Authentic Icelandic Cooking Class in a Local Reykjavik Home

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Authentic Icelandic Cooking Class in a Local Reykjavik Home

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 US$296.63  per guest
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Earliest available date: July 19, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
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Language
English, French
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join a unique Icelandic cooking class in a Reykjavik home. Learn to cook traditional dishes with locals, hear family stories, and enjoy a meal of classic lamb or fish. Discover true Icelandic culture.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Experience an authentic Icelandic cooking class in Reykjavík hosted in a local family home, where you'll learn to prepare traditional Icelandic dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Cook alongside your local hosts as they share family recipes, Icelandic food traditions, and stories about everyday life in Iceland. This immersive Reykjavík food experience combines hands-on cooking, cultural storytelling, and a home-cooked meal featuring classic Icelandic lamb or fish dishes. Perfect for travelers seeking an authentic Icelandic culinary experience beyond typical restaurants and sightseeing tours.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Please choose ONE menu from the below options
MAIN
Menu A
Reindeer pâté + Fish lasagna + Ice cream with chocolate sauce and licorice bits
MAIN
Menu B
Cod liver pâté + Roast leg of lamb served with traditional sides + Ice cream with chocolate sauce and licorice bits
MAIN
Menu C
Reindeer pâté + Oven-baked salmon (with cherry tomatoes and chives, served with garlic sauce ) + Ice cream with chocolate sauce+ licorice bits

What You Get

Hands-on Icelandic cooking class in a local home
Alcoholic beverages
1-2 glasses of red or white wine or local beer (for adults), along with Jökla, a local cream liqueur served with dessert
Home-cooked meal with locals
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • They have a happy dog, a mix of Icelandic Sheepdog and Border Collie.
  • They can accommodate a vegetarian diet, if informed in advance.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Alcoholic beverages are served to adults only
  • Menu may vary depending on the season.

What You’ll Experience

Join Begga and Sveinn for a semi-hands-on Icelandic cooking class in their Reykjavík home kitchen. During your Reykjavík cooking class, learn to prepare Icelandic dishes in an hour. It could be traditional lamb prepared the way Begga’s mother made it, or fish lasagna or oven baked salmon dish, a modern twist on cooking fish, which is an important part of Icelandic cuisine. Set in a welcoming home kitchen, this Icelandic cooking class is designed to teach simple, authentic recipes that you can recreate at home. Inspired by everyday Icelandic cuisine, the class highlights how Icelandic food culture has evolved in recent decades, including the wider availability of fresh produce year-round thanks to local greenhouses. This semi-hands-on cooking class includes some pre-prepared steps, while guests actively participate in key stages of the cooking process. Throughout the experience, Begga and Sveinn share techniques, tips, guidance, and stories about growing up in Iceland. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy the home-cooked meal you helped prepare.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Bíum Bíum, Ármúli, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland, IS, 108

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Please meet your host directly at their home. The exact address will be provided in your ticket upon confirmation. Please refer to the "Before You Go" section of your ticket for the full address & Google Maps link. Above location is a clothing store located a 1-minute walk from the host's home.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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A lovely evening dinner experience with Icelandic locals
July 10, 2026

An absolutely wonderful couple to spend an evening with. We learned about Icelandic culture, history and food. Highly recommended if you want a personal, in-home dinner experience with Icelandic lo...read more