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Host: Dewa

Bali, Indonesia

USD
$29-$59 per person

Traditional Balinese cooking in Ubud with a local family

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

Meet Dewa

Dewa, a gardener at the neighboring resort, lives with his wife, Jero, and their children and extended family in the artist village of Keliki in the elegant terraced foothills 20 minutes north of Ubud. Dewa is a wealth of knowledge about local customs, cuisine and agriculture and loves to share his culture with guests.

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: (8-24 guests) In the heart of Ubud, Bali you can experience an authentic in-home meal that offers a true taste of Balinese culture through its flavors. Hosted in Dewa's home, your home-cooked Balinese meal may includes a variety of traditional dishes such as pepes ikan (grilled tuna in banana leaves), a delicate and deeply satisfying dish, bumbu kuning (chicken in a fresh turmeric and coconut milk sauce), bregedel (corn fritters), and jukut urab (seasonal vegetables with grated coconut and fried shallots). Each dish is prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, a unique opportunity to savor an authentic Balinese meal while connecting with the warmth and hospitality of the local culture.

In traditional Balinese style, you will not eat your meal with Dewa and his family, although they will be with you throughout the rest of the experience. In keeping with their Balinese family tradition and sense of spirituality, your hosts will not share the meal with you at the dining table. Their preferred approach is to eat on one's own and focus on personal meditation to achieve a positive state of mind.

Cooking experience: (2-24 guests) Experience an authentic and immersive Balinese cooking class in Ubud with locals that will deepen your connection to Balinese culture and cuisine. Begin your culinary adventure in Ubud by exploring exotic fruits, herbs, and spices near Dewa’s home, where you’ll learn about the medicinal properties and cultivation of local ingredients like galangal, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, cacao, and nutmeg. After a short 10-minute walk to Dewa’s family compound, enjoy a tour of the home before diving into your cooking class. In your Ubud cooking class you'll have the opportunity to cook traditional Balinese dishes using a wood-fired stove, preparing ingredients by grinding spices and chilies on a stone grinder, chopping fresh produce, and wrapping fish in banana leaves. This hands-on, communal cooking experience offers a unique and engaging way to discover the flavors and techniques of Balinese cuisine.

This immersive Balinese cooking class is perfect for travelers who want to learn about traditional Balinese cooking techniques, explore exotic spices, and connect with local culture in a meaningful way. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this class offers a fun, educational experience for all skill levels and families with children as well.

Notes: On days when Dewa is unavailable, an equally wonderful family member will host you with Dewa's wife Jero.

Dewa can provide round-trip transportation only from Ubud hotels. If you are staying outside Ubud, there is no transportation and Dewa will meet you directly at his home in Keliki. Dewa can offer a vegetarian meal on request, if informed in advance.

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.
  • Pepes ikan (grilled tuna in banana leaves)
  • Bumbu kuning (chicken in a fresh turmeric and coconut milk sauce)
  • Bregedel (corn fritters)
  • Jukut urab (seasonal vegetables with grated coconut and fried shallots).

Traveler reviews

5.0 (228)
We had an incredible Balinese cooking class with Dewa, and it became one of the highlights of our trip. Dewa personally picked us up from our hotel and took us to his village, where the experience felt authentic from the very beginning. As we walked through the village, Dewa enthusiastically shared stories about Balinese culture, traditions, and daily life. We even stopped to collect fresh vegetables that we would later use in our meal, which gave us a deeper appreciation for the importance of family gardens and fresh ingredients in Balinese culture. When we arrived at his family compound, Dewa welcomed us into his home and showed us the family temple, living areas, and kitchen. We immediately felt warmly received by both Dewa and his family. The cooking class was hands-on, well organized, and a lot of fun. Together we prepared several traditional Balinese dishes, which turned out to be some of the best food we enjoyed during our entire trip. While the food was absolutely delicious, the true highlight was the opportunity to spend time with Dewa and his family, learn about their culture, and gain a deeper understanding of Balinese traditions through food. We highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Bali and looking for something genuine, personal, and memorable.
- steph June 01, 2026
We had an unforgettable experience at the cooking class with Dewa. Not only did we learn a lot about Balinese cooking, but we also gained fascinating insights into Balinese culture. During a walk through the village, we saw cinnamon, cacao, and taro plants, which made the experience even more special. At Dewa’s home, we immediately felt welcomed by him and his family, and the delicious food we prepared together was the highlight of a truly wonderful evening. Thank you, Dewa, for giving us such an authentic glimpse into your life in Bali!
- maggie May 05, 2026
This was so much more than a cooking class, it was a rich cultural experience. We learned so much about Balinese culture, traditions, farming and village life from Dewa. My husband said it was one of the most meaningful tours we have ever done (in the 48 countries we have visited). Can't recommend this enough!
- jenny February 21, 2026
We were so impressed the living, harmony of life. It was very meaningful time with Dewa, his family and his village peoples.
- kay February 01, 2026
This was the best cultural experience we had in Ubud. Dewa was so knowledgeable and generous with sharing his village and home with us. The meal was the best we had during our entire stay. I am so glad I booked this tour and cannot recommend Dewa enough
- Emily December 04, 2025
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Dewa

$29-$59 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
 Not offered Not offered $29
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $59 $45
Alcohol
 $4 per person
Transportation
 $0 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered Not offered $29
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $59 $45
Alcohol
 $4 per person
Transportation
 $0 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 9:00am-1:00pm 4:00pm-8:00pm

Meet Dewa

Dewa, a gardener at the neighboring resort, lives with his wife, Jero, and their children and extended family in the artist village of Keliki in the elegant terraced foothills 20 minutes north of Ubud. Dewa is a wealth of knowledge about local customs, cuisine and agriculture and loves to share his culture with guests.

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: (8-24 guests) In the heart of Ubud, Bali you can experience an authentic in-home meal that offers a true taste of Balinese culture through its flavors. Hosted in Dewa's home, your home-cooked Balinese meal may includes a variety of traditional dishes such as pepes ikan (grilled tuna in banana leaves), a delicate and deeply satisfying dish, bumbu kuning (chicken in a fresh turmeric and coconut milk sauce), bregedel (corn fritters), and jukut urab (seasonal vegetables with grated coconut and fried shallots). Each dish is prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, a unique opportunity to savor an authentic Balinese meal while connecting with the warmth and hospitality of the local culture.

In traditional Balinese style, you will not eat your meal with Dewa and his family, although they will be with you throughout the rest of the experience. In keeping with their Balinese family tradition and sense of spirituality, your hosts will not share the meal with you at the dining table. Their preferred approach is to eat on one's own and focus on personal meditation to achieve a positive state of mind.

Cooking experience: (2-24 guests) Experience an authentic and immersive Balinese cooking class in Ubud with locals that will deepen your connection to Balinese culture and cuisine. Begin your culinary adventure in Ubud by exploring exotic fruits, herbs, and spices near Dewa’s home, where you’ll learn about the medicinal properties and cultivation of local ingredients like galangal, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, cacao, and nutmeg. After a short 10-minute walk to Dewa’s family compound, enjoy a tour of the home before diving into your cooking class. In your Ubud cooking class you'll have the opportunity to cook traditional Balinese dishes using a wood-fired stove, preparing ingredients by grinding spices and chilies on a stone grinder, chopping fresh produce, and wrapping fish in banana leaves. This hands-on, communal cooking experience offers a unique and engaging way to discover the flavors and techniques of Balinese cuisine.

This immersive Balinese cooking class is perfect for travelers who want to learn about traditional Balinese cooking techniques, explore exotic spices, and connect with local culture in a meaningful way. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this class offers a fun, educational experience for all skill levels and families with children as well.

Notes: On days when Dewa is unavailable, an equally wonderful family member will host you with Dewa's wife Jero.

Dewa can provide round-trip transportation only from Ubud hotels. If you are staying outside Ubud, there is no transportation and Dewa will meet you directly at his home in Keliki. Dewa can offer a vegetarian meal on request, if informed in advance.

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.
  • Pepes ikan (grilled tuna in banana leaves)
  • Bumbu kuning (chicken in a fresh turmeric and coconut milk sauce)
  • Bregedel (corn fritters)
  • Jukut urab (seasonal vegetables with grated coconut and fried shallots).

Traveler reviews

5.0 (228)
We had an incredible Balinese cooking class with Dewa, and it became one of the highlights of our trip. Dewa personally picked us up from our hotel and took us to his village, where the experience felt authentic from the very beginning. As we walked through the village, Dewa enthusiastically shared stories about Balinese culture, traditions, and daily life. We even stopped to collect fresh vegetables that we would later use in our meal, which gave us a deeper appreciation for the importance of family gardens and fresh ingredients in Balinese culture. When we arrived at his family compound, Dewa welcomed us into his home and showed us the family temple, living areas, and kitchen. We immediately felt warmly received by both Dewa and his family. The cooking class was hands-on, well organized, and a lot of fun. Together we prepared several traditional Balinese dishes, which turned out to be some of the best food we enjoyed during our entire trip. While the food was absolutely delicious, the true highlight was the opportunity to spend time with Dewa and his family, learn about their culture, and gain a deeper understanding of Balinese traditions through food. We highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Bali and looking for something genuine, personal, and memorable.
- steph June 01, 2026
We had an unforgettable experience at the cooking class with Dewa. Not only did we learn a lot about Balinese cooking, but we also gained fascinating insights into Balinese culture. During a walk through the village, we saw cinnamon, cacao, and taro plants, which made the experience even more special. At Dewa’s home, we immediately felt welcomed by him and his family, and the delicious food we prepared together was the highlight of a truly wonderful evening. Thank you, Dewa, for giving us such an authentic glimpse into your life in Bali!
- maggie May 05, 2026
This was so much more than a cooking class, it was a rich cultural experience. We learned so much about Balinese culture, traditions, farming and village life from Dewa. My husband said it was one of the most meaningful tours we have ever done (in the 48 countries we have visited). Can't recommend this enough!
- jenny February 21, 2026
We were so impressed the living, harmony of life. It was very meaningful time with Dewa, his family and his village peoples.
- kay February 01, 2026
This was the best cultural experience we had in Ubud. Dewa was so knowledgeable and generous with sharing his village and home with us. The meal was the best we had during our entire stay. I am so glad I booked this tour and cannot recommend Dewa enough
- Emily December 04, 2025
Read More
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered Not offered $29
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $59 $45
Alcohol
 $4 per person
Transportation
 $0 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered Not offered $29
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $59 $45
Alcohol
 $4 per person
Transportation
 $0 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 9:00am-1:00pm 4:00pm-8:00pm
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