Story: Truffle Kerfuffle Cooking Experience
Episode: 19
Presenter: Stuart Laws
Air Date: 28 June 2026

Stuart heads into the kitchen to showcase how simple and approachable fresh Western Australian truffle can be, creating a delicious truffle sausage while celebrating the return of Truffle Kerfuffle.

• Held annually in Manjimup, Truffle Kerfuffle is Western Australia’s premier truffle festival, attracting food lovers, chefs and visitors from across the country.
• The event celebrates the region’s internationally renowned truffle industry while showcasing local produce, food experiences and culinary talent.
• Cooking demonstrations and hands-on classes are a major feature of the festival, helping visitors build confidence using fresh truffle at home.
• Western Australia is one of the world’s leading producers of premium black truffles, with the cool climate of the Southern Forests region providing ideal growing conditions.
• Fresh truffle is prized for its distinctive aroma and ability to elevate simple dishes with rich, earthy flavour.
• Cooking with truffle does not need to be complicated, with many chefs choosing to pair it with simple ingredients that allow the truffle to shine.
• Making sausages is a fun and accessible cooking activity that can be enjoyed by cooks of all skill levels and is a great way to incorporate fresh truffle into everyday meals.
• Truffle Kerfuffle offers visitors the opportunity to learn directly from leading chefs while enjoying some of Western Australia’s finest food and wine experiences.
• Beyond the festival, Manjimup has become a sought-after food tourism destination, known for its truffles, produce, forests and unique regional experiences.
• The event highlights the connection between local growers, producers, chefs and visitors, showcasing the best of Western Australia's food culture.
• Whether you're a seasoned home cook or trying truffle for the first time, Truffle Kerfuffle offers the perfect introduction to one of the world's most celebrated ingredients.