Want the ultimate paddock-to-plate experience? This is the event for you. Kitchen Takeover and Te Puke Truffles have teamed up to offer a paddock-to-plate lunch and truffle hunting experience.

Since 2015 Maureen and Colin, owners of Te Puke truffles have been harvesting some of the best quality truffles in New Zealand. Now they want to invite you onto their lifestyle farm to go and hunt a truffle.

You will get to go on a search with their truffle hunting dog Jed as he sniffs out a black Perigord truffle at the height of the truffle season which only lasts from late to May through to July.

Once you have found the edible treasure, you will get to enjoy the harvest of the farm with a host of tastings, plus a two course lunch and a glass of wine cooked by Jordan Verner at the Trading Post. Jordan trained in France at Michelin starred restaurants before coming to New Zealand. His style of cooking is focused on unpretentious good quality & locally sourced products all underpinned by French cooking techniques.

What does the day look like?

10am - Arrive at Te Puke Truffle’s farm in Paengaroa
10.15am - Complimentary morning tea, tastings and a chance to learn all about truffles and how the truffle farm was created
11.00pm - Truffle hunting
12.00pm - Truffle tastings and the opportunity to buy fresh truffle
1.00pm - Lunch @The Trading Post
3.00pm - Time to head off

When?

Saturday 4 June

Where are the hunts taking place?

Te Puke Truffles - 298 Maungarangi Road, Paengaroa and The Trading Post, 1 Hall Road, Paengaroa

How much?

The cost of the hunt and tastings $149 per ticket plus a small booking fee. 10% of the booking fee goes to a better start for disadvantaged Māori and Pasifika students.

5* Reviews

"Yet another fabulous addition to the Kitchen Takeover experience. A unique opportunity to hear and view first hand from a local grower what it takes to grow and harvest truffles. Who knew this was on our doorstep. A fun, fact filled, record breaking truffle find experience, capped off with some superb tasting treats. Highly recommended." Mandy Jarvis

"What an engaging and interesting experience. Colin and Maureen are passionate and fabulous hosts who obviously love what they do. We loved both the tasting and the hunting." Sonia Tibble

"Had a wonderful day out with my mum learning about the fascinating black truffles. A beautiful picturesque property with wonderful friendly hosts and amazing tastings!" Charlotte Taylor

Got a question?

Please contact Stacey Jones at Kitchen Takeover on 022 369 8334 or email foodie@kitchentakeover.co.nz

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