Sirly Ylläsjärvi is an entrepreneur and award-winning chef known for bold restaurant concepts, strong storytelling and gastronomy inspired by the nature of northern Finland. Her work is built around the belief that world-class experiences can be created even in the middle of the wilderness — without compromising on quality, authenticity or ambition.
She is the founder of Restaurant Elsa, an acclaimed one-table fine dining restaurant in Lapland, known for its surprise menus, communal dining and modern interpretation of Nordic ingredients. She also leads LUMI Sky Catering, a premium private aviation catering company delivering restaurant-level dining experiences to private flights across Finland.
