Alex Nurmi
Food & Wellbeing
Alex Nurmi is a renowned chef who has been in the culinary industry for over 20 years. His food philosophy is based on fresh tastes and healthy ingredients. Born in Stockholm to a Finnish mother and a Nigerian father, he moved to Turku at the age of three and has lived in Finland for the past 40 years.
After graduating as a chef, he started on a culinary journey that earned him many titles, such as TV chef, food stylist, food consultant, food producer, cookbook author and food designer. However, the most important thing for Alex has been learning more from each challenge and being continually inspired by the most basic ingredients. His dishes often feature a mix of high-quality ingredients, inspiring presentation and the joy of learning something new.
Alex has also made numerous appearances on television, including a 16-year stint as a TV chef. He has also been involved in the production of 2 800 episodes of the popular Finnish cooking show Mitä tänään syötäisiin. Over the years, Alex has been involved in a plethora of food-related projects and has a wealth of stories to share.