Wilderness Lunch Experience – Vasaraperä Village in Summer
Experience highlight
Our Wilderness Lunch is an immersive culinary experience. Relax and observe the cooking process unfold around the fire, as our wilderness chef treats you with the best of local wild food. This three-course Wilderness Lunch will stay with you forever.
Experience overview
Location: Ruka
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
April to October
Departure: 13:00
Minimum age: All ages
Private / Small group (max. 5 participants)
Guided languages: English, Finnish, Swedish
Difficulty: Easy
Operated by our trusted local partner
This cooking experience is organized in Vasaraperä village. Please check exact address in "Meeting point"
Lunch starts at 13.00
Group size: 2-10
Our wilderness lunch is a renowned experience, offering a chance to dive deeper into the world of wild food through participation, observation, flavours and stories. This experience takes place in a traditional Finnish Kota where you get to see the magic of cooking on the fire, hear stories about harvesting wild food and enjoy the flavours of local nature.
Our Wilderness Lunch does not have a fixed menu but presents the chefs vision, making the best out of seasonal ingredients. Our kitchen combines Finnish traditions with handcrafted specialties from around the world.
We serve food that takes care of both your body and mind. Feel the benefits of clean food - handpicked wild herbs, berries and mushrooms, home-made fermented products and probiotic wild drinks presented in a carefully crafted three course menu.
We respect our food and the environment. To minimize food waste we carefully plan each experience and support our local suppliers to celebrate the food from our region. This experience is regenerative and supports the local village.
Please inform us about any dietary requirements when booking this experience.
This experience is available on Saturdays in Ruka-Kuusamo. Are you travelling as a group? Contact us and we'll setup a private event.
Read more about our wilderness kitchen here.
Highlights of this experience:
- Immersive culinary experience
- Observing and participation in cooking over the open fire
- Local wild food culture
- Togetherness around the fire
Contact for more information.
Email: welcome@wildout.fi
Phone or WhatsApp: +358 45 650 8380 or +358 40 585 3110
This experience is created by Wild Out. Explore our day trips further at www.wildout.fi.
What is included
- Professional wilderness chef services,
- Appetizer,
- Main Course,
- Dessert,
- Drinks: water, home made wild drinks like kombucha, juice or herbal tea and coffee.
What is not included
- We are not serving alcoholic drinks. Please do not bring your own alcoholic drinks.
Please note
Lunch starts at 13:00, address Jäkäläniementie 25, 93800 Kuusamo
Where is the meeting point
The meeting point for this experience is Vasaraperä, Jäkäläniementie 25, 93800 Kuusamo, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, FI.
Can I be picked up from my accommodation
This experience starts at the designated meeting point. Pickup is not available.
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