Premium Meat-Lovers Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud
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Premium Meat-Lovers Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud
4.8 101 reviews
Learn to cook the rich, heavy meat dishes that define authentic Balinese culture. Because traditional recipes like Betutu and Lawar require complex preparation and specific butchery techniques, this class is run as a premium private experience. Take our free shuttle from Ubud to our organic farm, harvest fresh spices from the dirt, and work one-on-one with a local chef to cook a massive ceremonial meat feast. Zero tofu, zero fake meat.
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Rp 750,000 (~44 EUR) per person
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Highlights
- 100% private cooking station and dining area for your group.
- Dedicated English-speaking local chef to teach complex Balinese meat preparation.
- Choose a Morning (includes local butcher market tour), Afternoon, or Evening schedule.
- Dedicated meat-focused menu featuring Ayam Betutu, Lawar, and Be Celeng (Braised Pork).
- Harvest the fresh spices (galangal, turmeric, lemongrass) needed to season your meat directly from our farm.
- Free return shuttle from central Ubud included.
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The Market & Farm Tour (Sourcing the Spices)
To cook great meat, you need incredibly fresh spices. If you book our 7:30 AM Morning class, our chefs will take you through the Tegallalang traditional market to see how local butchers operate.
For all class times, we bring you to our family-owned organic farm in Taro Village. You take a guided walk through the gardens to harvest the raw ginger, chilies, and lemongrass needed to marinate and cook your meat.
Master the Base Gede (The Ultimate Meat Marinade)
Authentic Balinese meat gets its deep flavor from two distinct spice pastes. Working one-on-one with your private chef, you will use a heavy traditional stone mortar to pound fresh spices, garlic, and Terasi (shrimp paste) to create Base Gede and Base Rajang—the foundational marinades for roasting and boiling meats.
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Pricing
Because of the high cost of quality local meats and the private instruction required for these ceremonial dishes, this class is priced as a premium private experience.
Option 1: Morning Schedule (Includes Local Butcher Market Visit)
Starts at 7:30 AM. Includes traditional market tour, farm tour, and your massive meat feast.
- 1 Person (Solo): Rp 1,000,000
- 2 to 4 People: Rp 800,000 per person
- 5 to 9 People: Rp 700,000 per person
- Large Groups (10 to 50 People): Please contact us via WhatsApp or email directly for special discounted volume rates.
Option 2: Afternoon or Evening Schedule
Starts at 12:30 PM or 4:00 PM. Includes farm tour and lunch/dinner.
- 1 Person (Solo): Rp 950,000
- 2 to 4 People: Rp 750,000 per person
- 5 to 9 People: Rp 650,000 per person
- Large Groups (10 to 50 People): Please contact us via WhatsApp or email to build your group package!
Upgrade to the Ultimate Carnivore Experience: Whole Babi Guling Masterclass
Take your meat-lovers class to the highest possible level. Before heading to our farm, we take your group to a traditional local Babi Guling producer. You will learn the authentic ceremonial process of preparing, stuffing with raw spices, and spit-roasting an entire suckling pig.
You will roast the pig over an open fire for the first hour, then transfer to our organic farm to cook the rest of your menu while the pig finishes cooking. End your day with a massive, traditional Babi Guling feast!
- Combo Pricing: Add a flat rate of Rp 2,500,000 per group to your base class rate.
- What is Included: One whole traditional suckling pig (Provides enough meat to comfortably feed up to 10 people).
- Schedule: Available for Morning or Afternoon bookings. (Adds approximately 2 hours to your total class duration).
Carnivore Menu
Your Ceremonial Carnivore Menu
This is not your standard tourist cooking class. You are learning the heavy, complex, and deeply spiced ceremonial meat dishes of Bali.
- The Spice Base: Base Gede & Base Rajang (Pounded from scratch).
- The Minced Dish: Lawar Bali (A highly traditional mix of finely chopped pork or chicken, long beans, grated coconut, and rich spices).
- The Grilled Dish: Sate Lilit Babi / Ayam (Minced pork or chicken blended with thick coconut milk, hand-molded around thick lemongrass stalks and grilled over an open fire).
- The Slow-Cooked Dish: Ayam Betutu (The iconic Balinese slow-cooked chicken, heavily stuffed and coated in raw spices).
- The Braised Dish: Be Celeng Base Manis (Tender cuts of pork belly braised in sweet soy sauce, garlic, and chilies).
- The Sauces: Sambal Matah & Sambal Mbe (Raw and fried shallot dressings to cut through the rich fats of the meat).
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Important information
Meeting Point:
- Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan (Opposite Sens Hotel)
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Shuttle Schedule:
- Standard Departure Times: 7:30 AM (Morning), 12:30 PM (Afternoon), or 4:00 PM (Evening).
- Arrival: If using our free shuttle, please arrive at the central Ubud meeting point (Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan) 10–15 minutes before departure.
- Flexible Arrangements: Because this is a premium private class, we can often adjust start times or arrange direct hotel pickup (even outside of central Ubud) for an additional fee. Please discuss your specific transport and timing needs with us during booking.
Please Note:
- Class Size: 100% Private experience. Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple, or a large group, you will have your own dedicated chef and private cooking space to master these complex meat dishes.
- Dietary & Allergies: This specific menu relies heavily on meat broths and animal fats, so we do not offer vegan or vegetarian options at this station. We can easily adapt the menu to be 100% Halal (removing all pork) or Gluten-Free. Please inform us of any severe allergies (like peanuts) when booking so we can adjust your marinades safely.
- Accessibility: Not suitable for wheelchair users due to uneven dirt paths and traditional stone steps on the farm.
- Location Strategy: Our Taro Village organic farm is strategically located 15 minutes north of the Tegallalang Rice Terraces and 10 minutes from Gunung Kawi Sebatu. If your group is hiring a driver for a Mount Batur (Kintamani) sunrise trek, our 12:30 PM afternoon class is the perfect heavy lunch stop on your route back to Ubud!
Payment & Cancellation Policy:
Because this premium class requires us to source high-quality local meats in advance and block out a dedicated private chef for your group, we require a stricter policy than our standard join-in classes.
- Payment Terms: A 50% deposit is required to secure your private booking. The remaining 50% balance is due 1 day before (H-1) your scheduled class.
- Free Cancellation: Up to 15 days before the class starts (full deposit refund).
- Deposit Forfeited: Cancellation 7 to 14 days in advance (we retain the 50% deposit to cover reserved kitchen space).
- 100% Fee: Cancellation within 0 to 6 days of the class (to cover already sourced premium meats and chef scheduling).
- Flexible Date Changes: We offer 2 free date changes if your travel plans shift (subject to availability).
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Traveling with a Vegan or Vegetarian?
Because this specific menu relies heavily on pork fat, chicken broth, and traditional shared woks, this Meat-Lovers class is strictly for meat-eaters. If you are traveling with a vegan partner, we highly recommend booking our standard Private Balinese Cooking Class where your chef can set up two completely separate menus (one meat, one vegan) side-by-side!