UMAMI·CATERING

Reviews

What clients say

Over a decade of evenings in homes across greater Helsinki. Here are a few of them.

“Bullseye! In our small kitchen Joona conjured up a four-course gourmet dinner (plus two kinds of welcome bite), taking care of the special dishes for an allergic guest too. It was wonderful just to sit at the table and enjoy the courses, served and introduced to us with their wines. The whole thing was crowned by Joona's warm and calm presence.”
Irmeli · Helsinki · 12 guests · 2025

4 courses · allergies accommodated

“We have a habit of getting together with another couple now and then. We chose lobster soup, Arctic char and blueberry pie, and everything went superbly. Joona arrived in good time, set the table and introduced the dishes clearly. Every course was delicious — and best of all, at the end of the evening the kitchen was left spotless.”
Veijo · Helsinki · 4 guests · 2025

Lobster soup, char, blueberry pie

“Dinner at home clearly exceeded our (already high) expectations. Everything — from the communication to planning the Italian menu and of course the dinner itself — was first class.”
Henri · Espoo · 2 guests · 2025

Italian menu

“Joona cooked and served a wonderful pasta-bar experience for our group of 17 at our pre-Christmas party. Everything ran precisely as agreed, with a relaxed touch. Great food made by a true professional.”
Anssi · Helsinki · 17 guests · 2024

Pasta bar & barista, Christmas party

“Dealing with Joona went excellently in every way. We got good menu suggestions for ten people, and every course from the starters to dessert was truly delicious.”
Jukka Tanninen · Helsinki · 10 guests · 2024

5 courses with wine pairings

“THANK YOU for an absolutely amazing evening! We couldn't be happier and the food was really good. Excellent wine pairings, and the guests were full of praise.”
Marina · Helsinki · 14 guests · 2024

Scandinavian menu

“Everything went smoothly and interaction with Joona was just right. The food was excellent; high-quality ingredients were cooked to perfection and well presented.”
Henna · Vantaa · 6 guests · 2023

Christmas party, Scandinavian menu

“I booked Joona to cook a birthday dinner. Planning the menu was effortless, and every course from the starters to dessert was truly delicious and beautifully presented.”
Annamaria · Espoo · 12 guests · 2023

Birthday, Italian menu

“Joona was enthusiastic from the very first phone call. The evening went wonderfully — the meal started at the agreed time and Joona looked after us with real professionalism.”
Janne Turunen · Vihti · 7 guests · 2022

Scandinavian three-course

“Joona tailored a perfect dinner for two for us at very short notice. The food was incredibly good, and it was lovely to watch Joona work.”
Hanna · Helsinki · 2 guests · 2022

Birthday, dietary needs accommodated

“A family dinner orchestrated by Joona worked brilliantly! The planning, accommodating a special diet, the food itself and the social interaction all deserve praise.”
Päivi · Kerava · 8 guests · 2022

Family dinner, dietary needs accommodated

“We booked Joona for a corporate dinner and the concept worked really well. The food was absolutely superb. Joona is skilled, friendly and has a great sense of the room.”
Essi Ryökäs · Helsinki · 9 guests · 2022

Corporate dinner, Scandinavian menu

“Joona conjured up a tasty four-course Italian-themed dinner for us. The private-chef service was, as a whole, more than just a dinner.”
Mikke · Vantaa · 9 guests · 2021

Italian four-course

“We booked Joona to cook a birthday dinner at our home. Together, drawing on Joona's expertise, we developed the menu — the whole thing was more than a restaurant at home!”
Pia Peltoniemi · Helsinki · 4 guests · 2021

Birthday, Italian menu