Experience culinary creations with our summer Gala menus, offering more stylish selections compared to our standard house menus. Explore the finest Finnish seasonal ingredients, shining in their prime during the summer months, enhanced by fresh herbs and vegetables from Apaja's own garden.
Our garden provides the freshest produce—ripe peas, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, strawberries, and more—bringing vibrant flavors to both your plate and glass. Throughout the summer and early autumn, these homegrown treasures define our unique menus, ensuring a dining experience that captures the essence of Finnish nature.
Indulge in an unforgettable Gala dinner, crafted with local ingredients and served in the enchanting setting of Apaja in Jyväskylä. Let the tastes of the season transport you to the heart of summer.
Gala menu Niitty and Kaisla are available from May to September. Please note that our menus may change depending on seasonal availability.
Gala menu Niitty is a diverse and festive selection featuring high-quality details. Carefully chosen local ingredients are the cornerstone of this menu. For the main course, you have three options to choose from for your whole group.
The pike-perch, served as one of the main courses, is freshly caught for us by a fisherman from the waters of Lake Keurusselkä. The beef option comes from Niittymäki Farm in Vilppula, and the local halloum-style cheese is sourced from Juustoportti. Halla cheese, made from Finnish cow’s and goat’s milk and flavored with mint, is another highlight.
The entire menu is served buffet-style.
Fresh baked bread
Finnish Archipelago Bread
Apaja Seed Bread
Herb pesto
Roasted Pepper paste
ButterGreen Sprout salad with Rasberry
Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil
Smoked Salmon, Roasted Herb Potatoes, blackcurrant-marinated red onion and Fennel and cucumber Sour Cream
Beef Rosé, Apple and Arugula with horseradish cream
Gin-cured pike perchHomemade croutons, crostini, seeds and roasted onions
Apple dressing, Citrus Oil and Garden VinaigretteOne main course option for the entire group
Served from the buffet tableFried pike-perch with roasted butter sauce
Seasonal potatoes
Honey roasted summer vegetables
Tomato-pepper pan and caramelized Fennel with Thyme
Zucchini with Goat cheese-basil cream and kale chipsHerb-Glazed Beef Fillet with Dark Cranberry Sauce
Mint-Marinated Blackcurrant jam
Roasted New Potatoes
Honey-Roasted Summer Carrots with Buckwheat and Nuts
Crispy Asparagus and Broccolini with Bacon Crumble
Tomato-Pepper Pan with ThymeFried Halla Cheese
Carrot-Mint Cream
Black Rice and Devil’s Stew
Honey roasted Summer vegetables
Crispy Asparagus and Broccolini
Zucchini with Goat cheese-basil cream and kale chipsCoffee and tea
Please note: If you choose the beef fillet as the main course, the beef rosé starter will be replaced with another item.
If you choose the vegetarian main course, some of the starters will be replaced with the following:
Fresh baked bread
Finnish Archipelago bread
Butter
Nettle PestoGreen sprout salad with currant dressing
Dill seed Cucumbers
Marinated cherry tomatoes and mozzarella
Smoked Salmon, roasted new potatoes, Myrttinen’s pickles, and marinated red onionHomemade 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
New potatoes
Mushroom stew
Honey roasted summer carrots with buckwheat
Caramelized fennel and leekBeef stew with dark cranberry sauce
Roasted baby potatoes
Blackcurrant jam
Honey roasted vegetables with herb cream
Tomato-Pepper pan with thymeLightly smoked pork with mustard mousse
Dark apple cider sauce
Cheesy potatoes
Honey roasted vegetables with roasted buckwheat
Caramelized fennel and leekCoffee and Tea
Gala menu Kaisla is a festive collection where dishes are prepared with a relaxed approach, without compromising on quality and taste. For the main course, you can choose one of three delicious options for your whole group.
The options for this menu include salmon from Rossin Kala in Laukaa, beef stew made from Niittymäki Farm’s beef, or lightly smoked pork from Pohjosaho Farm.
Welcome to enjoy a festive moment in a relaxed atmosphere with the Kaisla Celebration Menu!
The entire menu is served buffet-style.
Desserts starting at 3€ per person
Cakes starting at 5€ per person
For more information, please contact our sales service.