Dinner: An Icelandic Feast Presented by A Taste of Iceland 

Enjoy an Icelandic culinary experience at Platform at Pier 57 on Friday, September 6.

Ready to taste a plate full of Iceland? Icelandic Chef Snaedis Xyza Mae Ocampo and pastry Chef Olof Olofsdottir, in collaboration with The James Beard Foundation, will prepare an Icelandic feast, drawing inspiration from the award-winning courses of the 2024 Icelandic Culinary Team. Indulge in a showcase of Iceland's finest ingredients and flavors, crafted into an outstanding dining experience. The menu will feature centerpiece ingredients from Iceland, including cod, lamb, and skyr. 

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About Platform by JBF

Anchored within Pier 57’s 16,000-square-foot Market 57 food hall at 25 11th Ave in New York, Platform by the James Beard Foundation (Platform) is a state-of-the-art show kitchen, event space, and educational hub for outstanding culinary arts programming. Bringing the Foundation’s Good Food for Good® mission to life, Platform welcomes visitors from NYC and beyond to experience the best of American food culture and the people behind it through dynamic programs and events featuring James Beard Award-winning and nominated chefs, inspiring industry leaders, and exceptional emerging talent from the Foundation’s impact programming and network of chefs. From a weekly chef-in-residence program, to intimate dining events with coveted chef counter seating, exciting cooking demos, hands-on culinary classes, book signings, industry panels, and more—there is something for everyone to indulge their love of food and beverage, and to celebrate the people, cultures, traditions, and innovations shaping America's food culture today. As a 501c3, funds raised through Platform events supports the James Beard Foundation’s mission to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America's food culture and champion a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability. For more information and to book your tickets, please visit: www.platformbyjbf.org and follow along on Instagram @platformbyjbf and Facebook @platformbyjbf.

About the James Beard Foundation

The James Beard Foundation (JBF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that celebrates and supports the people behind America’s food culture while pushing for new standards in the restaurant industry to create a future where all have the opportunity to thrive. Established over 30 years ago, the Foundation has highlighted the centrality of food culture in our daily lives and is committed to supporting a resilient and flourishing industry that honors its diverse communities. By amplifying new voices, celebrating those leading the way, and supporting those on the path to do so, the Foundation is working to create a more equitable and sustainable future—what we call Good Food for Good®. JBF brings its mission to life through the annual Awards, industry and community-focused programs, advocacy, partnerships, and events across the country. For the first time in the Foundation’s history, exceptional culinary talent, industry leaders, and visitors from NYC and beyond can experience unforgettable dining and educational programming at Platform by the James Beard Foundation—and be the first to try new food concepts at the Good To Go by JBF kiosk—inspiring food and beverage devotees for decades to come. Learn more at jamesbeard.org, sign up for our newsletter, and follow @beardfoundation on social media.

Snaedis Xyza Mae Ocampo

Chef Snaedis Xyza Mae Ocampo is the Head Chef at ION Adventure Hotel and has been the Team Manager of The Icelandic Culinary Team since 2023. She is currently training for the Culinary World Cup in 2026. Competition has played a decisive role in her professional journey, beginning as a Culinary Team assistant in 2015. She ascended to Team Manager from 2017 to 2020, leading the team to a gold medal at the Culinary World Cup in 2018. She also secured two gold medals and an overall third place at the Culinary Olympics in 2020, marking the first time the Icelandic team reached the podium.

Olof Olofsdottir

Olof is a Pastry Chef at Monkeys restaurant in Reykjavik, Iceland. She is the winner of the Dessert of The Year competition in 2021. Olof is the author of the pastry book "Omotstaedilegir eftirrettir," (Irresistible Desserts), published in Icelandic in 2023. Chef Olof is a pastry chef on the Icelandic Culinary Team, winning two gold medals and an overall 3rd place IKA Culinary Olympics 2024.

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Photo of the 2024 Icelandic Culinary Team featuring Snaedis Xyza Mae Ocampo (center).

Iceland's National Culinary Team won bronze at the 26th IKA/Culinary Olympics in Stuttgart, Germany. The competition featured over 1,200 chefs from 55 countries, showcasing over 7,000 menus. The event included a Chef's Table with an 11-course menu and a three-course meal for 110 guests. Finland won gold, while Switzerland took silver. Iceland's performance was remarkable, particularly its lamb dish, which demonstrated exceptional creativity and skill. The IKA/Culinary Olympics is known as a significant platform for culinary professionals to display their talents and set new trends.

Iceland Culinary Team