Tresna Bali Cooking School

Tresna Bali Cooking School

Tresna Bali Cooking School
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8:30 AM - 1:45 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 1:45 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
8:30 AM - 1:45 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 1:45 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 1:45 PM
Sunday
Closed
About
Tresna means "love" in Balinese which is what we poured into the building of our dream cooking school. With our shared love of food and cooking, you will delve into hands-on lessons with a heavy emphasis on our rich Balinese culture. Our menus are Adi’s own recipes that he’s honed over decades of cooking for loved ones. We teach only authentic Balinese home-cooked dishes as well as extravagant ceremonial specialities. We use the freshest ingredients from our own gardens and the local market in Ubud. We selected the location, only 3 km from Central Ubud, for its natural riverside tranquillity. We’ve tended trees for years, planted an organic garden and designed cooking stations that are conducive to learning. Beyond our beautiful location, we’re systemic in our approach. Our class menus are a celebration of the freshest ingredients of that day. You'll learn recipes found only in a traditional Balinese family compound with passionate cooks such as Adi and Frances.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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  • Ken A
    Palm Springs, California62 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tresna Cooking School in Bali- AMAZING
    I love to take interesting cooking classes when traveling. I must have called 30 different ones before settling on Tresna. This was a highlight of our trip to Bali. Adi and Frances are both wonderful people. Being active in their local temple added great insights into traditional Bali village life. They have a large organic garden on their property. The start of the class was roaming through the garden learning about local herbs, fruit, and produce. All the while tasting them as well. After harvesting for the class, we went back to the kitchen. And what a kitchen it is. They have an amazing staff who did much of the initial prep (as we were making about 12 different dishes which required advance planning). Then tasks were passed out and away we went. Throughout the cooking, we were tasting sauces and dishes as they were being created. After all was said and done, we sat down for a traditional Balinese feast. Absolutely delicious food, all from scratch. Our group loved the whole experience. We can't recommend this high enough. This is a NOT TO BE MISSED EXPERIENCE.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 27, 2024
  • Ben K
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best cooking class I have done, worth every cent! A must do in Ubud if you enjoy cooking.
    Absolutely fantastic experience and worth the price. After looking at a few cooking options in Ubud I came across Tresna Cooking school. The experience was phenomenal, quality of ingredients, care by the owners to provide the highest quality experience. Expensive, but worth every cent. A must do if you enjoy cooking and are in Ubud.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 5, 2024
  • Natalia P
    Perth, Australia29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Delicious and fun!
    What an awesome experience with Frances, Adi, and their team! My mom and I were so pleased to find an option for a vegan cooking class and our time at Tresna exceeded our expectations. The grounds are gorgeous, Adi and Frances are lovely and hilarious people and so cute and personable. The food was delicious and we made such a gorgeous array of different Balinese dishes! We will definitely be back and 100% recommend Tresna to all of our friends while they’re visiting Bali.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written August 11, 2024
  • Irene S
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing cooking class in Ubud
    My husband and I had such an amazing time at Tresna Bali cooking class. Both Frances and Adi were very warm and friendly, and they made sure that everyone is having a great time. We were amazed by how professional the team was with having the entire session flow so smoothly. They have their own garden where they get some of the produce from, and they also have cabins you can book in advance to stay the night in. All the food were absolutely delicious, and I appreciate that we can choose the spice level for the dishes as people have different spice tolerance. We had such a fun time laughing and learning, and can definitely say that it was one of the highlights of our trip! I highly highly recommend everyone to try their cooking class out if visiting Bali <3
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 2, 2024
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Polly C
17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Solo
I have been to two different vegan cooking classes and various cultural experiences in Ubud, and my time at Tresna definitely stood out among them.

Many fellow travellers had described the 5.5-hour class in great detail, which resonated with me a lot, and I will try not to repeat them here.

I just wanted to share that I truly appreciate the magical connections to nature, food and Balinese culture that Francis and Adi managed to curate and establish for us there.

I enjoyed greatly our time picking plants at their lovely garden before cooking. It’s amazing to be able to smell, touch and taste different plants including many aromatic ones right at the soil they are grown. We got to savour their true qualities as provided by the nature without the usual loss of aroma compounds in food we get in the city due to distance and time. And as we brought all the freshly picked ingredients into the kitchen, the cooking experience was so special because we had come to really know what went into our food as we chopped, minced, ground, seasoned, mixed and cooked all the wonderful ingredients.

Throughout the class, Francis and Adi shared a great deal not just about Balinese food and cooking, but also Balinese culture as well as their very interesting personal journeys. To me, this experience was so much more than mechanical cooking, and far exceeded my expectations.

This place has so much love, and kudos to Francis and Adi for creating such a lovely experience for us in Bali.

PS While I LOVED every single dish that we made, my favourite dish was the Urab Salad comprising wild fern, moringa, amaranth, and grated coconut mixed with a spice paste made from almost 18 aromatic ingredients. It’s just so full of amazing flavours yet at the same time so humble, refreshing and balanced. I will be thinking about it all the time! :-p
Written March 13, 2023
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Tom P
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Business
6 stars. I am a Chef and restaurant owner in Portland, OR. I brought a group of my Chefs and Managers to Bali to experience Tresna Bali Cooking School, and it exceeded expectations on every level. From the glorious organic gardens, to the deep cultural knowledge and culinary technique, Adi and Francis shared their wisdom with us. We cooked 10 dishes, from garden to prep to plating and finally enjoying our hard work. We came back w second day! As a professional Chef I work with cooks and farmers for a living, and these two are the real deal. Highly recommend! Also, they have fantastic rooms for rent, as well as operate an important non-profit Feed Bali, helping the Balinese community overcome the collapse during Covid. Literally do not have the words to praise this experience enough.
Written April 5, 2023
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Naomi Y
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Mar 2023 • Couples
This was truly a special and unforgettable experience. Frances and Adi were phenomenal hosts! They taught us a lot about various vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices that are grown in their beautiful organic garden. We were able to pick, smell and taste the fresh produce, which was then used directly in the dishes we cooked. In addition to learning about Balinese food, it was fascinating to learn about other parts of Balinese culture. Frances and Adi shared a lot about their personal experiences in Bali, and Frances actually wrote a few books detailing their story!

The hands-on cooking experience was engaging, educational and well thought out. I loved that it was an intimate class with only 8 of us - this is what stood out to me compared to other cooking classes I've been to.

And the food. The food was INCREDIBLE! It was very tasty and didn’t leave you feeling heavy. My partner and I loved our experience so much that we came back a week later for the Vegan Balinese menu. I recommend doing both classes! But it you can only do one, I suggest the Vegan menu :)
Written March 14, 2023
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Tara H
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Sep 2023 • Solo

Adi, Frances, and their team created an incredible production and unforgettable culinary experience. Many reviews have already highlighted the amazing food, and it's true. It's incredible. I would like to focus more on the team and the incredible amount of work that this experience must take to create such a seamless, fun, and interactive class.

The moment I walked in, someone addressed me by my name - I was running late, so it was obvious who I was but nonetheless. It instantly created a warm and welcoming atmosphere that showed the staff's attention to detail and high level of service.

The cooking studio itself is beautiful. It's elegant, simple, and perfectly designed to entertain small groups. Adi and Frances are delightful—full of funny little quips, stories, and some pranks. I won't give them away, but it made for a really fun and engaging day.

We tasted our creations throughout the day. Plates never sat empty or dirty for more than 2 minutes. The staff was continually cleaning our stations and serving more tasters if desired. We worked on multiple dishes at a time, but it didn't seem or feel like it. Everything worked like clockwork. When we finished chopping things and moved over to the cooking area our stations were cleared and prepped for the next presentation. The amount of work, planning, and coordination that it took to pull off such a seamless 5-hour day is nothing short of amazing. There was no lag between activities, and everything seamlessly transitioned from one presentation to the next.

Adi and Frances were high-end wedding coordinators prior to starting the cooking school, and it shows. Their attention to detail was incredible to watch, understand, and experience. The whole day was choreographed perfectly...I use the term 'choreographed' because it accurately describes the level of coordination and precision involved....it was a production.

They are perfectionists. They not only taught us about Balinese culture through cooking but also continually taught people how to choose the best product, how to chop properly, about presentation, and technique. I love cooking and am particular about all of these things, so it was such a pleasure to participate in a class with such high standards that was also light and fun.

The Tresnea team is nothing short of incredible. They are true professionals and incredibly talented. It was an absolute pleasure to spend time with them. The experience was phenomenal, and the food was unforgettable. They put a lot of work and heart into creating the experience and you can feel it.
Written September 10, 2023
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Flyer57616755
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Family
If it was possible to rate this six stars I would. Incredible experience in an incredible location. Not only do you learn to cook mouthwatering traditional Balinese dishes from scratch, but you will learn about Balinese culture and how it is unique from the rest of Indonesia.
Not only will you learn the recipes and process to make the dishes, but the class will teach you how coconut milk is made from scratch and how all the herbs and spices are harvested, which is truly unique to this class.
Frances and Adi were incredible hosts and their passion and dedication to what they do, made the experience unforgettable.
The fact that the class is in such small groups, (we were lucky enough to have a private class) makes the experience more personable and enjoyable.
I can't recommend this experience enough, if you are looking for a cooking class in Bali, COME HERE!
Written September 2, 2023
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Aisham_24
Rheinland, Germany14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
My daughter and I loved the cooking course at Tresna. We enjoyed cooking in a clean environment and the food we made was absolutely delicious.
Yes, the cooking course is more expensive than other cooking courses in Ubud but we gladly support Frances and Adi and their „Feed Bali“ project. We already look forward to our next course.
Written July 11, 2023
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Jenna C
London, UK52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Friends
What an incredible day! Hands down the best cooking class I have ever attended and one of the highlights of our trip to Bali. Frances, Adi and the team spend a full day preparing everything for each class so they can only do 3 classes/week!
We loved the garden tour and picking ingredients for our lunch and learning about Balinese culture. We loved trying food we would have never usually tried and it was one of the best meals of the trip.
Incredible value for money - might seem expensive compared to other activities in Bali but the prep, food quality, teaching, service etc is amazing so once you’re there it’s hard to believe they’re not charging more!
Written April 8, 2023
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Skagi
Melbourne, Australia6 contributions
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Jan 2020 • Solo
I have been to Bali many times, however this time I came solo. I met a woman at the hotel I was staying at, who recommended I go to Tresna Bali Cooking School and we both shared a passion for food and culture.
I contacted them on the spot via their website and received a response within 20 minutes. As there were no other scheduled participants, I could book a private session.

Arriving at the property, I was welcomed by the most beautiful people Frances and Adi. Their energy, stories and humour made the experience more than just a cooking class.

Walking through the garden, you pick fresh produce and learn about ingredients we don’t have back home. The even had a cinnamon tree, which I had never seen before ( which is crazy as I LOVE cinnamon).

We go through step by step preparing a celebration feast using traditional techniques (no blenders involved). The end result..... the best Balinese food I have EVER tasted.

I cannot wait to return with my family.

Thanks you
Written January 13, 2020
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Pirran
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Solo
Definitely a highlight of our trip to Bali. Frances, Adi, and their amazing team welcomed us into their home and provided us with a uniquely authentic experience. Starting from picking fresh ingredients from their meticulously maintained garden, to teaching us cooking techniques both indoors and outdoors, we were able to immerse ourselves into Balinese culture. We took the vegan class, which taught us how to make 8 authentic plant-based Balinese dishes. Everything was delicious and we enjoyed every minute of the class. We highly recommend taking the vegan cooking class at Tresna!
Written August 16, 2022
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Younghun
Gimpo, South Korea3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
We visited Frances and Adi’s cooking class during our honeymoon holiday in Ubud. I was told that In Bali, for wedding ceremony, normally men are preparing foods over night. Cooking is not just a process of making food but a chat time and social interaction time for Balinese men. Frences and Adi explained not just for good Balinese recipes but also all these cultural things. And we prepared our wedding ceremony foods together in group of 6 participants as we just got married 2 days ago at the time. My wife was very excited and enjoyed the class and foods. I 200% recommend this cooking class. And Two dogs were so adorable. :)
Written June 13, 2023
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