Discover the Secrets
of Balinese Cuisine

Balinese Cooking Classes conducted by
Heinz von Holzen at his "Bumbu Bali" restaurant.

During these popular cooking classes, conducted by expert chef Heinz von Holzen, you will discover the secrets of Balinese cuisine and enjoy its wonderful flavours. At the same time you'll experience the peacefulness of a traditional Balinese home, created by his wife Puji, and you'll be taken by Heinz to local markets to purchase the ingredients for the dishes you'll learn to prepare.

Swiss-born Heinz von Holzen, the former food guru of the popular Grand Hyatt and Ritz Carlton hotels in Bali, is the author and photographer of the well-known books "The Food of Bali" and "The Food of Indonesia" (Periplus Editions, Singapore. Click here to order the book from AMAZON.COM.). Together with his beautiful Balinese wife Puji he opened in January 1998 BUMBU BALI, the first up-market restaurant specializing in authentic Balinese delicacies and conveniently located in Tanjung Benoa just a few kilometers east of many 5-star hotels in Nusa Dua.

Not satisfied with just providing authentic Balinese food and memorable hospitality for his guests, Heinz conducts regular cooking classes for those visitors to Bali who wish to take home more than beautiful photographs.

Personal attention is given to all participants, and you're guided step by step in the hands-on preparation of Balinese delicacies. Hobby cooks and enthusiastic amateurs will enjoy Heinz' knowledge and expertise demonstrated in a traditional local kitchen –; set in the beautiful and peaceful surroundings of a typical Balinese compound.

(Note: Cooking class is available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and subject to availability)

During this interesting and stimulating day you'll gain a basic knowledge of preparing Balinese delicacies which will impress your friends and dinner guests at home for many years.

The cost for this course is US$85 (incl. 21% tax/service charge) per person which includes the lessons conducted by Heinz von Holzen, all ingredients used during the class as well as refreshments.

Participation is limited to a maximum of 12 students to guarantee personal attention to each individual participant. As many classes are fully booked well in advance, please secure your participation by completing and returning our Online Enrollment Form today.