FRESH CEPS
SEASON: September - November
ORIGIN: Italy / France
Cep mushrooms, known as 'Porcini' in Italy, are amongst the most highly regarded autumn fungi. Often called the king of mushrooms, they are widely considered the most popular edible wild mushroom and are commercially harvested throughout Europe, America and parts of Southern Africa.
Several delicious species within the Boletus family are edible, each offering subtle variations in flavour whilst maintaining that distinctive, unmistakable porcini character. The summer varieties (Reticulatus and Aureus) appear first during the early summer months, followed by Edulis and Pinophilus later in the season, which continue fruiting well into autumn.
Their meaty texture and robust flavour make them suitable for hearty dishes such as risottos, pasta sauces, or simply served alongside grilled meats. They also dry exceptionally well, concentrating their flavour for use in stocks and broths during the off-season.
Every effort is made to supply ceps in perfect condition. Occasionally during transport, caps may separate from stems. We sometimes supply fresh ceps cut in halves, as this is the only reliable method to guarantee excellent internal condition throughout.
Net: 250g
FRESH CEPS 250g
DELIVERY INFO
Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection
Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.
Our Delivery Service
We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.
Time-Sensitive & Event Orders
Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.
If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.
DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch
Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.
Saturday Delivery
Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.
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CEPS IN THE KITCHEN
Ceps can be enjoyed both cooked and raw. Young, firm 'Bouchon' ceps are traditionally shaved raw over antipasti in Italian cuisine, their clean, nutty flavour adding depth to simple preparations. However, the full complexity of their taste emerges when cooked. More mature specimens develop a richer, earthier profile that intensifies with heat.
The classic preparation involves slicing the mushrooms and frying in olive oil until golden brown, finishing with a knob of butter and thin slivers of fresh garlic. Freshly chopped parsley added at the end provides a bright contrast to their deep, woody flavour. This simple method allows the mushrooms' natural characteristics to shine through without unnecessary complexity.
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