Cooking Experience di Ubud: Keterlibatan Masyarakat Dalam Pariwisata Gastronomi

Abstract

Cooking experience, which is full of interactive and inclusive cultural activities between locals (host) and tourists (guest), is one of the gastronomic tourism activities in Ubud. Four key informants, namely cooking experience owners in the Ubud area and beyond, were involved in this research through interviews and observations. Desk research was also carried out to display comprehensive data. Through a qualitative descriptive approach, this article concludes that the existence of cooking experiences with various unique features ranging from the concept of cooking at home to "farm to table" shows a form of community involvement as innovators and contributors in cultural preservation. In other words, the community helps provide authentic experiences and build bonds with tourists through educational activities and cultural exchanges, as well as strengthening Ubud as a world-class gastronomic destination.