An Exclusive Wild Food Experience
The three-course wild food menu for the evening is a collaboration between Sami Tallberg and Aihki’s Head Chef Ronni Hedegaard. Together, they create an unexpected yet perfectly balanced dining experience using the finest seasonal ingredients.
As the turn of March and April is really the celebration for spawning wild fish. Therefore you can expect these both presented as core ingredients for the dinner, framed up with magical mix of wild mushrooms and -herbs, bringing harmony and depth to each dish.
Join us for an evening with Sami Tallberg and discover how wild food can be not only a gourmet delight but also a way to nourish well-being and embrace a sustainable lifestyle. What makes Sami a unique chef is that his food is ultra seasonal, highly nutritional and works as medicine per se. On Friday 28th, Tallberg and Aihki Team warmly welcome you to a unique, delicious and cosy wild food dinner experience.
Evening Schedule & Arrival Instructions
The event begins at 6:30 PM, starting with an introduction by Sami Tallberg about the evening’s theme and the philosophy of wild food. This session will be held in English.
- Arrival at 6:30 PM: If you would like to attend the introduction and learn more about wild food, please arrive before 6:30 PM.
- Arrival at 7:00 PM: If you prefer to come just for dinner, you may arrive at 7:00 PM. Please note that arrivals after this time will not be possible.
Who is Sami Tallberg?
Sami Tallberg (b. 1976) is an award-winning Finnish chef, food writer, and pioneer of wild food gastronomy. He is widely recognized for his expertise in wild herbs, mushrooms, and sustainably sourced fish, as well as his passion for utilizing seasonal ingredients to their fullest potential.
His career began in London, where he worked at prestigious restaurants such as The Ivy and Rivington Grill Shoreditch. It was there, under the mentorship of renowned forager Miles Irving, that he adopted the philosophy of wild food.
Returning to Finland in 2008, Tallberg became a trailblazer in integrating wild food into modern Finnish gastronomy. He has worked with leading restaurants such as Carelia and Kämp Signe and has played a key role in developing multiple restaurant concepts.
Beyond his work as a chef, Tallberg is an international lecturer, consultant, and advocate for wild food, having led courses and events in over 20 countries. His books, including The Wild Herb Cookbook, have been widely celebrated and have cemented his reputation as one of the foremost experts in nature-inspired cuisine.
His contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Finland Prize in 2012, and he served as Finland’s Wild Food Ambassador from 2012 to 2016.
Event Details
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Arrival times:
- 6:30 PM – Guests attending Sami Tallberg’s introduction (in English)
- 7:00 PM – Guests arriving directly for dinner
Price: 71€ / person
Reservations: aihki@experiencepyha.fi, +358 41 318 8876 or via our booking calendar.
Limited availability, so secure your seat early! Please inform us of any dietary restrictions when making your reservation.
We warmly invite you to join us for this exclusive wild food dinner in the atmospheric Restaurant Aihki.
Aihki’s Wild Food Dinner Menu
Amuse
Wild Mushrooms and Oat Pearls
Wild Fish with Sauce Petronella
Meadowsweet Crème
Supernatural Tea