Winter 2027 brings three special evenings to Restaurant Aihki at Sunday Morning Resort in Pyhä. A celebrated Pyrenean winemaker, one of Finland's most decorated young chefs and a much-loved Master of Wine each take over our dining room for one night only. Seats are limited, so we recommend reserving early.
Upcoming events at Restaurant Aihki
- Saturday 16 January 2027 – Castell d'Encus Winemaker Dinner with Raül Bobet
- Saturday 20 February 2027 – Guest Chef Dinner with Johan Kurkela
- Friday 12 March 2027 – Essi Avellan's Champagne Dinner
Castell d'Encus Winemaker Dinner | Saturday 16 January 2027
We open the year with an evening dedicated to Castell d'Encus, the high-altitude estate in the Catalan Pyrenees founded by winemaker Raül Bobet in 2001. Its vineyards lie between 800 and 1,230 metres above sea level, and some of its wines are still fermented in stone vats carved by monks in the 12th century.
Raül Bobet joins us at Aihki in person. He set out to find vineyards that would keep their freshness as the climate warms, and the result is a range of precise, cool-climate wines from organically farmed vines – a natural match for the clean, seasonal flavours of Lapland. Our kitchen builds the evening's menu around his wines.
Reserve your table for 16 January
Johan Kurkela at Aihki | Saturday 20 February 2027
Johan Kurkela, Finland's Chef of the Year 2023, represents Finland at the Bocuse d'Or World Final in Lyon in January 2027, widely regarded as the most demanding cooking competition in the world. Just weeks after the final, he returns to Pyhä to cook a one-night-only dinner at Aihki.
Kurkela earned his place in Lyon at Bocuse d'Or Europe 2026 in Marseille, where the Finnish team also won the special prize for best plate. Guests who joined his previous dinner at Aihki know what to expect: precise, inventive cooking at the very highest level. This is a rare chance to taste it in the fells, fresh from the competition.
Reserve your table for 20 February
Essi Avellan's Champagne Dinner | Friday 12 March 2027
Aihki's sparkling signature evening returns. Internationally acclaimed Master of Wine and Champagne specialist Essi Avellan hosts her seventh Champagne Dinner at Aihki. Expect carefully chosen Champagnes, each paired with a course from our kitchen, and the kind of stories only a Master of Wine can tell.
Reserve your table for 12 March
Good to know
- Seating times, menus and prices for each evening will be published on this page as soon as they are confirmed.
- Please let us know about any allergies or dietary requirements when booking.
- Staying with us on half board? On event evenings your regular dinner is served earlier in the evening, or you can upgrade to the event menu. Our Guest Service team is happy to help.
- More evenings are in the works for spring 2027, so keep an eye on this page.
Make a night of it
Turn the dinner into a short winter escape and stay the night at Sunday Morning Resort on the shore of Lake Pyhäjärvi, just a few steps from the restaurant. Our Sales team will gladly put together a stay around the evening of your choice.
Book your table
Reserve your seat through our online booking calendar for Restaurant Aihki, or contact our team:
Sales – group bookings, private parties and stays with dinner
+358 50 543 6627 | sales@sundaymorning.fi
Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00
Guest Service – table reservations and questions from staying guests
+358 41 318 8876 | guestservice@sundaymorning.fi
Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00
Restaurant Aihki, Sunday Morning Resort, Huhanniemi 1, 98530 Pyhätunturi, Finland. Read more about Restaurant Aihki.
