Private Chef Forest Dinner: Authentic Norwegian Food Tour in Oslo
Description
Escape the city for an authentic Norwegian culinary adventure. Just 35 minutes from central Oslo, join a professional chef (10+ years experience) for an intimate forest walk that blends raw nature with "grandma’s flavors." This is not your everyday city food tour. You won’t find street food or restaurant-hopping here. Instead, we swap the pavement for forest trails and busy dining rooms for the "dining table of nature." The Experience Explore the Nordmarka forest in a small group, learning the secrets of mountain gastronomy from a seasoned pro. Sample rare, traditional flavors rarely found in restaurants, including cured mountain trout, venison, and horse. Enjoy a generous feast prepared over a cauldron, featuring wild Scandinavian meats and fresh waffles with brunost. The Seasons: In summer, swim in a crystal-clear lake while we set the table. In winter, gather around a traditional crackling bonfire. Come hungry—this is a full dinner in the wild! Let us know about food allergy!!
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Step out of Oslo and into a world of authentic flavors, stories, and traditions. Just a 35-minute metro ride from the city center, this experience blends Norway’s nature, food, and culture into one unforgettable adventure. You’ll begin a relaxed forest walk, with your guide sharing insights into Norwegian culture, traditions, and Norway’s mountain gastronomy. Along the way, learn how nature and food are deeply connected in everyday life. We’ll stop at a scenic viewpoint (weather permitting) to enjoy a short break with beautiful views, photo opportunities, and a tasting of local food delicacies before continuing toward our camp spot.
Next, we reach our scenic forest camp. While your chef prepares a lovely mountain banquet, take a refreshing dip in a crystal-clear lake—the perfect summer cool-off before your forest feast is served! Gather around the cauldron while sampling wild Scandinavian meats, accompanied by drinks, anecdotes, and culinary stories.
Relax as your chef prepares fresh, traditional Norwegian waffles for you over the flames – topped with traditional favorites like sweet brown cheese (brunost).
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 6 years are not allowed
- This experience is not suitable for vegan guests or those with lactose intolerance.
- Not recommended for people with mobility problems
- Not recommended for vegan guests
Reviews(11)
A very unique and delightful experience of Norwegian food and culture. The food was a fun mix of different tastes made by a chef who puts his heart into his dishes… from the fresh herbs grown at his home to the salmon he cures himself. And we enjoyed the famous fresh air lifestyle of Norway along the way. If you love a one-of-a-kind culinary experience, give this one a chance.
Tusen takk, Wendy! I'm so glad you enjoyed our taste of the Norwegian friluftsliv (open-air life). It was a true pleasure cooking for you, and I'm thrilled you appreciated the home-grown herbs and the cured salmon—I love putting that extra care into the dishes. Thank you for the wonderful review! Best, Andreas
If you do on thing when you are in the Oslo area, make it this! From the stunning Metro ride up to the meeting point, to the incredible scenery and outstanding flavours you won’t regret booking this tour! I’ve done so many food tours but nothing comes close to this. Andreas was such a brilliant host, really friendly, knowledgeable and funny. He puts such care into the tiniest of details and really take pride over his dishes. Being able to stop and swim in a lake, before being served fresh stew and waffles cooked over a cauldron in the forest… it was unforgettable. If you are in Oslo DO THIS TOUR!
Tusen takk, Fran! Your incredible words completely made my day. I’m so happy that the forest flavors, the lake swim, and the cauldron-cooked stew and waffles gave you an unforgettable experience. It was an absolute joy hosting you and sharing my passion for Norwegian food. Thank you for such a glowing recommendation—hope to see you back in the woods someday! Best, Andreas
If you do on thing when you are in the Oslo area, make it this! From the stunning Metro ride up to the meeting point, to the incredible scenery and outstanding flavours you won’t regret booking this tour! I’ve done so many food tours but nothing comes close to this. Andreas was such a brilliant host, really friendly, knowledgeable and funny. He puts such care into the tiniest of details and really take pride over his dishes. Being able to stop and swim in a lake, before being served fresh stew and waffles cooked over a cauldron in the forest… it was unforgettable. If you are in Oslo DO THIS TOUR!
Hi, Thank you so much for this incredible review! I am absolutely thrilled to hear that our forest food tour stands out among the many you’ve experienced around the world. It was a true pleasure hosting you. I really enjoy sharing the journey up into the forest and focusing on those small details—from the local ingredients in the stew to the freshly made waffles over the fire. I'm so glad you took the plunge and enjoyed the lake swim, too! Your kind words and enthusiasm mean the world to me. Thank you for recommending the tour so highly to other Oslo visitors, and I hope our paths cross again on another adventure! Warm regards, Andreas Troll Tours
An amazing afternoon. Book this tour. Today, a cold day in late March I happened to be the only person to book this experience. Andras happily guided just me. As instructed I took Metro line 1 to the last stop. This was a great experience. I started in a downtown subway station. Over the hour long metro ride the train left the tunnel and winded up the hills outside of Oslo. Beautiful views of the fjords, wood etc. Andras met me at the station and we wandered in to the woods on snow covered trails. We stopped for a warm drink, later a tasty appetizer and then finally the main course. This is not a food tour. It is a feast.
Hi Jeff, Thank you so much for this fantastic review! I am so glad that we went ahead with the tour, despite the late March chill and being the only guest that day. It was an absolute pleasure sharing the forest with you. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the scenic Metro ride up the hills and the snowy trek through the woods. I always aim to make the food feel like a true forest feast rather than just a standard tasting, so hearing that it hit the mark for you means a lot to me. Thank you for your high recommendation, and I hope the rest of your time in Oslo was just as memorable! Warm regards, Andreas Troll Tours
I am so glad I did this tour! Andreas our guide was superb all the way through our tour. We met at Frognerseteran Metro. It is so easy to get the tube from Oslo Central so don’t be put off by travelling to the meet up point.. We walked through forests and had many breaks where Andreas would tell us the history of Norway, in particular the food. We tried so many different local dishes and ended up with a fantastic stew over a fire pit next to the lake. I would recommend this to anyone. Thank you so much, Andreas.
We loved our experience with Andreas! This tour uniquely blends a love of food, history and nature, made even more special by Andreas preparing the food himself, all of which was very delicious, and his strong storytelling skills. Andreas went above and beyond to make our particular tour a good experience since we had rainy conditions. The tour also takes place in an area that gets you outside of the city and provides a unique perspective to Oslo culture. Highly recommend!
This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip! The guide was super friendly and funny. The food was wonderful, and even prepared by the guide himself. I would recommend this tour to everyone; we had a lot of fun!
Delicious feast in the forest by an incredible chef! Andreas clearly loves both nature and gastronomy. Learn about Norway and their food on a beautiful hike above Oslo. A bargain and treasure!
The food was delicious and it was great learning about traditional norwegian meals. My tour guide was very informative and friendly. The scenery was spectacular. Would definitely recommend this tour!
Amazing experience! He picked us up right at the metro. He took us on a walk around in nature while giving us a bit of Norwegian history. There is a washroom about halfway on the adventure. The food was absolutely fantastic!
