Black Mountains Smokery

Crickhowell
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Welcome to Black Mountains Smokery

Black Mountains Smokery is a family-run smokehouse and shop in Crickhowell. Its smoked foods are prepared at the smokery using traditional curing methods and Welsh oak, with ingredients sourced from British suppliers.

The range includes smoked salmon and other fish, chicken, duck, ham and cheese, alongside Welsh produce, accompaniments, food gifts and hampers. The shop is a useful stop for visitors exploring Crickhowell and the Black Mountains, with staff able to offer serving suggestions and help with larger or specific orders.

Visitors can shop at the smokery on weekdays or use click and collect. The full range can also be ordered online for delivery; check the business website for current shop hours, delivery information and seasonal availability.

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Jo & Jonathan Carthew
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admin@smoked-foods.co.uk
01873 811 566

Black Mountains Smokery, Elvicta Estate, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1DF

Amenities

  1. On-Line Ordering
  2. Shop on Site
  1. On-Site Parking

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Order online

Shop at the Crickhowell smokery or order online for delivery or click and collect. Check the business website for current availability and delivery information.

Order online
admin@smoked-foods.co.uk
01873 811566

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