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Stuck for a gift idea? One of our truffle hunting experience day gift vouchers makes an ideal present for someone interested in the outdoors and food. They are perfect for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day or a retirement or leaving present. We run the truffle hunting days in Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset, they comprise:
- Introductory talk on truffles
- Lunch
- 2 hours truffle hunting
- Afternoon tea including sampling of a truffle dish
You can add a message to be included on the voucher. Truffle hunting experience day gift vouchers are sent out immediately by email once we receive your order and payment, ideal if you are in a hurry! You can have them sent to yourself to print and give to the recipient. Alternatively, they can be sent directly to the recipient’s email inbox. To book their places the recipient visits our web site to look at dates and availability. They use the voucher code at the checkout in place of paying.
Please note:
- Although we will hunt on sites where we have previously found truffles, finding them cannot be guaranteed.
- Truffle hunting at the Wiltshire site will require walking on some steep slopes. The Hampshire and Dorset sites are flat / gently sloping respectively.
- We regret that you are not able to bring your own dog on these days as they will distract our truffle hound.
- We run truffle hunting experience days from October to January with approximately one per month at each location.
- These truffle hunting experience day gift vouchers are valid for two years from the date of ordering and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Truffle Hunting Reviews
Thank you very much for a very enjoyable and informative day. I had a great day, with lovely company and hospitality. David, Hampshire
I just wanted to say thanks for a great day out today. James and I both loved learning so much about the science behind truffle growing and all the different variants (instead of just eating them). I think we will be attempting our own truffle orchard in the future! Izzy, London
A huge thank you for a fabulous truffle hunting experience day! It was great fun and such a lovely group of people. Jack was the star of the show and such a great truffle hunter – glad he actually managed a few nibbles of truffle as well as the Red Leicester for all his hard work! Thank you too James for all your hard work – the day was a huge success. The pub was an excellent location and the woods are just beautiful and a good source of truffles. Davina, Hampshire
Really great day out with you and Jack ..very informative. thoroughly enjoyable and very professionally organised. I am slightly amazed that truffles were readily found so easily..and cannot wait to return to France to try out my new found knowledge. Sarah, France
I just wanted to say thank you so much for today. Tom & I thoroughly enjoyed the day & were so impressed with Jack! Everything was so well organised & the food was amazing, not to mention the fresh truffles! Cat & Tom, London
Thank you for a stimulating day. Particularly enjoyed the lecture and chance to learn from you. Charles, Berkshire
Thanks so much for an absolutely brilliant day James! I learnt so much about truffles and had a wonderful time! Can’t wait to cook dinner tonight! Great bunch of people and perfect location. Natasha, London
Thanks for a brilliant day truffle hunting. We had a great time and loved meeting you and Jack. Rachel, London
Just found a quick moment to send big thanks for a great day Truffle hunting with the gang last weekend. Really enjoyed the day. Del, Leicestershire
May I heartily recommend this truffle-hunting day? It’s educational, healthy and delicious! Fascinating experience, many thanks. Pamela
Congratulations on giving us such a wonderful experience. Carolyn and Robin, Surrey
It was great to meet you (and Jack) on Saturday and to enjoy such a successful day’s Truffle Hunting with you. Jackie and I had a great time, thank you! Francis and Jackie, Surrey
Thanks again for a fantastic day yesterday, from start to finish it was absolutely spot on. I had no idea we would find so many truffles but even if we hadn’t found any I would not have come away disappointed – your talk was so interesting, Max was an absolute star and please pass on our thanks for Karen’s wonderful hospitality [Norburton Hall] (and a request for the recipe for that yummy apple cake!) Hannah and Rowan, Manchester
On behalf of the four of us , we would like to thank you and Max for a fabulous day truffle hunting! In every respect it was educational, beautiful scenery, excellent company, great food and we found loads of truffles! Max has to be the star of the show of course, we all fell in love with him! and your lovely manner, stories and anecdotes were just the icing on the cake! The great experience will always be memorable for us and we shall certainly recommend it to our friends and family as a great day out. Helen, Chris, Sandra and Alan – Gloucestershire
We had a wonderful time Truffle Hunting on Saturday. What a great crew! Happy to report that we made truffle eggs with our truffle this morning, for guests that are in town staying with us, and they were such a hit! : ) – BB – London
Just a note to say we enjoyed truffle hunting with you and Max very much. You had put together a lovely day – and so exciting to find truffles – like finding treasure. LC – Suffolk
Thank you for arranging a lovely day for us yesterday. I was delighted that Max was in such good form and located rather more truffles than I expected. We had lovely weather and I very much enjoyed the glorious views. Lunch and truffle tasting was much enjoyed. MS – London.
Thank you for a very instructive, interesting and enjoyable day. I didn’t realise how exciting it would be to scent for yourself the smell of the truffle in the ground after Max had indicated where to look. And, then to actually discover the truffle in the ground……! DR- Gloucestershire
It was a really great day last Saturday, I very much enjoyed the experience and thought that it was a great mix and balance of learning and hunting! I am pleased we had success and I ate the truffle I took home on Sunday night over pasta and it was delicious. Many thanks for an excellent day. WP – London
Many thanks for a great day truffle hunting in Wiltshire. Insightful classroom sessions, a lovely lunch, super truffley nibbles, charming hosts at the farm and great fun out in the woods with you and Max truffle hunting. I learned a lot and we found a surprising number of Truffles. A top day out in the countryside. Perfect. PS: the truffle infused Somerset Brie went down a treat at the dinner party last night. TK – Surrey
Many thanks for a great day yet again. Thoroughly enjoyable and very pleased to come away with a truffle. The day was informative, fun and well paced. Claire MacDonald – Principal, Leiths School of Food and Wine – London
Thank you for a great day out on Saturday, the whole experience was really great from your well considered address first thing, the scrabbling about in the woods, the nice pub lunch and eating the fruit of our spoils in the evening. It was a great present to get and the couple who bought it for me were very pleased that I had such a good time. I have recommended you to my friends so you should get a few more customers. JC – London
Thank you so much for arranging a great day on Saturday, we really enjoyed it and were amazed by the truffle haul. LE & CE London.
Thanks James and a special thanks to Max. Great truffling in the woods. Max is a superstar albeit with a mind of his own! Had a lovely day and also a very nice stay at the Marquis de Lorne. Very friendly and accommodating with very nice food and cosy rooms. Delicious lunch in Lyme Regis at Hix Oyster and Seafood house. JM & SM, London
Thank you so much for a lovely day. It was a very enjoyable experience and well worth the trek down from London! SA & JA – London
Thank you for a wonderful day yesterday. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of the day. JM, BM, & JM – Kent
Many thanks for an excellent day on Saturday, great dog , great truffles and good company. SS & SS – Dorset
The day exceeded our expectations and we thought you did a superb job of working with the group. Thank you. PB & EB – London
Thank you so much for such a great day. Marvellous truffles and a marvellous day for hunting them and I thoroughly enjoyed your talk. RS – London
Thank you for such a great day today truffle hunting! Loved everything about it. AR – Staffordshire
A truly marvellous experience and highly recommended. A great day out in the countryside with James and his truffle dog, who found plenty of pungent truffles. AG – Cheshire
James gave us a very good working knowledge in a relaxed but structured talk about truffles and their likely habitat. Then we actually walked some woodland where we found the real articles, one weighing in at over two hundred grams! He talks the talk and his loveable dog walks the walk ! A thoroughly enjoyable day out. SC – Hampshire
Great way to spend a weekend, very informative and the best fun – like digging for Gold (Black Gold). D&D – Wiltshire
What a brilliant day! from arrival to departure I loved every moment. Thank you, I am inspired!! SB – Dorset
Great day really enjoyed it, learnt a lot. We both a really good time with a good group. We would highly recommend the whole day. MW & DD – Berkshire
A big thank you to you for a fascinating and gourmet day. I felt I learned loads and had some great exercise in the fresh breeze. I really liked the format of the day. SHT – Hampshire
Thank you for the most marvellous and enjoyable day on Saturday. I will be recommending your courses to friends and family. TP – Hertfordshire
Just to say thank you very much for such an interesting and informative day. Next step is to find a clever dog and retire! SE – Dorset
I thought it was a great day and well organised. Your timings, venue location & preparatory info was sent well in advance which was appreciated. 10am -4:30pm is about right to fit it all in. The venue was lovely. Teas/coffees and a super lunch. I liked the format with the presentation first to build the picture and give you the background info then heading out for hunting. Nice to return for a second hunt after lunch. Tasting the shaved truffles on scrambled eggs worked well. Nice and simple to get a good flavour. So all in all very good. MO – Lincolnshire
Truffle Hunting FAQ
Some questions we get asked regularly:
When do you run the truffle hunting experience days?
We run two per month in the season (c. October to January) on Saturdays.
Will we definitely find truffles?
The truffles we are hunting are wild growing and subject to weather trends, the impact of animals, the dog’s mood etc. so we cannot guarantee finding them. We only take you to sites where we have found them on many occasions before and have only had one complete failure since 2011.
Who keeps the truffles found on one of these days?
Our first priority is having enough to be part of our afternoon tea. After that, if we have found sufficient numbers, everyone gets a truffle piece or truffle to take home. Beyond that we may retain any surplus.
Can I bring my dog?
We regret that you are not able to bring your own dog on these days as they will distract our truffle hound. We do run truffle dog training lessons and workshops.
