Scottish Chef of The Year

Congratulations Zoltan Szabo on winning bronze at the Scottish Chef of The Year 2013!His starter course also won ‘Best Starter’ using our Truffle Oil!To see his winning starter recipe click here 

Posted on: 8 March 2013 | 9:16 am

White Truffle Honey Competition

White Truffle Honey Competition We are today launching our first TruffleHunter recipe competition. The challenge is the best recipe using our amazing White Truffle Honey.To help you with your experiments, we have  discounted the Truffle Honey by 30% for all website sales. Just use discount code ‘HONEYCOMP’ when checking out. The winner will receive 100g of Fresh White Spring Truffles Bianchetti! The deadline for submission of recipes is Monday 18th March 2013. All recipes should be posted on www.trufflerecipes.co.uk , please include at least one photo of the finished dish. Good Luck everyone, get cooking!

Posted on: 4 March 2013 | 5:34 am

New Recipe Sites Launch In UK and The US

We get many people asking us 'What can i make with my Truffles and Truffle products?'. So we took a look on the web and came to a conclusion that there isn't any interactive recipe sites for us Truffle addicts! So we took matters into our own hands and created two recipe sites which anyone with a taste for truffles can use and even add to. Ever had a recipe that makes people go 'WOW' and want to share it with thousands of people? Well now you can!We are so excited for these websites that we are planning a competition for the best Truffle recipe with some fantastic prizes to be won! So get in the kitchen and start cooking!Click here for the UK site OR here for the US site

Posted on: 22 February 2013 | 4:33 am

Newsletter

Hi All,If you've got a minute spare why not subscribe to our newsletter on our website (http://www.trufflehunter.co.uk/)? Enter your email on the right hand side, and receive exclusive offers and all the latest news from TruffleHunter. Also if you have any friends that may be interested, why not share this blog with them?Hope you all have a great weekend!

Posted on: 8 February 2013 | 7:47 am

The Food of Love

The food of love… It’s a well-known fact that truffles are the food of love. So what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with our ‘Complete Truffle Hamper’?! And to make your Valentine’s Day even better we are running a special Valentine’s Day promotion, everything* on our UK website discounted by 20% for the big day.  This offer will be available from today until the 12th of February, so don’t miss out! Use discount code ‘VALENTINESDAY20’ at checkout, order now to avoid disappointment. *Offer doesn’t apply for Truffle Hunting, Gourmet Weekends

Posted on: 7 February 2013 | 3:40 am

Fresh White Spring Truffles ... At last!

Today we had a lovely surprise when we were presented with a nice sized batch of Bianchetti. These Truffles are a fair bit smaller than the Perigords we have been selling recently, but don't let the size fool you! They say never judge a book by its cover and that certainly is the case with these White Spring Truffles. They are small in size but big in flavour and aroma. If you are interested in our latest news why not add us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter

Posted on: 29 January 2013 | 6:13 am

Dates for your diary

As some of you will be aware, we offer 'Truffle hunting holidays' and they have turned out to be a great success! Just look at what you get!Included:2 nights en-suite accommodation in Hotel Centrale, breakfast includedTruffle cooking lessons held in English, Friday and SaturdayFriday night dinner after the cooking lesson with selected regional wines, mineral water and coffee includedTruffle hunting experience with dogs (minimum of two hours)Saturday lunch with selected regional wines, mineral water and coffee includedTutored wine tasting (minimum 6 wines)Saturday night dinner with selected regional wines, mineral water and coffee includedTruffle recipe cards in English for all the dishes you learn to cook (minimum 5)Souvenir printed apronTransfers and assistance on arrival and departure at Ancona airport (There are daily Ryanair flights from London Stansted to Ancona airport).Italian English speaking gourmet guide to accompany you throughoutIf that sounds up your street the dates for 2013 are:25-27th October 2013 (places available)1-3rd November 2013 (places available)8-10th November 2013 (places available)This tour is also available on request on other dates from October to January for a minimum of four people.For more information and reviews head over to our website http://www.trufflehunter.co.uk/truffle-hunting-holidays.php

Posted on: 24 January 2013 | 3:51 am

We are back blogging!

Its been a while since we've updated this blog as you can tell! If you are following us on Facebook or Twitter then you would have seen the incredible size of some of the truffles we've had in this week!For those of you that haven't seen them just take a look at this monster of a Perigord!Here are the links to our social network pages and our website!http://www.facebook.com/pages/TruffleHunter/342148236483https://twitter.com/truffelhunterhttp://www.trufflehunter.co.uk/

Posted on: 17 January 2013 | 9:20 am

Truffle Tagliatelle

Friends of TruffleHunterWe are very proud to announce the launch of our latest product, Black Truffle Tagliatelle.This Pasta is made by Italian Chef Monica Santoleri at our Truffle cookery school and restaurant in San Ginesio, Le Marche, Italy.Made with the finest Durum Wheat, Fresh Eggs and 3% Black Truffles, this really is a beautiful product.Available as a stand alone item on our website at £ 6.95, or in combination with a number of other products at discounted rates.Check out the Truffle Pasta page on our website.Best wishesnigel@trufflehunter.co.uk

Posted on: 21 September 2012 | 8:34 am

TruffleHunter News

Well this weekend we had a stand at the Abergavenny Food Festival.  Great time had by all, Sam loved it when Monica Galetti dropped by to say Hello.Seemed like everyone loved our products;  we didn't take enough stock. Our Black Truffle Butter was sold out by Saturday afternoon.   No Fresh Truffles unfortunately.  It is looking very bad indeed for this Autumn, just hope that the very recent rain might bring some on, but this summer has been so hot and so dry, the forecasts are not good.For those Chefs watching, we will be exhibiting next at the Restaurant Show at Earls Court, London, on the 8th-10th October.TruffleHunter

Posted on: 19 September 2012 | 10:22 am

Gold Award for Black Truffle Butter

Our Black Truffle Butter has just been awarded a Gold Award in the Great Taste Awards 2012.This Truffle Butter demonstrates the earthy flavours associated with Black Truffles.  Packed with the finest Italian Black Summer Truffles and made with an Award winning Artisan Cotswolds butter.  Superb soft and complex truffle flavours. TruffleHunter quality cannot be beaten.August 2012

Posted on: 14 August 2012 | 5:27 am

TruffleHunter Gift Ideas

We have some very exciting new products coming online in the next few weeks. Firstly we have Truffle Tagliatelle 250 Grams. This is being made by our partners in Italy, Monica and Alejandro who run our Truffle Hunting school and gourmet Truffle Hunting weekends.This Pasta has been tried, tested, amended so many times, it is now finally signed off by the TruffleHunter team and ready to go.  We are just waiting for the boxes to be ready.Then we have 3 new Gift items coming online.  A boxed set of our 3 * 100mls Truffle Oils, a box set of 3 of our Truffle Jarred products, and a new Hamper, a complete set of Truffle Oils and Truffle Products.As usual all these new products have been thoroughly tested, taste amazing, and represent fantastic value. TruffleHunter quality cannot be beaten.

Posted on: 30 July 2012 | 2:14 am

English Truffle Oil

Our English Truffle Oil seems to be going strong.  Made with the finest Cotswold Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil, English Truffle and our own recipe Truffle Flavour, we are very excited about this new product.The feedback from Chefs that have tasted this Truffle Oil has been awesome, and were pretty confident that this is going to be a very popular item on menus across the country.

Posted on: 9 July 2012 | 10:01 am

Black Truffles

The quality of Italian Black Summer Truffles is now much improved.We are seeing lots of nice quality, very hard and large truffles.The aroma and flavour of Black Summer truffles will always be delicate compared to their Autumn or Winter counterparts, but they can still make a wonderful meal, try enhancing the flavour with a few drops of our Black Truffle Oil or Black Truffle Butter.

Posted on: 2 July 2012 | 9:55 am

Truffle Products Shipping Charges

We have reduced our shipping charges for our Truffle Products.Purchases from our website for Truffle Oil, Truffle Honey, Preserved Truffles, and Porcini Mushrooms will now be charged at £ 1.95 per order, and £ 1.00 per item.For example, a set of our Chefs Oils will now be charged at £ 2.95, as opposed to £ 3.95 previously.Express or next day delivery options are available for a small additional cost.TruffleHunter

Posted on: 11 June 2012 | 7:08 am

Summer Truffle Update

We are seeing some good sized Fresh Black Summer Truffles, and the best ones at the moment are coming from Central Italy.  But it is still early in the fresh summer truffle season. Probably around 50% of these truffles are still white inside, which means that the aroma and flavour still has some way to develop until mature.Expect prices to stay steady for a while, the best time to buy these black truffles is from the end of June thru to the end of July when prices will be stable, and flavour will be at a peak.  Prices will start to rise once we get to August and as we approach the end of the season.Stay tuned in for more updatesTheTeam@trufflehunter.co.uk

Posted on: 7 June 2012 | 8:23 am

English Truffle Oil

We are so excited about our latest product, English Truffle OilThis is absolutely unique.  Not only are TruffleHunter the only company in the whole of the UK making truffle products, but we are now the only company in the whole world making English Truffle Oil.We use a local Cotswold Rapeseed Oil, this is a great Oil in its own right.  Extra Virgin cold pressed in the Cotswold Hills.  Then we use English Summer Truffles, hunted wild in Somerset and Wiltshire, and our own in house developed Black Truffle Flavour.The latin name of these Truffles is Tuber Aestivum, and we have these hunted and dried for us by some local Truffle hunters.This Rapeseed Truffle Oil is not as concentrated as our Italian Truffle Oils, and unlike them, can be used to dress Summer salads.  The Oil has a beautiful golden colour, and a soft, gentle but complex flavour of Black Truffles.  Great for Summer barbecues.Buy Truffle Oil Now

Posted on: 21 May 2012 | 5:25 am

Summer TrufflesThe Summer Truffle season has started at last.  We are now selling Italian Summer Truffles, Tuber Aestivum, starting at £ 25 for 30 Grams.Free UK delivery for all fresh truffle orders.TheTeam@trufflehunter.co.uk

Posted on: 15 May 2012 | 2:31 pm

Bianchetti

At last the snow is thawing, and we are starting to see some very high quality Bianchetti, or White Spring Truffles.These Truffles have an excellent pungent aroma, not to be mistaken for any other, they are greatly revered across Italy.Available now, with Free next day UK Deliverynigel@trufflehunter.co.uk

Posted on: 1 March 2012 | 2:29 am

Valentines Day

Friends of Truffle Hunter What could be better than sharing a memorable Valentines Day Dinner with your loved one ?We have a beautiful batch of Grade A Fresh Black Winter Perigords hunted just for the special occasion.Used on their own or with a dash of our Truffle Oil, this is a fine dining experience that cannot be matched. These will be shipped on Monday by Royal Mail Special Delivery to arrive on Tuesday 14th before 1pm. http://www.trufflehunter.co.uk/Fresh-TrufflesQuality at the moment is at a peak, massive flavour and aroma.  Order quickly to avoid disappointment.Best wishesnigel@trufflehunter.co.uk

Posted on: 9 February 2012 | 5:02 am

Xmas Bonanza

Here is your chance to stock up on awesome Xmas presents for foodie friends and relatives.For the next 4 days only, we are offering our existing clients a 15% discount on all Truffle products purchased through our website.Simply input the following code into the "Gift Voucher Code" field when checking out;TRUFFLE-BONANZAThis offer will end on Friday 25th November.  Please note this discount code must not be used for fresh white truffle purchases.Best wishesnigel@trufflehunter.co.uk

Posted on: 21 November 2011 | 4:14 am

White Truffle Update

Mid thru end of November is THE time to buy White Truffles.Both for quality and price.Buy now, before prices start to rise in the run up to Christmas.Place orders now, your truffles will be hunted to order this weekend, and shipped to arrive with you next Wednesday or ThursdayHere's a nice one !nigel@trufflehunter.co.uk

Posted on: 18 November 2011 | 5:18 am

TruffleHunter Open House

Friends of TruffleHunter,Between now and Xmas our UK offices will be open to customers every Saturday morning between 9.30am and 12 Noon.If you are in or around Gloucestershire just drop in to visit us. You can pick out fresh truffles for a Saturday night dinner party, or stock up on Xmas Gifts without Delivery charges.Our offices are at Unit 1, Sandpool Farm, Oaksey Road, Poole Keynes, GL7 6EA, if you need directions just give us a call on 01285 861048 or email us. Come and check us out !Best wishesnigel@trufflehunter.co.uk

Posted on: 5 November 2011 | 6:46 am

White Truffles Now

At last we are seeing some excellent White Truffles. Order now for delivery next week, your truffles are being hunted now. nigel@trufflehunter.co.uk

Posted on: 22 October 2011 | 3:49 am

Black Autumn Truffles

We now have a good supply of Black Autumn Truffles. The flavour and aroma is good, but supply is fairly limited due to lack of rain across all the major Truffle regions. So order quickly to avoid disappointment. http://www.trufflehunter.co.uk/Fresh-Truffles Nigel@trufflehunter.co.uk

Posted on: 11 October 2011 | 10:20 am