About this tour
Start your morning at a bustling local market hand-picking produce, then head to a working vegetable farm where you'll prepare authentic Balinese dishes in a garden kitchen. Over four hours, you'll learn traditional cooking techniques from experienced instructors, culminating in eating what you've made. This is real Balinese cooking as locals practise it, not a tourist recreation—the farm supplies everything you cook with.
Highlights
- Shop alongside locals at a traditional wet market
- Select your own vegetables straight from the farm
- Learn Balinese spice pastes and cooking methods
- Prepare multiple dishes from scratch
- Eat lunch in a natural garden setting
- Work with an experienced local cook
What to expect
You'll arrive at the market early to browse stalls and pick ingredients with your guide's help. Back at the farm, you'll work in the open-air kitchen preparing dishes—expect to grind spices by hand, work with unfamiliar herbs, and follow along as your instructor demonstrates each step. The garden is peaceful but can be warm; you'll be on your feet most of the session. Lunch is casual, eaten communally with whatever you've cooked. Photography is welcome. The pace is relaxed; this isn't a race.
Good to know
Wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes. The farm has uneven ground and steps. Bring sun protection. The kitchen uses traditional methods—no fancy equipment. Vegetarian options available if you mention dietary requirements in advance.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.