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8-dish cooking class with market tour in Ubud

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Activity provider: Balinese Local activities
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3-hour tour in Ubud, including Pickup and drop-off in the Ubud center area and Mineral water. Run by Balinese Local activities, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 3 hours
  • Pickup and drop-off in the Ubud center area
  • Mineral water
  • All cooking equipment
  • Take-home recipe PDF file
  • Lunch or dinner with your food

8-dish cooking class with market tour in Ubud: Key Facts

PriceFrom $23 per person
Duration3 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 3-hour experience in Ubud. It is run by Balinese Local activities, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Balinese cooking classes usually begin at a morning market to buy the ingredients, then move to a family compound or a purpose-built kitchen. The base of most dishes is base genep, a spice paste of shallots, garlic, galangal, turmeric, ginger, chillies, candlenut and shrimp paste pounded together, and from it come sate lilit (minced meat on lemongrass sticks), lawar (a chopped salad with coconut and blood in the traditional version), pepes (fish steamed in banana leaf) and the yellow rice, nasi kuning. Classes run three to four hours, you eat what you make at the end, and vegetarian versions are standard on request.

The price covers Pickup and drop-off in the Ubud center area, Mineral water, All cooking equipment, Take-home recipe PDF file and Lunch or dinner with your food. It does not cover Transfer fees for guests outside Ubud area, Alcoholic drinks and Market visit for afternoon class, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hotel pickup in Ubud. Balinese Local activities confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Balinese Local activities before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Pickup location

Ubud

Arrive back at

Ubud

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off in the Ubud center area
  • Mineral water
  • All cooking equipment
  • Take-home recipe PDF file
  • Lunch or dinner with your food
  • Balinese local host/guide
  • Market visit (morning class only)
  • Rice field visit (morning class only)
  • Making a canang offering (afternoon class only)

Excludes

  • Transfer fees for guests outside Ubud area
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Market visit for afternoon class

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Ubud. Balinese Local activities confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 3 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $23
$23
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

5/5
based on 5 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
5
R
Rhiannon
August 19, 2026

Lovely day learning to cook traditional Balinese meals, loved seeing the market and being able to try different fruits. Catered for vegan dietaries too. Yogi was a great tour host 🫶🏼

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5
M
Marion
July 3, 2026

Super activité, avec des plats variés et équipe au top! Je recommande

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T
Traveller
July 2, 2026

Very nice cooking class !

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Ubud. Balinese Local activities confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover transfer fees for guests outside ubud area, alcoholic drinks and market visit for afternoon class. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Yes, if you tell us when you book rather than on the day. Vegetarian and vegan are routine in Bali; allergies need naming specifically so the host can shop differently. Pork is common in Balinese cooking and halal versions need to be requested in advance.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Pickup and drop-off in the Ubud center area, Mineral water, All cooking equipment, Take-home recipe PDF file, Lunch or dinner with your food, Balinese local host/guide, Market visit (morning class only), Rice field visit (morning class only), Making a canang offering (afternoon class only)
The duration of the 8-dish cooking class with market tour in Ubud is typically 3 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$23