Fresh wild mushrooms

Chanterelles and porcini are true forest mushrooms: they grow wild and can only be picked when the weather allows. Ours are wild-picked in the forests of Romania and sold fresh – loose, in wooden crates – or dried, for private customers as well as for restaurants and delicatessens. Because supply depends on the forest and the weather, we quote price and availability on request.

Our two mushrooms

Mushroom	Latin name	Season (approx.)	Aroma and texture	Best for
Golden chanterelle	Cantharellus cibarius	June – October	fruity, slightly peppery; firm, slightly springy flesh	sautéed in butter, with eggs, in pasta, risotto and sauces for meat
Porcini (cep)	Boletus edulis	late May/June – October/November	rich, nutty, of the forest; firm white flesh	risotto, pasta, pan-fried or grilled, sauces, soups

Seasons are a guide only. Wild mushrooms appear after rain and at the right temperatures, so the actual season shifts from year to year and even from week to week. Write to us and we will tell you what is available right now.

Dried porcini

Dried porcini are available all year, as whole slices or crumbled, by the kilo. They suit risotto, sauces and soups: soak them for 20–30 minutes in lukewarm water, and the soaking water adds flavour to the dish too.

How we select them

• Firm: only mushrooms with firm flesh that does not give under the finger.
• Dry: mushrooms without excess moisture, which keep better and hold their aroma.
• Sorted by hand: we sort every mushroom by hand, one by one, before it goes into the crate.

How we deliver

Fresh mushrooms travel chilled in wooden crates and are sent on their way as soon as possible after picking. We deliver within Romania and to the EU, subject to availability. Wild mushrooms are delicate: they are best cooked within 2 to 3 days.

How to store them

• Keep them in the fridge at 2–4 °C.
• Store them in a paper bag or in the ventilated crate they arrived in – never in plastic, where they soften quickly.
• Use them within 2–3 days.
• Clean them with a brush just before cooking and do not wash them in water: they soak it up and lose their firmness.

For private customers

A seasonal dinner, a meal with family or friends: tell us which mushrooms you would like, how much and when, and we will let you know what we have available.

For restaurants and shops

For restaurants and retailers we supply chanterelles and porcini in season, loose in wooden crates. Tell us the quantities you need and how often, and we will tell you what we can deliver, subject to availability.

How to request an offer

• Message us on WhatsApp at +40 747 337 198 or send your request from our Request a quote page: type of mushroom, quantity, preferred delivery date and delivery address.
• We reply quickly on WhatsApp or by email with the current price and availability.
• Once you confirm, we prepare the chilled delivery.

You can also email us at luckpilzeshop@gmail.com.