When should I place my order for Christmas?

Please order ahead for Christmas to secure a delivery slot.  All produce delivered from 13th December will be dated into the New Year.

Ordering in advance helps us to plan our production of all your favourites.  Traditional Oak Smoked Salmon, Oak Roasted Salmon & Honey & Mustard Glazed Christmas Hams (along with lots of our other delicious smoked goodies)to fill your festive table and make your festive entertaining a smooth and fuss-free experience.

We can send foodie gifts and hampers all over the United Kingdom, to delight your friends and family and provide easy, delicious meals and treats.

From our classic £58.75 Taste for Two Hamper, to our extremely generous Sugarloaf Luxury Christmas Wicker Hamper, there’s something to suit every budget and palate. We can send gourmet gifts directly to your recipients on the day of your choosing, with your message hand-written by us.

Please try to get your Christmas orders to us in mid-November. Our Christmas order book generally closes by about 12th December – however last year it was even earlier than that. So please order early to guarantee smokey satisfaction & avoid disappointment!

When you place your order please select a delivery date between 13th & 20th December and all produce will be dated into the New Year although there are a couple of exceptions (see below).

• Orders for Christmas Hams must be placed by 12th November as they are produced to order ONLY.  Our new pork supplier must receive our orders by mid-November to guarantee Christmas delivery.  Hams will, ideally, be delivered between 11th & 14th December or 18th & 19th latest and will be dated3rd January.
• Gravadlax is also produced to order and needs to be pre-ordered by the end of November.  It can be delivered at the beginning of December and will freeze beautifully – it doesn’t enjoy being knocked around in a busy fridge.  Alternatively, we can despatch your Gravadlax for delivery on 19th or 20th December – and if it’s needed for New Year then pop it in the freezer.
• To order our fresh Smoked Fish Pate please choose w/c 18th December, these items will be dated just past Christmas and cannot be frozen.
• All of our smoked foods and cooked hams (except Gravadlax & Haddock both of these products will have 7-10 days) have a shelf life of at least 2-3 weeks in the fridge and they all freeze beautifully.

Please place your order online and select your delivery date on the calendar at the checkout or just give us a ring!

Order as early as you can, our delivery slots closest to Christmas get booked up very quickly.

If you would like to collect a Christmas order from our Smokery shop we will be open for collections until Friday 22nd/Saturday 23rd December (please call us if you require collection on 23rd).  The shop and office will have extended opening hours in the build-up to Christmas, including weekends so please check online for up-to-date times.

If you arrange to receive your Christmas order earlier in December it will freeze beautifully.  All our produce is freshly prepared and vacuum-packed.  Just remember to thaw it in good time and serve at room temperature for the best flavour.

Please visit our recipe pages for Smokey Jo’s serving suggestions and recipes and canapés to help you entertain during the festive period but most of all just have a fantastic Christmas!