The Finnish Culinary Team Kicks Off a New Season
- lauramoisio
- Mar 31
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 14
The Finnish Culinary Team has launched its new training season with energy and enthusiasm. The upcoming competition period brings fresh faces, exceptional skills, and an even stronger passion for developing and promoting Finnish gastronomy on the international stage.
Assembling the team is a carefully considered process that values technical expertise, teamwork, and a commitment to long-term training. The selected lineup represents the very best of Finnish culinary talent.
Team Line-Up for 2025–2026
The team is led by Katja Tuomainen, who continues in her role as Team Manager.
The full team includes:
Matias Haapsaari
Kari Julin, Team Captain
Eija Kuningas
Toni Kuusisto
Joel Manninen
Tiina Norkio
Lauri Parviainen
Ilmari Saarikoski
Mia-Maria Tschernij
Teemu Tuovinen
Sanna Tähtinen
Anttoni Zuravljov
The training season has begun on a high note, and the team is heading into an intensive period of preparation. The focus is on developing new recipes, refining teamwork and techniques, and building a unified, impressive competition menu.
Organizational Update
The Finnish Culinary Team’s General Manager, Jenni Bergström, has stepped down from her role for personal reasons. She served in the position for just over a year. We sincerely thank Jenni for her time with the team and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
The team’s operations will continue as planned under the leadership of Team Manager Katja Tuomainen. The entire team remains fully committed to advancing Finnish culinary excellence in cooperation with our valued partners and supporters.
Looking Ahead
The work of the Finnish Culinary Team is demanding and long-term – but above all, it is inspiring. Each team member brings their own unique skills and perspective, and together they create something extraordinary: the future of Finnish gastronomy.
Follow our journey and be part of supporting Finnish culinary talent on the road to international success!
