Yogyakarta: Local Market Tour & Mountain Cooking Class
Spend a few relaxing hours experiencing authentic Javanese life in a traditional mountain Joglo. Designed as an intimate small-group experience, this hands-on cooking class offers warm local hospitality, cultural storytelling, and a peaceful escape from the city hustle.
Traditional Market Exploration (Morning Sessions)
For morning participants, begin your journey at a vibrant local market. Discover fresh produce, aromatic spices, and everyday ingredients while your local host shares fascinating insights into Javanese culinary culture.
Garden Gathering & Farm-to-Table Walk
At the Joglo, take a walk through our organic garden to harvest fresh herbs and seasonal ingredients. Combining garden-picked greens with authentic spices creates a true farm-to-table experience.
Authentic Javanese Celebration Feast (Nasi Kuning)
Step into the kitchen for a fully interactive cooking class guided by your local host. Learn to prepare a traditional Javanese celebration feast—dishes typically crafted for special occasions, birthdays, and cultural ceremonies!
- Main Highlight: Fragrant Yellow Coconut Rice (Nasi Kuning)
- Side Dishes: Classic sweet-and-spicy tempeh (Kering Tempe), traditional potato fritters (Perkedel), and authentic homemade sambal.
- Dietary Friendly: Fully customizable for Vegetarians, Vegans, and Gluten-Free guests!
Scenic Dining & Mountain Views
Sit down and savor your homemade celebration feast while taking in panoramic countryside and mountain views. Enjoy a relaxed moment with good food, great conversation, and serene nature.
Leave with unforgettable memories and a digital recipe collection so you can easily recreate these authentic Javanese dishes for your loved ones back home.
What you will see
What is included
- Local host and hands-on cooking instructor
- Interactive local market tour and spice discovery (Morning session)
- Organic garden walk and fresh ingredient harvesting (Afternoon session)
- Hands-on mindful cooking session in a traditional Joglo
- Full homemade lunch/dinner with dietary options (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free)
- Free-flow mineral water, coffee, and tea
- Recipe collection to take home
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Not included
- Tip (opsional)
- Personal expenses
What past travellers say
Booked for two and it felt like being invited into someone's family. The recipes arrived by email the next day and I have already cooked the tempeh dish twice.
We have done cooking classes in three countries and this one felt the most real. Picking the vegetables ourselves and grinding spices on stone made all the difference. The view from the pavilion was u...
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| 1 person | Rp 805.000/pax |
|---|---|
| 2 people | Rp 530.000/pax |
| 3 people or more | Rp 415.000/pax |
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