Denpasar (baliwananews.com) – The 11th Ubud Food Festival runs from May 28-31, 2026, at Taman Kuliner in Ubud, Bali, under the theme Farmers: Guardians of Land and Sea. It celebrates local farmers, producers, artisans, and chefs with free events like cooking demos, food talks, markets, and paid experiences such as Chef’s Tables and masterclasses. Founder Janet DeNeefe emphasizes international collaborations spotlighting Southeast Asian and global talents, blending Bali’s terroir with bold flavors.
Star International Chefs and Collaborations
Chef Kate Reid (Australia): Pastry expert from Lune Croissanterie (ex-Formula 1 aerodynamicist). Hosts a casual talk at Indus Restaurant, judges “Best Croissant in Bali 2026,” and crowns the winner.
Chef Frank Camorra (MoVida Melbourne) & Chef Andrés Becerra (Santanera Canggu): One-night exclusive dinner at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan. Six courses inspired by fire, salt, Spanish grilling, paella with saffron, and Latin American desserts.
Chef Ben Devlin (Pipit, Byron Bay) & Chef Syrco Bakker (Syrco BASÉ): Curated menu at an undisclosed venue, fusing Bali’s local ingredients with Australian precision.
Thai Duo: Chef Prin Polsuk & Chef Joe Napol with Aaron Pribadi (Fu House): Fiery Chef’s Table at Indus with bold Thai instincts.
Chef Abel Ortiz (Chullschick, Hong Kong) & Chef Cristian Encina (PICA, Ubud): Peruvian-Chilean fusion at Indus, featuring escabeche causa and layered Latin flavors.
Chef Wan (Malaysia): Live Nyonya Laksa demo in an open kitchen, drawing from Peranakan heritage with creamy coconut broth, curry leaves, and tamarind.
Indonesian Chef Spotlights Chef Jovan Koraag (Mata Karanjang, Jakarta): Iconic Long Table Lunch at Casa Luna, showcasing North Sulawesi Minahasa traditions bamboo-cooked pork, woku-spiced fish eggs, fermented forest fruits with saguer vinegar, and klappertart dessert with local coffee.
Chef Ragil Imam Wibowo (Nusa Gastronomy): Family lunch/dinner at DI SINI DI SANA by Rachman & Sons, centered on banana as a staple. Features heirloom recipes, fire cooking, fermentation, and Javanese spices in a classic setting.
Chef Kieran Morland (Luma Bali), Chef Fernando Sindu (Salira, Union Group), & Renatta Moeloek: Creative cocktail and culinary night at Samsara, overlooking Ubud valley, experimenting with local ingredients and modern techniques.
Chef Agus (Ron Gastrobar) & Helianti Hilman: Heritage-focused session exploring nipah, coconut, kluwak, palm sugar, and ancient salt-making traditions.
Masterclass at Kokokan Restaurant (Kappa Senses): Chef Victorien Bayet & Kadek Dwi Kurniawan demo appetizers and desserts honoring Bali’s farmers and fishermen.
This lineup ties into Bali’s focus on sustainable tourism and local governance perfect for your interests in environmental conservation and community events. Tickets for premium events like Chef’s Tables are likely available via the official Ubud Food Festival site (check ubudfoodfestival.com for updates as of May 14, 2026).
