The Storfjord Sunday Brunch

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This season, Storfjord’s Executive Chef Florian Harnisch invites guests to slow down and savour Sunday afternoons filled with oysters, champagne, and the warmth of the fjord. Discover the story behind his passion, and how the brunch is shaping the future of dining at Storfjord.

Florian — The Story Behind the Storfjord Sunday Brunch

For Executive Chef Florian Harnisch, food has always been a language — a way to express love, history, and connection.


All you can eat Oysters

It all starts at home

“Like many chefs, it all starts at home,” he says. “Growing up in Germany, the kitchen was part of the culture — a place where people gathered, where stories were shared. Cooking became a way of communicating, not just through ingredients, but through values, memories, and our relationship with nature.”

That sense of home is at the heart of Storfjord’s new Sunday Brunch — a concept inspired by traditions from around the world but deeply rooted in Norwegian rhythm and season. “In Norway, autumn is when the community begins to settle,” Florian explains. “For many of our local guests, Storfjord feels like an extension of their living room. So it made sense to create something that felt welcoming, relaxed, and evolving — a place where you can return every week and always find something new.”

Each brunch blends indulgence and curiosity: French oysters, slow-cooked brisket sliders, and dishes that shift with the week’s theme. Behind the scenes, it’s a creative playground for the kitchen team. “It’s great to give our younger chefs a chance to experiment,” says Florian. “Every week, we challenge ourselves to try new ideas. Guests love the staples — but they’re always surprised by what’s next.”


The endless dessert

A Sunday indulgence

For Florian, the surrounding landscape is a constant muse. “Ålesund is a gift for a chef,” he says. “We can forage in the forests one day and fish in the fjords the next. Everything is so immediate — the flavors are alive.”

But the Sunday Brunch is also something more — a testing ground for what’s to come. “The Boathouse is going to be a very intimate space, with a five-course tasting menu and world-class wine pairings,” he says with a quiet smile. “We’re using the brunch to explore what resonates with guests, to refine details that will find their way into that experience.”

For Florian, it’s all part of a larger journey — building something new for Norway’s west coast, with a team that’s growing in skill, confidence, and ambition. “Storfjord now has two Michelin Keys, which we’re very proud of,” he says. “But the next step is to aim higher — and the dream of earning the first Michelin star on this coast is what drives us. The brunch, the Boathouse, all of it is part of that story. We’re building something special here — and it’s only the beginning.”