Smoked Bishop

10/03/2026

This week, back to the drawing board. Inspiration comes from everywhere.

07/03/2026

Question:
If you are predominantly a festive business, what do you do for the rest of the year?

Answer: Well......

January: We start sourcing our ingredients (over half a tonne this year). Yes, we can't believe it either. 😂

February: We start our logistics and prep work,
ratio of blends are finalised. 👍

March: Blends are dispatched to our production suppliers 🙌

April: Production is underway. Products are boxed and ready. Throw in exhibitions and roadshows. 🥳

May: Our fulfilment teams are on standby. Networking functions ☑️

June / July: First set of palletts need to be ready for our distributors. 🤗

August: Orders coming in at a steady flow. 👏

September: Exhibitons happen. Orders continue to come in and dispatched. 📦

October: Bookings start coming in for seasonal tastings across the UK. 🎃

November / December: Orders will keep coming through, exhibitions and tastings continue. 🎄

January 2027: Repeat 2026 😂

02/03/2026

🏆 WE DID IT AGAIN! Smoked Bishop Wins at the 2026 Farm Shop & Deli Show Awards 🏆

I am absolutely over the moon to share that our Smoked Bishop Apple Crumble Drink has just been named a WINNER at the prestigious 2026 Farm Shop & Deli Awards 🎉

This one is truly special. Born out of the incredible demand we saw at the 2025 Farm Shop & Deli Show, our Apple Crumble Drink was crafted with love — inspired by a cherished Victorian recipe and designed to bring warmth and festive joy to every single sip.

Perfecting the flavour has been a labour of love, and having it recognised by one of the most respected institutions in our industry means the absolute world to us. 🙌

And here's what makes it even sweeter — this is our SECOND award from the Farm Shop & Deli Show! 🥂 Back in 2024, our Smoked Bishop Mulled Wine took home the honours, and now our Apple Crumble has followed suit.

Our customers already love it — and now the judges do too!

To everyone who has supported Smoked Bishop on this journey — our wonderful stockists, partners, and customers — THANK YOU. You are the reason we pour our hearts into everything we create. 💛

12/02/2026

✨ A LITTLE LUXURY, ON US ✨

We’re inviting our first 250 new followers to experience something seriously indulgent…

Introducing our Bah Humbug Mint Hot Chocolate Flakes — rich, decadent, and made for moments worth savouring. Share it with someone special, or keep both cups for yourself (we won’t tell).

🍫 The prize
Each winner will receive:
• 2 x Mint hot chocolate sachets (35g each)
Perfectly portioned for a truly luxurious hot chocolate at home.

🤍 How to enter

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⏳ Closes 11:59pm GMT, Friday 20th February 2026
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16/01/2026

Throwback to 2025, 3 Major shows at the NEC.

11/01/2026

I haven’t posted for a while, and yes, that's goal No1 for 2026 😂. As the year ended, it was a phenomenonal 12 months. The distributors and retail buyers we have met from across the UK. A couple of pinch me moments. 🤗 Our unbelievable Apple Crumble drink 🍏 was on the menus in over 70 garden centres. We have our range in Burfords, Windsor Farm Shop, Harvey Nicholls, Charles Dickens Museum, and many more fantastic places. 😊The many tasting and pop-up events we did around the UK. We might be saying bye, but the relationships we have made will go beyond 2025. Thank you to our friends and family for their never-ending support! Hello 2026 ❤️

02/12/2025

A standout performance at the November 2025 NEC BBC Winter Good Food Shows ! 🚀🌟

It was an incredible experience connecting directly with our customers and seeing the immediate reaction to our products. There is nothing quite like face-to-face market validation.

We are thrilled to report that we managed to get our full range into the hands (and glasses) of thousands of attendees! 🥂✅

Once again,

Our Apple Crumble drink was the undisputed champion of the weekend, stealing the show and proving to be the clear crowd favourite. 🍎🥧🏆

It was also a pleasure sharing the floor with fellow innovators like Yep Kitchen® & The Yorkshire Pasta Company. It’s always inspiring to be surrounded by such high-calibre brands. 🤝✨

The Christmas rush is just getting started! 🎄💨 We are keeping the momentum going with a busy line-up this week:

🗓️ This Friday: Stafford at Canalside Farm Shop (4PM – 8 PM)

📍 This Saturday: Buntingford for tastings at Pearce Farm (10AM - 4PM)

👑 Grand Finale: Tastings at Kings Farm in Windsor - Sunday 14th Dec 2025

27/11/2025

🏆 The Award-Winning Taste of Christmas is Here!

Why guess with your festive drinks when you can have the best? We are proud winners at the Farm Shop & Deli Show 2024, bringing you the perfect Mulled Wine, every time.

🎁 The Perfect Gift (or Treat for Yourself):
✨ Classic Smoked Bishop Mulled Wine
🍏 Victorian Apple Crumble (Delicious hot or cold!)
🍫 "Bah Humbug" Mint Hot Chocolate

With only 28 days to go, stock fits perfectly as a stocking filler or a luxury decoration for your tree.

Grab yours before the sleigh bells ring:
https://www.smokedbishop.com/store

Smoked Bishop artfully reinvents cherished Victorian classics. our carefully curated collection transforms traditional recipes into unique experience

18/11/2025

🌟 A Special Invitation: Taste the Magic of Christmas at Burford Garden Centre! 🌟

I have some truly exciting news! This weekend, I'm honoured to be an invited guest at the absolutely amazing Burford Garden Centre, nestled right here in the heart of the Cotswolds.

If you're looking for the perfect festive atmosphere to kick off the Christmas season, you simply must pop in and visit me!

I'll be hosting a special Smoked Bishop Christmas Tasting event, featuring two of our most beloved seasonal drinks:

🍎 Our comforting, warming Festive Apple Crumble drink.
🏆 Our celebrated, Award-Winning Mulled Wine.

Come and warm up with a sample! It's the perfect opportunity to chat, soak up the beautiful atmosphere of Burford's, and get a taste of Christmas cheer.

When: This Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd November
Where: Burford Garden Centre, The Cotswolds

My sampling station will be ready and waiting—I genuinely can't wait to see you there! Let me know in the comments if you plan to stop by! 👇

13/11/2025

Thrilled to be at His Majesty The King's Farm Shop! 🎅 🎄 👑 🎅 🎄 👑

What an honour!

We are absolutely delighted to share that Smoked Bishop will be hosting special sampling tasting sessions at the prestigious His Majesty The King's Farm Shop in Windsor on:

Sunday, December 14th 2025

Joining the select vendors at a location with such heritage is a significant milestone for us.

We can't wait to share the warmth and flavour of our delicious festive drinks with visitors and the local community.

If you are in the vicinity, mark your calendar, and come say hello!

(P.S. We'll be keeping a special eye out for any royal visitors who might want a sample of their own! 😉)

07/11/2025

🥳 An Unexpected Taste of Success — And Exponential Growth! 🚀 When 2025 began, we were thrilled to launch our first range of three products, believing that would be the full line-up for the year. Then came the GLEE Garden Centre show, and the incredible reaction to our delicious Apple Crumble drink showed us exactly where the market was headed! 🍎🥧 The demand from the Garden Centres was so overwhelming and exciting that we pivoted fast! We're now celebrating the launch of our 50 Litre Apple Crumble WHOLESALE Catering Packs, empowering our partners to serve the beloved drink to their own customers this festive season. To be honest, we didn't see a catering-sized pack being our next big seller, but we quickly rose to the challenge, navigated the new production demands, and delivered for our retail partners! These packs are already flying out of our warehouse, meaning customers across the UK can now enjoy a warm cup of the Apple Crumble drink as a festive treat at their local Garden Centre. It's a true testament to the power of listening to our partners and embracing sudden, exhilarating growth. What an incredible journey so far this year! Cheers to unexpected success and growing beyond our initial expectations! 👏

17/10/2025

Another day and another pallet of Smoked Bishop products at another distributor.

What a week, our 3rd pallet delivery in 7 days!