THE WIMBLEDON SMOKEHOUSE
Over the years, we have worked hard to develop a network of sources and suppliers of fresh fish, but we felt that our smoked fish range was not matching up to the quality of the fresh fish on offer and was in need of an overhaul.
With limited options available, we decided to develop our own range of smoked fish – salmon, cod, haddock, mackerel, kippers, etc. Our production facility, The Wimbledon Smokehouse, has allowed us to do this.
We are proud that every product can be traced to the original source. The entire process is carefully monitored to ensure we maintain our high standards of quality.
SOURCING
Using our knowledge plus many years of experience, we select the finest fish. Special attention is given to condition, freshness and sustainability.
BRINING
This is one of the most important stages in the smoking process. In our quest for the ultimate brine mix, we tried a number of different salts and now exclusively use a natural, Portuguese Atlantic sea salt harvested by hand.
DRYING
Drying takes place overnight, after the fish has been brined or dry-salted and rinsed.
SMOKING
We spent a huge amount of time testing various hardwoods from specialist food-grade suppliers. Beechwood now forms the basis of our blends, with additional hardwoods added for our different products.
APRÈS SMOKING
Once smoked, the fish is left to cool and develop its gloss, absorbing and assimilating the flavours from the brining, drying and smoking processes.
Finally, the fish is packed to protect it and enable safe handling; before being distributed to our shops, wholesale and retail customers.