Frank and Caroline are backed up by a small, steadfast team, who share their commitment to delicious well made food, and a warm welcome.  Between them they manage online sales, events, lunches and tours (Caroline and Frank), production and maintenance at the smoke house (Dan & Tom) and management of the English Market shop (Bruna and Gabriel). Normally there are 6 of us, but at Christmas this number rises to cope with the huge seasonal demand for our smoked fish. Everyone is dedicated to top notch quality and making sure our customers enjoy their time shopping with us.

Caroline Workman

Belvelly Smoke House is co-owned by Frank’s wife Caroline Workman, who has worked in speciality food for over 30 years, as a restaurateur, food marketing consultant, food writer and restaurant critic after an earlier career in publishing.

Originally from County Down, she married Frank and joined the smoke house in 2005 and has since been at the helm as its Managing Director with a preference for branding & design, business development and event management. 

She is a keen and accomplished home cook and has originated countless dishes and menus which celebrate the smoke house ingredients. Since Covid, she has designed and project-managed the complete refurbishment of the smoke house premises creating the new Tasting Room, courtyard and walled garden. All are now complete and ready for your enjoyment.