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.

We take over the sun-drenched spot at Taman Kuliner again for three days, which is dedicated to devouring Indonesia’s best food and drinks. Our event also features a lineup of top conversations from renowned chefs, food entrepreneurs, and local culinary heroes!

Indulge in a range of complementary activities, including masterclasses, and watch culinary crème de la crème at work as they cook up a storm during live demonstrations on the Teater Kuliner stage.

At Taman Kuliner, the Festival Hub, you can delve deep into the island’s culinary landscape with sample food stalls, where a mouth-watering array of food purveyors, artisan producers, and manufacturers offer unique products from all over.

Founded in 2015, the Ubud Food Festival is a three-day cross-cultural culinary adventure with Indonesian food as the star. Showcasing Indonesia’s diverse cuisine, innovative chefs, and extraordinary local produce has always been at the heart of UFF. Each year, the festival welcomes audiences and chefs from near and far to learn about Indonesia through its cuisine.

Food Tours

Join us on our Food tours as we take a culinary jalan-jalan to experience this incredibly diverse region’s sights, smells, and flavours.

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!