Traditional Indonesian Cooking Class in Bukit Lawang

Join a relaxed cooking experience with a local and learn to prepare authentic Indonesian dishes from fresh ingredients.

Discover the flavours of Indoesia during a warm and personal cooking experience in Bukit Lawang.
This is a personal cooking experience using traditional recipes passed down through generations, led by your guesthouse cook. A translator will guide you through will guide you through each step and answer your questions.
You begin with a visit to a local fruit and vegetables stall to select fresh ingredients. On friday mornings, this includes a walk through the lively local market, offering a glimpse into daily village life.
Whenever possible, you will harvest fresh ingredients together from our own garden, such as herbs, chilies and seasonal vegetables grown at the guesthouse.
In a small-group setting, you prepare authentic Indonesian meals such as:

  • A main dish with chicken, meat or egg
  • Pumpkin curry
  • Perkedel (Indonesian potato fritters)
  • Tempeh manis (sweet) or tempeh sambal
  • Dadar gulung, a traditional green pancake filled with sweet coconut and palm sugar

The experience ends with a shared meal where everyone enjoys the dishes prepared together.

What are The Activity Details?

  • Duration: 3-4 hours
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Group size: 2-5 guests*
  • Departure time: 9.00 AM (lunch) or 16.00 PM (dinner)
  • Price: 500.000 IDR (≈ €25) per person*

*Cooking class available for groups of 6 or more guests (group discount)

*Vegetarian options are always available

What is Included?

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Bukit Lawang
  • All fresh ingredients
  • Local cook
  • English translator assistance
  • The meals you prepare
  • Drinking water
  • One drink of your choice (Cola, Fanta, Sprite, water, tea or coffee)
  • Chance to spot wildlife

What to Bring?

  • Camera
  • Notebook (optional, for recipes)

WHERE TO STAY?

Asim Paris Guest House

“Peaceful property located next to the river! Great for resting and enjoying your time. Super friendly and helpful staff! Great trekking activities and ethical orangutan activities.”

Gerardo, Australia, Booking.com

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