BJ: Traditional Swedish Crayfish Party 2025

Swedes have been celebrating the start of crayfish seasons since the late 1800s, however once upon a time it was only enjoyed by royals. These days everyone eats crayfish, and special crayfish parties are held in the evenings in early August once the crayfish fishing season is under way in Sweden.

SwedCham China's Kräftskiva (Crayfish Party) has become an annual tradition in both Shanghai and Beijing for many years in China.

Join us for the 2025 Swedish Crayfish Party under the stars at Beijing's Lido Park Central Lawn (北京丽都公园中央草坪) on Friday evening, August 29th!"

Event Highlights:

🦞 Authentic Swedish Crayfish Traditional Buffet – Enjoy a buffet of traditional Nordic delicacies, including Swedish style Crayfish, Swedish meatballs, Trout salmon Gravlax, cheeses, and more.

✨ Company Brand Booster - Corporate table reservations ensures reserved group seating for your company.

🍸 Free-Flow Drinks – 2 hours of beer, wine, soft drinks, and Swedish snaps (aquavit) to toast "Skål!"

🎶 Live DJ & Festive Atmosphere – Dance to lively tunes under the summer night.

👨 Family-Friendly Fun – This year, we welcome family with outdoor games.

👧 Child Tickets Available – Making Kräftskiva a joyful experience for all ages.

Secure your spot today for Beijing's most authentic Swedish celebration!

Date

Friday, August 29th, 2025

Time

18:00- 21:30

Agenda

18:00: Registration starts

18:30: Welcome drinks

19:10: Welcoming Remarks

19:30: Dinner is served, free flow start

20:30 DJ Show

21:30: Event ends

Location

Central Lawn, Lido Park, No. 6 Fangyuan West Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

丽都公园中央草坪 （北京市朝阳区芳园西路6号(近宵云桥) 丽都公园）

Price

Members / Family of Members / YP: 699 RMB

Non-members: 1399 RMB

Free of charge for 0-6 years old children ( NEW! Registration required)

399 RMB for 7-12 years old children ( NEW!)

(Price includes 2 hours free flow drinks and buffet)

Brand Booster

Corporate table reservation for up to 4 people: 1000 RMB

Corporate table reservation for up to 8 people: 1800 RMB

Corporate table reservation for up to 12 people: 2500 RMB

Corporate table reservations ensures reserved group seating for your company and includes exclusive company branding for exposure within our network. Each guest ticket needs to be purchased separately.

For more info, please email: jaycee@swedcham.cn for quotations and questions.

Registration Deadline

by Tuesday, August 26th, 2025.

🦞 Dress Code

Business casual with red touch – Embrace the Swedish crayfish party spirit!

Buffet Dinner Menu

Salad Bar

Summer Mixed Leaves Salad

夏日混合沙拉菜

Condiments - Cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, chickpea, red kidney beans, radishes

黄瓜，圣女果，甜玉米，鹰嘴豆，红腰豆、樱桃萝卜

Dressings – French dressing, toasted sesame dressing

法式沙拉汁，焙煎芝麻沙拉汁

Olives (green/black)

橄榄

Starters

Swedish Crayfish

瑞典小龙虾

Cheese & Ham Platter

芝士火腿拼盘

Trout Salmon Gravlax, Egg Yolk, Capers, Red Onion, Chive, Lemon Sour Cream

淺腌鳟鲑鱼，蛋黄碎，水瓜柳，紫洋葱, 细香葱, 柠檬酸奶油

BBQ & Roast

Grilled Sea Bass, with lemon capers dressing

烤鲈鱼 配 柠檬水瓜柳酱

Cajun Ribbed Chicken Thighs

卡真腌制鸡腿

Black Peppercorn Beef Skewers

黑胡椒牛排烤串

(V) Grilled vegetables with sweet chili garlic dressing

烤鲜蔬 配 甜辣蒜蓉酱

Chafing Dishes

Swedish Meat Balls，Mashed Potato，Gravy & Blueberry Sauce

瑞典小肉丸，土豆泥，特制肉汁&蓝莓酱汁

(V) Vegan Basil Pesto Farfalle

素食罗勒酱蝴蝶面

(V) Sautéed mixed mushroom

炒混合蘑菇

（V） Sicilian Caponata

西西里烩蔬菜

（V）Toasted Potato with dill

香烤茴香小土豆

Desserts

New York Cheese Cake

纽约芝士蛋糕

Apple Pie

苹果派

Coffee Panna Cotta

咖啡意式奶冻

Fresh fruits platter

新鲜水果拼盘

Beverages

Red & White Wine

红白葡萄酒

Swedish snap & beer

瑞典传统烈酒和啤酒

Swedish Ciders

瑞典果酒

Coca, soda water

可口可乐，苏打水

Coffee 咖啡

Juice 果汁

Mineral Water 矿泉水

Important Note

If you have any food allergies or would like a vegetarian or fish option please contact jaycee@swedcham.cn one week before the event.

Photo Credits: Anna Hållams/imagebank.sweden.se