Signature Food Experience SIPOO

A magnificent gastronomic immersion into the treasures of the northern forests.

UTU Routes – Sipoo Signature Food Experience Pilot Experience. Welcome to the inaugural UTU Routes Signature Food Experience—a carefully curated culinary journey where pristine Finnish nature, outstanding local gastronomy and authentic encounters come together to create an unforgettable day in the heart of Sipoo. Your experience begins in the tranquil forests of Sipoonkorpi National Park, just a short drive from Helsinki. Your guide is Anu Brask—an acclaimed food journalist, chef and Urban Wilderness Guide whose passion for Finland's forests has made her one of the country's leading experts on wild food. An award-winning food writer and World Champion in chanterelle mushroom picking, Anu reveals the forest not simply as nature, but as the birthplace of Finnish culinary culture. During the guided forest walk, guests discover the season's finest wild mushrooms, learn the principles of sustainable foraging, and gain insight into Finland's unique relationship with its forests. Around an open fire, a carefully prepared forest-inspired tasting introduces the flavours that will define the rest of the day. The journey continues to Tila Restaurant, nestled in the heart of Sipoonkorpi National Park in the picturesque village of Hindsby. Owner Kaisa Rantama spent many years at some of Finland's finest restaurants before creating Tila—a destination where Nordic culinary traditions, seasonal ingredients and genuine hospitality meet in perfect harmony. Surrounded by rolling countryside, free-roaming farm animals and the peaceful atmosphere of rural Finland, Tila offers an authentic glimpse into Finnish country life. Guests are invited to explore the farm's artisan products, including handcrafted cheeses, estate honey, Finnish Landrace sheep wool products, sheepskins and a charming antiquarian bookshop filled with carefully selected treasures. One of the highlights of the afternoon is an exclusive cheese and wine pairing, where Tila's handcrafted farmhouse cheeses are matched with berry wines from the award-winning Ainoa Winery. Each pairing has been carefully designed to showcase the elegance, freshness and purity of Finnish ingredients. The culinary journey concludes with a seasonal farm-to-table menu created from the finest ingredients supplied by Sipoo's local producers. Wild forest mushrooms, fresh local vegetables and Nordic flavours come together in a menu that celebrates the essence of Finnish nature. As evening falls over Sipoonkorpi, guests enjoy a forest-inspired musical performance while overlooking the surrounding countryside through Tila Restaurant's panoramic windows. It is a moment where music, gastronomy and nature merge into a truly memorable finale. UTU Routes invites you to experience Finland through its forests, its flavours and its people—an elegant journey designed for travellers seeking authenticity, exclusivity and world-class Nordic hospitality.