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Learn to Cook Traditional Dishes in Central Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta

Join ibu Herni for a hands-on Yogyakarta cooking class that begins with an immersive trip to the local market in Central Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, where you’ll shop for the freshest ingredients and discover authentic local products - including a fascinating display of ten kinds of rice. After your market shopping session, relax with a cup of tea or coffee as ibu Herni walks you through the recipes, then roll up your sleeves for the cooking session where you’ll grind traditional spices by hand and learn the time-honored use of herbs and seasonings in Javanese dishes, making this both a cultural market tour and a hands-on culinary workshop you’ll remember.

About this activity in Central Yogyakarta

Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Highlights

  • Start with a guided shopping trip at the local market to source fresh ingredients and discover authentic Javanese products, including a variety of rice varieties.
  • Enjoy a relaxed recipe briefing over tea or coffee with Ibu Herni before you begin cooking.
  • Get hands‑on grinding and blending of traditional spices using time‑honored methods to learn how flavors are built in Javanese cuisine.
  • Cook and then share a freshly prepared lunch made from the ingredients you bought - a great fit for families and small groups visiting Central Yogyakarta.

Important Information

  • The experience includes use of cooking tools and a homemade lunch prepared during the class.
  • Please note hotel pick-up/drop-off and alcoholic drinks are not provided; other personal expenses are not covered.
  • Public transportation options serve the area nearby; if you have dietary restrictions, inform the host in advance.
  • Infants are welcome but must sit on an adult’s lap during the session.

Meeting Point

Meet your host at the main entrance of the local market near the cooking class location in Central Yogyakarta - your host will be waiting there to begin the shopping and cooking experience.

Includes

  • Cooking tools are provided for your workshop or hands-on session in Central Yogyakarta, so you can focus on the experience without bringing extra equipment.
  • A meal is included - enjoy lunch during your booking in the area to keep you energized for the rest of the day.

Excludes

  • Hotel pick up and drop off are not included; plan your arrival and departure independently while in Central Yogyakarta.
  • Alcoholic drinks are not covered by the booking and are excluded from the price.
  • Other personal expenses are not included, so budget separately for any additional items or Services during your stay in the region.

Other

  • Public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to reach the venue from across Central Yogyakarta and around the area.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, so prepare accordingly when booking family or kids-friendly activities here.
  • Please inform us of any food restrictions in advance so meals provided during your booking in the destination can accommodate your needs.

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You’ll begin with a lively visit to the local market to buy fresh ingredients, then return to learn authentic recipes as ibu Herni explains them over tea or coffee. The hands-on session culminates with you grinding traditional herbs and spices and cooking a Javanese dish under her guidance.
The class is very hands-on: after the market visit and recipe briefing, you’ll grind all the spices yourself in a traditional, fun way so you learn how to use those herbs and spices directly in your Javanese dish.
No prior cooking experience is required - the session is designed as a learning workshop where ibu Herni explains recipes step by step while you practice traditional techniques like spice grinding.
Yes - the class includes a market shopping experience where you’ll explore authentic culture and local products, including an eye-opening selection of rice varieties that showcase regional food traditions.
The interactive market walk and hands-on cooking make the experience well suited to families and groups who enjoy workshops and cultural learning, offering shared moments of discovery and practical food skills.
By combining a market exploration of regional ingredients with practical cooking of a Javanese dish, the class immerses you in local Food & Drink culture and traditional culinary techniques unique to the area.