Post-doctoral Party “Karonkka”

Karonkka Dinner at Botta – A Dignified Setting for an Academic Celebration

The day of the doctoral defence is the culmination of years of research, and it deserves a worthy conclusion. In the historical Ostrobotnia building, academic achievements have been celebrated since 1912 – no venue is a more natural choice for a post-doctoral dinner (known in Finland as karonkka) than Botta.

We organise a festive dinner where traditions and excellent cuisine meet. Our staff is well-versed in academic etiquette and the flow of a traditional karonkka. You can trust that the event will proceed with dignity, allowing you to focus on enjoying your achievement with your distinguished guests.

Karonkka Menus and the Flow of the Event

We have structured our karonkka service to make organising the event as effortless as possible for the doctoral candidate. You will find all necessary information on our website, but should any questions remain, our sales team is happy to assist.

• Explore the Menus: At the bottom of this page, you will find menu options explicitly designed for karonkka dinners.

• Practical Guide: On the page Organising a Karonkka at Botta  you will find compiled instructions on invitations, dress code, seating arrangements, and other details.

• Schedule of the Evening: Nervous about how the evening proceeds? View an example of the programme flow to visualise the rhythm of the celebration.

Welcome to celebrate your doctorate in the magnificent setting of Botta Events!

You can build your plated celebration menu from the options below.
To ensure smooth service, please let us know your choices in advance.

Please choose one starter for your group:

Silky cauliflower soup with Mö Chavre (Finnish vegan goat cheese) G, VE
OR
Cured whitefish with pickled celery and ponzu G, M
OR
Beef carpaccio with caramelised walnuts and Aura Blue Cheese foam L

Please ask your guests for their choices while RSVPing

Pike-perch with crispy capers, herb potatoes and brown butter-hollandaise G, L
OR
Surf’n’turf – beef tenderloin and scampis with tarragon potatoes and creamy lobster sauce G, L
OR
Roasted miso celery with chickpea purée and carrot purée, and salsa verde G, VE

Please choose one dessert for your group:

Chocolate mousse with sugared berries G, VE
OR
Berry tartlet L

Green salad with herb vinaigrette G, VE
Roasted carrots with rucola, Mö Chavre (Finnish vegan goat cheese) and lemon vinaigrette G, VE
Potato-feta salad G, (VE)
Roasted broccoli with sun-dried tomatoes and pesto G, VE
Selection of herrings G, M
Sea buckthorn-cured salmon with sea buckthorn dressing G, M
Salmon-cucumber salad G, L
Roast beef with roasted bell pepper and horseradish dressing G, M
House bread and butter L, (G)

Roasted lamb with roasted thyme potatoes and red wine sauce G, M
OR
Fish of the day with potato-fennel hash and beurre blanc G, L
OR
Roasted portobello and spinach-leek gratin G, VE
We serve roasted vegetables with the main dishes

Cloudberry panna cotta G, L

64,50€ | With two main dishes 69,50€

Green salad with herb vinaigrette G, VE
Roasted halloumi with melon salad G, L
Roasted carrots with rucola, Mö Chavre (Finnish vegan goat cheese) and lemon vinaigrette G, VE
Vegan “feta” with roasted cherry tomatoes and olives G, VE
Red cabbage salad with sun-dried tomatoes and pesto G, VE
Roasted bell peppers, zucchinis, artichokes and potatoes G, VE
Focaccia and spread VE

Eggplant with romesco, miso sauce and hummus G, VE
OR
Roasted portobello and spinach-leek gratin G, VE
We serve roasted vegetables with the main dishes

Chocolate cake with orange foam and praline G, VE

56,50€ | With two main dishes 59,50€

Green salad with herb vinaigrette G, VE
Asparagus salad G, VE
Salmon salad with capers L, G
Waldorf salad G, M
Finnish Squeaky Cheese with roasted beetroots G, L
Herb-marinated root vegetables with rucola dressing G, VE
Shrimp Skagen G, M
Roast beef with horseradish mayonnaise G, M
Bread selection with butter L, (G, VE)

Flank steak with rosemary potatoes and Jaloviina sauce G, M
OR
Fish of the day with dill potatoes and saffron dressing G, L
OR
Roasted portobello and spinach-leek gratin G, VE
We serve roasted vegetables with the main dishes

Traditional ‘Pappilan hätävara’ Trifle with berries and salted caramel L, (G)

64,50€ | With two main dishes 69,50€

Finnish cheeses with Botta’s compote

Petit fours

Coffee and brewed tea