Trufflepig Catering & Events

Trufflepig Catering & Events At Trufflepig Catering & Events, we create rustic yet elegant food. We add touches of imagination & creativity making every event memorable!

Here at Trufflepig, we love delicious flavours. We love sumptuous, elegant canapes served amidst sparkling conversation. We love big, rustic platters of food shared amongst friends & family. Our food is handmade, vibrant & full of flavour. We understand where our produce comes from & source seasonal, local, organic & free range ingredients. Our events are created with imagination & attention to de

tail. After something a little different? How about we serve your guests from our 1950s vintage ex dentist-turned-kitchen van? We reduce our environmental footprint wherever we can. We abide by sustainable work practices & use biodegradable products, compost organic matter & support ethical enterprises. We can't wait to chat to you about your next event!

It’s time. It’s been a while coming as I contemplated what was next, but sometimes opportunities arise which make decisi...
17/01/2024

It’s time.



It’s been a while coming as I contemplated what was next, but sometimes opportunities arise which make decisions for you.



That all sounds ambiguous, but in essence, it’s time for Trufflepig Catering & Events to officially close her doors.



Trufflepig began in 2011 when I catered our best mate’s Melbourne wedding while we were still living in Darwin. A while later we moved back to Melbourne with our vintage dentist-soon-to-be Trufflepig van with the idea to sell gourmet toasties and coffees at markets and festivals and moving into event catering.



As we all do when we’re starting our own business, I struggled with full time work and running Trufflepig on the weekends (plus pre-work, lunchbreaks, post work, any free moment was Trufflepig!). After 2 years I was exhausted so finally bit the bullet and dedicated my life to this hospo gig. What a scary jump!



Thank you to my friends and family who supported my venture in the early days when it sounded like a whacky idea to leave my stable environmental job and venture back into hospitality. It was your support, advice and hard truths which helped focus my plans.

A special shout out to my dad to my turned that dentist van into a fully functional, spec-ed out commercial kitchen on wheels - it was quite the feat and you never complained or questioned why. Thanks Dad x

Thanks to Ben and Liv for trusting me for their (my first) wedding. Thanks to our Darwin mates who enjoyed our pop-up restaurants in Parap! Thanks to Ainslie (and beloved Paul), to Pippa, to my sis Abbey and my mum Vicki, thanks to aunty Anita, to Liv’s mum Sue, to Cara and Rob, to Carl and Nic, to Jordan and Maria. Thanks for taking a chance on me when I was so green. It was your ongoing faith and trust in my abilities which helped build my confidence, and allowed me to experiment.



To my clients – what a lovely, wonderful, eclectic bunch you have been! I’ve been afforded time this year to reminisce about how lucky I was to witness so many special moments. Whether it was a milestone birthday or a celebration of life, feeding multiple courses at the annual Heathcote Wine Awards, chatting to our locals at markets and pop-up events, fuelling socially and ethically minded groups at Common Ground, or feeding guests at 100+ distinctly
different but beautifully personal wedding celebrations. I’ve been so fortunate to join you at such important moments in your lives. I always bragged that I had the best clients!

Thank you to my suppliers and producers who’ve provided me with amazing produce. I started Trufflepig on the premise I would source seasonal, local, organic and free range ingredients and my suppliers allowed me to do that. Special thanks to Chloe at Somerset Farm, Lizette Warialda Belted Galloway Beef, Belinda McIvor Farm Foods and Cathy The Meat Room (where no request was too hard). Chloe, I admire your resilience, your strength of character and your gentleness. Please support Chloe and the Somerset farmers, as they look to rebuild after going under water again with these latest floods.

And to the other hundreds of amazing vendors and venues I’ve worked with and at over the years. Without you vendors, celebrations would merely be a group of people gathered. You add vibrancy, positively and a sprinkle of magic! I’ll miss the people I’ve met, and regularly catch up with at celebrations. The constant enthusiasm, positivity and commitment from vendors and venues makes me proud to have been a part of the industry for so long. Special mentions to my fave venues - Sue (Mimosa Glen Homestead), Bron (Wine X Sam), Commongrounds Cooperative – thanks for always making things so easy! A huge thanks to Polka Dot Wedding who provided me amazing support when I was just getting going. I loved working with you and your team Ms Polka Dot x

The last and most important shoutout is to my staff. My most current crew - Linda, Gus, Susie, Tarlyn, Jo, Dru and Annie – thanks for your patience as I sorted things out this year. I’ll miss working and laughing with you all. Thanks for just getting it, and always doing your best. To my other wonderful past staffers - Aidan, Abbey, Alanna, Annette, Jenny, Leesa, Liv E, Liv Z, Liz, Marcia, Michael, Nichola, Noni, Rits, Simon, Taylor, Vicki – you helped create Trufflepig into what it is now. Thank you! And to my friends and family who I called on special favours from - Kat, Waz, Ma-an, Pom, Mandy, Lachie, Izzy, Anne (and those I’ve missed) - thank you for saving the day! Talking about bragging, I always bragged I had the best staff too!

Now, after feeding over 10,000 mouths a crazy amount of canapes and shared plates at 180 celebrations, plus all the toasties and brownies cooked at pop-ups and markets, and 100s of take home meals for my little town of Pyalong during lockdown, it’s officially time to hang up my apron.

It’s time to spend the weekends with my little family.

And in the great words of Farmer Hoggett.
‘That’ll do pig, that’ll do.’

xx

HAPPY END OF 2022 FOLKS!In 2023 we're taking some time to recharge, reno our house and work on Trufflepig's new directio...
28/12/2022

HAPPY END OF 2022 FOLKS!

In 2023 we're taking some time to recharge, reno our house and work on Trufflepig's new direction.
Unfortunately this means, we won't be taking bookings for the foreseeable future, and won't be responding to any requests for quotes.

Thanks for all your support this year - we've LOVED feeding you!
And a HUGE thanks to my fabo staff who make me look good - you're all awesome! :)

Take care and seeya on the flipside!
Shelley & the Trufflepig team

P.S. we'll still be a little active on social media, cause we all like seeing yummo food right? :)

This motley crew tonight... all legends! Thanks team!Another Gorgeous wedding 💕
08/10/2022

This motley crew tonight... all legends! Thanks team!
Another Gorgeous wedding 💕

LOOKING FOR CASUAL WAIT STAFF for events during October - December this year.WE LOVE:Team players who are well-presented...
11/09/2022

LOOKING FOR CASUAL WAIT STAFF for events during October - December this year.

WE LOVE:
Team players who are well-presented and hard working, not afraid to get their hands dirty, can work Saturday afternoons/evenings, have their own transport, LOVE people and LOVE to laugh!

SOUND LIKE YOU?
Send us an email with your details and experience.

Question? Shoot us a DM.

Award wages apply.

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET - IT'S OUR LAST ONE!We're finishing up this Sunday at Tallarook Farmers Market so it's your LAS...
01/07/2022

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET - IT'S OUR LAST ONE!

We're finishing up this Sunday at Tallarook Farmers Market so it's your LAST CHANCE to grab one of our delicious toasties stuffed full of local produce from our friends at Somerset Heritage Produce and McIvor Farm Foods or one of Linda's famous iced coffees or super shakes!

And the MERINGUES w home made blackberry syrup are back too!

See you at the Tallarook Mechanics Hall on Sunday from 8.30am - 12.30pm! 😀

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKETSunday looks to be sunny so come down to the Tallarook Farmers Market from 8.30am - 12.30pm!We'r...
27/06/2022

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET

Sunday looks to be sunny so come down to the Tallarook Farmers Market from 8.30am - 12.30pm!

We're back in the kitchen cafe cooking brunch to fill your tummy with gourmet toasties, eggs & shakes.

See you there! 😀

01/06/2022

Sorry friends - we won't be at Tallarook Farmers Market this weekend.

See you next month!

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKETSunday's going to be sunny so come down to the Tallarook Farmers Market from 8.30am - 12.30pm fo...
28/04/2022

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET

Sunday's going to be sunny so come down to the Tallarook Farmers Market from 8.30am - 12.30pm for delicious brunch & shopping.

We're cooking you brunch using a bunch of local produce including McIvor ham, Somerset veggies and Dreaming Goat's cheese.

And look out for our new 12 hr slow cooked Warialda beef hash cakes - so delicious!

See you there! 😀

Updated COVIDsafe settings mean we can break out the tables and chairs again this Sunday! Yay! We have some wonderful food options for you, including many tasty things from the team at . Come and enjoy a fantastic morning out on May 1 at the Tallarook Farmers Market 🍎🥨🧀🥚☕️

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKETWe're back at Tallarook Farmers Market this Sunday from 8.30am - 12.30pm serving you DELISH brun...
31/03/2022

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET

We're back at Tallarook Farmers Market this Sunday from 8.30am - 12.30pm serving you DELISH brunch!

A few newbies this weekend including our mushie toastie and our zucchini & mint fritters using beautiful produce from Somerset Heritage Produce. Also, lemon curd meringues are back as well as a lemon curd milkshake!

Bring your appetites and shopping bags!

See you there!

28/02/2022

Sorry friends! We won't be at Tallarook Farmers Market this Sunday!

We look forward to feeding you in April!

It makes us feel warm and fuzzy when our clients send us thank you messages!  🥰Taking time out of busy schedules to say ...
24/02/2022

It makes us feel warm and fuzzy when our clients send us thank you messages! 🥰

Taking time out of busy schedules to say thanks means the world to us - we love what we do, and we love making our clients and their guests tummies sing! So receiving this confirmation is the bees knees!

(oh and kudos to our awesome staff too of course!)

Here's two messages we've received in the last week:

“We just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and your team! The food was absolutely divine and you were all so, so lovely! All our guests have absolutely raved about the food. We couldn’t be happier as all we hoped for came true – sharing amazing food with our loved ones. Many thanks again!”
E&P

“Shelley and the Trufflepig team set up an absolutely GORGEOUS (and delicious) grazing table for our wedding in Heathcote. Shelley was incredibly helpful and responsive in the lead up to the day and there was no doubt they were the right people for the job. Top quality produce, presented beautifully, by passionate people, what more could you want!”
T&M

Thanks for your support! We love you all and we love food!

10/02/2022

☀️ BOOKINGS CLOSED FOR 2022 ☀️

(Except if you've already recieved a quote from us of course!)

Thinking about your celebration in 2023? Please get back in touch with us in February next year.

Thanks for all your support!
🙏🙌

Shelley & the Trufflepig team

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET - back for 2022!See you at the Tallarook Farmers Market this SUNDAY 6 Feb. Bring your bags and ...
03/02/2022

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET - back for 2022!

See you at the Tallarook Farmers Market this SUNDAY 6 Feb.

Bring your bags and stock up on beautiful local produce and enjoy delicious brunch!

We promise to have lots of the Roti wraps for those that missed out last time!! :)

See you there from 8.30am-12.30pm at the Tallarook Mechanic's Hall!

And that's a wrap for 2021! ☀️Thanks to everyone who has supported this little business through these crazy times...we'r...
22/12/2021

And that's a wrap for 2021! ☀️

Thanks to everyone who has supported this little business through these crazy times...we're so grateful and appreciative of all of you... past clients, future clients, market and pop-up and take-home meals customers, staff, suppliers, venues, vendors, friends and family! 💜

Thank you! 🙏

Now this tired little Trufflepig is going to sit for a while, enjoy food from the garden, yarn with friends, hug family and drink lots of yummy things like this picture...

Asparagus & broadies from the garden on Krucky’s Fine Foods sour dough with a drop from ECK Wines = perfection!🥂

Stay safe and look forward to feeding your bellies in 2022!

Back in the office Thurs 13 Jan.
Please note we're booked out for Feb + March 22

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKETTomorrow's brunch menu for the Christmas Tallarook Farmers Market!Last chance until next Feb (no...
18/12/2021

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET

Tomorrow's brunch menu for the Christmas Tallarook Farmers Market!

Last chance until next Feb (no market in Jan) to eat our delicious pulled pork or mushie toasties and the ever-popular meringues!

Bring your bags and stock up on last minute chrissy gifts and local produce for the big day!

See you there from 8.30am-12.30pm at the Tallarook Mechanic's Hall!

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKETWe're serving brunch this Sunday 19 December for the special Christmas edition of the Tallarook ...
17/12/2021

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET

We're serving brunch this Sunday 19 December for the special Christmas edition of the Tallarook Farmers Market!

Our last public event for the year, so see you there for delish toasties, our super popular rendang roti & a ice cool drinks!

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8.30am - 12.30pm (note the later finishing time)
Sunday 19 December
Tallarook Mechanics Hall
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Photo credit: Wayne Herring

Bunch of spunks this lot!  :)Regulars and ring ins!Thanks team!  You're the best!Great photos by Bill - Press 1
09/12/2021

Bunch of spunks this lot! :)
Regulars and ring ins!
Thanks team! You're the best!

Great photos by Bill - Press 1

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET - tomorrow!We're back at the Tallarook Farmers Market cooking you brunch tomorrow!The usual sus...
04/12/2021

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET - tomorrow!

We're back at the Tallarook Farmers Market cooking you brunch tomorrow!

The usual suspects are on the menu, with a special visit from the Croque (not on the menu below, but a few available tomorrow!) and our flourless orange & almond cake too.

As usual we'll be using delicious produce from Krucky’s Fine Foods, Somerset Heritage Produce, McIvor Farm Foods, Dreaming Goat Dairy and Warialda Belted Galloway Beef as well as a bunch of produce from our garden.

Bring your bags, meet your friends and let us feed you! It's going to be a fantastic morning!
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Sunday 5 December
8.30am-12noon
Tallarook Mechanics Institute
44 Main Road Tallarook
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Fab turn out today Pyalong friends- thanks!Was great to see your faces out and about!Thanks for your support!  :)
04/12/2021

Fab turn out today Pyalong friends- thanks!

Was great to see your faces out and about!

Thanks for your support! :)

PYALONG POP-UP BRUNCHTomorrow's menu for Pyalong Pop-up...some new additions along with the old favourites! 🖐See you fro...
03/12/2021

PYALONG POP-UP BRUNCH

Tomorrow's menu for Pyalong Pop-up...some new additions along with the old favourites! 🖐

See you from 8.30am-12noon at Town Park in the main street.⏰

Tables and chairs set up so come down, catch up with friends, enjoy the sunshine and have some delicious brunch! ☀️

Cash & eftpos available. 👍

BRUNCH!  :)This weekend we're cooking you brunch - TWICE!Meet your friends and family for a delicious brunch of gourmet ...
29/11/2021

BRUNCH! :)

This weekend we're cooking you brunch - TWICE!

Meet your friends and family for a delicious brunch of gourmet toasties, iced drinks, sweet things and other delicious brunch options showcasing beautiful local produce!
:)

PYALONG POP-UP
Sat 4 Dec
8.30am-12pm
Town Park, High St, Pyalong
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TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET
Sun 5 Dec
8.30am-12pm
Tallarook Mechanics Institute, 44 Main Rd, Tallarook
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See you there!

29/11/2021

TRUFFLEPIG@HOME

And that's a WRAP!

The final round of our take-home meals went out last Friday with a BANG! :)

We've loved feeding you over the last few months - it's been exhausting but super fun and the best bit about it was meeting so many faces in Pyalong and surrounds! :)

Thank you to you all for your support, whether you bought meals every round (you legends - you know who you are!), bought meals once or on occasion, or bought meals for others via vouchers or gifts.

And the kind, generous words...thank you to all of you who took the time to text, email, stop me in the street, or leave messages on social media - I thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart!

Special last thanks to Jo (and Simon!) for helping keep me sane in the kitchen each fortnight! :)

xx

TRUFFLEPIG@HOME~~ARABIAN NIGHTS~~⏰It's your last chance to try out take-home meals! ⏰Orders close this evening 6pm FOREV...
22/11/2021

TRUFFLEPIG@HOME

~~ARABIAN NIGHTS~~

⏰It's your last chance to try out take-home meals! ⏰
Orders close this evening 6pm FOREVER!

Don't miss out! 🙌

$40 per head set banquet with your choice of dessert

This image is of our 10 hour slow cooked lamb shoulder served as part of our banquet. Gorgeous photo by Smith and Archer Photography

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Order online at www.trufflepig.com.au
Orders OPEN now!**
Orders CLOSE 6pm TONIGHT unless sold out
Pick-up orders 4-5pm Friday 26 November, Pyalong General Store.

**Once your order is placed, you'll receive a confirmation email straight away. If you don't receive this confirmation email, please contact us as we haven't received your order!
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TRUFFLEPIG@HOME~~ARABIAN NIGHTS~~What's a baklava vanilla slice?  Think walnuts, pistachios & a little rosewater syrup s...
22/11/2021

TRUFFLEPIG@HOME

~~ARABIAN NIGHTS~~

What's a baklava vanilla slice? Think walnuts, pistachios & a little rosewater syrup sandwiched between layers of thick vanilla custard & butter puff. Trust us, it's delicious...we spent all day eating this one!!

It's one of the dessert options as part of our final take-home meals this week!

Order close tomorrow at 6pm!

TRUFFLEPIG@HOME~~Arabian Nights~~Our final round of take home meals sees us visit the enchanting and historical Middle E...
20/11/2021

TRUFFLEPIG@HOME

~~Arabian Nights~~

Our final round of take home meals sees us visit the enchanting and historical Middle East! 🤩

Where religions of the world meet, a hotpot of flavour, colour and beauty is found from the snow capped Lebanese mountains to the waters of the Red Sea, from Turkish bazaars to Saudi coffee shops and ancient Persian cities. The home of hospitality – let’s celebrate with an Arabian feast!

$40 per head set banquet with your choice of dessert

Get in quick! As usual, numbers are limited.

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Order online at www.trufflepig.com.au
Orders OPEN now!**
Orders CLOSE 6pm Tuesday unless sold out
Pick-up orders 4-5pm Friday 26 November, Pyalong General Store.

**Once your order is placed, you'll receive a confirmation email straight away. If you don't receive this confirmation email, please contact us as we haven't received your order!
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Restrictions have eased!  🎉Time to see friends & family, enjoy the warmer weather & eat DELISH food!  🤩Our upcoming even...
19/11/2021

Restrictions have eased! 🎉
Time to see friends & family, enjoy the warmer weather & eat DELISH food! 🤩

Our upcoming events - put them in your diary now!
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TRUFFLEPIG@HOME - the FINAL round of take home meals!
ARABIAN NIGHTS - a banquet
Menu up + orders open Sunday 21 Nov
Orders close 6pm Tues 23 Nov
Pick-up orders 4-5pm Fri 26 Nov Pyalong
MEALS LIMITED so DON'T MISS OUT!
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PYALONG POP-UP BRUNCH - we're back for 1 day only!
SAT 4 DEC
8.30am-12noon
Town Park, High Street, Pyalong
Serving all your fave toasties, sweet things & iced drinks!

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TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET
SUN 5 DEC + SUN 19 DEC (special Xmas market)
8.30am-12noon
Tallarook Mechanics Institute, 44 Main Road, Tallarook
Serving all your fave toasties, sweet things & iced drinks!

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09/11/2021

TRUFFLEPIG@HOME

Hi friends!

We planned to finish up our take-home meals with 1 final round scheduled Friday 19 November pick-up.

Things are a little nuts right now with back-to-back-to-back events, so to ensure this last take-home round is the BEST YET, we're pushing it back a week!

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New dates:
Menu out/orders open: Saturday 20 Nov
Orders close: Tuesday 6pm 23 Nov (unless sold out)
Pick-up: Friday 26 November
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Put in in your diaries! The last one! :)

Thanks for all your support to date!
x

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKETWe can't wait to get back to the Tallarook Farmers Market tomorrow and cook all you lovely peopl...
06/11/2021

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET

We can't wait to get back to the Tallarook Farmers Market tomorrow and cook all you lovely people brunch!

As per usual, we'll be serving up a bunch of delicious options showcasing beautiful produce from Krucky’s Fine Foods, Dreaming Goats Dairy, Somerset Heritage Produce, McIvor Farm Foods and Warialda Belted as well as a bunch of produce from our garden.

Bring your bags, meet your friends and let us feed you! It's going to be a fantastic morning!

Sunday 7 November
8.30am-12noon
Tallarook Mechanics Institute
44 Main Road Tallarook

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET!We're back and cooking from the Market kitchen this Sunday at the Tallarook Farmers Market!  :)...
01/11/2021

TALLAROOK FARMERS MARKET!

We're back and cooking from the Market kitchen this Sunday at the Tallarook Farmers Market! :)

We'll have all the usual suspects - delicious toasties as well a couple of specials using beautiful local produce from Somerset, McIvor Farm Foods, Krucky’s Fine Foods and more!

See your smiley faces there!
:)

Chloe from Somerset Heritage Produce and Cynthia would like you to know that we’re back in the Rook this Sunday (though there probably won’t be any pumpkins…) We’re looking forward to seeing everyone again, and to welcoming our Melbourne people back after their long lockdown! We’re asking that all of our visitors are fully vaccinated, and that you check in with one of our lovely volunteers when you arrive. Do your weekly shopping, grab a coffee and something yummy for lunch, and listen to some music - can’t wait to see you there!

TRUFFLEPIG@HOMEIncredible India——————————-Don't forget, orders close tomorrow (Tuesday) 6pm unless sold out!  ⏰Order onl...
01/11/2021

TRUFFLEPIG@HOME

Incredible India
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Don't forget, orders close tomorrow (Tuesday) 6pm unless sold out! ⏰

Order online at www.trufflepig.com.au
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Address

Pyalong, VIC

Opening Hours

Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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