Truffle fun for all ages
Teach the kids there’s more to truffles than chocolate. With their exceptional aroma, high value, adaptability and those cute and clever truffle dogs, truffles appeal to gourmands of all ages. Bring the whole family to these family-friendly truffle experiences as part of the 2018 Truffle Festival – Canberra Region.
Please contact venues directly to confirm details and/or book your experience prior to your visit.
July 2019
Turalla Truffle Hunt – Brunch
For those booking the Sunday Hunt then Brunch Adventure you’ll join us for a truffle hunt then eat some of Damian’s and Lindsays favourite Truffle Brunch dishes which include Truffled Banana Crepes and Truffle Scrambled Eggs served with espresso coffee or tea and share some stories about all things Truffles. Please be aware that gluten, dairy, eggs and nuts are used in our recipes
Find out more »Turalla Truffle Hunt
Join Damian, his family and dogs for a Truffle hunt in search of the wondrous Black Truffle. Then return to the truffle room for a light tasting.
Find out more »Introduction to Truffle Growing
A comprehensive introduction to two vibrant and emerging agricultural industries - Truffle Growing and Commercial Hazelnut production. This seminar is designed to assist attendees to carry out their due diligence when considering entering either industry. Presented by Noel Fitzpatrick, a grower, truffle farming consultant and principal of TruffleGrowing.com and Colin Carter, proprietor of Trufficulture and Hazelnut Nursery Propagators. Noel and Colin's collective experience covers all aspects of both industries. The day includes: Morning tea and a light lunch Visit to…
Find out more »Turalla Truffle Hunt – Brunch
For those booking the Sunday Hunt then Brunch Adventure you’ll join us for a truffle hunt then eat some of Damian’s and Lindsays favourite Truffle Brunch dishes which include Truffled Banana Crepes and Truffle Scrambled Eggs served with espresso coffee or tea and share some stories about all things Truffles. Please be aware that gluten, dairy, eggs and nuts are used in our recipes
Find out more »August 2019
Turalla Truffle Hunt – Lunch
For those booking the Hunt then Cook Adventure you’ll join us each Saturday during the season for a truffle hunt then return to the warmth of the truffle room to see how to prepare and cook some of Damians and Lindsays favourite Truffle dishes after which you’ll sit down and eat the lunch we’ve just cooked with a glass of wine and share some stories about all things Truffles. Please be aware that gluten, dairy, eggs and nuts are used…
Find out more »Turalla Truffle Hunt
Join Damian, his family and dogs for a Truffle hunt in search of the wondrous Black Truffle. Then return to the truffle room for a light tasting.
Find out more »Contentious Chef’s Truffle Selection
A three course selection of the 'best of the day' from our Every Day All Day Menu and from our Daily Specials that has been truffled across all dishes, available every weekend without wines $115 or with paired wines $145. Combine with a Full or Half Monty Tasting journey across both our old world and new world wine collection. Email [email protected] if you wish to book in advance and with any dietary requirements.
Find out more »Blue Frog Truffle Hunt & Tasting
Blue Frog Truffle Hunts include the truffle harvest with dogs, industry information, tastings and the opportunity to buy fresh truffle and truffle products. Hunts are $80 per person and accompanied children 15 years old and under are free. For more information and to book your place, please visit our website.
Find out more »Truffle Hunt & Brunch
Enjoy a truffle infused brunch followed by your own truffle hunt. With a taste for truffle, join the Macenmist truffle romagnolo lagotto dogs – Fahren and Tawdiffu – to find Black Perigord truffles grown in the Snowy Mountain region. Experience the romance, mystic and adventure of the Hunt, the aroma is intoxicating and the flavour sublime.
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June 2020
Virtual French Lunch Masterclass with Christophe Georgoire
Join local chef Christophe Gregoire, owner of acclaimed French Restaurant Le Tres Bon in Bungendore for a FREE truffle-inspired masterclass! That’s right, you can learn from the best from the comfort of your kitchen, so pick up your local truffles and get prepared to cook up some delectable fare.
Find out more »July 2020
Truffle hunt and tasting
A fabulous outdoor activity following trained truffle dogs to find the hidden gem, black winter truffles. Our farm is nestled on the banks of the Shoalhaven River, a gorgeous 75 minute drive from Canberra. At our farm you will get to meet Tricia and Rainer your hosts along with Barry, Roxy and JJ our dogs to experience a unique adventure of finding truffles. After our 1 hour field trip, we will conduct a washing and grading session of the truffles…
Find out more »Weekend Truffling @contentious
Every single weekend during truffle season have fresh truffle shaved onto the dish of your choice or one recommended by our Chef on the day. Come after attending the Hunt of your choice, we are only 15 minutes from Blue Frog Truffle Farm. When you book please email [email protected] to let us know you intend truffling.
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