Whitstable's Secret Smokery
Wander south from the harbour, through the back streets and alleyways of Whitstable's old fishing quarter and you might, if you're lucky, stumble upon a hidden smokehouse . . . .
Inspired by our country's rich culinary heritage, The Native Smokehouse produces a range of jolly fine cured fish, hand crafted and cold smoked in small batches using age-old techniques.
In addition to my curing and smoking business, the Native 'umbrella' includes a food blog dedicated to the promotion of English food and cookery.
Opening Hours
Situated in the alleyway behind 45 Sydenham Street, the smokehouse shop is OPEN every week, Tuesday to Saturday, 11.00am to 4.30pm, except on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, when you can find the smokehouse stall nearby at Whitstable Foodies Market instead (see table below under Farmers Markets).
Farmers Markets
In addition to the smokehouse shop, I also attend a number of local farmers/artisan markets, selling my full range of vacuum packed products. When the smokehouse is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, you can find me nearby at the Whitstable Umbrella Centre attending Whitstable Foodies Market.
Saturday 23rd March
Whitstable Foodies Market
Whitstable Umbrella Centre
10am to 2pm,
for sales of pre-packed smoked fish
Sunday 14th April
The Market, Herne Bay
Wimereux Square
10am to 2pm,
for sales of pre-packed smoked fish
Sunday 31st March
Cliftonville Farmers Market
Walpole Bay Green
10am to 1pm,
for sales of pre-packed smoked fish
Sunday 21st April
Staplehurst F & C Market
Staplehurst Community Centre
10am to 1pm,
for sales of pre-packed smoked fish
Saturday 13th April
Whitstable Foodies Market
Whitstable Umbrella Centre
10am to 2pm,
for sales of pre-packed smoked fish
Saturday 27th April
Whitstable Foodies Market
Whitstable Umbrella Centre
10am to 2pm,
for sales of pre-packed smoked fish