FORAGE & FEAST TRUFFLE EXPERIENCE
Join us every Saturday in July for an unforgettable Truffle Hunt & Lunch Experience at Borrodell Estate. Immerse yourself in the world of truffles as you embark on a thrilling hunt alongside Oranges’ most renowned truffle dog trainer Teneka and her expert truffle dogs Buddy, and Ivy.
Unearth these subterranean treasures hiding beneath our towering oak trees in our established, picturesque trufferie. Search for these culinary gems whilst discovering the secrets of truffle hunting and learn about these extraordinary fungi from our knowledgeable guides.
The annual truffle season at Borrodell has grown from strength to strength, from a few nuggets weighing 100 grams in the mid-1990’s to regular bounties of roughly 50kilos per year, nearly 25 years later.
🍽️ 3-Course Truffle Lunch: After an exhilarating hunt, indulge in a delectable 3-course truffle lunch at our renowned Sister’s Rock Restaurant. Our talented chefs will showcase the exquisite flavours of truffles in each carefully crafted dish.
🥂 Complementary on Arrival: To complement your meal, savour a glass of Borrodell's famous mulled heritage apple cider. Let the warm and aromatic flavours of this delightful beverage enhance your dining experience.
ENTRÉE: Fish pot pie, dill & Black Truffle salad
MAIN: Smoked duck breast, Dupuy lentils, baby beetroot, Jerusalem artichoke purée, shaved Black Truffles
DESSERT: Warm cardamom & almond meal cake, brandied cherries, pecan praline, local double cream
DRINKS: Charged on consumption
Event Information:
Borrodell wintery truffle lunches are available every Saturday in July and August, depending on the season. Please arrive by 10:45am for an 11am start. Lunch at Sister’s Rock Restaurant commences at 12:30pm.
Limited availability, advance booking recommended.
Suitable for all ages. Children aged 5 -12 years have a separate 2-course menu and must be accompanied by an adult.
Dress comfortably for outdoor activities, including warm winter coats and paddock boots.
Unless blizzard-like conditions with zero visibility, hunting will proceed in all other weather conditions.
Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies when making a reservation.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the world of truffles and indulge in a luxurious culinary experience. Book your place now for the Forage & Feast Truffle Experience at Borrodell Estate.
We look forward to welcoming you to Borrodell, where nature, flavours, and unforgettable moments converge. Click below to book or to learn more about our Trufferie, the oldest on mainland Australia.
NB - Depending on the season we may extend into August.
ABOUT TENEKA, BUDDY & IVY
A very cute but very important player for our Annual Truffle Season is the truffle hunter and dog.
We have worked with Teneka for many years who is renowned in the Orange region for being one of the best truffle dog trainers. And what a relief!
After roughly six years when our first truffle harvest was imminent, the question emerged as to how to find a truffle. An application went in for a retired airport sniffer dog from Canberra, a Labrador called Spike, who upon arrival was more enamoured by cellar door customers then sticking his nose in the dirt!
It was no wonder the cute little dog was a failed sniffer dog! He never found a single truffle. Luckily local dog trainer, Teneka, spotted the opportunity and trained her bitser to sniff out the truffles. And so the truffle industry in Orange was born.
Buddy, one of her star truffle dogs, is a 7 year old Labrador cross who was surrendered to our local pound about 6 years ago. Buddy was taken on by Teneka shortly after he was surrendered. She saw that Buddy was a great problem solver, very driven to work for a ball and was very happy to work in many different environments. Teneka took about 6 months to get Buddy fit and back to full health and introduced him to the black Perigord truffle. Buddy hasn't looked back from this point, he loves to work and finds looking for truffle super fun, like a massive hide and seek game.
Buddy particularly likes showing off his skills at our annual truffle event and ongoing throughout the truffle harvesting season.
We cannot wait to welcome Teneka and our furry friends back to Borrodell for another exciting season.