Practical advice for enjoying the ham and planning your event. From the first slice to the last question.
18 articles
Planning a destination wedding in Spain? Arrange English-speaking ham carving with Josué Veloz and coordinate the venue, reception timing and guest experience.
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A checklist for booking corporate ham carving: event goals, guest numbers, product, setup, English-speaking service and what to include in a comparable proposal.
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A practical guide to common ham carving mistakes: cold slices, uneven cuts, an unstable stand and too much trimming. Improve presentation and reduce waste.
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Choose plates, arrange thin slices and plan portions for a Spanish ham platter at home. Practical presentation tips, accompaniments and serving advice.
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Learn which parts of a whole Spanish ham can become slices, diced meat or cooking ingredients, and why the weight of the leg is not its edible yield.
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A step-by-step guide to carving Spanish ham: choosing a stand, trimming, slicing and working safely, with practical advice for serving it at home.
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Understand Ibérico ham, Serrano ham and paleta: breed, feeding category, cut and yield, with advice on choosing a whole leg for your meal or event.
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A guide to ham stands, slicing knives, trimming knives and edge care. Learn what each tool does and how to organise a practical carving station.
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Explore the main parts of a Spanish ham leg, from the maza and babilla to the punta and jarrete, and learn how each section affects carving and serving.
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A look at a Maximiliano ham tasting at Hotel Bahía in Santander: hand carving, plated presentation and the planning behind a hotel tasting service.
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A Maximiliano ham tasting at Eurostars Centrum in Alicante, with a closer look at live carving, the serving station and explaining the product to guests.
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Practical advice for storing a whole ham or sliced Ibérico packs, protecting the cut surface and serving manageable quantities without direct heat.
Read article ↗Plan wedding ham carving from setup to the drinks reception and clearing. An adaptable timeline for your venue, wedding planner and catering team.
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Pair Ibérico ham with wine, cava, beer or alcohol-free drinks. Simple tasting ideas that leave room for the flavour of the ham and each guest’s preference.
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Understand the four Ibérico ham seal colours and choose a whole leg or sliced packs for your plans. Check the label, bone-in weight and supplier’s advice.
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Choose a practical location for a wedding or event ham station. Consider guest routes, a stable table, lighting, weather and coordination with catering.
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Plan Spanish ham quantities for an appetiser or a larger individual serving. Worked examples use edible weight, with guidance for choosing whole legs.
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