Sigurgeir Jónsson

Sigurgeir Jónsson, born in 1942 and a proud native of Vestmannaeyjar, is a multifaceted individual with a passion for cooking and baking. With a background in teaching and seamanship, he has combined his love for culinary arts with his professional life, having worked as a cook at sea and later teaching at the maritime school. Sigurgeir is especially known for his famous Guinness cake, a family favorite baked for special occasions, which he discovered through a recipe by renowned chef Nigella Lawson. His enthusiasm for baking grew in the early 2000s, and he continues to create delightful variations of the cake that are cherished by his family.