Foundation
Base Genep / Base Gede
The aromatic spice foundation behind many Balinese dishes, ground from fresh roots, aromatics and spices.
Dish storyFoundation skill
Food + cultural craft
Private Cooking Class & Offering Making in Ubud
Cook five dishes from the menu library, then learn respectful canang offering-making as a cultural craft activity. The session does not promise spiritual outcomes.
PRIVATE — your booking group onlyChoose up to 5 from 30+ dishesNo menu-upgrade feeFree Ubud pickup & return
AT A GLANCE
What travelers need to know
Choose your experience, add up to five dishes, then send the full request to Wayan in one WhatsApp message.
- How it works
- This private experience combines cooking with a respectful offering-making learning activity. The cooking menu remains selectable within the package allowance; the activity is presented as cultural learning, not religious performance.
- Why this page is different
- Menu freedom plus a clearly bounded cultural learning component.
- Private format
- Public Wayan’s Paon cooking experiences are reserved for the booking group rather than intentionally mixed with unrelated join-in guests.
- Transport
- Pickup and return are included in the Ubud area. Outside Ubud is also free for bookings of 5+ guests. For 1–4 guests, transport is approximately IDR 300,000–400,000 depending on location.
Clear direct pricing
Cooking + Offering Making price
Cooking + Offering Making is private for your booking group. Choose up to five dishes from the confirmed menu. Free Ubud pickup & return and the standard Wayan’s Paon hospitality are included.
From $52–$89 pp
| Group size | Direct price |
|---|---|
| 1 guest | $89 |
| 2 guests | $67 / person |
| 3–4 guests | $62 / person |
| 5–8 guests | $56 / person |
| 9–15 guests | $52 / person |
Children ages 0–4: free · ages 5–11: 50% of the applicable adult rate · age 12+: adult rate. Outside Ubud pickup is free for bookings of 5+ guests; for 1–4 guests, transport is approximately IDR 300,000–400,000 depending on location.
Your menu, your table
Five dishes that suit a slower cultural session
Every dish below opens its own food-and-culture guide. Add up to five dishes to your menu, then choose the private experience that suits your day. The builder stops at five so your request stays clear and realistic.
Chicken
Tum Ayam
Seasoned chicken wrapped in banana leaf and steamed, combining aroma, moisture and hands-on wrapping technique.
Vegetable
Jukut Urab
Steamed vegetables tossed with grated coconut and Balinese seasoning; fresh, textured and highly adaptable.
Rice
Nasi Sela
Rice cooked with sweet potato, a simple Karangasem-linked combination that balances savoury dishes beautifully.
Dessert
Jaje Laklak
Small rice-flour pancakes served with grated coconut and palm-sugar syrup; soft, chewy and gently sweet.
Included hospitality
We include the details that make the day feel generous.
Instead of selling every small extra as an add-on, Wayan’s Paon builds hospitality into the private experience.
Balinese DanceIncluded with every cooking experience
Beer for AdultsOne complimentary beer per adult
Fresh Young CoconutA tropical refreshment for the table
Kids JuiceA child-friendly drink option
Balinese JamuAvailable on request; no medical claims
Private Group OnlyNo unrelated join-in guests
Menu FreedomChoose from the confirmed master menu
No Menu Upgrade FeeConfirmed dishes stay the same class price
Free Ubud Pickup & ReturnIncluded for guests staying in the Ubud area
Outside Ubud · 5+ guestsFREE pickup & return for bookings of 5+ guests; 1–4 guests are quoted by location
DETAILED EXPERIENCE GUIDE
Know exactly what you are booking.
Cook five chosen dishes and learn respectful canang offering-making as a cultural craft activity.
How the experience flows
The day combines private cooking with a respectful canang-making learning activity. The cultural component is taught as a practical craft-and-context session, separate from any claim of performing a religious ceremony.
How menu selection works
This experience keeps the standard Wayan’s Paon menu freedom: choose up to five confirmed dishes. Slow-cooked, specialty or advance-request items can be selected first and are confirmed in the WhatsApp reply.
Who this experience suits
Best for travelers who want food plus a gentle introduction to a visible part of everyday Balinese cultural life.
What makes this format different
The cooking menu remains flexible: choose up to five confirmed dishes rather than accepting a fixed cultural-tour menu.
Timing & transport
The listed timing is morning / afternoon. Ubud pickup and return are free. Outside Ubud is also free for bookings of 5+ guests; groups of 1–4 outside Ubud receive a location-based transport quote before confirmation.
Meal & confirmation
The meal is part of the experience. Send the package, date, guest count, pickup area, dietary needs and any dish selections in one request; final availability and special preparation are confirmed in WhatsApp before the booking is treated as final.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Private cooking plus a respectful canang-making learning activity.
Use these details to compare the experience by format, food and logistics—not only by its name.
Food remains central
The cooking side still uses the normal private menu system: choose up to five confirmed dishes and cook them with your group.
The offering-making component
The canang section is presented as hands-on cultural learning. It is not advertised as performing a religious ceremony, and the experience does not promise spiritual outcomes.
Who it suits
This format works well for travelers who want a food experience plus context around a visible part of everyday Balinese life without turning the day into a long sightseeing itinerary.
Booking notes
Tell us dietary requirements and whether the group has children so the cooking pace and the craft-learning section can be planned together.