As our Head Instructor and Operational Manager, he brings over 7 years of cooking and teaching expertise, ensuring your experience is amazing.
His journey started with home cooking, grew through formal training, and now focuses on sharing his passion for authentic Balinese and Nusantara (Indonesian archipelago) cuisine.
Deren masterfully manages our operations too, guaranteeing a seamless and welcoming visit from start to finish. He loves connecting through food, sharing the rich culture behind Balinese traditions with every guest.
You’ll appreciate his precise, efficient skills and his collaborative spirit – he truly believes “we can learn Balinese cooking together.
Fluent in Balinese, Indonesian, and English, Deren makes learning engaging and fun for everyone. He’s always exploring Bali’s culinary heritage, inspired by its lessons in flavour, culture, and sustainability.
A Word from Deren:
“The more I study, the more I realise how rich Balinese cuisine is in taste and knowledge. Our ancestors’ methods were their way of preserving culture and flavour without harming the environment.” – Deren Jana

