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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.

 

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Opening Hours

Situated in the alleyway behind 45 Sydenham Street, the smokehouse shop is OPEN every week, Tuesday to Saturday, 11.00am to 4.00pm, except on the 2nd and 4th/last Saturdays of each month, when you can find the smokehouse stall nearby at Whitstable Foodies Market instead (see table below under Farmers Markets).​ 

Christmas Opening Hours:

Mon 16th Dec ~ CLOSED

Tues 17th to Sat 21st Dec ~ 11am to 4pm

Sun 22nd Dec ~ CLOSED

Mon 23rd Dec ~ 11am to 4pm

Tues 24th Dec ~ 9am to 12pm, prompt

Wed 25th to Mon 30th Dec ~ CLOSED

 

Opening hours for the new year period will be posted shortly. 

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/last Saturdays of each month, you can find me nearby at the Whitstable Umbrella Centre attending Whitstable Foodies Market.

Sunday 17th November

Staplehurst F & C Market

Staplehurst Community Centre

10am to 1pm,

for sales of pre-packed smoked fish

Saturday 14th December

Whitstable Foodies Market

Whitstable Umbrella Centre

10am to 2pm,

for sales of pre-packed smoked fish

Saturday 23rd November

Whitstable Foodies Market

Whitstable Umbrella Centre

10am to 2pm,

for sales of pre-packed smoked fish

Sunday 15th December

Staplehurst F & C Market

Staplehurst Community Centre

10am to 1pm,

for sales of pre-packed smoked fish

Sunday 1st December

Cliftonville Farmers Market

Walpole Bay Green

10am to 1pm,

for sales of pre-packed smoked fish

Sunday 22nd December

Cliftonville Farmers Market

Walpole Bay Green

10am to 1pm,

for sales of pre-packed smoked fish

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