A "Dine-With-Locals" home-cooked dinner offers a unique way to learn about Finnish culture and everyday life in Lapland. Leena Valmu is an author with a background in science, while her husband—the chef for the evening—Lasse Rantanen is an illustrator and graphic designer. They moved into a log house they built themselves on the slopes of Soutaja for Christmas 2019. Both of them truly enjoy chatting with tourists about absolutely anything.
The home dinner accommodates up to eight guests at a time, who may come from different parties. You are welcome to sign up alone, with a friend, or as a family. It is also possible to book a private evening at a separately agreed price. The dinner includes a Finnish style starter, main course and dessert. If you need transportation, it can be arranged from the Pyhä area for a small additional fee. If you are coming further away, you’ll need to arrange your own transport. Please note that there is a dog in the house.
The "Dine-With-Locals" dinner is held on Wednesdays from the beginning of December through the end of February, excluding the holiday weeks. For more information, please contact Leena Valmu at +358 40 8813771 or Lasse Rantanen at +358 50 5434685.
Reservations via email leena.valmu@helsinki.fi
Price:
80€ / adult
40€ / child (3-12 years)
Children under 3 years free of charge
“Leena and Lasse made our evening unforgettable: Great company, delicious home-cooked food, and a view into what it means to live in Lapland.” – Irma, 60, the Netherlands
”Definitely the best evening of our week in Lapland!” – Aisha, 37, Oman