Recent Press Coverage

BBC Good Food November 2024 “The 25 best Christmas cheese hampers for 2024”– “Best for diverse Welsh cheeses.”

Olive Magazine October 2024 “The month’s best food and drink products.”

The Abergavenny Chronicle September 2024 Black Mountains Smokery triumphs at Great Taste’s Golden Fork awards

Business News Wales September 2024 Smoked Duck Breast and Absinthe Win Big for Wales at Great Taste’s Golden Forks 2024

Welsh Country Magazine September 2024 Dà Mhìle and Black Mountains Smokery Take Top Honours at Great Taste Awards

National Geographic Magazine December 2023 How to eat your way through Bannau Brycheiniog, Wales.– “Treacly and succulent, the hot-smoked salmon is even better — I could eat it forever.”

Olive Magazine December 2023 Christmas Gift Guide

Delicious Magazine November 2023 Christmas Food and Drinks– “One of the UK’s best smokeries.”

Highly Commended Artisan Business Award at the Wales Food & Drink Awards May 2023

The Independent March 2023  24 Best Mother’s Day Hampers– “The most delicious smoked meat we think we’ve ever tried.”

Recent Customer Reviews

Very helpful friendly staff and the smoking and packing is excellent highly recommended. Mike, June 2025

Very pleased with the smoked salmon, it is the best we have ever eaten. Alison, June 2025

The most fabulous canapé pastry cases, long shelf life and didn’t go soggy, will buy more! Kelly, June 2025

Highly recommend the smoked chicken, a wonderful and delicious stand by for the unexpected. Efficient service. The salmon pieces great for pate! Frances, June 2025

I ordered this as a treat for family members who were ill, so they could eat well without having to cook . It arrived promptly and they really enjoyed it all. Carol, June 2025

Delivery arrived as planned, great quality products wrapped really well. Penny, June 2025

Brilliant as always. Jo, June 2025

Absolutely amazing – such fine produce, couldn’t fault its, my guests loved it. dandalessandro, June 2025

Brilliant as always – no party could take place without Black Mountain Smokery. Vivy, June 2025

Thank you so much, Jo and despatch, for getting my order to me today. We’ll all enjoy your delicious duck. Thank you, Jonathan, for the extra pack – that was very kind. and thank you for the jelly – we’ll enjoy that, too! Richard (husband) and I will be having fish at the weekend so are looking forward to eating some of the seaweed butter. A treat of a delivery! Phebe, May 2025

The Black Mountain Smokery is simply the best. Everything is delicious, particularly the oak roast salmon! Tessa David, May 2025

My friend was really impressed with the quality of the food and the wonderful way it was presented and delivered. He is so pleased that he has found his Christmas gifts for his family whom he considers so hard to buy for. We have been really enjoying the fish and meat hampers which we bought for ourselves—such a treat not to have to cook in the recent hot weather! I have sent my sister some money so she can treat herself and guests to your exceptional food next month. Thank you so much. David & Norma, May 2025

Ordering online was a breeze and I found the people incredibly helpful when I had an issue with a gift token. The food arrives in perfect, cold condition and is delicious – especially the salmon. The flavour of the Seville Orange marmalade is intense and a joy – the only problem is there’s never enough! Graham, May 2025

I have been gifting Black Mountain Smokery hampers for many years to family and friends; new and old. Always the best gift to send and to receive! Impeccable service from the BMS team and the highest quality of products. Thank you Jo & Jonathan. X Jean Lalonde, April 2025

Delicious and amazing quality as always! Dijana Dabasinskaite, April 2025

Delivery excellent and the smoked meats just great. One of our guest’s was so impressed they have the details. Veronica Davies, April 2025

Utterly delicious roasted, peppered salmon – the best there is – highly recommend. Victoria Thomas, April 2025

Another absolutely delicious glazed ham for Easter. Our family occasions would not be complete without a ham from Black Mountain Smokery. We also loved the smoked chicken breasts, we keep a few in the freezer to elevate any simple salad or pasta dish. Fabulous. Sally Townsend, April 2025

As usual this smoked salmon is different from any other. It is mild and tender. We and our family enjoy it with the result that we don’t buy smoked salmon from anywhere else. It may cost a little more but it’s worth every penny. Thanks to you all. Eleri Williams, April 2025

Ordered a selection of smoked fish for my son and he absolutely loved the quality! Zus, April 2025

Delicious smoked trout, and smoked chicken, would recommend highly. Hacker Browning, April 2025

Great service, great food. Simon Wells, April 2025

Bought as a Mother’s Day gift and all the family loved all the different smoked fish and the beetroot chutney was so good. Highly recommended. Richard Kingston, April 2025

I’m told by the recipients that it was excellent! Sue Brambell, April 2025

A quick note to thank you for including an extra duck breast in my latest order. Much appreciated! They and the smoked sea bass were delicious – as always! Charlie Hanbury-Williams, April 2025

Online order, had a phone call to say didn’t have enough of ordered product in stock, & they would have more in 2 days. Would it be ok to delay posting to a day convenient to me. Very professional & friendly. 1st class service!  John Bradshaw, March 2025

We have begun to sample our lovely foods, & so far can say that the smoked trout & smoked sea bass are the most delicate & delicious smoked fish we have ever tasted. A fitting way to celebrate my husband’s 80th birthday!  Diana Collingwood, March 2025

Superb product and service, well priced for the quality. James Cane, March 2025

Arrived on time in good condition. Claire Ford, March 2025

We ordered a gift pack of smoked fish to be sent to a friend, several weeks in advance. It arrived on exactly the right day and the fish has been proclaimed as delicious! We will definitely buy from here again. Lesley Carr, February 2025

Always friendly and helpful staff… All recipients were delighted with their gift, lots of compliments. I’m only sorry I didn’t have a pack for myself! As a family, both here and in Hampshire, Black Mountains Smokery is where we always head (whether online or in person) for smoked food. The quality is consistently excellent and I would highly recommend. Lizzie Cook, February 2025

My daughters loved the variety and the taste of everything in their hampers. Sally Herdman, February 2025

We found the Black Mountains Smokery as we were passing a couple of years ago. What a find! Best bacon ever – I now order it online and have it delivered regularly. The smoked chicken, duck breasts and salmon fillets make a great addition to a quick salad and the sliced smoked salmon is also really tasty. We are so glad we passed through Crickhowell and bothered to stop. Teresa Pembery, February 2025

Very pleased with the smoked salmon, it is the best We have ever eaten. Alison Maguire, February 2025

We had family home for the weekend and had a side of roast salmon as the grandchildren love it. As do we all. Plus I bought some of the chocolate fish and they said it was the best chocolate they had ever tasted!  Sylvia Perry, February 2025

This to me is the best smoked salmon around. I’ve tried many of the big names and this beats them hands down. Not too salty, perfect oil level and delicious delicate smooth flavour. Highly recommend. Eventgems Ltd, February 2025

Lovely selection of. Smoked foods,.and other delicacies -love the pastry shells-so handy for entertaining. fFrendly service and a great choice of hampers which I’ve used on several occasions for gifts! Linda Maunder, January 2025

The Smoked Salmon was as good as ever  Jeremy Paulson-Ellis, December 2024

I received this as a gift just before Christmas. The contents were securely packed, in a cool bag, and once opened each fillet was fresh and tasty. The dill mustard sauce that came with it was the perfect accompaniment, I must say. I am happy to give the produce a 10 out of 10 for taste! Ian Bourne, December 2024

Our Black Mountain Smokery Christmas ham was so good we have finished it-all 5 kilos!!  Sally Townsend, December 2024

The items in my order arrived in excellent condition, and I am satisfied with their quality. I appreciate the care and attention you put into your products.   Erica Zeng, January 2025

Just a quick note to thank you all for your excellence service. We are located in New Zealand and find your range of hampers are a great choice as gifts for our UK friends and family.  Stuart Oulton & Rosemary Osborn, January 2025

Just wanted to thank you . I ordered this for my niece for Christmas . Easy website , straightforward delivery & they were delighted !  Hannah Bufton, December 2024

The Smoked Salmon was as good as ever.  Jeremy Paulson-Ellis, December 2024

I received this as a gift just before Christmas. The contents were securely packed, in a cool bag, and once opened each fillet was fresh and tasty. The dill mustard sauce that came with it was the perfect accompaniment, I must say. I cannot comment regarding price value as I have no idea what it cost the person who gifted it, but I am happy to give the produce a 10 out of 10 for taste!  Ian Bourne, December 2024

Have been buying for some time. Love your quality products. Square Review, December 2024

I bought these incredible organic smoked seeds. Since Friday, I have added them to every meal and am about to order more. What a find! Kate Lambley, October 2024

Just a message to say that having just sampled your smoked trout, I am confident that this is the best I have tasted. Nick Unstead, August 2024

Congratulations! A friend rang me the other day for the recipe for the “Smoked Duck Salad” I had given her and others for lunch……. Are you surprised? I’m not and simply delighted for you all. Mary Clarke, August 2024

We had some of the smoked duck recently and it was extremely delicious and loved by us all.  Sue Large, August 2024

An absolutely delicous product (Duck). Lowri Gaenor Robjohn, July 2024

Best smoked produce I’ve ever tasted and used in my career. Mark Chamberlian, July 2024

Great service, thank you very much. Lucy Smyth-Osbourne, July 2024

We had some of your bacon at Christmas and it was the best we have ever had! Emma Walker, June 2024

You won’t find better smoked mackerel than this. Plump, soft flesh, lightly smoked … absolutely delicious!  Gower Gourmet, June 2024

As always enjoyed your delicious smoked chicken. Superb lunch in Devon thanks to Black Mountain Smokery. Georgie Cooper, June 2024

Highly recommend this smokery. Smoked sea bass is divine, as is duck, chicken and ham. Superb service, carefully packed for delivery. The smoked seeds are a game changer on a salad. Fabulous company. Helen Stephens, May 2024

Stopped off this morning to fill up for a picnic and the smoked salmon, smoked cheddar, and air dried salami were amazing. Smoked salmon might be the best I’ve ever had! Casey Herron, May 2024

Arrived promptly. Friends delighted with the package. Angela Monkman Brushett, March 2024

I so enjoy your sliced ham, it is delicious. Diolch. Anne Ormson, March 2024

I received … the most delicious side of smoked salmon, sliced better than any I have ever come across before, it was so easy to serve. And the packaging was equally superb, it ensured arrival in perfect condition. Brilliant product and service, thank you. Philip Prettejohn, February 2024

I try to keep some of your duck in my freezer, but it’s delicious and doesn’t stay there for long! So tempting. Mrs Sally Cullen, February 2024

We just enjoyed one of your smoked duck breasts the other day – outstanding as usual! Sir Peter Williams, January 2024

Happy New Year. My family were more than thrilled with the Christmas hamper. I had another thank you from them today. You supplied a ham for my 80th celebration last year. It was received so well, some guests returned for a third helping. Thank you for your attention to detail, using local products and good wishes for this year. Margaret Hughes, January 2024

Just a note of huge thanks. My son received his birthday treat package today in Salford and was really delighted. Beautiful produce and wonderful service.  Sue Whitbread, January 2024

I am having a luncheon party on Thursday and when I use your wonderful smoked duck, I get so many compliments on the dish. I use your recipe with the pancakes! But as I always say to be a good cook you need the finest ingredients and the smoked duck is just scrumptious!  Katina Beale, January 2024

Thrilled to receive our parcel of delicious smoked products for Christmas – thank you. Alison Lea-Wilson, December 2023

I just wanted to reach out and say that is the best smoked salmon we have ever eaten !! it was absolutely beautiful as was the bacon. It was a real treat and we shall definitely be ordering more. Victoria Ashton, December 2023

Please convey our enormous and grateful thanks to everyone at Black Mountains Smokery who was involved in supplying such a sensational hamper for our Christmas present to one of our close friends. She says it’s the best hamper she’s ever received and she’s enjoyed a great number of hampers in her lifetime. We will be sure to let everyone know how your hampers are so magnificent and can’t wait to enjoy one for ourselves!  Penny Bond, December 2023

My husband and I discovered your wonderful products earlier this year whilst visiting Crickhowell. We are currently in Australia for Xmas so we decided that your products would be fabulous presents for my husband’s 2 sisters in Tredegar.  Jeanette Bourke, December 2023

Thank you for the gorgeous little pots of jelly – perfect with the duck breasts. It’s lovely to receive such personalised and generous customer service.  Elizabeth McLaughlin, December 2023

I will be placing future orders as all who have received your Hampers are full of praise!  Pearl Hettiaratchy, December 2023

Thanks to all of you at Black Mountains Smokery for the outstanding customer service!!  Joanie Budzileni, December 2023

Thought you’d like to know our order arrived bang on time. We shall enjoy the contents as always.  Rosalynd Hocking, December 2023

I ordered eight selections from you to be delivered to various friends and family around the UK during the week before Christmas. All the packages were delivered on the same day within a two-hour window by DPD. Communication about the orders was excellent and the feedback from all the recipients was very positive, so many thanks to all.  Adrian Scrope, December 2023

I placed an order for Christmas for various smoked fish.  Everything is perfectly packaged and chilled.  All items were fantastic and with really good dates.  Also ordered the smoked seeds, duck and chicken.  Would definitely order all again.  Thanks for a brilliant service.  Helen Stephens, December 2023

Thank you SO much for the delicious salmon and all the wonderful goodies. We’ve been eating your Black Mountain Smokery goodies all over Christmas and New Year and they’ve been hugely appreciated, thank you.  I hope you can now have some downtime and a really good rest after your hectic time.  Georgina B, December 2023

I can’t tell you how happy this will make the family, thank you again!  Mary Norbury, December 2023

Hope all goes well with your Christmas orders, Black Mountains Smokery Smoked Salmon is always on my Boxing Day tea list!  Sian Davies, November 2023

I’ve tried several suppliers over the years, but keep coming back to the Black Mountain Smokery Oak Smoked Salmon, this is delicious without being too salty, and has a nice firm texture.  Amanda Phillips, October 2023

We have ordered this ham on several occasions and always been very pleased, it has always been succulent and delicious.  I tend to coat it with an additional honey-mustard glaze (Dijon mustard with Afon Mel honey) and push in a few cloves (five or six seems to work well), then put it in the oven. Will definitely keep buying this ham.  Amanda Phillips, October 2023

Once again Black Mountains Smokery products were the stars of our family party.  They not only looked spectacular on the serving table but tasted so delicious.  Everyone from the 18 month year old to the 70+ had seconds if not thirds!  A huge thank you to the amazing team who went the extra mile to ensure our parcel arrived on time and in perfect condition.  Looking forward to the next time already.  Lucy Salisbury, July 2023 

Absolutely beautiful smoked fish.  Excellent online service, delivery tracked and delivered on time.  Enjoyed by all at a very special family buffet.  Helen Stephens, July 2023

Ordered Smoked Duck for the first time from this supplier. Arrived very promptly and was beautifully packed. Highly recommend. Excellent 5 Star customer service. Janet Pearce, March 2023

Thank you for your excellent service, delivery and update information. My order has arrived in perfect condition! I will order again or hopefully see you at the Chelsea Town Hall Christmas fair! Angela Goodale, March 2023

How happy I was to see the safe arrival of your box of delicious goodies! Everything, the ham, the oak smoked salmon, the duck, the chicken were greatly enjoyed by the family and our guests! A very big thank you! Richenda Paget, January 2023

You solve so many of my gift problems and in such a delicious way! Barbara Kinsey, January 2023

My package arrived perfectly on time and in perfect condition and was consumed with passion by everyone in very short order. Thank you very much indeed. Jeanie Falconer, January 2023

Our ham arrived on the dot, in perfect condition and that and the cheeses were absolutely delicious, the ham literally melted in the mouth, it was really perfect, well done. I will definitely order again as will others we introduced your products to. Sue Gardner, January 2023

Each year our son Nigel orders your smoked salmon for us all to enjoy at Christmas. We all agree it is truly excellent. Mr& Mrs R E & C. Stubbs, January 2023

We purchased a number of items from you before Christmas and the side of hot smoked salmon was absolutely wonderful, this was not the first time we purchased from you and we are sure it will not be the last. Stephen, January 2023

More Press Coverage

National Geographic Magazine December 2023 How to eat your way through Bannau Brycheiniog, Wales

Olive Magazine December 2023 Christmas Gift Guide

Delicious Magazine November 2023 Christmas Food and Drinks

The Independent March 2023  24 Best Mother’s Day Hampers

The Telegraph November 2022 Happy shopper | Britain’s 15 best high streets

Escape to the Farm with Kate Humble (Winter Special) January 2021 – Escape to the Farm

Lodestars Anthology (Wales Edition) December 2020 – Lodestars Anthology Wales

My Countryside Christmas Issue November 2020 – Christmas Gift Guide

Wales Online, December 2019 – The Ultimate Welsh Christmas Gift Guide

Country & Town House, December 2019 – Let Them Eat Cake

Taste Blas, Summer 2019 – Picnic ‘n’ Mix

Herefordshire Living, October 2018 – Holy Smoke – Black Mountains Smokery Article

Delicious Magazine, October 2018 – A Foodie Post Card from Abergavenny

Guild of Fine Food Digest 2018/19 – The Cure A to Z 

Lonely Planet Magazine, March 2018 – A Taste of Wales: stories worth savouring

The Independent, November 2017 – Penyrheol Luxury Welsh Wicker Hamper – Best Christmas Food and Drink Hampers

The Telegraph, November 2017 – Best Christmas presents for Dad

Country and Town House, November 2017 – Gift Guide for Christmas Hampers 

The Independent, December 2015 – Top 20 Subscription Gifts

Quarterly Review, November 2015 – Festive Food & Drink

Archant County Gift Guides, December 2014 – “10 Food & Drink Treats to Enjoy this Christmas” (Gourmet Deli Hamper)

Mail Order Hot – “Their gift hampers are great”

Delicious Magazine, December 2013 & 2014 & 2015 – Guide to Christmas Hampers List

Stylenest, December 2014 (Compared to the most prestigious here!) – Best Christmas Hampers (Gourmet Deli Hamper)

The Independent, December 2012 – “10 Best Christmas Hampers” (Smoked Fish Hamper Box & Subscription Salmon)

CountryLife, November 2013 – The Gift Box Hamper

Economia Magazine, November 2013 – Subscription Salmon

Insignia, Lifestyle Boutique – “Top 10 Super Luxe Hampers 2012 & 2013” (The Gourmet Luxury Wicker Hamper)

The Shortlist Cool Stuff Christmas Guide, November 2013 – Taste for Two & Smoked Fish Hamper Box

Felicity Cloake, The Guardian, June 2013 – “Beautiful, mild-flavoured smoke and rich, sweet meat – a real treat.” (Smoked Duck)

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