Gili Meno
cooking class
Hands-on Indonesian cooking at Sunset Beach — the only class on the island. Small groups, real recipes, and a kitchen you'll want to linger in.
The only cooking class on Gili Meno
Cooking on Meno is the only dedicated cooking class on Gili Meno — a hands-on session where you prepare traditional Indonesian dishes, eat what you make, and leave with recipes to cook at home.
Our purpose-built kitchen sits at Divine Divers on Sunset Beach on the northwest of the island. Whether you're a complete beginner or a keen home cook, our team guides groups of up to eight through each step. Classes run every day at 11:00 and 17:00.
Who comes to cook on Meno?
Cooking on Meno suits almost anyone curious about Indonesian food — you don't need kitchen confidence to enjoy it.
Couples and friends often book the afternoon slot after a slow morning on the beach. Families are welcome; kids usually love pounding spices and shaping klepon. Solo travellers join small groups and often leave with new dinner companions. Complete beginners are our most common guests — we demo each step and keep the pace relaxed.
If you've only eaten nasi goreng at a beach warung and want to understand the flavours behind it, this is the kind of unhurried, hands-on afternoon Meno does best.
Three ways to taste Meno
Whether you're a total beginner or an adventurous cook, we have a class for you. All levels welcome. All menus available vegetarian or vegan on request.
⏱ 1h 30min
- Klepon Vegan
- Sate Lilit + Sambal Matah Veg · or Chicken
- Veg Mi Goreng Veg
⏱ 2h 00min
- Klepon Vegan
- Sate Lilit Veg · or Chicken
- Veg Mi Goreng Veg
- Creamy Coconut Curry Veg
⏱ 2h 30min
- Klepon Vegan
- Sate Lilit Veg · or Chicken
- Veg Mi Goreng Veg
- Creamy Coconut Curry Veg
- Gado Gado Vegan
- Ayam Rarang Lombok
Not sure which class to book?
All three classes include the meal you cook, drinking water, and digital recipes to take home. Every menu can be made vegetarian or vegan — just tell us when you book.
Best if you're short on time or want a first taste of Indonesian cooking. Three classics: klepon, sate lilit, and mi goreng. Ideal before an evening plan.
Our most popular option. Four dishes including creamy coconut curry — a satisfying lunch or early dinner. A good default if you're unsure.
For food lovers who want the full spread: six dishes including gado-gado and ayam rarang. Come hungry.
Find us at Divine Divers on Sunset Beach — we welcome you in with a drink of water and a rundown of the menu.
Chop, pound and taste your way through spices and produce sourced from the island and nearby Lombok.
Work at your station — questions welcome, laughter encouraged. You'll learn why each dish matters.
Sit down to what you made, then walk away with digital recipes to cook it all again at home.
How to fit a class into your Meno plans
Gili Meno is built for slow days — no cars, no rush. A cooking class slots in easily whether you're here for two nights or a week.
Many guests snorkel or dive with Divine Divers in the morning, then join the 17:00 class and eat what they've made as the island cools down. Turtles, coral, then sambal — hard to beat.
The 11:00 class works well if you want the rest of the day free. Finishing around lunchtime leaves the afternoon for cycling the island, the saltwater lake, or a west-coast sunset.
The kitchen is covered and air-conditioned. It's one of the few indoor activities on an island that doesn't have many — and you still get a proper meal out of it.
You don't need to stay at Divine Divers to join — guests come from all over Meno, and some visit from Gili Air or Gili Trawangan for the day.
Combine with diving or snorkelling →What you'll learn
Learn the foundations behind many Indonesian dishes.
Pounding, grinding and balancing flavour.
Prepare every dish yourself.
Recreate everything after your trip.
Why take a cooking class on Gili Meno?
The Gili Islands are famous for beaches and snorkelling — but Meno is the quiet one. No nightlife strip, no traffic, just white sand, turquoise water, and a pace that lets you actually notice where you are.
A cooking class here isn't a detour from the island — it's a way into it. You work with spices and produce from Lombok and the Gilis, learn why a dish matters to local culture, and sit down with the people you cooked with. That's harder to get from a restaurant menu alone.
Meno has only one cooking class, which keeps groups small and the atmosphere personal. You leave with full recipes, not just photos — a souvenir that lasts longer than anything from the harbour shop.
Whether Meno is your base for the week or a day trip from Gili Trawangan or Gili Air, an afternoon in the kitchen is often the moment guests say they remember most.
Where the cooking class is on Gili Meno
You'll find us at Divine Divers on Sunset Beach Road, northwest Gili Meno — about a twenty-minute walk from the harbour, or a quick cidomo (horse cart) ride from most accommodation on the island.
Look for the Cooking on Meno kitchen beside Divine Divers. Message us on WhatsApp if you'd like directions from where you're staying — we reply quickly.
Before you arrive
We're at Divine Divers on Sunset Beach, northwest Meno. About 20 minutes on foot from the harbour, or a short cidomo ride from your hotel. WhatsApp us for directions from where you're staying.
Something comfortable you don't mind getting a splash of turmeric on. Aprons provided. Closed shoes optional — many guests cook barefoot.
All ingredients, equipment, drinking water, and the meal you prepare. Digital recipes sent after class.
Pay on the day: cash (IDR), credit card, or bank transfer. ATMs are on the island if you need cash first.
Vegetarian and vegan menus on request. Tell us when you book and we'll adapt dishes — tofu or tempeh instead of chicken, and so on.
Come a few minutes early. Class starts on time so everyone can finish together and sit down to eat.
What people
are saying
"Found this hidden gem while strolling around the island, and had soooo much fun with the chefs, love the Kelopon and satai, I recommend to you guys, if you bored in the island and don't know what to do, try cooking in Meno!"
"If you're visiting Gili Meno, this cooking class is an absolute must — truly one of the highlights of my entire trip. The setting is magical: beach, ocean, rustic wooden elements and a warm aesthetic that feels authentic and carefully curated. The staff welcomed us like family — kind, attentive, and passionate about sharing their culture. We left with recipe books full of dishes we can't wait to recreate. Don't hesitate — book it."
"An excellent cooking class from start to finish. The team was welcoming, the kitchen was clean and well prepared, and the guidance was very professional. It was not only educational but also a lot of fun. Definitely worth it!"
"Excellent cooking class! Everything was very well organized, and the instructor explained each step clearly. The atmosphere was fun and relaxed, and the food we made was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended."
Got
questions?
Quick answers about booking your Gili Meno cooking class. Still unsure? WhatsApp us — we're happy to help.
WhatsApp Us →Yes — Cooking on Meno is the only cooking class on Gili Meno. We run hands-on Indonesian classes daily at Divine Divers on Sunset Beach.
Classes start from Rp 400,000 per person (Gili Taste Trio, 1h 30min, three dishes). Our four-dish Divine Flavours Experience is Rp 450,000 and the six-dish Divine Culinary Journey is Rp 550,000. All include drinking water.
Classes run every day at 11:00 and 17:00. We keep groups small — maximum eight people per class.
No experience is needed. We adapt to the group so beginners and experienced cooks both feel comfortable. It's about fun and flavour, not perfection.
Yes — all three menus can be made fully vegetarian or vegan on request. Tell us when you book and we'll adjust ingredients accordingly.
Send us a WhatsApp with your preferred class, date, and number of guests. We confirm quickly — no long forms. Pay on the day by cash, card, or bank transfer.
Ready to cook
on Meno?
Booking is simple — send us a WhatsApp with your preferred class, date and number of people. We'll confirm within the hour. Classes run every day. No long forms. Just good food.