We found our little piece of paradise in 2009 - lush riverside land just outside of Ubud that was pure virgin jungle. We envisioned and created a purpose-built cooking school nestled amoung the towering coconut trees and mature tropical fruit trees such as durian, jackfruit, and rambutan.
As the daughter of an architect, Frances custom-designed every last detail of the school – reclaimed ironwood workbenches, Italian Patina cupboards, stainless steel counters, teak dining chairs, handmade ceramics, white washed cement walls, and brass lamps – down to each doorknob - everything is unique to our school.
Adi planted our organic gardens where you pick your own ingredients. He chose every tool in the kitchen: razor-sharp chef knives, dedicated cutting boards, and volcanic rock mortar and pestles.
Having organized some of the most exclusive weddings on the island, we apply our event expertise to our passion – authentic Balinese food and traditional living culture. Every element of our kitchen has been designed as live theatre stations where you're one of the main actors!
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Frances Tse Ardika, born Canadian and having lived in Hong Kong, London, San Francisco, Tokyo and Toronto as well as having traveled extensively throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas, finally found her paradise and home when she met her Balinese husband, I Made Adi Ardika on her third day in Bali! Yes, 3rd day...on October 8, 2000 to be exact!
Together, they seek the next big food adventure and discover the foods of their beloved island with friends from near and far. Come join them at their table and become not only friends but family.
