TRUFFLE FESTIVAL 2018 Events include: Basket weaving workshop using hazelnut cane Intimate dinner with a Michelin star chef Truffle hunts & tastings Truffle hunts & lunch at a local restaurant Truffle hunts & degustation dining Focus on fungi - truffle & mushroom day Truffle cooking class Indulgent accommodation package June - August 2018 Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula MP EXPERIENCE Danielle 0410 596 637 tour@mpexperience.com.au mpexperience.com.au online bookings - mpexperience.rezdy.com
Hazelnut Cane Basket Weaving Workshop Sunday 6 May Led by Dawn Allen, head florist extraordinaire at Peninsula Wild Flower, you will create a rustic and unique foraging basket from site grown hazelnut cane at Red Hill Truffles. Set amongst the Hazelnut trees, this intimate and hands on workshop is the perfect introduction to the age-old skill of basket weaving. Afternoon tea is included. 2pm to approximately 5pm $150 per person, limited to 20 guests Focus on Fungi @ Red Hill Truffles Truffles + Mushrooms Saturday 16 June Join us for a fun and informative winter s day in the hinterland of Red Hill. The day will be spent in equal parts hunting truffles with Jenny McAuley and her dog Thomas at Red Hill Truffles and learning about mushrooms with farmers from Benton Rise. Learn about different varieties of edible mushroom and how to grow them. Experience the thrill of a truffle hunt through the oak and hazelnut trees and see super sniffer Thomas at work. Touch, smell, photograph and even purchase a freshly dug truffle. Enjoy a lunch of truffle and mushroom treats prepared by a French Michelin chef with wine from Elgee Park and discover the best ways to store, prepare, cook and serve both truffles and mushrooms. $250 per person, limited places available
Truffle Hunt & Tasting Experience the thrill of a truffle hunt. Jenny McAuley and her super sniffer truffle dog Thomas will lead you through the oak and hazelnut trees of this private Red Hill Truffiere. You will have the opportunity to taste, smell, handle, photograph and even purchase freshly harvested truffle. Jenny will discuss growing, harvesting and cooking with truffle before you enjoy a tasting of truffle produce and dishes. Dates include: Saturday 9 June Saturday 30 June Saturday 7 July Saturday 14 July Sunday 15 July Saturday 28 July Sunday 29 July Saturday 4 August Sunday 5 August $125 per person, limited to 15 guests private hunts available on request
Truffle Hunt & 2 course lunch Meet Danielle from MP Experience at the private property of Red Hill Truffles. Meet and greet with Jenny and her truffle dog Thomas, before a tour of the grounds and informative discussion. Thomas will show off his truffle hunting skills, then make your way to the newly restored historic pavilion for a demonstration of cleaning and storing truffle. Truffle will be available for purchase on the day. A short 5 minute drive will then take you to the award winning Max s Restaurant at Red Hill Estate where you will enjoy a two course truffle inspired lunch and glass of wine, overlooking the vineyard and Westernport Bay. Dates: Tuesday 26 June Tuesday 3 July Tuesday 10 July Tuesday 17 July Tuesday 24 July Tuesday 31 July 10.30am to approx. 2.30pm $190 per person, limited to 15 guests private hunts available on request
Truffle Hunt & Degustation lunch Be met in Melbourne CBD by Danielle and transported to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula and Red Hill Truffles. Meet Jenny and her truffle dog Thomas, learn about the farm and see Thomas in action. Truffle will be available for purchase on the day. We then take you to the award winning Max s Restaurant at Red Hill Estate where you will indulge in a 5 course black gold truffle inspired degustation lunch with matched wines overlooking the vineyard and Westernport Bay. Savour your day as you are driven back to Melbourne in comfort. Dates: Sunday 10 June Sunday 17 June Sunday 8 July Sunday 22 July 9.30am to approx. 5pm $300 per person, maximum 15 guests Private Truffle Hunt Be met in Melbourne CBD by Danielle and transported to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula and Red Hill Truffles. Meet Jenny and her truffle dog Thomas, learn about the farm and see Thomas in action. Truffle will be available for purchase on the day. We then take you to the award winning Max s Restaurant at Red Hill Estate where you will indulge in a 5 course black gold truffle inspired degustation lunch with matched wines overlooking the vineyard and Westernport Bay. Savour your day as you are driven back to Melbourne in comfort. 9.30am to approx. 5pm maximum 8 guests
Gala Truffle Degustation @ Red Hill Truffles dinner Saturday 23 June lunch Saturday 21 July Rug up for a truffle hunt in the crisp winter s air at Red Hill Truffles. Owner Jenny and her trusty truffle dog Thomas will walk you through the Mornington Peninsula s only producing truffiere. Learn all about the harvesting techniques as you hunt for a precious orb of black gold. Then warm yourself by the bonfire with a glass of something restorative before indulging in an eight course degustation lunch or dinner prepared by Michelin Star chef and truffle expert Romuald Oudeyer. Romu s experience with truffles comes from his time at the Michelin Star La Truffière - a gastronomic restaurant known for its truffle dishes in the winter, its ever-evolving menu, endless creativity, and perfection all year round. After meeting his Australian wife and moving to Melbourne, Romu has worked at some highly regarded Melbourne restaurants, including Jacques Reymond s Bistro Gitan and Frank Camora s Mo Vida Aqui. Now offering his services as a private chef, Romuald insists on working with the highest quality, seasonal produce. His style of cooking embodies an elegance and grandeur reminiscent of the finest restaurants in Paris. With an acute eye for detail and refined technique, he is consistent in producing intricate, visually pleasing, and above all, incredibly delicious dishes. Romu s dishes will be matched to wines from Elgee Park. This is an exclusive and intimate event $275 per person, limited to 20 guests
A Taste of Truffles @ Max s Restaurant Saturday 30 June Celebrate the Mornington Peninsula's own 'Black Gold' at a dedicated truffle dinner. Savour a five course truffle inspired set menu with matched wines and marvel at super-sniffer truffle dog Thomas' nose as we hold a mock truffle hunt. Guess the weight of our freshly dug truffle to win a fabulous prize and find out more about this elusive fungi. 7pm arrival $150 per person, includes a five course dinner with matched wines Bookings: 03 5931 0177, info@maxsrestaurant.com.au Truffle Hunt & Cooking Class Sunday 1 July Following a morning truffle hunt meet Michelin Star French chef and truffle expert Romuald Oudeyer. Romu s experience with truffles comes from his time at the Michelin Star Parisian restaurant La Truffière, and since moving to Australia he has worked for both Jacques Reymond and Frank Camora. Now offering his services as a private chef, Romuald insists on working with the highest quality, seasonal produce. Cook and taste some delicious truffle inspired dishes and take home an apron as a reminder of your day. $265 per person, limited to 20 guests
Totally Truffles Package bookings on request, throughout the season The ultimate getaway for truffle lovers: truffle hunt, 5 course private degustation dinner, accommodation at Max s Retreat and transport. Settle in for two nights at the gorgeous and secluded Max s Retreat in Red Hill. Be whisked away by Mercedes to the Mornington Peninsula s only producing truffiere and partake in a truffle hunt with owner Jenny and her truffle dog Thomas. Following the hunt you will return to your accommodation to enjoy a sumptuous 5-course truffle inspired degustation dinner cooked by your own personal chef. Breakfast provisions are included for your stay. This package is available for a minimum 3 couples, maximum 4 couples staying in queen size rooms with en suite. 3 couples $2435 total 4 couples $3230 total Bookings: 0410 596 637, tour@mpexperience.com.au