ChefRon
Most of my gastronomic journey has been spent as an executive chef for some high-end hotels running their business in Indonesia. The trip took me further to a cruise line based in America, allowing me to explore deeper the expansive world of culinary art in relation to its cultural background. My experience begun after completing my study at a tourism school. Slowly, I found my life-long passion in culinary and travel, until I started my own restaurant business in 2009. That first born is named Bali Cardamon. It was another big start to my career, which then lead me to open Glaze Restaurant 3 years later, followed with Chef’s Room 7 years after.
Talking about Passion
Over the time spent with food, I realize: food can bring peace. Presenting food in front of guests and family are both happiness to me, as it makes them smile and feel the comfort. With food on the table, we can talk about peace. And I love to share what I got for free, including knowledge and spirit in culinary, especially in local and Indonesian food cooking. I envision local delicacies to be enjoyed by many throughout the world and hope that Balinese local cuisine, in particular, to present well in the world. Therefore, it is my dream to see more young people mastering the art of local culinary rather than modern western food. To attain it, I’ve learned a lot from both experienced experts of culinary art and those moms who carefully craft traditional foods in their home kitchen. In the process, I never think that I’ve learned enough knowing that there’s a trend in every period – there’s always something new to know about in terms of style, ingredient, and technique.
I choose to focus on using local Indonesian spices and barbecue grill in a classic way. Slow cooking method, particularly the traditional way used in the old times by Indonesian mothers, results in distinctive taste in each of my cooking. And this is what I’m crazy about.
Talking about Inspiration
Taking cooking seriously, I normally get my ingredients delivered fresh from local farmers. On not-so-busy day I take a stroll to local markets and grabs some fresh seasonal stuff and get inspired. Kedonganan, a famous Bali market for seafood and fish is one of my favorites. I’m always inspired by the way our ancestors cooked traditionally, the local fishermen and farmer in their working process, and those unforgettable family recipes. Seeing people enjoying my food and remember it – not me – feeds my passion in culinary even more. I’m that kind of person who love to talk and make friends, traveling to new places with its beautiful scene and beautiful new people. You will see me stuck in my kitchen in the south peninsula of Bali, Nusa Dua, most of the time. But on good days, I’ll be out of my nest and explore the world, bringing home more inspiration, to be served on the table to you.
Other Services
Started from running single restaurant out of great dedication, Chef Ron’s works expanded to several places aimed at serving his guests different ways of experiencing gastronomic delights in the island of Gods. Pick one restaurant at a time to match your traveling mood in Bali.
Our Restaurants
Bali Cardamon
The year was 2009. Chef Ron opened the first restaurant business in the famous Tanjung Benoa area, specializing in Seafood Grill cuisine Chef Ron and his team is taking a chance experimenting with the archipelago’s heritage recipes. Bali Cardamon has been recognized as one fame restaurant in Bali recommended by the Trip Advisor. Available for family private dinner and lunch as well as private small party, Bali Cardamon opens its door for loyal customers daily.
Glaze Bali
Set in Bali’s most eminent tourism area of Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Glaze Bali restaurant is Chef Ron’s second born in 2012. This authentic Indonesian bistro shows off its specialty in grilled steak, seafood, and ribs. Listed as Trip Advisor’s most recommended restaurant in the south tip of Bali Island, Glaze Bali can host family gathering events, small group party, or grill event party.
Chef’s Room
This special dining space is like a private working area where Chef Ron channels his passion in culinary art while welcoming the special guests. Beginning its journey in year 2018, the restaurant offers an exceptional experience of enjoying Chef Ron’s ‘Special of the Day’, a choice of coffee, or taking part in a rewarding cooking class. At Chef Room, guests will be served with the original taste of Indonesian and Balinese cooking along with the story of the spices used in the menus. Guest’s dining experience at Chef’s Room also includes personalized service of private set menu for small group. The menu’s availability changes regularly, depending on what is offered fresh in the local farm and fish market. Supporting the development of Indonesian heritage culinary recipes, cooking experience at Chef’s Room is all about learning and using traditional Indonesian and Balinese cooking techniques, such as taking advantage of the use of firewood in grilling process.
Our passion to the world of culinary art brings our love to food goes beyond producing deliciously edible menu to set on the table. Let’s talk about the artistic skill in relation to food making and food presentation, including food arrangement, photography, and videography. Yes, we are talking about bringing those appealing image of dishes to your restaurant menu list, to your delicacy business promotion – editorials, printed ads, videos, social media content, etc- and even your upcoming cookbook.
Get in touch with Chef Ron and his team. Consult your future food project to perceive the right perspective of possible services you require from our professional Bali food stylist. Let the professional do everything for you and engage your customer even more. Hiring a food stylist is not merely about looking pretty and alluring. It’s about making significant impact to product sales. About professional product branding. About you.
Create your unforgettable festive memories and hire a professional to take a good care of your private dining event. From a small group dining party held in your private villa or house to corporate celebration, Chef Ron and his team will be more than happy to assist you. Our best prepared menu will elevate the mood of your intimate moments, such as: birthday celebration, family gathering, and romantic festivity. It will be the best time spent with your favorite people in the island of Bali.
The menu list offers a range of choices, starting from Balinese taste to Indonesian delicacy with influence from the international cuisine. All foods are served in modern way, applying mostly grilling concept to ensure its freshness and perfectly indulging taste for your palate. Guests got a freedom to choose the menus to match their exclusive events. Let’s talk about any kinds of meat, fish, seafood, and vegetables to be added into your special meal.
Reservation for private chef at Bali Cooks can be made online through our website or phone call.
If you’re looking for a nice place to stay in Tanjung Benoa whilst considering to have your private chef in the house, you’ll definitely love to spend the night at Kaniya Bed and Breakfast. It’s a lovely and homey property conveniently within the service area of Chef Ron’s Bali Cooks. Another good thing is: you can book a cooking class and learn many things about the legacy of Indonesian and Balinese cuisine from him.
Your Bali travel experience is made complete by enrolling a cooking class within short hours. At Bali Cook, you’ll get a chance to expand your culinary repertoire guided by Chef Ron and his professional assistant. The choice ranges from cooking authentic Balinese and Indonesian cuisine to fusion menus offered in our restaurants. Ingredients are freshly picked up from Bali’s local market. You can come to shop with us in a half-day trip to local market or seafood market. But if your plan is simply coming for the cooking lessons, then allow us to do the shopping. During the cooking class process, you’ll be introduced to a variety of Indonesian spices and their proper usage, the common way to cook them, and what’s the taste will be when it’s served on your family’s dining table.
Where to Cook
The cooking class conveniently takes place in the Chef’s Room. When it’s not, the class could be delivered in one of Chef Ron’s restaurants in Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua. Ingredients and cooking wares to be used in the class are all prepared by Bali Cooks.
Cooking Class Package
At Bali Cooks, you’ve got a control in how your Balinese culinary exploration will be like. There is a selection of menus you can pick:
– Cooking complete Balinese menu: appetizer, main course, and dessert
– Cooking in private, following your desire of chosen Balinese or Indonesian menu.
Learning to cook local food will be a rewarding travel souvenir for you. Chef Ron will tell you alternative ingredients of what you can’t find in your country, so that your gastronomic experience can be 100% applicable at home.
How to Make the Booking
Cooking Class Booking can be made via booking reservation contact. You can also do the booking directly through whatsapp or to Glaze Grill Restaurant. Reserve your cooking class now, and enrich your Bali travel experience to be brought to your home kitchen.
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Get In Touch
BALI COOKS
Jl. PRATAMA NO. 97x
TANJUNG BENOA, 80363
BADUNG, BALI
+62 (0361) 773810
+62 811-392-978
rntokilov@gmail.com