Taste of Iceland

2000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Join us as we welcome the Taste of Iceland to Seattle to the Hot Stove Society!

Get cooking with Chefs Haflidi Halldorsson and Ísak Aron Jóhannsson as they guide you through the preparation and presentation of key dishes from the Taste of Iceland menu. 

Learn to cook a flavorful wild Icelandic cod course, an exquisite Icelandic lamb main course, and a delightful dessert featuring Icelandic Provisions Skyr. 

Guests will receive substantial tastes of the following dishes as the chefs demonstrate on the stage.  Wine pairings will be served with each course and are included in the cost of the event.

• Slow-cooked Icelandic Cod, Cucumber, Kohlrabi Salad, Apples, Hollandaise, and Herbs
• Icelandic Lamb, Baby Shiitake, Bok Choy, Feykir Cheese, Lamb Jus
• Vanilla and Lemon-Thyme Skyr Ganache, Billberry Compote, Caramelized White Chocolate

About our Chefs:

Haflidi Halldorsson

CMC & CEO of Icelandic Lamb

A Certified Master chef, Chef Haflidi juggles promoting Icelandic cuisine, food culture, and marketing in his role as CEO of Icelandic Lamb. He believes developing and telling the story of Icelandic food culture is of the utmost importance to using the pure and humble ingredients Iceland provides.

Culinary competitions and judging are a passion of Chef Haflidi, a former Team Manager of the Icelandic Culinary Team and one of its current mentors. Other roles include serving as a board member of the Icelandic and Nordic Chefs Associations. Training competitors, judging international culinary competitions and speaking publicly about food and cuisine.

Haflidi grew up on a sheep and dairy farm in the Westfjords of Iceland and had hands-on experience fishing in the rough seas of the North Atlantic. As a result, Chef Haflidi has first-hand insight into the sourcing, quality, and traceability of Icelandic produce.

Ísak Aron Jóhannsson

Captain of the Icelandic Culinary Team

Ísak Aron, the captain of Iceland's national culinary team, grew up in the small fishing town of Suðureyri in the Westfjords, where he developed a deep appreciation for the finest ingredients harvested from the land and sea. Beginning his culinary journey at just 15 at Hotel Natura in Reykjavík, he later honed his craft in Michelin-starred restaurants in Southern France and London.

Since joining the Icelandic culinary team in 2020, Ísak has led them to remarkable achievements, including a 3rd place finish at the Culinary Olympics and gold medals at the 2022 World Cup. In 2023, he won Dessert of the Year, and in 2024, he secured silver in the Best Chef in Iceland competition.

Today, Ísak runs Zak Catering, offering high-end culinary experiences that showcase Icelandic food culture. He focuses on crafting memorable moments through laughter, amazement, and sensational flavors.

Policies: 

Ticket price is per 1 person.  If you register separately from the person (or people) with whom you are attending, please let us know in advance so we can make sure we seat you with your party. 

Refund policy: Once a class is purchased it is non-refundable.  The ownership, however, is yours and you may send someone else in your stead. 

Please note we are unable to accomodate dietary restrictions for this event.

If you have a question about this class, please email us [email protected]. 

Thank you!  We look forward to seeing you in the kitchen!