Make Virgin Coconut Oil & Balinese Dishes: Ubud’s Hands-On Class
Discover the ancient Balinese art of virgin coconut oil (VCO) making and unlock its culinary secrets. In our Ubud class, you’ll craft your own VCO and learn to cook authentic dishes – a taste of Bali to take home.
Traditional VCO Making Plus Cooking Class
- Pick-up time: 7:30 am, 12:30 pm, 4:00 pm
- Farm tours: 9:00 am, 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm
- VCO Making: 9:45 am, 2:15 pm, 5:45 pm
- Cooking Class time: 11:00 am, 3:30 pm, 7:00 pm
- Leaving the farm: 1:15 pm, 6:00 pm, 9:00 pm
Price start:
Rp 650.000
per adult
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Why Choose The Traditional Vco Making Plus Cooking Class?
- Authentic Balinese Tradition: Immerse yourself in the time-honored art of VCO making, a true taste of Balinese heritage.
- Hands-On VCO Crafting: Master the traditional techniques and craft your own pure virgin coconut oil from scratch.
- Unlock Culinary Flavors with Fresh VCO: Learn to cook authentic Balinese dishes, enhancing their taste with the fresh virgin coconut oil you made.
- Take Home a Unique Balinese Souvenir: Depart with your own handcrafted virgin coconut oil – a truly special and tangible reminder of your Ubud experience.
- Support Local Communities & Sustainable Practices: Your participation directly supports local farmers and preserves traditional Balinese crafts and organic farming.
The coconut oil making workshop commences three times a day. All you have to do is ensure that you join us at the designated meeting spot. At the morning, afternoon or evening schedule, we will transfer you to our farm kitchen.
Activity Price
Private classes (with Market Visit)
| 1 person | 2-4 people | 5+ people |
|---|---|---|
| IDR 1.000.000/person | IDR 800.000/person | IDR 700.000/person |
Private classes (No Market Visit)
| 1 person | 2-4 people | 5+ people |
|---|---|---|
| IDR 950.000/person | IDR 750.000/person | IDR 650.000/person |
Discover the Ancient Art of VCO Making & Balinese Cooking in Ubud.
Step back in time and discover the time-honored Balinese tradition of coconut oil making. In our hands-on Ubud class, you’ll uncover the ancient techniques and sensory richness of this cherished Balinese art form.
Immerse yourself in warm Balinese hospitality on our serene organic farm. Learn and practice VCO making alongside local community members, surrounded by the peaceful and picturesque Balinese landscape – a truly authentic cultural exchange.
Traditional VCO Making Cooking Class Reviews
Getting to Your VCO & Cooking Class: Easy Shuttle & Meeting Point Guide
*Free Shuttle Services is Included
**Meet us at designated meeting point 15 minutes before each of departure time.
1. Using Free Shuttle From Ubud Meeting Point
The day starts with our pick-up in Ubud meeting point at 7:30 am, 12:30 pm, or 4:00 pm
Meeting Time:
(15 minutes) before 7:30 am, 12:30 pm, 4:00 pm
Meeting Location:
Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan
Address:
F7R9+8P2, Jalan Sukma Kesuma Jalan Raya Ubud Tebesaya, Petulu, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Location Map:
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Driving Yourself? Meeting Points for VCO & Cooking Class
If you have your own transportation, you can easily find your way to the local market (on the way to the farm).
Meeting Time:
(15 minutes) before 9:00 am, 1:15 pm, 5:00 pm
Meeting Location:
Taman Dukuh Bali Farm Cooking School
Address: Jl. Raya Banjar Jati, Taro, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561
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Your VCO & Cooking Adventure Begins: Farm Tour, Coconut Crafting & Culinary Delights.
It’s time to farm tours, coconut oil making and cook!
The Farm Tours
“The tour of the farm was informative, as the staff went in depth into the details about the organic farm. We were able to pick some of our own vegetables from the garden and learned about the various plants that they grow around the property.”
Cameron Keyser – Couples Cooking
Our farm tours offer a unique and educational experience for visitors.
Led by our knowledgeable staff, the tour takes you on a journey through our organic farm, where you will learn in-depth about our sustainable farming practices.
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to pick your own vegetables from our garden, giving you a hands-on experience of farm-to-table dining.
As you explore the property, you will also learn about the various plants that we grow, gaining a deeper understanding of the diverse ecosystem we have created.
The VCO Making
“In our three-hour class, we cover all things coconut. We learn how to tell if they’re fresh, the ways to use each part, how to open them, and make coconut milk and oil. We also discover how to use the extra for scrubbing.“
Deren – Couples Cooking
Unveiling Bali’s Coconut Heritage: Before crafting your VCO, we’ll share the rich cultural significance of coconuts in Balinese life – from their economic importance to their revered place in religious practices. Gain a deeper appreciation for this sacred ingredient.
Master the Time-Honored Balinese Method: In this workshop, you’ll focus on the classic Balinese method of transforming coconut into milk and then patiently cooking it over heat until it transforms into pure, clear virgin coconut oil – a truly authentic approach.
More Than Just Oil Making: This is a unique opportunity to connect with Bali’s rich past and experience its vibrant present through the lens of its most revered ingredient – the coconut.
The Cooking Experience
“It’s also a great experience to cook while surrounded by nature. The cooking instructor made the learning experience very light and fun, and made cooking Balinese food for the first time seem simple and easy. Overall it was a very educational experience to do in Bali.”
Marie – Family Cooking
Savor a 3-Course Balinese Feast: Together, you’ll prepare a delicious 3-course Balinese meal – appetizer, main course, and dessert – all infused with the goodness of fresh coconut. Our class structure ensures a relaxed and enjoyable culinary experience.
Culinary Creation with Your Freshly Made VCO: Now it’s time to experience the culinary magic of your freshly crafted virgin coconut oil! In our cooking class, you’ll prepare a delicious Balinese meal, using your own VCO and fresh coconut milk to enhance the authentic flavors.
Dietary Needs Welcome: Enjoy Authentic Balinese Flavors, Tailored to You.
From regular to vegan, and pescatarian to meat lovers, we cater to all food lovers seeking authentic Balinese and Indonesian flavors.
Different Diets
Different Spiciness
Best Substitutes For Food Allergies To Enjoy Without Any Worries!
Let’s Get Crafting & Cooking! Your Balinese VCO & Culinary Adventure Begins
In our cooking class, you have the chance to learn and create 3 different dishes. You will get to enjoy all the dishes that you have made yourself.
Start By An Appetizers
Our cooking will start by preparing the famous Balinese satay lilit, a classic skewer that’s wrapped and twisted on bamboo sticks or lemongrass before being grilled to a perfect golden brown.
Continue To Cook The Main Dish
The highlight of the class is preparing the well-known dish, nasi goreng. We’ll use vegetables picked from the farm and Bumbu Bali, a local spice mix, to give the fried rice an authentic Balinese flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make this fried rice vegan-friendly.
Final Treat “Dessert”
The final treat in the class is the Balinese take on Banana fritters, known as Pisang Goreng. These are slices of banana coated in flour and deep-fried to a crisp, golden-brown finish. They’re served with a topping of freshly grated coconut and drizzled with a sweet palm sugar syrup.
Eat And Enjoy Your Dishes
We will be sitting and taking the breaks to eat all the deliciously prepared food along the way!
After the class, we will drop you off to Ubud.
