VanRook Smokehouse & Charcuterie

VanRook Smokehouse & Charcuterie VanRook Smokehouse & Charcuterie is locally owned and operated, providing artisan meat products to t

11/28/2025

Did you know???
Real "Parmesan" cheese is called Parmigiano Reggiano and comes only from Italy? You can tell whether if it's the real deal if it has the name stamped and dimpled into the rind! This renowned gold standard of Italian cheese is exactly what we use in our popular Parmesan Salami 🧀🔥

Our Parmesan Salami brings together red wine, garlic, and black pepper with real parmesan cheese mixed throughout in the best way possible.
Perfectly pairs with crusty sourdough, olives, or your favourite bold red. 🍷

Small batch, simple ingredients, real craftsmanship and made right here in Fort St. John!

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11/25/2025

✨🎄Vendor Spotlight: VanRook Smokehouse & Charcuterie🎄✨

Get ready, food lovers this one is for you. 🖤
VanRook Smokehouse & Charcuterie is bringing an irresistible lineup of locally sourced, small batch artisan meats crafted right here in the Peace Region. From beautifully marbled cured cuts to pepperoni sticks, salami, and rich, decadent truffle varieties, every piece is handmade with care, tradition, and incredible flavour.

Whether you’re shopping for holiday hosting, stocking your freezer, building the perfect charcuterie board, or treating yourself to something exceptional, VanRook delivers quality you can taste.

Come meet the makers, sample the goodness, and take home something unforgettable!

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Join us at Handmade for the Holidays — A Makers Market
📍 Pomeroy Hotel & Convention Centre, Fort St. John
🛍️ Friday, November 28 — 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
🛍️ Saturday, November 29 — 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: $3 at the door

✨ Come shop local and support incredible Peace Region makers! ✨

11/20/2025

Deep, earthy, and unapologetically rich. Just in time for the holiday season, we welcome back our Black Truffle Salami! This recipe is crafted with care, aged patiently, and made with real black truffle for that unmistakable aroma that fills the room the moment you open the package🤤

It’s bold, savoury, and aromatic… This is the kind of salami you bring out when you want something special on the board.
Perfect for holiday hosting, gifting, or treating yourself to something a little luxurious ✨👨‍🍳

Small-batch only. Once it’s gone, it’s gone!
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✨Hand-Crafted Pancetta✨After more than 100 days of slow aging, my pancetta is finally ready! This top notch product is r...
11/19/2025

✨Hand-Crafted Pancetta✨

After more than 100 days of slow aging, my pancetta is finally ready! This top notch product is rich, silky, and beautifully aromatic and definitely one of my favourites(but I may be a little biased🤷‍♂️)!

Every batch starts with premium pork belly and a carefully balanced blend of spices:
A touch of brown sugar, salt, fennel, thyme, black pepper, bay leaf, garlic, nutmeg, cloves, and juniper.
Together, they create a deep, savoury flavour with gentle warmth, herbaceous notes, and a hint of sweetness.

Slice it thin and enjoy it on:
🥖 fresh sourdough
🍝 carbonara
🧀 charcuterie boards
🥚 breakfast skillets
🔥 or crisp it up for a next-level flavour boost in any dish

Crafted in small batches right here in Fort St. John.
Thank you for supporting local artisans — it means more than you know. ❤️

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🎄✨ Christmas Market Season Is Here! ✨🎄I’m so excited to share where VanRook Smokehouse & Charcuterie will be popping up ...
11/15/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Market Season Is Here! ✨🎄

I’m so excited to share where VanRook Smokehouse & Charcuterie will be popping up this holiday season! If you’ve been waiting to stock up on your favourite small-batch jerky, salami, or charcuterie treats for gifts (or for yourself 😄), here’s where you can find me:

📍 November 21–22 – Farmers Market Christmas Market
Location: Pomeroy Hotel
• Nov 21: 4pm–8pm
• Nov 22: 10am–4pm

📍 November 28–29 – Northern Artisan Makers: Handmade for the Holidays
Location: Pomeroy Hotel
• Nov 28: 5pm–9pm
• Nov 29: 10am–4pm

📍 December 7 – Anne Roberts Young Holiday Market
Location: Anne Roberts Young
• 10am–3pm

📍 December 6–7 – Ladies Day Out
Location: North Peace Secondary
• Dec 6: 10am–4pm
• Dec 7: 10am–4pm

✨ I’ll have all my holiday favourites, shelf-stable salamis, jerky, and gift-ready treats. If you’re putting together baskets or looking for something unique and local for your holiday charcuterie boards, I’ve got you covered!

Hope to see you at one (or all!) of the markets this season.

Thank you so much for supporting small, local, handcrafted food this Christmas ❤️

Renovations are happening!!! A new space is coming!!!..Apologies for being absent so far this year, a lot of things have...
03/26/2025

Renovations are happening!!!
A new space is coming!!!..
Apologies for being absent so far this year, a lot of things have been going on in 2025! I do hope to be up and running as soon as possible though💪After finishing out an amazing 2024(all thanks to you guys!) I decided it would be best to set up shop close to home. This will give me time to provide you with the best possible products and potentially branch out and offer more services! It is going to take some time to finish up the space so I hope you will all hang in there with me! I will keep y'all updated on when I will be ready to serve you delicious salamis and jerky again🙌

So excited to be a part of these upcoming markets! Trying hard not to fall behind in all my prep work😵‍💫 As of right now...
11/02/2024

So excited to be a part of these upcoming markets! Trying hard not to fall behind in all my prep work😵‍💫 As of right now I have 7 different batches of your favourite salamis drying and are soon to be finished! Hope to see y'all at some of these and stock up for your holiday boards and stocking stuffers😊











Yay it's done!!! Just in time for Thanksgiving! So proud to present our new and exceptionally delicious Truffle Salami. ...
10/10/2024

Yay it's done!!! Just in time for Thanksgiving! So proud to present our new and exceptionally delicious Truffle Salami. The addition of fresh black truffles adds a unique aromatic touch that adds an earthiness and richness to the overall flavour. It develops depth with every bite and keeps you coming back for more to experience its complex umami qualities. For me, it's definitely a 10/10😋 But y'all should also give it a try and enjoy it this weekend with friends and family😉






















Last market for me until the new year! Come find me at the Ladies Day Out market located at North Peace Secondary🙌 I'll ...
11/24/2023

Last market for me until the new year! Come find me at the Ladies Day Out market located at North Peace Secondary🙌 I'll be there 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday and I hope to see you all there! Here's some sliced Capicola crafted from animals that I'll have ready😉

Christmas markets are coming up and I am excited to find that my Bündnerfleisch experiment is ready! For those looking f...
11/14/2023

Christmas markets are coming up and I am excited to find that my Bündnerfleisch experiment is ready! For those looking for a beef alternative to Prosciutto I got your back👌 I will only have a limited amount, but if it's a crowd pleaser I will definitely be making more!

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