Autumn | Winter
Enjoy the exquisite flavors of our autumns and winter Gala menus, featuring great taste in the middle of cold season. Embrace the rich and comforting seasonal ingredients that autumn brings, showcasing the best of Finnish produce at its peak.
During the winter months, we focus on hearty and robust flavors, utilizing local ingredients such as root vegetables and aromatic herbs to create dishes that warm the soul. Each menu is thoughtfully crafted to highlight the essence of Finnish winter, ensuring a memorable dining experience that celebrates the season.
Join us for an unforgettable Gala dinner, prepared with care from local ingredients and served in the cozy ambiance of Apaja in Jyväskylä. Let the seasonal flavors transport you to a winter wonderland.
Gala menus Halla and Kajo are available from October to March.
Please note that our menus may vary based on ingredient availability and the season.
PRICES FROM (INC. VAT)
59 e | guest
RECOMMENDED GROUP SIZE
10+ guests
Gala menu Halla
The Gala Menu Halla is a diverse and festive selection, featuring high-quality details and mouth-watering flavors. The menu has been carefully crafted with local ingredients. For the main course, there are three different options from which you can choose one for the entire group. The pike-perch served as the main course is caught directly for us by a fisherman from the waters of Lake Keurusselkä. The beef fillet option is sourced from Niittymäki Farm in Vilppula, and we receive local halloum-style cheese from Juustoportti. Halla cheese is made from Finnish cow’s and goat’s milk and is flavored with mint.
The entire menu is served buffet-style.
The menu price includes
- Facilities for your private use for a pre-agreed time
- A tasty menu
- The basic decoration
- Table setting with house utensils
- Professional service in preparing for and during the event
- After the occasion of cleaning the facilities
Gala menu Halla
Fresh baked bread
Finnish archipelago bread
Butter
Herb pesto
Roasted red pepper spreadGreen sprout salad with cranberry dressing
Marinated cherry tomatoes and mozzarella
Smoked salmon, roasted new potatoes, Myrttinen’s pickles, and marinated red onion
Beef rosé, apples, and arugula with horseradish cream
Gin-cured pike-perchHomemade croutons, seeds, and roasted onions
Mustard salad dressing, citrus oil, and berry vinaigretteOne main course option for the entire group
Served from the buffet tableCrispy fried pike-perch fillet with roasted butter sauce
Potatoes
Honey-roasted vegetables
Tomato and pepper pan with caramelized fennel and thyme
Pumpkin with goat cheese-basil cream and kale chipsHerb glazed beef fillet with dark cranberry sauce
Mint-marinated black currant relish
Roasted potatoes
Honey-roasted carrots with buckwheat and nuts
Beetroot and Aura cheese casserole
Tomato and pepper pan with thymeFried Halla cheese
Carrot-mint cream
Black rice with devil’s stew
Honey-roasted vegetables
Beetroot and Aura cheese casserole
Pumpkin with goat cheese-basil cream and kale chipsCoffee and Tea
Please note that if you choose the vegetarian option as the main course, some of the starters will be substituted with the following:
Tomato and pepper pan
Beetroot carpaccio
Roasted herb potatoes, marinated red onions, fennel-sour cream cucumber, and feta cheese
Gala Menu Kajo
Fresh baked bread
Finnish archipelago bread
Butter
Herb pestoSprout salad with cranberry dressing
Pickled pumpkin
Oven-roasted tomatoes and mozzarella with basil creamSmoked salmon, roasted potatoes, Myrttinen pickled cucumbers, and marinated red onions
Homemade croutons, seeds, and roasted onions
Mustard salad dressing, citrus oil, and berry vinaigretteOne main course option for the entire group
Served from the buffet tableHoney-mustard glazed salmon with roasted butter sauce
Potatoes
Mushroom stew
Honey-roasted carrots with buckwheat
Caramelized fennel and leekBeef stew with dark cranberry sauce
Roasted baby potatoes
Black currant jam
Honey-roasted root vegetables with herb cream
Tomato and pepper pan with thymeLightly smoked pork with mustard mousse
Dark apple cider sauce
Creamy potatoes
Honey-roasted root vegetables and roasted buckwheat
Caramelized fennel and leekCoffee and Tea
Gala Menu Kajo
The Gala Menu Kajo is a festive selection where the dishes are prepared with a relaxed approach, without compromising on quality and flavor. For the main course, you can choose one delicious option from three offerings for your entire group. The options in this menu are salmon from Laukaa’s Rossin Kalat, beef stew made from Niittymäki Farm’s cattle, or lightly smoked pork from Pohjosaho Farm.
The entire menu is served buffet-style.
The menu price includes
- Facilities for your private use for a pre-agreed time
- A tasty menu
- The basic decoration
- Table setting with house utensils
- Professional service in preparing for and during the event
- After the occasion of cleaning the facilities
We are happy to recommend wines and other beverages to complement your main course selection.
Complete the Gala Menu Halla and Kajo with Excellent Dessert and Cake Options
Desserts starting at 3 e per person
Cakes starting at 5 e per person
For more information, please contact our sales service.