From May 30 to June 1, 2025, Bali's cultural center, Ubud, will transform into the gastronomic capital of Indonesia. The milestone tenth Ubud Food Festival (UFF) will bring together the best chefs, farmers, artisans, experts, and food enthusiasts to celebrate the culinary heritage of the archipelago.
The theme of the festival is 'Heritage.' This is not just about remembering traditions, but their modern interpretation. From recipes passed down through generations to bold interpretations of classic dishes, each dish at the festival will tell its own story.
The main festival venue, the open-air space Taman Kuliner, becomes a true village market under the open sky, filled with the aroma of spices and roasted satay. Ubud Food Festival combines soulful street food with exquisite haute cuisine, along with deep conversations that awaken an appetite not only for food but also for new meanings.
What makes UFF 2025 special:
- 10th Anniversary Edition: The festival celebrates a decade in style.
- Theme of the Year – Heritage: Spotlight on traditional recipes and time-honored cooking methods.
- Focus on Women in Gastronomy: Honoring tradition-keepers and innovators shaping the nation’s culinary culture.
- Art Meets Food: Festival venues will be transformed into Instagram-worthy visual experiences.
The festival will unite Michelin-starred chefs, cookbook authors, stars of Bali's contemporary culinary trends, as well as coffee and cocoa producers from Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Flores.
Here you can not only taste but also purchase spices, sauces, homemade snacks, and kitchenware — everything to take a piece of Bali with you.
What to expect at the UFF festival:
- Food Market (free entry!) — over 70 vendors from across Indonesia offering street food, snacks, desserts, and drinks, such as banana pancakes, coconut sweets, sambals, satay, and more.
- ‘Teater Kuliner’ Stage — culinary stars prepare their signature dishes and discuss the cultural roots of each recipe.
- Masterclasses — sessions with chefs and artisans: from the secrets of traditional baking to the art of blending spices.
- ‘Food for Thought’ Lectures — conversations with eco-activists, young chefs, and community leaders about sustainable development and the future of gastronomy.
Additionally, Ubud Food Festival offers unique culinary tours around the island.
During themed tours, you can collect coffee and wild herbs with farmers, cook over an open fire in the jungle, taste palm wine and hand-distilled arak, and dine with a view on rice terraces or in traditional village kitchens.
Entry to the festival is free. Tickets for special events and tours can be purchased on the official website ubudfoodfestival.com.
Source: ubudfoodfestival.com
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