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Chef of the Year

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Chef of the Year

Served at Restaurant Bandak throughout October.

"Earlier this year, head chef Simo Pietarinen was named Strawberry Chef of the Year 2026. Throughout October, the menu that secured the victory is being served at Restaurant Bandak at Dalen Hotel.

"Earlier this year, head chef Simo Pietarinen was named Strawberry Chef of the Year 2026. Throughout October, the menu that secured the victory is being served at Restaurant Bandak at Dalen Hotel.

About the menu

The menu is developed for Strawberry Chef of the Year and is served at Restaurant Bandak throughout October.

It follows the season we are entering and consists of ingredients and flavors that characterize autumn.

About Simo Pietarinen

Simo Pietarinen leads the kitchen at Dalen Hotel.
Earlier this year he won Strawberry Chef of the Year – a competition bringing together chefs from across the Strawberry group. In October, the winning menu is served at Restaurant Bandak.

The menu

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Chef of the year

Forrett

  • Lett røkt gresskarflan

    Gresskarchutney, gresskarkrokett, sprø grønnkål, grønnkålolje og gresskarkjerner.

Hovedrett

  • Hjort i salt- og rosmarinskorpe

    Confitert rødbete glasert med sopp, hjorteragu, potetkake, soppsabayon og viltsaus.

Dessert

  • Ripsbavaroise

    Karamellsjokolade-pannacotta, sjokoladebrownie, brunet smør–sitroncurd og ripssorbet.

Ask the waiter about allergens

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Two ways to experience the menu

Serveres kun i oktober

Book a table or plan a stay at Dalen Hotel.

Restaurant Bandak

Reserve a table and experience the menu that won Strawberry Chef of the Year.

Stay with Chef of the Year menu

Accommodation, breakfast, and Chef of the Year menu at Restaurant Bandak.

Practical information

  • Served throughout October.
  • Restaurant Bandak.
  • Reservation required.
  • Wine pairing can be ordered.
  • Allergies will be accommodated as much as possible.
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