This post is an informative journalistic coverage of a PR event with editorial & reportage elements that do not aim to promote any business, organisation, product or service.
Today - on the day of publication- I'm a member of Ruokatoimittajat ry (Finnish Food Writers' Association) and attended this PR event as a food writer (not as an influencer).
25 april 2024 - helsinki
Finland's top meat experts has gathered at in central Helsinki to kick off the grilling season at the Meat & Fire BBQ festival. Regardless of the high chance of occasional showers during the day, the culinary teams fired up their grills and accepted the challenge to create a signature dish using the meat products of HK & Kariniemen, that they season with Kikkoman & Rajamäen products.
As someone who loves delicious meat-based dishes and outdoor cooking, I knew that I cannot miss such a unique event that celebrates both! In this article I'd like to preserve the fantastic food I had the opportunity to taste, along with the efforts of the culinary teams.
Photo by © Reka Csulak - Three Pod Studio
The venue
Agroksenmäen holvikellari - Helsinki
Photo by © Reka Csulak - Three Pod Studio
Turf & Plant
by Chef Vesa Saaristo & Laurea - DIETA FOOD TRUCK
Photo by © Reka Csulak - Three Pod Studio
BBQ ribs
by Sami Vehviläinen & Wingman Petteri Ratas - BAD BONE BARBECUE
Photo by © Reka Csulak - Three Pod Studio
Ponzu Marinated Sesame Chicken,Kimchi & Green Asparagus
by Chef Toni Tuovinen
Photo by © Reka Csulak - Three Pod Studio
Dry Age Ramen
by Paistajat
Photo by © Reka Csulak - Three Pod Studio
Pork Belly Confit, Laphroaig Teriyaki Sauce Burnt Cabbage, Chicharrones, Togarashi
by Chef Alex Räsänen - MIILU BAR & GRILL
Photo by © Reka Csulak - Three Pod Studio
Samin ja Oskun Kielmannos: “Tongtong”
by Oskari Lahti & Sami Lappainen - TEAM MUSTANG
Photo by © Reka Csulak - Three Pod Studio
Surf ’N Turf Flank Steak
by Janne Salonen & Jarmo Räisänen - TEAM BROCCO CATERING
Photo by © Reka Csulak - Three Pod Studio
Oak Smoked Pork Belly & “Tsatsiki”
by Smoking Finns & Juhani Hiltunen - Fire Up Umami
Photo by © Reka Csulak - Three Pod Studio
Kana Slider, Sivusalaatti, Suklamousse
by Laurean BBQ Warriors
Photo by © Reka Csulak - Three Pod Studio
Poppamies Grilled Chicken Taco
by Marko Suksi & Mika Lyly - Poppamies
Photo by © Reka Csulak - Three Pod Studio
Spruce Wood Grilled Beef Tongue, Rhubarb, Meat Vinegar
by Chef Taneli Korsiala - Brasa
Photo by © Reka Csulak - Three Pod Studio
Lihaklinikka (Meat Clinic) - Dry Aged
demo by janne leppänen
Photo by © Reka Csulak - Three Pod Studio
More flavour with soy and vinegar - Umami
demo by matti Hurttia
Many thanks to Chef Matti Hurttia for inviting me to this event. I also appreciate the opportunity to meet and learn directly from the talented chefs & culinary teams, while getting familiar with the brands that presented their products at the event.
DISCLOSURE
The organiser has not set any special criteria and has not initiated any financial/alternative compensation that would require the creation of any written or visual content related to this PR event nor the promotion of any products/services in exchange for attendance - but I decided to share my experience anyway as I think you'd enjoy exclusive insights from my recent gastro adventure. Any PR products/samples/food, drink/services/raffle prizes handed out by the organisers, other participants or exhibitors (if applicable) were not a form of compensation, nor part of an exchange agreement.
