Black Mountains Smokery Looking Ahead to the Next 30 Years!

The Black Mountains Smokery story began in 1996, when we returned home from Africa and went on a life changing visit to a Scottish smokery, inspiring us to set up our own venture in the heart of the Black Mountains. Since then – from building the smokery with a toddler in tow, to growing Black Mountains Smokery into the thriving business it is today, our passion for producing the finest smoked salmon and supplying top quality artisan food and drink, has never been lost and as a family we’re proud of the company and the legacy we’ve built.

However, with Black Mountains Smokery celebrating its 30^th birthday in February 2026, we’ve been considering what lies ahead for both us and the company.

The brilliant news is that we are handing over the BMS reins to the lovely Simon Anderson.  Simon has been working abroad and, like us 30 years ago, is returning to his Monmouthshire roots and make a life in Wales with his partner Hannah, who is also local.  With youth and energy on his side and with the support of all our loyal BMS customers (we hope!), we feel sure he will enjoy taking on the BMS legacy and nurturing it through the next 30 years!

Please be assured that business will continue as usual. With Simon and Hannah at the helm, our fabulous BMS team remains with the same day-to-day focus and commitment to delivering the best produce and the best service guiding everything they do.  We very much hope that you will continue to support BMS under Simon’s stewardship.

We are immensely grateful for the friendships and connections we’ve made over the years, meeting people from all over the UK and beyond.

With our many thanks and warmest wishes,

Jo, Jonathan and the Black Mountains Smokery family

Celebrating 29 years!

We have developed a fresh, delicious and sustainable range of traditional, naturally oak-smoked salmon, fish, meats, duck, poultry and cheese, containing no artificial anything, delivered to you with friendly and reliable service.

From frighteningly small beginnings, 29 years on, our artisan food produces a healthy turnover, servicing both the local rural community and a very loyal, ever-increasing customer base further afield. Alongside fantastic support from both wholesale and retail customers, we can boast a long list of Food Awards as well as some wonderful press coverage and testimonials for our Smoked Salmon and other Smoked Fish, Meats, Cheese and food gifts and hampers.

The gift side of our business has grown out of all proportion and we now work closely with many like-minded artisan family producers, mostly Welsh and many local, to keep our hampers selections full of integrity and flavour.  There is nothing pointless in our hampers. Our beautifully branded sleeves and boxes create gift packing for that extra special luxury experience.