Authentic Icelandic Cooking Class in a Local Reykjavik Home

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Norwegian and 4 more

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.

Example 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's Included

Hands-on Icelandic cooking class in a local home
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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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 activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

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.

Additional info

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

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Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Restaurants
Lunch
Dinner
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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