Your Expert Team: Mastering Balinese Cuisine and Culture

Our Team is the Soul of Your Culinary Journey. We are dedicated to sharing the authentic techniques and profound culinary knowledge of Balinese food, ensuring you learn from genuine local masters.

Meet Our Cooking Instructors

Our incredible team is committed to the genuine, traditional methods found across Bali. They don’t just teach recipes; they guide you through the Basa Gede spice philosophy and the core techniques that define the island’s unique cuisine, covering delicious daily fare and popular regional dishes.

Get ready to learn directly from the local cooks who live this tradition every day!

Deren Jana, Head Instructor for Balinese cooking classes at Taman Dukuh, Ubud

Nyoman Deren

Guiding your experience with 7+ years of teaching. Deren ensures every class is grounded in authentic Balinese cooking and operational quality.

Ketut Fira, expert Balinese cooking instructor blending tradition and pro training at Taman Dukuh, Ubud

Ketut Fira

Fira loves sharing techniques for elevated local recipes, connecting the food you cook to the island’s deep culinary history.

Wayan Widika, professional chef instructor for Balinese cooking classes at Taman Dukuh, Ubud

Wayan Widika

Wayan thrives on the cultural exchange, ensuring you leave with a genuine understanding of local ingredients and precise flavor mixing.

Depi (Ni Luh Depiani), engaging instructor teaching Balinese cooking and culture at Taman Dukuh, Ubud

Luh Depi

Depi ensures guests master dishes that are easy to recreate at home, preserving Balinese heritage through hands-on cooking and laughter.

Buda Wardana, instructor teaching home-style Balinese cooking at Taman Dukuh, Ubud

Buda Wardana

Buda makes traditional cooking accessible and fun, covering core daily techniques for a quick, fresh dishes.

Ready to cook with the local experts?

Our talented instructors are excited to welcome you, share their deep knowledge, and make your Balinese cooking class a truly memorable highlight of your trip!

We only take small groups for a more personal, hands-on experience, so book early to secure your spot!