Step into a Balinese resort kitchen and you may spot a composting machine humming alongside a mortar and pestle, or see chefs scan QR codes to trace the origin of their herbs. In Bali, culinary innovation isn’t just about new gadgets – it’s about combining technology with tradition, and ensuring nothing goes to waste. For the travel-trade audience, this shift signals opportunities to curate luxury and sustainability side by side. At BBTF 2026, buyers will be invited to explore how Bali’s kitchens are becoming smart, story-filled spaces that offer richer experiences for travellers and more meaningful packages for operators.
In the heart of Nusa Dua, a leading resort under the Marriott umbrella has introduced an on-site system that turns its food-waste into compost within 24 hours. The machine, developed by Shiva Industries, allows the hotel to divert organic waste and enrich its gardens – closing a loop that many kitchens leave open.
This is only one dimension of Bali’s evolving “smart kitchen”. In Ubud and Seminyak, chefs use digital dashboards that track produce from local farms, monitor waste, and map seasonal menus. Tablets display the day’s harvest before culinary teams refine it into fine-dining dishes that still carry heritage flavours.
For the traveller, this isn’t just dining – it’s engagement. Guests join cooking classes where they visit the compost station, learn about ingredient sourcing, then cook a dish guided by a chef who explains how technology enhanced flavour without erasing tradition. For buyers in the travel-trade, such experiences open new product ideas: “Zero-Waste Kitchen Tours”, “Chef & Smart Farm Masterclass”, or “Farm-to-Table with Tech Storytelling”.
At BBTF 2026, Bali’s smart kitchens will be showcased as more than hotel amenities – they’re corners of experience design. Operators, destination associations, and culinary hubs will meet buyers to craft travel packages where technology and taste, heritage and innovation, meet at the table.“When kitchens become smart, every ingredient tells a story. BBTF 2026 invites buyers to connect technology, taste and tradition in Bali’s culinary tourism.” Partner with ASITA Bali Region for curated experiences.
