Alfresco Dining Made Easy with Black Mountains Smokery

Summer Alfresco Feasts: Easy Entertaining with Our Smoked Specialities

As the days grow longer and the great outdoors bursts into summer colour, there’s nothing quite like gathering with friends and family outdoors. Whether you’re hosting a sunny garden lunch, planning a picnic, or preparing an easy weekday supper on the patio, our traditionally oak-smoked foods make entertaining beautifully simple — and delicious.

At Black Mountains Smokery, we believe summer meals should be fresh, fuss-free and full of flavour. Here are a few ideas to inspire your next alfresco feast, using our smoked salmon, smoked duck, smoked chicken and cheeses.

Effortless Picnic Perfection

Skip the soggy sandwiches and treat your picnic guests to a taste of Wales:

• Smoked Duck Breast: Thinly sliced over a crisp salad of rocket, orange segments and toasted walnuts.
• Oak Roasted Salmon: Ready to eat straight from the pack – pair with buttery new potatoes and a dollop of lemon crème fraiche.
• Smoked Cheddar & Angiddy : Add local chutney and crusty bread for the ultimate picnic cheeseboard.

Tip: As our smoked foods are prepared to perfection, delivered chilled, and ready to enjoy— you just need to pack the blanket

Light Summer Starters

Impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen:

• Smoked Salmon & Avocado Bruschetta: Toast sourdough, top with smashed avocado, smoked salmon and a squeeze of lemon.
• Smoked Chicken Cups: Serve slices of smoked chicken in little gem lettuce cups, drizzled with Raspberry and  Wholegrain Mustard dressing.

All our smoked fish and meats come ready to serve, so you can spend more time with your guests.

Grazing Boards Made Easy

A sharing board is the heart of relaxed summer entertaining:

• Arrange ribbons of smoked salmon and peppered roasted salmon.
• Add smoked duck breast, smoked chicken, olives, pickles and seasonal fruit.
• Finish with smoked  Pwll Mawr cheddar, oatcakes and a drizzle of local Welsh honey.
• Perfect alongside a chilled Welsh white wine, cider or elderflower fizz.

Visit Us This Summer

If you’re exploring the beautiful Brecon Beacons, why not pop into our smokery shop in Crickhowell? Browse our full range of artisan smoked foods, hampers and local goodies. We love welcoming visitors and sharing tasting tips!

Order Online – Delivered Chilled to Your Door

Can’t make it to Wales? No problem. Order your summer favourites online and enjoy mainland UK chilled delivery. Perfect for family gatherings, summer gifts or just stocking the fridge with something special.

At Black Mountains Smokery, summer entertaining really can be easy: artisan smoked foods, made with care, ready to share.

Explore our summer range online or visit us in Crickhowell – we’d love to see you!