Winter Festival ’25 – Fresh Truffle Cooking Demonstration

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FRESH TRUFFLE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS & TASTINGS

B Y  C H E F  C H R I S T O P H E  G R E G O I R E

This is an exclusive cooking demonstration with Chef Christophe, featuring truffles from his farm in Bungendore.  You’ll learn how to use truffles in the kitchen and get a change to get up close and personal with an amazing gourmet ingredient available here on our doorstep in the Capital Region. Christophe will also be selling his handmade truffle butter and salt.

Christophe is a local French chef with over 20 years of restaurant ownership experience in the region, and a passion for showcasing the magnificence of fresh local black truffles.

The cooking demonstration will be an immersive experience where attendees can witness firsthand the artistry and culinary magic of working with fresh black truffles. As an expert in this field, Christophe will not only showcase the culinary applications but also delve into the rich history of black truffles, elucidating the intricacies of cultivation, harvesting, and their versatile use in the kitchen.

Moreover, to elevate the authenticity of the event, Christophe will use and incorporate fresh truffles from his own truffle farm in Bungendore, as the centrepiece of the demonstration, allowing participants to touch and witness its aromatic allure and unparalleled flavour firsthand.

Demonstrations will include such dishes as cauliflower velouté with truffle and pumpkin and truffle velouté . Each session will also cover various methods of incorporating truffles into everyday cooking. The presentation will also include the rich history of truffles and of course a truffle tasting.

When:

SATURDAY 9th of AUGUST 2025, 230-430pm

SUNDAY 10th of AUGUST 2025, 1030am-1230pm

Where:

Ambrosia Distillery DAIRY RD, Fyshwick

 

These cooking demonstrations will be run in conjunction with the Canberra Region Winter Festival. at Dairy Rd. 8-10 August 2025

This event is run by Southern Harvest Cooperative in collaboration with Dairy Rd. and Events ACT. Southern Harvest is a not-for-profit local food and farming cooperative. If you would like more information about membership you can find it here on our website.