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Host: Dotty

Bali, Indonesia

USD
$34-$74 per person

Authentic Javanese Cooking Class in Tumbak Bayuh, North Canggu

Host offerings
  • House
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Dotty

Dotty is a passionate and welcoming host who has spent her life bridging cultures through food. Born in Java and raised in the United States, she later moved to Australia after marriage. Now back in her home country of Indonesia, Dotty has fulfilled her lifelong dream of creating a charming bed and breakfast near the vibrant town of Canggu, Bali. Here, she offers intimate cooking classes that showcase the rich flavors and traditions of her Javanese heritage. Inspired by recipes passed down through generations—most notably from her grandmother and mother, one of Jakarta's first home caterers. Dotty creates an unforgettable culinary experience for travelers eager to learn the art of Indonesian cooking.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (1-4 guests) Enjoy an authentic, homecooked Javanese meal in Dotty's home, located in the lush and tranquil Tumbak Bayuh amongst rice paddy fields that Bali is known for. Your Javanese meal might include dishes such as Dotty's addictively light and crispy corn fritters served with turmeric coconut rice, another favorite, soya chicken, chicken cooked in soy sauce with traditional ingredients, and gado gado (Indonesian salad with a peanut sauce dressing) or urab (vegetables with a spiced coconut dressing). Share a delightful meal with Dotty over conversation about food and culture and dessert such as fresh fruit or black rice pudding served with coconut cream.

Cooking experience: (1-4 guests) Join Dotty in her home kitchen in Tumbakbayuh, North Canggu, for an authentic Javanese cooking class. Learn to prepare 2-3 traditional dishes from scratch, using local ingredients and family recipes passed down through generations. Dotty offers valuable tips on ingredient substitutes, making it easy to recreate these dishes at home. After cooking, enjoy the delicious meal you've helped create, just like it’s served in an Indonesian household. This experience is perfect for travelers, foodies, home cooks, and anyone looking to explore authentic Javanese cuisine in Bali in a warm, hands-on setting.

Notes: Tanah Lot Temple is 20min away from Dotty's home and is a great side trip before or after the experience. Dotty lives about 45min to 1hour from Kuta beach.

​Dotty can offer optional round trip transportation at an additional cost only from Canggu hotels. Only if you're staying in Canggu, select optional round trip transportation at an additional cost. Pick-up will be half hour prior to the start of your experience.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Gado gado (Indonesian salad with a peanut sauce dressing) or Urab (vegetables with a spiced coconut dressing)
  • Javanese spicy chicken or Soy chicken
  • Turmeric coconut rice with corn fritters or stir fry vegetables
  • Fresh fruit or Black rice pudding served with coconut cream

Traveler reviews

5.0 (8)
I had the most wonderful experience this morning at Dotty cooking class. Dotty is such a charming woman who shares her love through food, making every moment warm and special. Truly a memorable highlight of my trip!
- Victoria August 21, 2025
It was truly truly a highlight of my whole trip! Ibu warmly welcomed me into her home and into her kitchen. I wasn't sure how it would all go, but in the end it felt like spending time with a long lost family member. I appreciated the simplicity of the ingredients and the recipe and the cooking process, but the food turned out so flavourful and delicious but also healthy. It's one thing to read a recipe, it's something entirely different to be able to see the recipe being prepared by someone who grew up cooking these traditional recipes alongside her mother and grandmother. She was warm and responsive when organising the time and was generous with little mementos and copies of all of the recipes we made. It was so enjoyable spending that time with Dotty in her kitchen and was truly a highlight of my whole trip.
- Teddi July 19, 2025
Cooking with Dotty is so much more then learning to cook Javanese style. You learn about how to do it back in Australia and learn about how to present it and she shares more then her knowledge of cooking but her experiences here in Bali now and growing up in Java. I felt so welcomed into her home and so at home I didn’t want to leave. You get to cook but really get to know Dotty and her love of food and family. She shares so much more with you! It was an honour to do this amazing and very personal cooking experience with Dotty.
- Judith April 28, 2025
My day begun with Dewy picking me up at my hotel and driving me back to his village. All along the way, he told me stories from his grandfather and history about Bali and its people. Once we arrived to his village, he pulled over so we could walk the rest of the way. I loved talking with Dewy and learning all about his culture. When we got to his home, it was beautiful and I was given a quick tour before we started to prep for lunch. I sliced, diced and mixed alongside Dewy while listening to all the sounds around me. Seriously a magical place! I ate as much food as possible and he took me back to my hotel. One of my favorite experiences ever and I hope to go back and do it again!
- Jaclyn C October 21, 2019
We are going to take home a piece of Indonesia. We had a phenomenal time with Dotty! She really took her time to get to know us, while thoughtfully preparing the recipes for our dinner. Dotty is very knowledgeable and can answer any of your questions. She helped us figure out simple recipe-bases we can use at home (Europe) for easy meals, which we are definitely going to try. We left Dotty’s beautiful home (a remote save haven in the middle of the rice fields) inspired and with happily fed tummies.
- Victoria A November 21, 2018
One on one Indonesian lunch cooking with Dotty. Dotty was very responsive to all emails, thorough, arranged a driver, and was just a delightful woman. I was given choices of foods I would like to cook and everything was delicious. Her helper cleaned up so...I just enjoyed. Took some nice photos too. Highly recommended.
- Sharon B August 25, 2018
This was awesome! Definitely a great way to learn more about Indonesia and various types of cuisine during our stay in Bali. Dotty was friendly, accommodating and she prepared an excellent meal for us. We had a great time. Thanks for such an authentic experience!
- Alison B. March 30, 2015
I thought Dottie was great and if I know anyone going to Bali, I would definitely recommend her. Her home is beautiful and the food was delicious.
- July 19, 2014
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Dotty

$34-$74 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $50 $34 Not offered
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $74 $60 Not offered
Transportation
 $42 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $50 $34 Not offered
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $74 $60 Not offered
Transportation
 $42 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm

Meet Dotty

Dotty is a passionate and welcoming host who has spent her life bridging cultures through food. Born in Java and raised in the United States, she later moved to Australia after marriage. Now back in her home country of Indonesia, Dotty has fulfilled her lifelong dream of creating a charming bed and breakfast near the vibrant town of Canggu, Bali. Here, she offers intimate cooking classes that showcase the rich flavors and traditions of her Javanese heritage. Inspired by recipes passed down through generations—most notably from her grandmother and mother, one of Jakarta's first home caterers. Dotty creates an unforgettable culinary experience for travelers eager to learn the art of Indonesian cooking.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (1-4 guests) Enjoy an authentic, homecooked Javanese meal in Dotty's home, located in the lush and tranquil Tumbak Bayuh amongst rice paddy fields that Bali is known for. Your Javanese meal might include dishes such as Dotty's addictively light and crispy corn fritters served with turmeric coconut rice, another favorite, soya chicken, chicken cooked in soy sauce with traditional ingredients, and gado gado (Indonesian salad with a peanut sauce dressing) or urab (vegetables with a spiced coconut dressing). Share a delightful meal with Dotty over conversation about food and culture and dessert such as fresh fruit or black rice pudding served with coconut cream.

Cooking experience: (1-4 guests) Join Dotty in her home kitchen in Tumbakbayuh, North Canggu, for an authentic Javanese cooking class. Learn to prepare 2-3 traditional dishes from scratch, using local ingredients and family recipes passed down through generations. Dotty offers valuable tips on ingredient substitutes, making it easy to recreate these dishes at home. After cooking, enjoy the delicious meal you've helped create, just like it’s served in an Indonesian household. This experience is perfect for travelers, foodies, home cooks, and anyone looking to explore authentic Javanese cuisine in Bali in a warm, hands-on setting.

Notes: Tanah Lot Temple is 20min away from Dotty's home and is a great side trip before or after the experience. Dotty lives about 45min to 1hour from Kuta beach.

​Dotty can offer optional round trip transportation at an additional cost only from Canggu hotels. Only if you're staying in Canggu, select optional round trip transportation at an additional cost. Pick-up will be half hour prior to the start of your experience.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Gado gado (Indonesian salad with a peanut sauce dressing) or Urab (vegetables with a spiced coconut dressing)
  • Javanese spicy chicken or Soy chicken
  • Turmeric coconut rice with corn fritters or stir fry vegetables
  • Fresh fruit or Black rice pudding served with coconut cream

Traveler reviews

5.0 (8)
I had the most wonderful experience this morning at Dotty cooking class. Dotty is such a charming woman who shares her love through food, making every moment warm and special. Truly a memorable highlight of my trip!
- Victoria August 21, 2025
It was truly truly a highlight of my whole trip! Ibu warmly welcomed me into her home and into her kitchen. I wasn't sure how it would all go, but in the end it felt like spending time with a long lost family member. I appreciated the simplicity of the ingredients and the recipe and the cooking process, but the food turned out so flavourful and delicious but also healthy. It's one thing to read a recipe, it's something entirely different to be able to see the recipe being prepared by someone who grew up cooking these traditional recipes alongside her mother and grandmother. She was warm and responsive when organising the time and was generous with little mementos and copies of all of the recipes we made. It was so enjoyable spending that time with Dotty in her kitchen and was truly a highlight of my whole trip.
- Teddi July 19, 2025
Cooking with Dotty is so much more then learning to cook Javanese style. You learn about how to do it back in Australia and learn about how to present it and she shares more then her knowledge of cooking but her experiences here in Bali now and growing up in Java. I felt so welcomed into her home and so at home I didn’t want to leave. You get to cook but really get to know Dotty and her love of food and family. She shares so much more with you! It was an honour to do this amazing and very personal cooking experience with Dotty.
- Judith April 28, 2025
My day begun with Dewy picking me up at my hotel and driving me back to his village. All along the way, he told me stories from his grandfather and history about Bali and its people. Once we arrived to his village, he pulled over so we could walk the rest of the way. I loved talking with Dewy and learning all about his culture. When we got to his home, it was beautiful and I was given a quick tour before we started to prep for lunch. I sliced, diced and mixed alongside Dewy while listening to all the sounds around me. Seriously a magical place! I ate as much food as possible and he took me back to my hotel. One of my favorite experiences ever and I hope to go back and do it again!
- Jaclyn C October 21, 2019
We are going to take home a piece of Indonesia. We had a phenomenal time with Dotty! She really took her time to get to know us, while thoughtfully preparing the recipes for our dinner. Dotty is very knowledgeable and can answer any of your questions. She helped us figure out simple recipe-bases we can use at home (Europe) for easy meals, which we are definitely going to try. We left Dotty’s beautiful home (a remote save haven in the middle of the rice fields) inspired and with happily fed tummies.
- Victoria A November 21, 2018
One on one Indonesian lunch cooking with Dotty. Dotty was very responsive to all emails, thorough, arranged a driver, and was just a delightful woman. I was given choices of foods I would like to cook and everything was delicious. Her helper cleaned up so...I just enjoyed. Took some nice photos too. Highly recommended.
- Sharon B August 25, 2018
This was awesome! Definitely a great way to learn more about Indonesia and various types of cuisine during our stay in Bali. Dotty was friendly, accommodating and she prepared an excellent meal for us. We had a great time. Thanks for such an authentic experience!
- Alison B. March 30, 2015
I thought Dottie was great and if I know anyone going to Bali, I would definitely recommend her. Her home is beautiful and the food was delicious.
- July 19, 2014
Read More
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $50 $34 Not offered
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $74 $60 Not offered
Transportation
 $42 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $50 $34 Not offered
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $74 $60 Not offered
Transportation
 $42 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm
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