Welcome to Iain R. Spink's website "Original Smokies From Arbroath"
Iain is a regularly seen face at Fife Farmer's Markets, and various Food Shows and events around the country. A well known promoter of the Arbroath Smokie, he has been featured on numerous TV programmes such as 'The Woman Who Ate Scotland', 'Castle in the Country', 'This Little Farmer Went To Market', 'Rick Stein's Food Heroes, and 'UKTV Food Local Food Heroes'.
Undoubtedly his biggest achievements so far have been the awards he has won for his Arbroath Smokies. Through nominations from his customers, Iain found himself in the finals of two very high profile awards. He was crowned Scottish Champion in the UKTV Food 'Local Food Heroes' Award 2006, before going on to the UK Grand Final where he achieved a position of 3rd in Britain. Shortly after this, he won the highly prestigious BBC Radio 'Food Producer of the Year' Award 2006.
He is asked to attend Food Shows, Highland Games, Game Fairs and numerous other events all over the country. The aromas emanating from the burning hardwood logs in his smoking barrel are unmistakable. Iain started up his mobile Arbroath Smokie demonstrations over 5 years ago, and is now regarded as something of an ambassador for the product, his high-profile undoubtedly benefiting other smokie producers in the town, due to the increased awareness of the Arbroath Smokie.
So, if you want to experience Iain's Arbroath Smokies for yourself, at their best, fresh from the barrel, check the Calendar dates, and plan your visit to Iain Spink's Original Smokies From Arbroath.
Undoubtedly his biggest achievements so far have been the awards he has won for his Arbroath Smokies. Through nominations from his customers, Iain found himself in the finals of two very high profile awards. He was crowned Scottish Champion in the UKTV Food 'Local Food Heroes' Award 2006, before going on to the UK Grand Final where he achieved a position of 3rd in Britain. Shortly after this, he won the highly prestigious BBC Radio 'Food Producer of the Year' Award 2006.
He is asked to attend Food Shows, Highland Games, Game Fairs and numerous other events all over the country. The aromas emanating from the burning hardwood logs in his smoking barrel are unmistakable. Iain started up his mobile Arbroath Smokie demonstrations over 5 years ago, and is now regarded as something of an ambassador for the product, his high-profile undoubtedly benefiting other smokie producers in the town, due to the increased awareness of the Arbroath Smokie.
So, if you want to experience Iain's Arbroath Smokies for yourself, at their best, fresh from the barrel, check the Calendar dates, and plan your visit to Iain Spink's Original Smokies From Arbroath.
That flavour was just so immense... A delight to eat your food... This man is creating a whole new culinary education
- Gary Rhodes
