After months of sultry weather, the itch is in the air to rid ourselves of the heat-induced lethargy. The good news is that in mid-July, IKEA will be throwing the traditional Swedish festival Kräftskiva, together with a crayfish party of seasonal dishes, incorporating the conscientious Swedish spirit of including the three essential elements of a Crayfish Party Kräftskiva:
- A table full of crayfish and various Swedish delicacies to whet your appetite
- Different kinds of crayfish-themed accessories, including crayfish hats, bibs and napkins for participants to don a festive crayfish look
- Kicking off the crayfish feast with everyone raising their glasses, singing and toasting to each other.
The seasonal dishes will be available from 19 July to 15 August, visit IKEA Restaurant to join the Crayfish Party where you can tuck into various delicacies with your choice of crayfish-themed accessories. Join us with friends and family and celebrate the end of summer with festive spirits!
From 19 July onwards, get a FREE selected Crayfish Party item upon purchase of a crayfish dish. Let the crayfish party begin! While stock lasts.
Restaurant Offer From 19 July to 15 August, 2019
Bistro Offer From 19 July to 15 August, 2019
Swedish Food Market Offer
Still craving some moreish traditional Swedish bites? Come to Swedish Food Market for a wide range of must-have Crayfish Party food and treat your friends and family to a feast. Get that Swedish culinary spirit in you, learn to prepare and peel a crayfish as you immerse in the elation of Kräftskiva together:
Be the host with the most! Here’s how to prepare a crayfish effortlessly: IKEA’s frozen crayfish in dill brine is boiled in brine with spices. Just defrost and serve!
Enjoy crayfish the authentic way:
1. Start with clean hands. Remove the claws from the body. Twist off the joints from the claw ends and eat all visible meat.
2. Crack the claw, for example with a nutcracker, to get to the meat inside.
3. Hold the crayfish body and grab the tail. Twist the tail to loosen it from the body, and pull away.
4. Pinch the tail to make the shell easier to remove.
5. Crack the tail open along inside.
6. Pull the tail meat out – enjoy!
7. For true crayfish lovers, don’t forget to suck the head for the spicy juices inside!
Complete your Crayfish Party spread with a great range of Swedish delicacies:
Whether you’re hosting your Crayfish Party as an outdoor picnic or indoor get-together, make sure your Crayfish Party food items stay chilled and dry with the iconic FRAKTA collection’s new FRAKTA cooling bag ($13).
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