Events & Venue

WeChef is much more than just Finland's best French cooking school – we also host a wide variety of events at our venue in Punavuori, Helsinki. We tailor food-related programs for both corporate and private clients, from short courses to demonstrations, and provide the perfect setting for all kinds of occasions.



Our venue in Punavuori, Helsinki

The WeChef venue offers an ideal setting for intimate seated dinners of up to 30 guests or lively cocktail gatherings for over 50 attendees. Whether it's a corporate team-building day, a product launch, or a social gathering for your hunting club, we're here to customize the event to your theme and specifications.

Housed in a historic industrial building, our venue provides a unique space where guests can either cook together under the guidance of our instructor or focus solely on their meeting while our dedicated staff handles all the details. You have the freedom to arrange your alcohol service according to your preferences. You can choose to order wine from Alko's online store, which will be delivered directly to us and ready for you upon arrival at the perfect temperature. Alternatively, you can bring your own drinks, and we're happy to provide recommendations for beverages that complement your event.

Spanning 150 m², our open-concept venue is situated on the fifth floor of Mestaritalo. Access is convenient with a barrier-free elevator available from the courtyard side. Guests have access to 125 m² of functional space, complete with two separate restrooms, a cozy sofa set, television, wireless audio system, and a spacious six-meter dining table. Our venue is available for rental for a minimum of half a day, ensuring flexibility to accommodate your needs.

Contact us about your event!


Examples of Programs

Every event is tailored to meet the client's needs, but here are a few examples to spark your imagination:
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Cooking Course: All participants prepare a three-course meal together under the guidance of our chef, and then enjoy the meal together.

Inspiring Prep Course: Everyone participates in the food preparation, after which WeChef's head chef finishes the dishes and serves them to the guests.

Educational Food Demonstration: A session led by WeChef's head chef (e.g., oyster shucking and tasting), after which participants focus on their own program while WeChef's staff takes care of everything else.


Examples of group courses

In group courses, participants cook together to prepare a three-course meal. Participants are divided into smaller groups, each responsible for preparing one part of the meal. At the end of the lesson, the meal created is enjoyed together. Depending on the menu, group size, and special requests, the price of the course is approximately €130 per person (including venue rental, instruction, and ingredients). Example menus are also available for lunch or dinner, prepared by the house. A reasonable number of pre-communicated dietary restrictions can be accommodated in the course content, although almost all dishes prepared in the courses are lactose-free. For lunch and dinner services, we can accommodate all customer preferences. Our venue is perfect for buffet or cocktail-style food service, making your event a hit.


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Côte d'Azur

Starter:

Zucchini roulade filled with goat cheese, pistou sauce, and crispy seeds
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Galettes, marinated whitefish, and basil vinaigrette

Main course:

Oven-roasted white fish with tapenade filling, fried rosemary potatoes, and fennel beurre blanc sauce
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Braised beef cheek, potatoes, and olives

Dessert:

Croustade aux pommes
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Fruit clafoutis with ice cream
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Normandie

Starter:

Cider-infused fish and seafood stew
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Lobster bisque

Main course:

Chicken breast fillet, glazed seasonal vegetables, and calvados sauce
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Bacon-wrapped monkfish with artichokes and cauliflower pancakes

Dessert:

Tarte Normande
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Bourgogne

Starter:

Escargot and bacon mushroom sauté with Chablis sauce
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hicken salad with apple and walnuts

Main course:

Rabbit in mustard sauce

Dessert:

Chayote and apricot rosemary bake
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Bordeaux

Starter:

Oysters and leeks
or
Tomato and fennel tart tatin-style pie

Main course:

Beef tenderloin, celery cream bake, truffle potatoes roasted in duck fat, and Madeira sauce

Dessert:

Canelle pastries with vanilla cream
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Chestnut cake with caramel ice cream and salted caramel sauce
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Beaujolais (also suitable for lunch)

Starter:

Cod pot-au-feu

Main course:

Roasted duck breast with caramelized fig and blackcurrant gastrique
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Grilled pork chop with caramelized onion and red wine sauce
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Pike quenelle gratin with crayfish sauce

Dessert:

Beaujolais-wine poached pear with black pepper créme fraîche
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Flandre (also suitable for lunch)

Starter:

Veal vol-au-vent

Main course:

Cod fillet, braised red cabbage, and beer jus
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Eendive gratin with veal escalope

Dessert:

Rhubarb pie
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Île-de-France (also suitable for lunch)

Starter:

Cheese soufflé and green salad
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Parisian Salad

Main course:

Beef or salmon tartare with French fries

Dessert:

Financier pastry, pistachio ice cream, and salted caramel
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Macaron pastries