Foundation
Base Genep / Base Gede
The aromatic spice foundation behind many Balinese dishes, ground from fresh roots, aromatics and spices.
Dish storyFoundation skill
Technique over quantity
Advanced Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud
Keep the same five-dish maximum but go deeper into Balinese technique: Base Genep, sambal, slow-cooked Betutu, Lawar, banana-leaf cooking and other complex preparations selected by your group.
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
- The advanced format keeps the five-dish cap but goes deeper into technique: Base Genep, sambal, slow-cooked dishes, Lawar and other complex preparations chosen by the guest.
- Why this page is different
- Advanced = deeper technique, not an inflated dish count.
- 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
Advanced Cooking Class price
Advanced Balinese Cooking Class 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 $54–$95 pp
| Group size | Direct price |
|---|---|
| 1 guest | $95 |
| 2 guests | $69 / person |
| 3–4 guests | $64 / person |
| 5–8 guests | $58 / person |
| 9–15 guests | $54 / 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.
Advanced does not mean eleven dishes. Wayan’s Paon keeps the five-dish cap and uses the extra attention for technique, preparation, spice balance and more demanding dishes.
Your menu, your table
Technique-focused choices
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
Ayam Betutu
Whole chicken seasoned deeply with Balinese spices and slow-cooked until tender and intensely aromatic.
Duck
Bebek Betutu
A richer duck version of betutu, slow-cooked with Balinese spices for tender meat and a deep savoury finish.
Pork
Lawar Babi Putih
Cooked pork, vegetables, coconut and Balinese spices mixed as a fresh white lawar without raw blood.
Seafood
Pesan Be Pasih / Pepes Ikan
Fish seasoned with Balinese aromatics, wrapped in banana leaf and cooked until moist and fragrant.
Pork
Iga Bakar Base Genep
Ribs coated with aromatic Base Genep and coconut oil, then grilled over coconut husk for a smoky Balinese-style finish.
Chicken
Ayam Bakar Base Genep
Chicken brushed with Base Genep and coconut oil, then grilled over coconut husk for an aromatic smoky crust.
Duck
Bebek Bakar Base Genep
Duck seasoned with Base Genep and coconut oil, then grilled over coconut husk for a deep smoky aroma.
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.
Use the Grand Feast rate for a deeper five-dish session built around complex spice pastes, slow-cooked dishes, lawar, sambal and technique rather than a larger dish count.
How the experience flows
Select up to five dishes that justify deeper technique: complex spice pastes, Betutu, lawar, sambal, banana-leaf work or Base Genep grilling.
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 confident home cooks and food-focused travelers who want more technique and explanation rather than more dish count.
What makes this format different
Advanced still respects the five-dish cap. The class becomes deeper, not unrealistically longer through 10–12 simultaneous recipes.
Timing & transport
The listed timing is extended / by arrangement. 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
Advanced means deeper technique—not a bigger recipe count.
Use these details to compare the experience by format, food and logistics—not only by its name.
Choose technique deliberately
Use the five dish slots for preparations that justify more explanation: Base Genep, slow-cooked Betutu, Lawar, banana-leaf cooking, sambal work or Base Genep grilling.
Who it suits
This class is aimed at confident home cooks and food-focused travelers who want to understand sequence, spice balance, preparation and how techniques connect across several dishes.
What may start before arrival
Slow cooking, specialty meats and other long-prep items can require advance work. Guests still participate in the important teaching stages rather than waiting through every long cooking period.
Keep the menu coherent
A technically ambitious menu is better when the dishes complement one another. The builder remains capped at five so the session can stay genuinely hands-on.
KEEP EXPLORING
Related Wayan’s Paon experiences.
Balinese Cooking Classes in UbudPrivate Balinese cooking experiences built around your group and menu.
Grand Balinese FeastA longer food-first session with five chosen dishes, deeper technique and premium-menu planning for guests who want the cooking to be the main event.
Meat Lovers Cooking ClassBuild a private five-dish meat-focused menu around Betutu, Lawar, Urutan, satay and other confirmed pork, chicken or duck dishes.
Signature Balinese DishesExplore Betutu, Lawar, satay, sambal, vegetables and sweets.