Through food and stories - A culinary & cultural workshop

A journey into Finnish heritage through stories, flavours, and forest light

There is no food without culture, and no culture without food.

Every traditional recipe carries the memory of a people—season by season, generation by generation.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the most beloved Finnish dishes not just by making them, but by hearing the stories that shaped them.

Begin your experience with a gentle walk in the surrounding landscape—the boreal forest and river bay of Rokua UNESCO Geopark. Let nature set the tone for what’s to come, as the quiet beauty of Northern Finland awakens your senses and inspires your creativity.

Then, step into the kitchen and into the heart of Finnish tradition. Together, we’ll prepare:

"Thursday’s soup" – a nourishing classic tied to Finnish weekly rhythm

The country’s most beloved savoury pie – rich with nostalgia and history

A romantic, decadent cake – as poetic as it is delicious

As we cook, your guide will share the origins of each recipe—tales of history, resilience, everyday rituals, and seasonal celebrations, all simmering in the pots and pans of Finnish life.

Afterward, we’ll gather to enjoy the food we've created together, surrounded by good company and northern calm. You’ll leave with printed recipes, a small surprise to carry Finland's flavours home, and one final gift: a Finnish poem to carry with you—a quiet reminder that culture lives where stories and flavours meet.

Why a poem, you ask?
It makes all sense, but the meaning will unfold only once you’ve joined us.

All recipes are lovingly adapted to vegan cuisine and can be made gluten-free.

This 60 minutes + dining experience includes:

- Gentle walk through Rokua UNESCO landscape
- Cuisine hands-on workshop
- All ingredients and equipment
- Storytelling about the recipes origins
- Dining the food you have prepared

Suitable for:
Everyone, even little ones can enjoy this workshop.
The premises are accessible.

Languages available for the experience:
English, Portuguese,
(Portunhol is also possible :)