At Forman & Field, we believe smoked salmon should be an experience. That’s why we’ve spent so many years perfecting our craft. We don’t just make smoked salmon—we create a delicacy that stands apart from the rest. While you might have encountered various smoked salmons before, none can match the quality of Forman’s. Here are seven key reasons that set our smoked salmon apart.
1) Unrivalled Freshness with Scottish Salmon
We use only the freshest Grade 1 Scottish salmon in our products. Unlike other producers who use Norwegian salmon that can take up to five days to arrive in the UK, our Scottish salmon is delivered within 48 hours of being caught. This freshness is crucial to the quality of the final product, ensuring that the salmon retains its natural fresh flavour. The result is a smoked salmon that’s rich in taste and texture, with a freshness you can truly taste. Being fresher, it’s also more nutritious too!
2) 120 Years of Expertise
Forman’s has been producing smoked salmon since 1905, making us the most experienced smoked salmon producers in the world. Over the years, we’ve perfected our techniques, ensuring that each batch of smoked salmon meets the highest standards. Our experience gives us a unique insight into the delicate balance required to create smoked salmon that’s flavorful without overpowering the natural taste of the fish.
3) A Family-Run Business
Forman & Field is more than just a brand—it’s a family legacy. Founded by Jewish immigrants, the Forman family discovered the magic of combining traditional smoking methods with fresh Scottish salmon. Today, the business remains family-run, with fourth-generation CEO Lance Forman at the helm. Lance continues to carry the family’s passion and commitment to quality, ensuring that the same principles of craftsmanship and care are maintained in every batch of smoked salmon.
4) Handcrafted with Care
At Forman & Field, we believe in the art of smoking salmon, which is why every step of our process is done by hand. From curing to slicing, our skilled artisans meticulously prepare each piece of fish to ensure it meets our exacting standards. While many producers rely on machines, we take pride in our handcrafted approach, which results in a smoked salmon with superior taste, texture, and quality. All of our slicers have been with us for years (many for decades), which we believe brings a level of expertise and dedication that’s hard to find in today’s mass-produced world.
5) Pure, Simple Ingredients—No Added Sugar
At Forman & Field, we believe in keeping things simple. Our smoked salmon is made with just three ingredients: fresh salmon, salt, and oak smoke. We don’t add sugar or artificial preservatives, trusting in the quality of our fish and our traditional methods to deliver a naturally delicious product. This minimalist approach allows the true flavor of the salmon to come through, creating a product that’s as pure as it is rich in flavour.
6) The Original Inventors of the London Cure
We take great pride in being the originators of the London Cure, a smoked salmon technique that emphasizes the natural flavour of the fish. Unlike modern methods that can overwhelm the salmon with heavy smoke, the London Cure uses a light touch, preserving the delicate taste and texture of the finest Scottish salmon. Our process involves dry-curing the fish with salt and then smoking it gently over oak logs, creating an historic product that has brought delight to food lovers for over a century. We’ve been perfecting this method for decades, and the result is a smoked salmon that’s truly exceptional.
7) Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Status
Our London Cure Smoked Salmon holds the prestigious PGI status, which protects traditional regional foods and guarantees authenticity. We’re the first (and only) food producer in London to receive this recognition, which places our smoked salmon alongside other iconic foods like Parma ham and Champagne. PGI status ensures that our London Cure is produced following the exacting standards that have been passed down through generations.
Why wait ? Explore our extensive selection of smoked salmon products! If this is your first time trying Forman & Field, we’ve highlighted some of our top favorites for you below.
Our Top Picks
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Smoked Salmon Croquettes£17.95 -
Hand-Sliced Side of Smoked Salmon Gift-Pack£72.50 -
Smoked Salmon JerkyFrom £12.50 -
Smoked Salmon PaupiettesFrom £19.50 -
Smoked Wild Salmon Butter£6.95 -
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese BagelsFrom £3.75 -
Smoked Salmon Blini Kit & KaboodleFrom £6.95 -
Smoked Salmon Pâté£7.50 -
London Cure Smoked Salmon Hand-Sliced PacksFrom £18.95
Smoked Salmon
Our London Cure Smoked Salmon has been made the same way since 1905. The finest salmon, rock salt, a little oak smoke. Oh, and a lot of love. There’s nothing quite like it.