Hurtigruten has announced a new menu from Culinary Ambassador Maret Ravdna Buljo, which is now being served onboard.

The menu introduces traditional Sami dishes and celebrates the indigenous food culture of the Sami people of Arctic Europe.

The company said in a press release that the dishes are now part of Hurtigruten’s Norway Coastal Kitchen concept, which partners with more than 70 local producers across Norway to serve guests sustainable produce onboard.

“Hurtigruten has been focusing on Sami food as part of its Norway’s Coastal Kitchen concept for quite a while, and we are excited about this natural evolution of the company’s commitment to showcase local flavors and sustainable traditions,” said Øistein Nilsen, culinary director at Hurtigruten.

“As our Sami Culinary Ambassador, Buljo will strengthen the relationship between Hurtigruten and Sami producers, artisans and food brokers, with the goal to integrate Sami knowledge and values as a natural part of Norway’s Coastal Kitchen,” added Nilsen.

“This is a big step for Sami cuisine, as it has not always been traditionally acknowledged in Norway, so Hurtigruten is opening the door for Sámi food to be more widespread,” said Buljo.

According to the press release, Buljo was one of three nominees for Norway’s Matprisen 2025 award, which honors contributions to sustainable food. At this year’s ceremony, she was recognized for her work in promoting Sami food traditions and production.

Hurtigruten’s Sámi-inspired restaurant Arran now features five new dishes from Buljo, including several vegetarian options.

Highlights include dishes like:

• Salmon, ember bread, cloudberries and truffle seaweed
• Broth with dried reindeer meat
• Reindeer liver burger
• Reindeer roast
• Lingonberry porridge with whipped cream and toasted barley grains, and
• Warm coffee cheese served with redcurrant sorbet and caramel sauce.

 

On the Original Coastal Express ships, new dishes are available in the main restaurant, Torget, and the fine-dining restaurant, Kysten.

Two signature dishes will also be introduced in Brygga Bistro later this year.

Image: Buljo, captured by Christian Kay