MÄNTTÄ FOOD FESTIVAL SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2026
Welcome to the Mänttä Food Festival, an annual culinary celebration organized by Restaurant Gösta and Serlachius! This unique event marries art and gastronomy in a delightful fusion within a unforgettable museum environment set in the peaceful Finnish lakeland.
Five art works, five top chefs, five delicious dishes
Each year, five top chefs create five unforgettable dishes full of Nordic flavours, each inspired by the evening's theme and paired with the finest beverages. Every dish draws its inspiration from the art in the Serlachius Fine Arts Collection, making this festival a must-attend for all art and food lovers.
To enhance the holistic experience, participants have an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing sauna session in the award-winning Serlachius Art Sauna before the dinner.
This culinary adventure is sold out every year. Don't miss your chance to meet Finland's top chefs and discover their inspirations.
The evening is hosted by the TV star Sean Ricks.
Please note the event is organized in Finnish but the dinner menu and other essential information will also be available in English, when informed in advance.
WELCOME TO EXPERIENCE
The warm and relaxed atmosphere of Mänttä Food Festival for enjoying art, delicious food and great company in the midst of stunning lakeside nature.
Unique culinary experiences which invite you on a journey into new flavours.
Possibility to meet the top chefs who share the stories and inspiration behind the delicious dishes.
Welcome!
More information about the 2026 event's theme and the guest chefs will be released during the spring.
Time: Saturday 5 September 2026 from 18.00 onwards. Also possibility for sauna bathing at Serlachius Art Sauna at 14.00 or at 16.00.
Place: Serlachius, Restaurant Gösta, Joenniementie 47, 35800 Mänttä
Price: 250 €, including a 5-course dinner menu, drink package and the additional program. The tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable; all purchases are final.
Serlachius Art Sauna experience for the ticket holders
The ticket holders of the event have the possibility to enjoy sauna bathing at the awarded Serlachius Art Sauna before the dinner. The sauna sessions are organized at 14.00 and at 16.00.
For sauna bathing, select the preferred timeslot from the "Product Options". Otherwise leave open.
Any additional information concerning the sauna bathing can be given in the "Add a Note for Merchant" section of the order.
We provide you the towels and sauna bench covers but take your own swimsuit with you! The sauna guests get to enjoy the warm hot tub on the deck area and also have a dip in the Lake Melajärvi from the jetty. Beverages are sold on site (card payment only).
Timetable
at 14.00 onwards Serlachius Art Sauna experience
at 18.00 Guided tour to the Serlachius Fine Arts Collection (in Finnish)
at 18.30 The dinner starts
Additional information concerning allergies or table parties
Please provide any additional information concerning food allergies or wishes for your table party in the "Add a Note for Mechant" section of the order.
Accomodation in the Art Town, read more about the options from Visit Art Town's homepage
Transfer services (bookings in advance recommended):
Mänttä taxi center +358 (0) 100 4711
Inquiries for accommodation and transfers directly to the service providers.
Additional information and contacts
Serlachius, International Sales Service
sales@serlachius.fi
tel. +358 (0)3 488 6801 (Mon–Fri 9–15)
serlachius.fi/en
