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

Cook with Heart & Humor: Meet Buda Wardana!

Step into the kitchen with Buda Wardana and feel instantly at home!

Buda brings a wonderfully warm, home-style approach to cooking, learned directly from his family and perfected through hands-on kitchen experience. If you’re looking for the genuine taste of authentic Balinese home cooking, Buda is your guide!

Cooking since 2023, Buda’s expertise lies in those comforting, traditional dishes that truly represent Balinese culture. While he’s newer to formal teaching, his real passion lies in connecting with people. He absolutely loves meeting guests from around the world, sharing cultures, and creating a truly joyful atmosphere in the kitchen.

What makes cooking with Buda special? It’s his genuine excitement for interaction! He thrives on using diverse ingredients, exploring menus together, and especially enjoys learning about new foods and ingredients from you.

Expect plenty of laughs – Buda’s fun-loving, humorous teaching style makes learning easy and enjoyable. He speaks Indonesian and English, ready to share stories and maybe even pick up a few words of your language!

A Word from Buda:

“What I enjoy most is meeting new people, learning about different cultures, and discovering new ingredients and foods together.”Buda Wardana

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