On 14 October 2025, Hospes Palau del Mar in Valencia hosted a Maximiliano de Jabugo presentation with a tasting and live hand-carved ham. This report preserves the context of the event and brings together the service details worth considering for a similar experience.
A private presentation centred on the product
The original archive describes a campaign presentation featuring «cinquenio» ham and other products from the brand. This format allows guests to watch the carving before tasting and speak to the person working through the different sections of the leg.
The carving station as part of the setup
A station brings together a secure stand, knives, surface protection and space for tableware. The visible area stays clear so the product remains the focus. Behind it, reserve equipment, discarded material and utensils need an organised place.
Coordination with the hotel establishes access, setup and clearing times, and the route used for finished platters. If the brand has a presentation slot, the carving should fit that moment and the wider hospitality programme.
Explain what guests are tasting
Rather than a list of flattering adjectives, it is useful to explain which ham is being served, how the carving changes between sections and why slices have a particular size. Claims about breed, feeding or curing should come from the producer's information.
A visible feature on a slice cannot, by itself, establish every aspect of a leg's quality. A tasting combines observation, flavour and the actual product information.
What to agree for a new presentation
- The purpose of the event and the brand's programme.
- Expected attendance, service length and other food available.
- Who supplies the ham and its product documentation.
- Equipment responsibilities and venue requirements.
- Service language and any messages the brand needs to approve.
- How remaining product is handed over and the station cleared.
A service that can travel
Valencia features in the archive alongside Alicante and Santander. A new date is assessed according to venue, travel and availability; previous work in a city does not imply a local office there.
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