinese food and interact with a local family, this is a must-do activity for you! Putu and her brother-in-law picked us up at 7am and took us to visit two local markets where she had previously purchased ingredients for our extensive menu. This provided a great taste of local life, an eye into the community at large away from the tourists. Once at her home we were taken on a tour of her garden, family temple, and offered refreshing coconut juice as we met her family members that would be assisting with the cooking lesson. The kitchen, divided into three sections, was abuzz with activity for several hours as we chopped, ground, fried, steamed, wrapped, and prepared about 7 different courses - more if you take into account how wonderful Putu was in accommodating our various dietary restrictions. Everything was made with and without chili peppers for our varying tolerance levels and an emphasis was put on vegetarian dishes. As we were busy in the kitchen Putu and her family beautifully displayed each finished dish in palm leaves so that by the time we were ready, it was truly a magnificent feast with tastes far richer than we were getting at any of the Balinese restaurants. Left with hand-written recipes, colorful photos, new friends, and full bellies (complete with generous take-away boxes for left overs), we all thoroughly agree that a cooking lesson with Putu and her family should be high on the list of things to do when visiting the Ubud area. -- www.laellebusch.com

Excellent experience with Putu and her family! We were gifted a cooking lesson with Putu and her family through the Traveling Spoon which proved to be one of the best experiences we had in Bali. For anyone looking to taste wonderful, real Balinese food and interact with a local family, this is a must-do activity for you Putu and her brother-in-law picked us up at 7am and took us to visit two local markets where she had previously purchased ingredients for our extensive menu. This provided a great taste of local life, an eye into the community at large away from the tourists. Once at her home we were taken on a tour of her garden, family temple, and offered refreshing coconut juice as we met her family members that would be assisting with the cooking lesson. The kitchen, divided into three sections, was abuzz with activity for several hours as we chopped, ground, fried, steamed, wrapped, and prepared about 7 different courses - more if you take into account how wonderful Putu was in accommodating our various dietary restrictions. Everything was made with and without chili peppers for our varying tolerance levels and an emphasis was put on vegetarian dishes. As we were busy in the kitchen Putu and her family beautifully displayed each finished dish in palm leaves so that by the time we were ready, it was truly a magnificent feast with tastes far richer than we were getting at any of the Balinese restaurants. Left with hand-written recipes, colorful photos, new friends, and full bellies (complete with generous take-away boxes for left overs), we all thoroughly agree that a cooking lesson with Putu and her family should be high on the list of things to do when visiting the Ubud area.

Putu, the chef, and her husband were excellent hosts. They were both gracious, polite and informative. The meal was excellent - Putu even offered us leftovers to take back to our hotel. Pasta was friendly and picked us up right on time. He drove us to his family's ancestral home where we met Putu. She showed us around the home and introduced us to other members of the family. There was a wide variety of dishes to choose from and the buffet was plentiful. We lucked out as we were the only guests for the night of our dinner. Putu also shared her recipes with us. Highly recommend this tour. You won't be disappointed.