…That is one of the world’s great taste experiences… they are just unbelievably tasty.
Chef, restaurateur, author & presenter
…they are incomparable.
Chef & food writer
…that’s as good as fish gets.
Archaeologist, historian, author & broadcaster
That is just beautiful. It is just perfect.
Presenter & columnist
I have never tasted Arbroath Smokie like that in my life. That is just sensational — you’re just in a different realm.
Chef, teacher, author & presenter
That fish is just fantastic. It doesn’t really get better than that.
Chef, restaurateur & presenter
I am not a fan of the term ‘food hero’… if I was forced to choose one person to bear that burden it would be Iain R. Spink, the guardian of the Arbroath Smokie…
Food writer, author & broadcaster
They were delicious…
Chef, restaurateur, author & presenter
It has a rich creaminess and moisture, and fresh like that is undoubtedly the best way to eat Smokies.
Food writer, author & columnist
…eye-opening, a revelation in taste and texture
Cook, food writer, author & presenter
That flavour was just so immense… A delight to eat your food… This man is creating a whole new culinary education.
Chef, restaurateur, author & presenter
The moist warm flesh is divine. It is one of the best fish I have ever tasted.
Food writer, author & columnist
Simply some of the most delicious fish I’ve ever had. Nice one, Iain.
Chef, restaurateur, author & presenter
Iain R. Spink’s 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 BBC’s ‘Coast,’ ‘Jamie’s Great Britain,’ ‘ Great British Menu,’ ‘The Campervan Cook,’ ‘Rick Stein’s Food Heroes,’ ‘UKTV Food Local Food Heroes’ and many others.
The Award Winning Habit
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 has won other awards since then, and made the finals of several others.
Out And About : See Iain At Shows, Fairs & Markets
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 10 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.
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Buy your Smokies now – your Smokies will keep in the fridge for a week and up to 3 months in the freezer.
Eat hot or cold – see our recipes page for more info. Smokies will keep in the fridge for a week and up to 3 months in the freezer. You’ll find more info in the FAQs
The Fraser Collection Gallery
A stunning photographic record of life in Angus at the turn of the 20th Century.
This photo gallery contains just a small collection of prints, all relating to the history of Auchmithie and the 'Arbroath Smokie.'
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