Paon Bali Cooking Class

Paon Bali Cooking Class hosts hands-on Balinese cooking sessions in a traditional family compound in Laplapan village near Ubud. The program introduces participants to local ingredients, preparation methods and the household context of Balinese food culture. Sessions include a guided visit to a local morning market and a walk through nearby rice paddies to observe local padi and the Subak water system.

What you find there

Classes take place in a fully equipped community village kitchen setting. The session covers the use of Balinese bases such as Base Gede and Base Rajang and demonstrates techniques for everyday dishes. Participants prepare several items during the class and conclude by tasting the dishes that have been cooked. A printed recipe book is provided to take away after the session.

Program and menu

Menus are offered for vegetarian and non-vegetarian participants. Typical dishes covered include satay, clear mushroom soup and a local dessert, alongside other soups and curries featured in the rotating program. Instruction focuses on base pastes, spice preparation and step-by-step cooking, with demonstrations followed by participant practice at individual stations.

Practical info

Morning classes start from 08:30 and afternoon classes from 15:30. The class is hosted by Puspa and local staff in a family home setting. Hotel pickup in Ubud is available as stated the program. Paon Desa Ubud Hotel and Resort is a sister company.