A Taste of Village Life, One Dish and One Story at a Time

Step away from the usual tourist route and spend a meaningful day experiencing the warmth, flavors, and simple beauty of village life in East Java. Your journey begins at a local home, where you will be warmly welcomed with a traditional welcome drink. Take a moment to relax in the garden behind the house, surrounded by greenery and the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside, before joining your host for an authentic village cooking experience.

A Warm Welcome & Slow Morning

Upon arrival, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink prepared by your host. Relax in the backyard garden and take in the peaceful surroundings before the cooking class begins. This is more than just a cooking lesson — it is an opportunity to slow down, connect with local people, and experience the rhythm of everyday village life.

Cook, Taste & Share

The main activity begins with a hands-on traditional cooking class. Together with your local host, you will learn how to prepare several homemade dishes using familiar local ingredients and traditional techniques.Start by making Kembang Gula, a traditional coconut-based sweet dessert. After preparing the dessert, continue with the main lunch menu and discover how simple ingredients can become delicious homemade food.

Once everything is ready, sit down and enjoy lunch together — freshly prepared, homemade, and shared around the table.

After lunch, the experience continues with a traditional herbal drink. Learn about local ingredients and the role of traditional drinks in everyday Indonesian village life, before preparing the dishes and ingredients for dinner.

Discover the Village by Bicycle

Once the cooking activities are complete, it is time to explore beyond the house. Hop on a bicycle and join a relaxed village cycling tour, taking you through the countryside and into the heart of local life. Along the way, you will visit a sugarcane plantation, discover a childhood home, pass by a peaceful river, and cycle through beautiful rice fields and agricultural landscapes.

There is no rush. Take your time to enjoy the scenery, meet local people, see children playing, and experience the everyday atmosphere of an authentic East Java village. This is where the journey becomes more than a tour — it becomes a chance to see the village through the eyes of the people who call it home.

End the Day Around the Dinner Table

After the cycling tour, return to the local home and enjoy the dinner you prepared earlier in the day. Gather around the table, enjoy the food, share stories, and reflect on the experiences of the day. Dinner marks the end of your village experience.

Afterwards, we will transfer you to Kepanjen Railway Station, where you can continue your journey back to your hotel or onward destination.

More Than a Cooking Class

This experience is designed for travelers who want to go beyond sightseeing. It is about cooking together, cycling through the countryside, meeting local people, tasting traditional food, and discovering the simple beauty of village life.

Come as a traveler, leave with a taste of the village — and a story to take home.

Beyond Ordinary Journeys — Discover the Village, Taste the Culture, Live the Moment.