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Smiling participant stands by a stove in a rustic kitchen during a cooking class in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, surrounded by cookware and spices
Farm-to-Table Cooking at Tembi Village | Cook + Feast
Experience real Javanese cooking and village life in Tembi Village
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Group size
Up to 20 guests
DURATION
3 hours
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
At location
Group size
Up to 20 guests
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Cook Real Javanese Food in a Hidden Village Near Yogyakarta
If you don’t just want to eat Javanese food but actually understand where it comes from, this is for you.Set in Tembi Village, surrounded by rice fields, this isn’t a typical cooking class. You’ll walk through the village with your host, pick fresh vegetables, catch your own catfish, and learn how local herbs and spices are used in everyday Javanese kitchens. It feels less like a class and more like being welcomed into village life.Back in the kitchen, you’ll cook one traditional dish using the ingredients you’ve gathered. The recipes range from banana flower gudeg and cassava leaves in coconut milk to steamed fish in banana leaves or Javanese fried noodles. It’s hands-on, relaxed and full of stories along the way.Then you sit down and enjoy the meal you prepared - often with village coffee, laughter and even a bit of singing. Guests consistently say this is the highlight of their trip because it’s not just about food — it’s about experiencing rural Java in a real, warm and personal way.What to ExpectA guided walk through Tembi’s rice fields and village lanesPick fresh vegetables straight from the sourceLearn how everyday Javanese dishes are really madeCook one traditional recipe with hands-on guidanceSit down to a proper village-style feast you preparedTipsIf you need a car + driver to get out to the village, you can book it here.What you'll cookThe class caters to all dietary needs, including vegetarian and vegan - just let us know! If you don't have dietary requirements, there are 8 different combinations of paired recipes to choose from, each consisting of one dishes to cook.Banana flower gudeg or fried tempe/tofuCassava leaves with coconut milk or carrot and corn fritterSteamed fish in banana leaves or papaya leaves stir fryJackfruit with coconut milk or Javanese fried chickenJavanese fried noodles or mixed fresh vegetables with shredded coconut.
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What You’ll be Doing
Village cooking class and meal
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What’s Included
English-speaking instructor to guide you through the class
Enjoy a specially cooked lunch or early dinner that you made yourself
A cup of tea, coffee, and mineral water
All ingredients needed
Who you’re supporting
Community Champion
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Next Available Dates
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Select Time for 08 Jun 2026
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Where we'll meet
Start Point
Meet-up at Leksa Ganesha(Leksa Ganesha Batik, Jalan Parangtritis, Indonesia)
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End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Start & Ends
Daily
10:00AM - 01:00PM
02:00PM - 05:00PM
Suitability / Accessibility
- Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
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Cancellation
Cancel 24 hours before activity for a full refundExtenuating Circumstances Policy
Customers can cancel up to one day before the trip date to receive a full refund. However, please ensure to inform the host or Seek Sophie's customer service team at chat@seeksophie.com.
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Rp386.250
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Meet your host
Leksa Ganesha is a warm, welcoming artist collective tucked away in the peaceful village of Tembi, just outside Yogyakarta. Founded by Tatang Elmy Wibowo and Aprat Koeswadji, it sits beside Tatang’s family home – a place where his father once created batik before tending to the rice fields. The gallery brings together a talented group of local batik artists, offering them a space to share their work and stay connected to their craft. More than just a gallery, Leksa Ganesha is part of a resilient village rebuilt after the 2016 earthquake, where every visit helps support both the artists and the wider community. It’s a genuine, down-to-earth place rooted in tradition and local pride.
Speaks: Basic English
Acceptance rate: 100%
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