Due to ill health our retail shop in St Antonin is now closed and will not re-open
Welcome to The Old Smoke House Najac
ill health has forced a reduction of production - we are still smoking Bacon - please enquire at theoldsmokehouse@orange.fr
About Us
Our Products
Our Products
Our Products
We currently have over thirty products available ranging from English style smoked bacon, various meats, numerous cheeses, smoked chilli jam, signature smoked salmon, smoked Salts and Peppers and either whole smoked and roasted garlic or puree. Where possible, all of our Meat and Fish products are Label Rouge quality and locally sourced.
We currently have over thirty products available ranging from English style smoked bacon, various meats, numerous cheeses, smoked chilli jam, signature smoked salmon, smoked Salts and Peppers and either whole smoked and roasted garlic or puree. Where possible, all of our Meat and Fish products are Label Rouge quality and locally sourced. All of our products are available at our new retail shop in St Antonin du Noble Val however, we are unable to post product at this time.
We are constantly evolving and experimenting with new products, please feel free to contact us should you require any further information or just pop into the shop for a chat - we would be delighted to see you!
Our Story
Our Products
Our Products
I am a passionate foodie and when I retired and moved to the Aveyron, I began to experiment with smoking foods. I had always had an interest but had never had the time to develop my passion. In speaking to the majority of English ex pats in my area, the one item - no in fact two items that they missed from Blighty - were smoked bacon an
I am a passionate foodie and when I retired and moved to the Aveyron, I began to experiment with smoking foods. I had always had an interest but had never had the time to develop my passion. In speaking to the majority of English ex pats in my area, the one item - no in fact two items that they missed from Blighty - were smoked bacon and a pint of English bitter. Well, I could not do anything about the beer but I could certainly do something about the Bacon. Five years on and we have organically grown our small business and now produce over 30 different products supplying to an array of private clients and restaurants alike throughout the locality.
Our Mission
Our Products
Our Mission
Our aim is to produce the finest quality, traditionally hand smoked foods at a competitive price.
Key Values
• To source only the finest quality ingredients available
• To utilise - where possible - local French producers and their products
• To produce the finest quality products possible
• To produce products that are free from artif
Our aim is to produce the finest quality, traditionally hand smoked foods at a competitive price.
Key Values
• To source only the finest quality ingredients available
• To utilise - where possible - local French producers and their products
• To produce the finest quality products possible
• To produce products that are free from artificial colours and flavours.
• To ensure the highest standard of customer service and satisfaction
• To comply with the highest standards of food hygiene and safety management
Reviews & testimonials
Liz Hutchinson
Hi Austin
We very much enjoyed the ham joint. Beautifully tender and full of flavour. I cooked it as per your instructions and paired it with my home made damson and chilli jelly and roast veg - a lovely Sunday lunch.
Nigel & Cathy Wild
"The garlic sausage is absolutely yummy Austyn, hope this becomes a firm product on the list 😋😋 We tried the smoked Brie this month and it was just lovely, smooth and creamy with just the right amount of smoked flavour ........ verdict from visiting son was do you post to
Washington ?? delicious"
Nick Nemchik - Verfeil
Just finished a great summer meal of fresh salad, french bread, garlic butter and your smoked duck ( oh yes also wine). Fantastic!!!! I did not think anything could top your smoked salmon but I was wrong!!!
Judy McGloin
"I can honestly say that this is the best bacon that we have ever tasted."
Don't just take our word for it - these are just a small selection of comments from our regular clients
"Just finished one of the best Spaghetti
Carbonara's using your Smoked Back Bacon - it was absolutely delicious - thank you so much!
Hi Austyn
I love the pate. Who needs hot buttered toast? I could just eat it off a spoon!
Congratulations on bringing fabulous British-style bacon to France. I practically wept when I saw it was proper back bacon - with the rind on!
Just finished a great summer meal of fresh salad, french bread, garlic butter and your smoked duck ( oh yes also wine). Fantastic!!!! I did not think anything could top your smoked salmon but I was wrong!!!
Hi Austyn,
That has to be the best bacon I’ve ever had (and I’ve had a lot of bacon, so it’s no idle statement!).
I’ve just made canapés with the chicken liver pate for guests and it’s delicious.
I’ll be back with some friends.
We opened your smoked salmon yesterday, couldn't wait any longer to try it! It was super delicious! Eaten with freshly cooked potatoes from our garden, life doesn't get much better than that!
Thank you, you're a life saver! We love living here in France but were so missing our bacon fix. Now that's sorted we really are in heaven!
Special occasion Ham
Whole leg cured in a secret family recipe for 40 days and then smoked continuously for 24 hours over apple and Oak.
" the flavour is unbelievable....superb thank you! +10***** and more!" Judy McGloin
Smoked Chilli Jam
"To be honest, I was speechless. I tried it on its own and it was fabulous but with a slice of smoked Brie , I have never tasted anything like it - keep up the good work!" Mark Wilson
Smoked Chorizo
"It was rich, moist and with a lovely lingering smokey aftertaste - fab!"
Brian Smith
"Wiltshire style" smoked dry cured ham
"The ham was fabulous, excellent flavour with the right hint of smoke.......both hot or cold it was delicious". Jill Williamson