Our Story
From Sea to Smokehouse
All our fish and shellfish are lightly smoked right here on Aldeburgh beach. While older smoking methods were designed purely for preservation, we believe in a gentler approach — enough smoke to add depth of flavour, but keeping the fish moist, clean and full of natural character.
Most of what we sell is ready-to-eat: simply open the pack and enjoy, or warm gently for a simple supper. Alongside the classics, we also make tarts, pies, patés and platter boxes in our beach-side kitchen — each batch prepared by hand, in small quantities, because that’s how the best flavour comes.
A family-run smokehouse
The business is now run by Jim McMullan and his wife Sarah, who brought fresh energy and care to the trade while preserving everything customers loved — the open-door hatch, the local feel, the traditional smoking techniques and the small-batch attention to detail.
All the day’s work remains in our little beach-side smokehouse at Crag Path: fish landed from the sea are filleted, brined, smoked, sliced and packed just metres from where you stand.
All the day’s work remains in our little beach-side smokehouse at Crag Path: fish landed from the sea are filleted, brined, smoked, sliced and packed just metres from where you stand.
Jim McMullan
From boat to beach
Whenever possible, the fish and shellfish you find on the counter are caught by our own commercial vessels — the Bonny Lass and the Dawn Light — meaning we control the journey from sea to smokehouse.
Landed locally, treated carefully, and smoked on site. For everything else, we partner only with trusted suppliers who share our values of quality, traceability and sustainability.
Our aim remains the same: honest, thoughtfully-sourced seafood, prepared with care, for the town we call home.
Landed locally, treated carefully, and smoked on site. For everything else, we partner only with trusted suppliers who share our values of quality, traceability and sustainability.
Our aim remains the same: honest, thoughtfully-sourced seafood, prepared with care, for the town we call home.
Come and Visit Us
You’ll find us at Hut 8 on Crag Path, right by the beach. Watch the smoke drift, chat with the team, and take home a taste of Aldeburgh. Whether it’s a fillet of smoked salmon, a warm tart, or a full platter for sharing — there’s always something special waiting at the Smokehouse
Do you want to discuss your order personally?
We’re always happy to chat about your order — whether you’d like something special, a regular wholesale supply, or just some advice on what’s best in season.
Give us a call, drop us an email, or pop down to the Smokehouse on Crag Path — we’re here 7 days a week, from 8 am to 4 pm, and always glad to help.
Give us a call, drop us an email, or pop down to the Smokehouse on Crag Path — we’re here 7 days a week, from 8 am to 4 pm, and always glad to help.
Our Values
Respect & Fairness
We treat our team, our suppliers, and our customers with honesty and respect — it’s how small businesses thrive in a close-knit community.
Sustainability
We choose responsible suppliers and avoid waste wherever we can, keeping our footprint light and our focus local.
Craft & Tradition
We’re proud to continue Aldeburgh’s long tradition of fish smoking, maintaining methods that have stood the test of time.
Community & Kindness
We’re part of this town, and we care about it. Supporting local people and sharing good food are what drive us every day.