BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833)<br /> Pic: PhilYeomans/BNPS<br /> <br /> A lucky gardener is thought to have become the first person in Britain to stumble upon an abundant source of the prized black truffle - also known as 'chef's gold'. <br /> <br /> Sharp eyed Steve Fletcher (60) was digging around an oak tree at a secret location near Dawlish in Devon, when he discovered a potential goldmine of the edible fungi.<br /> <br /> The elusive ingredient is normally only found in wooded areas of France, Italy and Spain, and it's rarity, flavour and aroma make it extremely valuable, with prices reaching &pound;2000 a kilogram.<br /> <br /> Mr Fletcher is now keeping the exact location of his untapped source top secret to avoid any opportunistic foragers.  <br /> <br /> After his find he was unsure what to do so opened his Michelin Guide and contacted his nearest upmarket restaurant - Ode in Shaldon run by head chef Tim Bouget.
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