Bali is home to delicious traditional cuisine, as well as tasty food that is influenced by many other countries in the region and further abroad. You will be treated to an abundance of culinary delights, but to get a truly authentic experience, try a cooking class in Bali. Here's all you need to know about cooking class, one of the most delicious food experiences in Bali.
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Bali is home to delicious traditional cuisine, as well as tasty food that is influenced by many other countries in the region and further abroad. You will be treated to an abundance of culinary delights, but to get a truly authentic experience, try a cooking class in Bali.
Here's all you need to know about cooking class, one of the most delicious food experiences in Bali.
Wonderful cooking classes in Bali range from intimate one-on-one sessions in a local’s home to a small group learning from a grand chef.
In a small group, begin the day with a tour of the local market before heading to an organic farm, where you will also have a tour. With a welcome drink, learn about how the locals utilize the fresh ingredients available and harvest some of your own vegetables for your class. You will then meet the chef, cook and enjoy your meal.
This private tour provides hotel pickup and transports you to a compound where multiple generations of the host family grow, harvest and produce culinary masterpieces. You will be given a tour of their orchard and temple before cooking a meal. Then, sit down to dine with the whole family and enjoy some local alcohol and delicacies.
Head to the sacred village of Sidemen to try your hand at cooking without electricity or gas. This also includes a tour of the local market, handpicking some of the ingredients at the local farms and even a trek through the rice paddies. Bring your swimsuit to round out your cooking class tour with a dip in the river.
This cooking class is taught by a locally famous chef who will not only help you cook some traditional Balinese dishes, but also teach you techniques. You’ll visit the local market, cook and sit down to dine on your creations.
There is a certain amount of variation in the price of each cooking class in Bali depending on the experience that you will have. For a private tour you may pay more, and the same if you have any extras like alcohol or sightseeing stops.
You can expect to make several traditional dishes, vegetarian or non-vegetarian, and sit down to a delicious meal after your cooking class. Many cooking classes in Bali offer extras, with the most common being a trip to the local market. You get a firsthand feel for how locals live and cook, and purchase the freshest ingredients for your classes.
Furthermore, all students are provided copies of the recipes, so you can make them again at home.
Cooking class in Bali begin with a pickup from your hotel, although some classes have an option for the chef to do the class at your accommodation. Cooking classes are matched to the nearby locations, so double-check you’re in the correct area for your tour choice.
On average, a cooking class in Bali will last between 3 hours and 8 hours. Some classes may take long, as they include a food tour and other additional activities.
If possible, book a cooking class in Bali at the beginning of your trip, so you can indulge in your favorite dishes throughout the rest of your visit. The majority of the cooking classes in Bali commence fairly early in the morning, especially if your tour includes a stop at the local market.
One option for a combination tour is to combine your cooking class in Bali with sightseeing of the local area. A selection of tours offer added stops as part of the package.