Ispini Charcuterie

5 years curing today. It all began when my wife Sarah brought home a book about pork butchery for the coffee table. I remember looking at the picture of the salamis and cured meats and found the process fascinating. At that time I was one the farming reps for the Ulster Farmers Union. The very next day as I was attending an event in Loughry College on behalf of the UFU, one of the college staff announced they were having a workshop for anyone who had a business idea. I raised my hand and said ‘I want to make salamis’ - but being a typical Tyrone lad I had never tasted one! Fast forward a year after learning the trade at the School of Artisan Food, I phoned my sister Janice (who was working in a bar in the Australian outback) asking does she want to come home and make charcuterie and Ispíní was born…. We absolutely love what we do and have been blessed to win many awards for our efforts. It’s fair to say it’s been a heck of a lot of work, but we have been greatly supported by family, friends, artisan producers, delis and chefs from across the island. A huge thank you to you all but especially to all the people out there who continue to enjoy our range of charcuterie. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and looking forward to the next 5!

Event 2/2 - on Fri night we were excited to share our products and story with the lovely crowd at @royalportrushgolfclub alongside Sam from @lacadabrewery and Alastair @irishblackbutter - a great nights craic hence not many photos taken 😂 a stunning venue and an engaging warm bunch of people 🫶🏻

1 of 2 recent tasting events - a couple of weeks ago we travelled all the way to Castledawson and had a great night in the charming Garvin’s Hotel Bar (highlight getting to pull a pint)! We teamed up with @heaneybrewery to put together a tasting menu of brews, charcuterie and cheeses from @wheresthatjoebuck and @dartmountaincheese We love joining up with other local producers and sharing the story 🫶🏻

Save this for stress-free hosting Pantry shopping list ↓ Cheeses: @goldenhoovesdairy @fromagerie.jacquin @rowcliffeltd Brie de Meux Rouzaire Charcuterie: @ispini_cured Crackers: @daveigamarineras @thefinecheeseco @seggianofoods Chutneys: @thefinecheeseco Olives and nuts: @perellofoods Fruit: grapes dried apricots cherries figs Olive oil: @honest_toil Balsamic vinegar: @giusti1605 🛒 The Deli, Ingatestone (aka your one-stop shop for grazing board essentials)

We sampled out our new Nduja at the Moira Food Fair last month and quickly sold out both days. Pronounced ‘enn-doo-ya’ it’s a soft, spreadable Italian style salami and we make ours with authentic Calabrian chilli peppers. When left to come up to room temp it softens and spreads perfectly 👌

✨ Last night we hosted our very first Indie After Hours at Indie Füde. And what a way to begin 🪩 Mal from @heaneybrewery joined us with their incredible beers (their red ale will always have my heart 🥰), Jonny from @ispinicharcuterie brought his outstanding charcuterie (we were actually the first place to ever sell it, almost 9 years ago!), and our Stephen paired it all with incredible Irish cheese 🧀 The highlight? Heaney’s stout with Kearney Blue and Ispini’s stout-cured lomo. Absolutely perfect 👌 The room was buzzing, the pairings were spot-on, and it reminded what Indie Füde is truly all about. Bringing our talented producers closer to you, so they can share their stories. Obviously having a bit of craic and a wee drink helps too 😉 A huge thank you to Mal, Jonny, and everyone who joined us for making our first event such a success. We can’t wait to share the next one with you soon 💃 It might just involve @cocktailkegcompany & @soda19801 👀

1st pallet stacked and making its way to @rowcliffeltd for distribution to independent retailers in mainland UK, look forward to seeing where our products pop up!

Unfortunately we aren’t making it to the golf ourselves this week but extremely proud that 18,000 slices of our Coppa is already there and being served to the many who managed to get tickets ⛳️ Wishing our local golfers a successful tournament 🏌️‍♂️

A Proper Taste of Ireland 🧀🥖 Emer & Henry asked for everything Irish for their wedding - and we happily delivered. The Drinks reception was packed with local flavours, served under beautiful blue skies at the always stunning @oldcourtweddingcompany in Strangford. ✨ Irish cheeses from small producers across the island. We sourced the cheeses from @indiefude . - Corleggy Goat Mini (Co. Cavan) @corleggycheeses - Gubbeen and Gubbeen Smoked (West Cork) @gubbeen - Cashel Blue (Co. Tipperary) @cashelfarmhousecheese - Red Knockanore (Co. Waterford) @knockanorefarmhousecheese - Tipperary Brie (@cooleeneyfarm1 Farm, Co. Tipperary) 🥩 Cured meats from @ispini_cured , a small-batch charcuterie producer in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone - handcrafted using traditional methods and locally reared meats: - Fennel Salami - Chorizo - Coppa - Bresaola - Lomo - Beer Sticks (“Wee Nibbles”) 🍞 Traditional Irish breads from @mckeesfarmshop : - Soda Farls - Treacle Soda (a firm favourite on the day!) - Wheaten Soda - Ham & Cheese Soda - Classic Wheaten 🫙 Served alongside a selection of local chutneys and relishes from trusted Northern Irish suppliers - the perfect match for cheese and charcuterie. Also some delicious Wild Garlic Butter from @abernethy_butter , Co. Down. 🍓 Plus fresh-baked scones with raspberry jam and cream - because no Irish celebration is complete without them. A relaxed, generous spread for a truly lovely couple who brought their guests over from England, along with some local guests too celebrating in style. 📍 Old Court, Strangford 💍 Emer & Henry ☀️ Delicious food, sunshine and lovely guests #irishcheese #northernirelandweddings #grazingtable #tablefoodco #charcuterieboard #weddingcateringni #everythingirish #supportlocalni #inclusivefood #strangfordwedding #wheatenbread #bbqweddingcatering #corleggycheese #gubbeen #cashelblue #knockanore #cooleeneycheese #ispinicharcuterie #ispini #abernethybutter #sconesandjam #treaclesoda #irishweddingfood #oldcourtstrangford #localchutneys

Some shiny silverware to hang on the wall! Sad we couldn’t make the awards night (I hear it was a good one). Was chuffed to win Ulster food hero and never dreamed of all Ireland winner as there were some great contenders.Thanks @irishrestawards 👍

Lovely to be at @balmoralshow this year with our new packaging and some new products. Thanks to @visitlisburncastlereagh for having us on their stand today. If you are heading to the show tomorrow find our products on stand 54 in the food tent with @craicfoods - speak nicely to Trevor and Fiona and you’ll maybe get a sample 😉

Website has been updated with the new look packaging and a few new products on there too, go have a look 👀 hampers pending and will be updated once we source some bigger boxes 😜 📦