International festival · 30.9.–3.10.2026
Food & Fun Festival
The world’s top chefs land in local restaurants. OOBU hosts Icelandic chef Friðgeir I. Eiríksson — one evening, one festival menu.
Festival chef
Friðgeir I. Eiríksson
Eriksson Brasserie · Reykjavík
Friðgeir I. Eiríksson is the owner and head chef of Eriksson Brasserie and one of the best-known figures in Icelandic gastronomy. He previously led the kitchen of the Michelin-starred Domaine de Clairefontaine near Lyon and represented Iceland at the Bocuse d'Or in 2007.
Since then he has shaped his home country’s restaurant scene, among other things as head chef of Hótel Holt in Reykjavík. During the festival week his kitchen meets OOBU’s.
The kitchen was home ground for Friðgeir already as a child — his father made his career as a cook in Iceland. Eriksson Brasserie’s menu is European in style, with an emphasis on Italian and French cooking, and the bar pours the house’s own EIRIKSSON Kaldi beer, brewed exclusively for the brasserie.
I said last year I would come back even if I had to row from Iceland. Luckily OOBU called before I made it to the water.”
In his own words · Friðgeir
Why the restaurant business?
”The best job in the world — with a knife bag you can travel the world and always find something new.”
Food philosophy
”Cook food the way you want to eat it yourself — or don’t cook at all!”
The most important thing at dinner
”Beautiful glasses.”
Favourite pizza
”Pepperoni.”
During festival week
Food & Fun special lunch
In the spirit of the festival we also serve a special lunch Tue–Fri 11.00–14.30 — throughout the festival week.
Lunch at OOBU →FAQ
Food & Fun at OOBU
When does the event take place?
Food & Fun Turku takes place 30.9–3.10.2026. The festival menu is served at OOBU all week, and Tue–Fri there is also a Food & Fun special lunch.
Where does it take place?
The festival lives in restaurants across Turku. OOBU’s festival dinners are served in the Bassi house at Läntinen Rantakatu 9 — on the bank of the River Aura.
How can I take part?
By booking a table for the festival week and choosing the Eiríksson × OOBU festival menu. No separate tickets are needed.
Do I need to book in advance?
We warmly recommend booking — festival-week seats are limited and evenings fill up fast.
How much does it cost?
The festival menu: 5 courses 85 (wine package 58) or 3 courses 69 (wine package 39). All dishes are gluten-free and lactose-free.
How do I book a table?
Easiest via TableOnline or by phone 020 128 0900.
Who can I ask for more information?
From us: info@oobu.fi · 020 128 0900. The full festival programme: foodandfunfestival.com.
A festival set across the city
Food & Fun brings international guest kitchens to Turku’s restaurants 30.9–3.10.2026. The festival menu is served at OOBU all week — seats are limited.
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