Truffle and Mushroom Hunter

My name is Melissa Waddingham and I am a truffle hunter and wild mushroom picker giving people the experience of truffle hunting in the UK at Truffle and Mushroom Hunter, established in 2008. In the spring and autumn months I run mushroom forays, truffle hunts, talks, courses and throughout the year . I also provide all year round truffle hound training days for your truffle hound to be. I also manage woodlands for the sustainable production of truffle. I founded and host The Great British Truffle Festival, it will be the fourth event in November. I have early memories of foraging with my grandfather in Champagne, France gathering Chanterelles. I was never aware that he secretly slipped out and came home with the odd truffle in his pocket, apparently only for special customers and family as he ran an auberge that was very popular with the locals for his sublime food. It was my father who told me about my Grandfather and his truffle antics, when I presented him with ten or eleven of my own! I found this instantly gratifying realising that my passion truly was in the blood.