PRIVATE Ubud Market Tour & Balinese Home Cooking Class with Putu
At a glance
PRIVATE Ubud Market Tour & Balinese Home Cooking Class with Putu is a 5h private experience in Ubud, Indonesia, operated by Traveling Spoon. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 134 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $85.50 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Home-cooked Balinese meal with a local family, Local alcohol, Guided market tour & private cooking class in Putu's home.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 134 travellers
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 5h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Your host Putu will pick you up in the early morning and drive you to the Pejeng market, bursting with locals shopping. Putu will introduce you to the seasonal fruits, vegetables and spices on offer, and you’ll pick up a few ingredients for your upcoming cooking lesson. The market offers wonderful photo opportunities, so don't forget to bring your camera!
Back home, you'll work together to prepare 2-3 authentic Balinese dishes. As you chop, grind and grill Putu will teach you about the spices she uses in her family recipes as well as the medicinal qualities of Balinese ingredients. Putu's kitchen is simple, with only a two burner cooktop, and you'll be impressed by the speed and fluidity with which she can prepare a complex menu with multiple dishes. Potential dishes could be Putu’s grilled eggplant with tomato, grilled fish with Balinese sambal (chili sauce), or a curry dish. The cooking lesson will last about 1-2 hours before you sit down and enjoy the meal.
What's included
What's included
- Home-cooked Balinese meal with a local family
- Local alcohol
- Guided market tour & private cooking class in Putu's home
- Round-trip transportation from Ubud hotels
Not included
- Round-trip transport from outside of Ubud (extra charge)
Itinerary
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After your pickup from your Ubud hotel, head to the bustling Pejeng market to experience local life in full swing. Join Putu as she guides you through the vibrant stalls, pointing out seasonal fruits, vegetables, and spices while gathering a few fresh ingredients for your cooking class. You’ll spend about 30 minutes exploring the market, soaking in the sights, scents, and sounds - it's a fantastic opportunity for photos, so be sure to bring your camera. From there, you'll continue on to Putu’s home to begin your hands-on Balinese cooking experience.
Join Putu in her home kitchen in Ubud for a private, hands-on Balinese cooking class where you’ll prepare five authentic dishes together. As you chop, grind, and grill, Putu will share stories behind her family recipes, the vibrant spices she uses, and the healing properties of traditional Balinese ingredients, most of which come straight from her own farm. Her kitchen may be simple, with just a two-burner cooktop, but you’ll be amazed by the ease and grace with which she brings complex flavors to life.
It’s perfect for food lovers, curious travelers & families with children looking for a deeper connection to Balinese food & culture.
Meeting point
Transportation from Ubud is included in the price of this experience. If you are staying outside of Ubud there will be an additional charge for transportation. Please include your hotel name and address when booking online.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Prices include round-trip transport from Ubud only. Please be sure to include your hotel name on the reservation form so your host can arrange for your pick-up.
- If you are staying outside of Ubud there will be an additional charge for transportation.
- Putu can accommodate a vegetarian diet, if informed in advance. Please let her know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the PRIVATE Ubud Market Tour & Balinese Home Cooking Class with Putu take?
The experience lasts about 5h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $85.50 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Home-cooked Balinese meal with a local family; Local alcohol; Guided market tour & private cooking class in Putu's home; Round-trip transportation from Ubud hotels.
Where does it start?
Transportation from Ubud is included in the price of this experience. If you are staying outside of Ubud there will be an additional charge for transportation. Please include your hotel name and address when booking online.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 134 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Ubud.
