Meet
Begga and Sveinn
Begga and Sveinn are passionate horseback riders based in Reykjavík who share a deep love for Icelandic horses, culture, and traditional food. They run a horseback riding company in Reykjavík and have many years of experience guiding tours across Iceland on horseback, hiking expeditions, and driving tours, bringing rich insight into Icelandic geography and heritage. Begga is a trained tour guide who has traveled extensively throughout Iceland and has also lived in Paris and Copenhagen. Together, Begga and Sveinn are excited to welcome guests into their Reykjavík home for an authentic Icelandic in-home dining experience that combines storytelling, hospitality, and traditional Icelandic food culture.
What to expect
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
In-home meal:
(2-8 guests)
Experience an authentic Icelandic in-home dining experience in Reykjavík with Begga and Sveinn, hosted in their apartment on Ármúli Street, which they share with their two daughters. Their apartment is located in a transforming neighborhood that was once an office district and is now emerging with apartment buildings and cafés. You will be welcomed into a warm, family setting where you can discover the flavors, history, and everyday life of Reykjavík. Cooking is part of the school curriculum in Iceland, and over the years Begga and Sveinn have refined their skills in their home kitchen, cooking for family and friends.
They focus on using fresh Icelandic ingredients to prepare traditional dishes while also sharing stories about how Icelandic food culture has evolved over time. You can expect a traditional Icelandic home-cooked meal, where both fish and lamb play an important role. You will be served either Icelandic lamb or Icelandic fish, accompanied by potatoes and seasonal vegetables on the side, followed by dessert.
This Reykjavík in-home dining experience is ideal for travelers looking for authentic Icelandic cuisine, local hospitality, and cultural storytelling in a real Icelandic home.
Cooking experience:
(2-8 guests)
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.
This is more than just a cooking class in Reykjavík; it offers cultural storytelling, insights into Icelandic food traditions, and personal stories from local hosts who love sharing Iceland’s history, cuisine, and everyday life.
Notes:
1. They can accommodate a vegetarian diet, if informed in advance.
2. They have a happy dog, a mix of Icelandic Sheepdog and Border Collie.
Languages spoken:
English, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, French, Faroese and Icelandic
Sample menu
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