About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
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What is 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
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary and highlights
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.
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Meeting and pickup information
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- no — Guide
- sv — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- da — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Traveling Spoon
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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