Taman Dukuh Bali Farm Cooking School & Cultural Tours
Learn to cook traditional Balinese food directly at its source. Located in ancient Taro Village—just north of central Ubud—Taman Dukuh is a working organic farm, a practical culinary school, and a local tour operator. Harvest fresh ingredients right from the dirt, master traditional Balinese recipes with our local chefs, or explore the local night markets with our expert guides.
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We are proud to be a top-rated culinary and cultural experience across Google, TripAdvisor, Airbnb, GetYourGuide, Seek Sophie, Cookly, and Viator. While you can easily find us on all major travel apps, booking directly through our website guarantees you the best price, instant confirmation, and direct communication with our family farm.
Discover Our Experiences
Whether you want to harvest fresh turmeric from the soil, safely navigate a local night market, or plan a corporate retreat, we are your trusted local guides. Choose your category below:
Organic Farm Cooking Classes
Cook with the freshest organic ingredients harvested straight from our Ubud farm. We offer over 15 specialized culinary programs.
Daily Balinese Classes
Morning (with market tour), Afternoon, and Evening schedules for a classic introduction to island flavors.
Regional & Dietary Specialties
Dedicated Vegan, Meat-Lovers, and Indonesian Home Cooking menus tailored to your specific taste.
Private & Family Experiences
100% private stations and flexible pacing for couples, solo travelers, and young children.
B2B & Educational Groups
Professional logistics, custom dietary management, and bus parking for corporate retreats and schools up to 90+ people.
Cultural & Farm Tours
Explore the local culture and agriculture outside of the busy city center.
Bali Firefly Watching Tour
Walk the local rice paddies at dusk to see fireflies light up the night, followed by a traditional dinner.
Gianyar Night Market Food Tour
Ride with us to Gianyar’s famous traditional night market. Safely taste authentic Balinese street food, sweets, and local delicacies with our expert culinary guide.
Guided Taro Village Tour
Skip the crowds and take a guided walking tour of ancient Taro Village. Visit a real Balinese family compound and see traditional village life.
Bali Cook & Stay Program
Skip the crowds and take a guided walking tour of ancient Taro Village. Visit a real Balinese family compound and see traditional village life.
Rooted in Balinese Agriculture
Pioneering Bali’s Farm-to-Table Movement Since 2013
Our journey began over a decade ago when our founder pioneered the original farm-to-table cooking school concept in Bali. After years of successfully developing and perfecting this unique, hands-on agricultural experience, it was time to bring the vision home.
In 2020, we returned to our roots to build Taman Dukuh entirely on our own family land in ancient Taro Village. What started as the island’s original farm-cooking concept has evolved into our fully independent, open-air culinary school.
Today, we are a proudly community-focused operation. Every class, tour, and stay you book with us directly supports local employment in Taro and sustains the traditional agricultural practices passed down through our family.
Learn from Local Instructors
We believe you learn a culture by cooking with its people. Led by Executive Chef Nyoman Deren, our team of local Balinese instructors do not just follow standard commercial recipes. They teach you the deep-rooted spice philosophy (Base Gede), the Sukla concept of food purity, and the practical techniques used in their own family kitchens.
Ready to get your hands dirty?
Whether you want to harvest fresh turmeric from the soil or safely navigate a local night market, we are your trusted local guides.