Claire and Chris, the founders of Welsh Homestead Smokery, celebrated the occasion with an official opening event attended by industry professionals and local supporters, including Plaid Cymru MP for Ceredigion, Ben Lake. The expansion will enable them to increase production capacity while remaining true to their ethos of small-batch, handcrafted smoked goods.

Rhian, Food Technologist at Food Centre Wales, was thrilled to be invited to the opening and praised the development, stating:

"It’s fantastic to see Welsh Homestead Smokery investing in their future. Their commitment to quality and innovation shines through in their products, and this new facility will allow them to reach even more customers while maintaining the artisan touch that makes them so special."

Food Centre Wales has supported the business by advising on the build, helping to refine food safety management systems, and working on ways to extend product shelf life - ensuring the smokery continues to produce high-quality, long-lasting products.

Claire, founder of Welsh Homestead Smokery, shared her thoughts on this milestone:

“We've taken our 200-year-old stone barn and turned it into our new, extended food production facility. A transformation in just seven months. SO PROUD! This gives us much more room for production and much larger capacity right here on the homestead...”

With the addition of solar panels, a private water supply and ground-source heating, the smokery is now fully off-grid, aligning with their dedication to sustainable food production.

Welsh Homestead Smokery’s award-winning smoked products, from bacon to chilli jams, will continue to delight customers - now with even greater production capabilities.