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

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

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.