Balinese Cooking Class at The Santai Umalas Kerobokan: Dive into Bali's Rich Culinary Heritage

Experience the exotic tastes of Bali’s unexplored culinary delights. Our seasoned Chef will help you unravel the mysteries of Balinese gastronomy with an interactive cooking lesson. It’s an opportunity to acquire significant life skills. Every tempting dish prepared comes with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions for your convenience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jalan Umalas - Discover the secrets of Balinese cuisine, known for its diverse and delectable flavors. Experience the use of an amazing array of spices, combined with the freshest vegetables, meats, and fish, sourced from the best market produce. Engage in recipe discussions, followed by the preparation, cooking, and the most enjoyable part –…
What's Included
  • Lunch or Dinner from prepared dishes
  • All ingredients
  • Hotel drop & pick-up from Seminyak, Canggu and Kerobokan area
  • Apron & handouts recipe
  • Bottled water during cooking class
  • Complimentary welcome juice upon arrival
  • Tea and coffee
  • Digital Cooking class certificate
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Pick-ups and drop-offs outside Seminyak, Canggu & Kerobokan area can be arranged at additional cost.
Meal Options
  • Lawar Kacang Panjang - Balinese green long bean salad, minced chicken and shredded roasted coconut
  • Tum Be Pasih - Fish in Balinese spice and tomato steamed in banana leaf
  • Pisang Goreng Gulung - Balinese fried banana spring roll
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Todd
Mar 26, 2025
Great chef and very delicious food. - The food ended up delicious even though we helped make it. The chef was very accommodating for gluten free and modified the recipes to suit. It was a really great experience and two hours was the perfect amount of time.
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Chelseaflynn
Feb 9, 2025
Private cooking class Santai Bali - We did a private cooking class here and the experience was amazing. It was a private 1 on 1 class and done in one of the beautiful villas. You cook each course and then eat it at a lovely table they have set up. Chef Surya was super knowledgeable and very helpful. One of the best experiences. We liked the hotel so much we ended up booking it and extending our trip for a couple of days.
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Nicola_w
Nov 4, 2024
Fabulous experience and so much fun! - This was a fabulous experience from start to finish. Collected from hotel and taken to a beautiful villa where the class took place - we were the only 2 in the class! Surya the chef, talked us through all the fresh ingredients and we prepared a beautiful 3 course meal together in an outdoor kitchen by a pool. We then sat down to eat the meal with a lovely bottle of wine (extra) in the beautiful private surroundings. There was also 2 assistants to the chef, Oka and a lady (sorry didn’t get her name) who were also so charming and helpful. Surya was fun and gave us lots of tips throughout the class. We were then driven back to our hotel. A great way to spend a couple of hours in Bali. Would definitely recommend and such good value for money as included your meal and transport. Thank you to the wonderful staff who made it so special.
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Ubuntuqueen263
Sep 19, 2024
Excellent experience 🤗 10/10 - I had an amazing time learning how to make a 3 course meal Balinese meal. Chef Surya Dinata is an excellent teacher ,easy to communicate with and passionate about the process. I thoroughly loved the experience and hospitality 🤗 will definitely be coming back with more friends soon.
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Kaedek15
Sep 19, 2024
Nice Surya teacher - It was a very valuable and enjoyable experience! Surya Dinata Sensei's smile is lovely and I would love to learn again. I want a kitchen like this in my house!!
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Hoffy25
Feb 20, 2024
Great day out cooking - Fantastic experience would recommend it to everyone, chef was very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about all his herbs and had us trying and smelling everything before we got started
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Athomeinteriors
Feb 20, 2024
Best Cooking Class in Bali - The Balinese cooking class with chef Prawita at THE SANTAI Umalas Bali was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Our transfer from THE SANTAI was punctual and comfortable, with a polite and English-speaking driver who made the 35-minute ride from Double Six Seminyak enjoyable. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by friendly staff who provided us with information about the location. A refreshing tropical drink set the tone for the class. The cooking class began at 1pm in a beautiful private villa with a well-equipped kitchen. Chef Prawita introduced himself and provided us with chef's hats and aprons. We were presented with a 3-course menu and given a detailed explanation of the spices, vegetables, oils, and aromatics used in Balinese cuisine. Allergies were confirmed to ensure a safe and enjoyable cooking experience. The personalized nature of the class, with one-on-one instruction from our personal chef, made it truly special. We learned how to cook authentic Balinese dishes while assisting Chef Prawita every step of the way. The attentive staff served each course we prepared and took care of housekeeping, allowing us to focus on the culinary experience. The serene villa setting, surrounded by nature and the sounds of birds and falling leaves, added to the overall tranquility of the experience. The cost of the 5-hour class was surprisingly affordable considering the quality of service and instruction we received from the time of pick up. As a thoughtful gesture, we were gifted an apron, a recipe book, and a chef's certificate to commemorate the experience. Booking through Viator was straightforward, making the entire process seamless. The total cost of $160 AUD was well worth the unforgettable memories and newfound culinary skills gained from this enriching cooking class.
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Rhondaannb
Jul 31, 2023
One of the highlights of our trip - The whole experience was fabulous - the location was amazing, the food sensational, we thoroughly enjoyed everything and would highly recommend this experience.
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Abdulrahman_a
Jul 12, 2022
The great Indonesian food experience - The experience was amazing. Loved the food we cooked and the type of Indonesian vegetables on hand. The chef was kind enough to assist us with the food and the experience was clean!! Would definitely recommend it
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Nisheeth_j
Apr 21, 2023
Highly Recommend - This was a nice experience with my wife. The chef was accommodating in preparing a vegetarian option for my wife. The food (3 courses) we prepared was delicious. We also liked the venue as it was a beautiful villa with a private pool.
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From $51
up to 6 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).