Ubud Educational Cooking Class & Farm Tour for School Groups

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Ubud Educational Cooking Class & Farm Tour for School Groups

4.8 101 reviews

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Plan a safe, hands-on cultural excursion for your students in Bali. Located away from the busy tourist centers, our Taro Village organic farm offers interactive agricultural tours and traditional Balinese cooking classes specifically designed for international schools, universities, and youth groups. We comfortably accommodate large student cohorts of up to 90+ participants (students and faculty).

Trusted by Top Educational Institutions

We are proud to be a trusted educational partner for local and national institutions, providing safe, curriculum-aligned farm-to-table experiences:

  • UPH (Universitas Pelita Harapan): Hosted advanced experiential learning including “bean-to-cup” coffee processing, fruit-to-hot-chocolate making, and traditional Betutu preparation.
  • IPBI (Institut Pariwisata dan Bisnis Internasional): Annual host for their regular industrial visits and practical farm-to-table cooking modules.
  • SPB (Sekolah Perhotelan Bali): Provided hands-on farm-to-table cooking practice for hospitality students.
  • SD Tunas Daud: Hosted interactive farm and food source education specifically tailored for primary school students.

About this activity

From

Rp (~Custom Educational Quote) per person

  • Duration:
    4 to 5 Hours (Fully adjustable to your field trip schedule)
  • Language:
    Dedicated English-speaking Chefs & Educational Guides
  • Pickup Included:
    Fleet transport and bus logistics arranged upon request
  • Dietary:
    Strict management of student dietary matrices, including severe food allergies, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Halal-friendly options.
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Highlights

Excursion Highlights for Educators

  • Massive Capacity: Comfortably accommodates large whole-grade student cohorts and accompanying faculty (up to 90+ participants).
  • Curriculum Aligned: Students learn about the ancient Balinese Subak irrigation system, organic farming, and traditional village life.
  • Strict Safety Protocols: High chef-to-student ratio to ensure strict safety around cooking stations and utensils.
  • Dietary Management: We expertly handle complex student dietary matrices (Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, and Halal-friendly options).
  • Bus Logistics: Safe, spacious parking available for multiple large 40-seater or 50-seater buses directly at our central meeting point.

Full description

Agriculture & Cultural Education

This is not just a cooking class; it is an interactive lesson in Balinese culture and sustainability. The excursion begins with a guided walk through our family-owned organic farm in Taro Village.

Students leave their phones behind and get their hands in the dirt. Our local guides teach them how the UNESCO-recognized Balinese Subak water management system functions, the importance of chemical-free farming, and how to harvest tropical roots and vegetables directly from the soil.

Safe, Hands-On Cooking

After harvesting their ingredients, students move into our spacious, open-air kitchen. We divide large groups into smaller, manageable cooking stations.

Our English-speaking chefs and dedicated kitchen assistants closely supervise the students as they learn traditional culinary techniques. To ensure maximum safety, we focus on safe, tactile tasks like grinding spices in traditional stone mortars, folding spring rolls, and molding satay onto lemongrass stalks.

University & Hospitality Masterclasses

For older students (like our IPBI and SPB partners), we can upgrade the curriculum to include advanced Balinese techniques, such as preparing complex Base Gede spice pastes, traditional slow-cooked meats, and understanding commercial kitchen hygiene standards.

Sample Itinerary

Sample School Excursion Itinerary

We can easily customize this timing to fit your charter bus schedule or broader field trip itinerary.

  • 08:45 AM: Arrival in Taro Village. Welcome drinks and safety briefing.
  • 09:00 AM: Educational organic farm tour and ingredient harvesting.
  • 10:00 AM: Cooking class commences. Students learn to pound spices and cook their appetizers and main courses.
  • 12:00 PM: Lunchtime! Students sit down together in our open-air pavilion to eat the feast they just cooked.
  • 01:00 PM: Program concludes. Safe transfer back to your waiting bus.

(Note: If you booked the Corporate Sunset Combo, you will stay on the farm for your guided Firefly Walk!)

Enquiry Via WhatsApp

Pricing

Because every school group has different logistical needs, transportation requirements, and student numbers, we do not use a standard flat rate.

  • Capacity: 10 to 90+ Students and Teachers.
  • Educational Rates: We offer highly competitive, discounted volume rates for recognized schools, universities, and youth organizations. Please contact us directly for an official quote and invoicing.

Evening Add-On for Boarding Schools / Study Abroad Groups

If your student group is staying in Ubud overnight, we can shift this schedule to the afternoon and end the excursion with our educational Bali Firefly Watching Tour to study local nocturnal ecosystems in the rice paddies.

Student Menus

Student Menus & Dietary Safety

We know that managing food requirements and severe allergies is the most stressful part of planning a school excursion. We take student food safety seriously. Our kitchen is strictly managed to prevent cross-contamination. When you book, simply send us your student dietary matrix, and we will handle the rest. We provide:

  • Standard Menus: Mild, universally liked traditional Balinese dishes (like Chicken curries and Sate Lilit) that appeal to younger palates.
  • Plant-Based Stations: 100% Vegan and Vegetarian cooking stations using fresh farm vegetables and artisan tempeh.
  • Allergy & Halal Stations: Dedicated woks, mortars, and utensils for students with strict Gluten-Free requirements, severe peanut/nut allergies, or Halal needs, ensuring every student can cook and eat safely together.

Included

Inclusions

  • Educational organic farm tour and harvesting activity.
  • Private hands-on cooking class with dedicated local chefs and safety assistants.
  • Full customized lunch adapted to your students’ dietary matrix.
  • Mineral water provided throughout the excursion.
  • Printed and PDF recipe books for students to take home.

Exclusions

  • Direct charter bus transport from your school/hotel to Ubud (We can coordinate this for an additional fee if needed).

Important information

Meeting Point:

  • Direct Farm Access (Recommended for Schools): Most school groups prefer to use their own chartered transport. We advise using 30-seater or 35-seater buses maximum to safely navigate the local village roads. If bringing your own transport, your driver will drop the students off directly at our Taman Dukuh farm in Taro Village [Open in Google Maps]..
  • Central Ubud Meeting Point: If your school requires transfer assistance from central Ubud, your group can meet us at Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan (Opposite Sens Hotel) [Open in Google Maps]. We will use our local shuttles to transport the students the rest of the way.

Excursion Schedule:

  • Standard Start Times: We typically start at 7:30 AM (Morning), 12:30 PM (Afternoon), or 4:00 PM (Evening).
  • Flexible Field Trip Timelines: Because you are booking a private educational excursion, your schedule is completely customizable. We will easily adjust the start time, duration, and eating breaks to perfectly align with your broader field trip itinerary and charter bus rental hours.

Please Note:

  • Facility Exclusivity: This is a 100% private educational excursion. Your school will have exclusive use of our open-air kitchen, dedicated chefs, and dining pavilion for up to 90+ students and chaperones, ensuring a focused and secure learning environment.
  • Student Dietary Matrices: We understand the strict requirements of managing student food allergies. Please provide your school’s allergy list (including Halal-friendly, Vegan, Nut-Free, and Celiac/Gluten-Free needs) prior to the field trip so we can prepare dedicated, cross-contamination-free cooking stations.
  • Accessibility: Not suitable for wheelchair users due to uneven dirt paths and traditional stone steps on the working farm. Please inform us if any students or teachers have mobility concerns so we can advise accordingly.
  • Location & Bus Parking: Our Taro Village organic farm is located 15 minutes north of the Tegallalang Rice Terraces. Our facility features a dedicated parking area with a safe turn-around space for large 30-seater and 35-seater corporate tourist buses.
  • Curriculum Add-Ons: You can easily combine your cooking event with a broader Organic Farming Experience for a comprehensive agricultural field trip, or add the Bali Firefly Watching Tour if your students are staying for an evening excursion.

Payment & Cancellation Policy:

Because school excursions and large educational groups require us to block out our entire facility and schedule a high ratio of dedicated safety and culinary staff, we apply a structured payment policy for educational institutions.

  • Payment Terms: A 50% deposit is required upon invoicing to secure your requested field trip date. The remaining 50% balance (along with your final student headcount and allergy matrix) is due 1 day before (H-1) your event.
  • Free Cancellation: Up to 15 days before the excursion starts (full deposit refund).
  • Deposit Forfeited: Cancellation 7 to 14 days in advance (we retain the 50% deposit to cover our blocked facility availability).
  • 100% Fee: Cancellation within 0 to 6 days of the event.
  • Date Changes: We understand school calendars can be unpredictable. We offer 2 free date changes if your academic or field trip schedule shifts (subject to facility availability).

Sample School Excursion Itinerary

We can easily customize this timing to fit your charter bus schedule or broader field trip itinerary.

  • 08:45 AM: Arrival in Taro Village. Welcome drinks and safety briefing.
  • 09:00 AM: Educational organic farm tour and ingredient harvesting.
  • 10:00 AM: Cooking class commences. Students learn to pound spices and cook their appetizers and main courses.
  • 12:00 PM: Lunchtime! Students sit down together in our open-air pavilion to eat the feast they just cooked.
  • 01:00 PM: Program concludes. Safe transfer back to your waiting bus.

(Note: If you booked the Corporate Sunset Combo, you will stay on the farm for your guided Firefly Walk!)

Enquiry Via WhatsApp

Because every school group has different logistical needs, transportation requirements, and student numbers, we do not use a standard flat rate.

  • Capacity: 10 to 90+ Students and Teachers.
  • Educational Rates: We offer highly competitive, discounted volume rates for recognized schools, universities, and youth organizations. Please contact us directly for an official quote and invoicing.

Evening Add-On for Boarding Schools / Study Abroad Groups

If your student group is staying in Ubud overnight, we can shift this schedule to the afternoon and end the excursion with our educational Bali Firefly Watching Tour to study local nocturnal ecosystems in the rice paddies.

Student Menus & Dietary Safety

We know that managing food requirements and severe allergies is the most stressful part of planning a school excursion. We take student food safety seriously. Our kitchen is strictly managed to prevent cross-contamination. When you book, simply send us your student dietary matrix, and we will handle the rest. We provide:

  • Standard Menus: Mild, universally liked traditional Balinese dishes (like Chicken curries and Sate Lilit) that appeal to younger palates.
  • Plant-Based Stations: 100% Vegan and Vegetarian cooking stations using fresh farm vegetables and artisan tempeh.
  • Allergy & Halal Stations: Dedicated woks, mortars, and utensils for students with strict Gluten-Free requirements, severe peanut/nut allergies, or Halal needs, ensuring every student can cook and eat safely together.

Inclusions

  • Educational organic farm tour and harvesting activity.
  • Private hands-on cooking class with dedicated local chefs and safety assistants.
  • Full customized lunch adapted to your students’ dietary matrix.
  • Mineral water provided throughout the excursion.
  • Printed and PDF recipe books for students to take home.

Exclusions

  • Direct charter bus transport from your school/hotel to Ubud (We can coordinate this for an additional fee if needed).

Meeting Point:

  • Direct Farm Access (Recommended for Schools): Most school groups prefer to use their own chartered transport. We advise using 30-seater or 35-seater buses maximum to safely navigate the local village roads. If bringing your own transport, your driver will drop the students off directly at our Taman Dukuh farm in Taro Village [Open in Google Maps]..
  • Central Ubud Meeting Point: If your school requires transfer assistance from central Ubud, your group can meet us at Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan (Opposite Sens Hotel) [Open in Google Maps]. We will use our local shuttles to transport the students the rest of the way.

Excursion Schedule:

  • Standard Start Times: We typically start at 7:30 AM (Morning), 12:30 PM (Afternoon), or 4:00 PM (Evening).
  • Flexible Field Trip Timelines: Because you are booking a private educational excursion, your schedule is completely customizable. We will easily adjust the start time, duration, and eating breaks to perfectly align with your broader field trip itinerary and charter bus rental hours.

Please Note:

  • Facility Exclusivity: This is a 100% private educational excursion. Your school will have exclusive use of our open-air kitchen, dedicated chefs, and dining pavilion for up to 90+ students and chaperones, ensuring a focused and secure learning environment.
  • Student Dietary Matrices: We understand the strict requirements of managing student food allergies. Please provide your school’s allergy list (including Halal-friendly, Vegan, Nut-Free, and Celiac/Gluten-Free needs) prior to the field trip so we can prepare dedicated, cross-contamination-free cooking stations.
  • Accessibility: Not suitable for wheelchair users due to uneven dirt paths and traditional stone steps on the working farm. Please inform us if any students or teachers have mobility concerns so we can advise accordingly.
  • Location & Bus Parking: Our Taro Village organic farm is located 15 minutes north of the Tegallalang Rice Terraces. Our facility features a dedicated parking area with a safe turn-around space for large 30-seater and 35-seater corporate tourist buses.
  • Curriculum Add-Ons: You can easily combine your cooking event with a broader Organic Farming Experience for a comprehensive agricultural field trip, or add the Bali Firefly Watching Tour if your students are staying for an evening excursion.

Payment & Cancellation Policy:

Because school excursions and large educational groups require us to block out our entire facility and schedule a high ratio of dedicated safety and culinary staff, we apply a structured payment policy for educational institutions.

  • Payment Terms: A 50% deposit is required upon invoicing to secure your requested field trip date. The remaining 50% balance (along with your final student headcount and allergy matrix) is due 1 day before (H-1) your event.
  • Free Cancellation: Up to 15 days before the excursion starts (full deposit refund).
  • Deposit Forfeited: Cancellation 7 to 14 days in advance (we retain the 50% deposit to cover our blocked facility availability).
  • 100% Fee: Cancellation within 0 to 6 days of the event.
  • Date Changes: We understand school calendars can be unpredictable. We offer 2 free date changes if your academic or field trip schedule shifts (subject to facility availability).

About this activity

From

Rp (~Custom Educational Quote) per person

  • Duration:
    4 to 5 Hours (Fully adjustable to your field trip schedule)
  • Language:
    Dedicated English-speaking Chefs & Educational Guides
  • Pickup Included:
    Fleet transport and bus logistics arranged upon request
  • Dietary:
    Strict management of student dietary matrices, including severe food allergies, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Halal-friendly options.
GET SPECIAL RATE VIA WHATSAPP

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FAQs: School Group Cooking Excursions

We can comfortably and safely host large cohorts of up to 90+ participants (including teachers and chaperones) at one time in our open-air facility. We divide large schools into smaller, manageable teams sharing dedicated cooking stations. This ensures a high staff-to-student ratio so every student gets hands-on experience rather than just watching a demonstration.

Yes. We maintain a high staff-to-student ratio. Our trained kitchen assistants constantly monitor the cooking stations, especially when students are near hot woks or using traditional tools. We have safely hosted educational groups from primary school (SD) up to university hospitality programs.

Yes. Our organic farm in Taro Village is located 15 minutes north of the Tegallalang Rice Terraces. To safely navigate the local village roads, we advise schools to use 30-seater to 35-seater charter buses. The bus can park safely on the main road near our farm, and students will have a short, safe 200-meter walk directly to our facility.

We completely customize the learning outcomes based on your students’ grade level and your specific curriculum requirements. During the booking process, we will discuss your exact educational goals to tailor the excursion.

  • For Primary & Middle Schools: We focus on food origins, basic hygiene, and safe, tactile tasks like grinding spices in a traditional stone mortar.
  • For University & Hospitality Programs: We teach advanced kitchen techniques, safe knife handling, commercial hygiene standards, and the cultural context behind complex Balinese flavor balancing.

Regardless of the curriculum level, every student receives a printed recipe book to take home and practice their new skills.

We emphasize teamwork and collaboration. Large school groups are divided into smaller teams sharing dedicated cooking stations. Students must communicate and delegate tasks—like ingredient preparation, mixing, and cooking—to complete their multi-course Balinese meal together.