Ubud Food Festival

The Ubud Food Festival is a three-day event that will tantalise your taste buds with various Balinese and international cuisines.

Ubud is regarded as Bali’s cultural heartbeat and a prime destination for local and foreign tourists. This means it is the perfect location for this festival as it draws thousands of visitors annually.

Over three action-packed days, chefs will dish up their cutting-edge innovations and time-honoured, well-tuned flavours. At the same time, food experts shine a light on the latest food technology, sustainable practices and methods for soil conservation.

The program includes thought-provoking panel discussions, immersive masterclasses, workshops, food tours, long table lunches, dinners, jungle foraging, walking tours and cocktail parties. At night you can unwind at the Festival hub while experiencing Bali’s best pop-up food stalls, film screenings, live music and DJs.

The three-day cross-cultural culinary adventure will introduce audiences to flavours far beyond rendang, sate, gado gado, and nasi goreng through special events and cooking demos, food tours, talks, workshops and masterclasses, music and performance, films and markets.

Getting Around

The easiest way to get to Ubud from the airport and the regions in South Bali is by taxi. Some taxis are metered, but many drivers will want to set a rate before leaving, generally around IDR 300,000.

While you can explore Central Ubud on foot, you will need some form of transport to explore the extended vicinity.

By Local Car
Most local transport comes in the form of SUVs or minivans that can be hired with a driver for specific trips. Look for the circular yellow “E” logo on the windshield certifying them as Ubud Transport Association members. You can (and should) haggle over the price and pay less than for the equivalent journey in a metered taxi. A short trip should not be more than Rp 30,000, and drivers will be glad to wait for you for a return fare.

By Hotel Car
Many hotels are located out of town and are happy to offer regular, complimentary drop-off and pick-up services to central Ubud. However, if you intend to go further afield, expect to pay higher than taxi prices.

By Motorbike
As elsewhere in Bali, motorbike rental is widely available, and you will not be short of options. Riding a motorbike in Bali is not for the faint-hearted, though, unless you have an international motorcycle licence, which is illegal.

This option should only be considered if you are an experienced rider in your home country. Expect to pay around IDR 50,000 daily for a late-model motorbike in good condition. Look for rental agencies on all the main streets, or ask your hotel to arrange one.

If you’re uncomfortable riding a motorbike, you can always catch a ride on an Ojek or motorbike taxi.

By Bicycle
You can rent bicycles for about IDR 20,000-30,000 per day. The roads in Ubud are not ideal for bike riding, as there is traffic and no designated bike lane.

However, a trip through the rice paddies is a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Ubud is quite hilly, so make sure you are prepared for a workout!