Meet Our Smokehouse Team

At Blackbeards, we take pride in our all-women team, rooted in the vibrant Thames community on the stunning Coromandel Peninsula. What started as a shared hobby—combining our passion for smoking food and love for local seafood—has blossomed into a thriving artisan smokehouse. We specialize in crafting delicious smoked mussels that are enjoyed across New Zealand.

Our team is dedicated to sourcing the finest mussels from the Hauraki Gulf and beyond, ensuring that every product reflects the freshness and quality of our local waters. We smoke our mussels using sustainably sourced New Zealand-grown Mānuka, infusing them with a rich, distinctive flavor. We then enhance these delectable morsels by blending in nature’s finest ingredients, including Makrut lime, chili, garlic, and an array of fresh spices, resulting in uniquely flavorful smoked mussels.

With a commitment to quality and community, our team at Blackbeards is passionate about delivering the best smoked seafood experience possible, celebrating the beauty of our local environment and the flavors it has to offer.