Icelandic Cooking Class in Downtown Reykjavik with Musical Hosts

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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 12 guests
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English, German
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Discover Icelandic culture through cuisine with locals Iris and Nonni. Cook and enjoy traditional dishes in a private setting, with options for vegetarians. Optional market tour available.

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

Experience Details

Meet Iris and Nonni, two hospitable Icelanders with a passion for travel, food, and music. They run a travel company and lead trips all over their country and are a wealth of knowledge about history, geology, culture and of course, the local food! Iris is a skilled home-cook who says good cooking is in her veins. Her mother was an excellent cook and her daughter has inherited the skill too. For the first part of the experience, join the two in the kitchen for a hands-on cooking experience. They will teach you how to prepare 2 dishes that are easy to replicate at home. You will get to taste the authentic food that Icelanders eat at their homes and also enjoy the warm hospitality they offer no matter the weather.


• Cooking lesson in a local home

• Introduction to Icelandic culture and cuisine

• 100% private activity

• Vegetarian and gluten free options available

• If you choose the market tour grade option, your experience will include a visit to the local market

Sample Menu

STARTER
Salmon tartare salad
MAIN
Roasted leg of lamb and Roasted potatoes
MAIN
Seasonal vegetables
STARTER
Berry mousse

What You Get

All Fees and Taxes
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
If you choose the "market + cooking" tour grade option, your experience includes a market tour
Hotel pick up and drop off

Good To Know

  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Private, personalized experience

What You’ll Experience

Meet your hosts at their home and then drive to the nearby market (if you have selected the market tour option as well, or else your experience will start with the cooking class). They will introduce you to some of their favorite Icelandic products and teach you about local agriculture. As you browse you might pick up a few ingredients for your meal. After your market tour, you will drive back to their home to begin cooking. Join Iris and Nonni in their home kitchen for a hands-on cooking experience. They will teach you how to prepare 2 dishes that are easy to replicate at home. Their kitchen is large and open, and you’ll have the opportunity to try your hand at preparing foods like salmon salad, fresh greens, or dessert. A typical meal at Iris and Nonni’s table includes slow-roasted meat, often Icelandic lamb which is organic and exclusively pasture-raised, local fish like Atlantic salmon that is served, raw, smoked or baked, potato dishes, and bright, fresh vegetables.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Nóatún 21, Nóatún, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland, IS, 105

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Meet your host Iris at her home in downtown Reykjavik. There are bus stops very nearby and you can take buses 1, 2, and 15 to the stops Fílarelphia or Klambratún. Exact address can be found in your ticket, please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher.
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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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My adult sons and I...
November 10, 2024
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My adult sons and I participated in this cooking experience. We had a wonderful time - shopping locally, helping with the food prep, and then enjoying a great and diverse meal. Iris was a perfect...read more

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The Very BEST Experience to have while in Iceland
September 24, 2024
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This is a MUST experience to have while in Iceland. Iris and Nonnie greeted us so warmly and were perfect hosts from beginning to end of our time together. They have a beautiful home and they prepa...read more

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Amazing experience!!
September 24, 2024
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We had an amazing evening filled with delicious food and amazing surroundings. We throughly enjoyed the company of our hosts. Great evening.

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A very special and delicious evening!
September 18, 2024
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The most delicious meal that I have had in a long time! Our hosts were lovely and so very welcoming. They both shared their enthusiasm for the Icelandic culture and their love of music! A very s...read more

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