Jamon for an event
If you want the jamon to be an outstanding feature of the event, it is best to have someone with experience carve it by hand in the same area where the event is going on (you will need enough space for the ham stand and for the person who is carving to work comfortably).
If you do not have experience carving by hand but you have a machine for slicing cold meats, it may be be best to purchase a boned jamon and serve the freshly cut jamon from the kitchen.
If you just want to enjoy the event without complications, it is much better to purchase sliced jamon. Believe us: a party is not the best time to learn how to carve a jamon; you need time and tranquility for that.
Up to 20 persons
I want the best
We recommend:
"Paleta" 5J Cinco Jotas (Shoulder Jamon)
Good quality/price ratio
We recommend:
"Paleta" Altanza Cebo de Campo (Shoulder Jamon)
I have a tight budget
We recommend:
"Paleta" Altanza Cebo de Campo (Shoulder Jamon)
More than 20 persons
We will be eating only jamon
I want the best
We recommend:
Jamon COVAP Alta Expresión D.O. Los Pedroches Ham
Good quality/price ratio
We recommend:
Jamon Altanza Cebo de Campo Ham
I have a tight budget
We recommend:
Jamon Batallé Curado Gran Reserva Ham
We will eat jamon and other things
I want the best
We recommend:
"Paleta" 5J Cinco Jotas (Shoulder Jamon)
Good quality/price ratio
We recommend:
"Paleta" Altanza Bellota (Shoulder Jamon)
I have a tight budget
We recommend:
"Paleta" Altanza Cebo de Campo (Shoulder Jamon)
Jamon as a gift
In Spain a jamon is one of the best gifts you can give. It is especially traditional at Christmastime, and not just for friends and relatives. It can also be the perfect gift for employees, suppliers or customers and is a clear gesture of appreciation. In other countries it may seem strange to give a jamon as a gift, but a recipient who likes to eat well and is familiar with Spanish jamon will most certainly appreciate it.
In Spain it is most common to give a whole piece (with the bone) because it is taken for granted that somebody in every household knows how to carve jamon by hand, more or less well. We include a free ham stand and jamon carving knife with each whole jamon, plus a printed carving manual. If you are not sure if the recipient has experience with carving jamon, it may be better to give it to them sliced.
A formal gift and I want to make the best impression
We recommend:
Jamon 5J Cinco Jotas Ham
A nice gift for a friend or special person
We recommend:
"Paleta" D.O. Dehesa de Extremadura (Shoulder Jamon)
A gift to look good
We recommend:
"Paleta" Altanza Cebo de Campo (Shoulder Jamon)
Jamon for eating at home
The best way to enjoy a jamon is to eat it freshly carved, preferably by hand. Hand carving is not difficult; you only need the right tools and a little practice. We include a free ham stand and jamon carving knife with each whole jamon, plus a printed carving manual. You can expect to keep a jamon for 4 months and it is advisable to consume it within 3 months after starting it (2 months for paletas - shoulders -) because it will dry out little by little.
Another option, if you have a machine for cutting cold meats, is to purchase it boned, ready to carve. You can also order it in several pieces, each individually vacuum-packed so they will stay fresh in the refrigerator.
And you can buy it sliced, vacuum-packed and ready to serve.
I live alone or as a couple
I want the best
We recommend:
"Paleta" D.O. Los Pedroches (Shoulder Jamon)
Good quality/price ratio
We recommend:
"Paleta" D.O. Dehesa de Extremadura (Shoulder Jamon)
I have a tight budget
We recommend:
"Paleta" Altanza Cebo de Campo (Shoulder Jamon)
Family with children
We will eat small amounts nearly every day
I want the best
We recommend:
"Paleta" Joselito Gran Reserva (Shoulder Jamon)
Good quality/price ratio
We recommend:
"Paleta" Altanza Bellota (Shoulder Jamon)
I have a tight budget
We recommend:
"Paleta" Altanza Cebo de Campo (Shoulder Jamon)
We will eat quite a bit every day
I want the best
We recommend:
Jamon Joselito Gran Reserva Ham
Good quality/price ratio
We recommend:
Jamon Cerdos Extremeños Bellota Ham
I have a tight budget
We recommend:
Jamon Batallé Curado Gran Reserva Ham
More advice to help you decide
You can also use the following criteria as guidelines:
- Best-selling jamones/paletas in IberGour.
- Jamones/paletas most re-ordered by our customers.
- Customer reviews of different jamones (found on the page for each jamon).
- This article on the different types of Spanish jamon and how they differ from hams of other countries.
- And, obviously, your budget.
If you prefer personal advice, write to us at info@ibergour.co.uk, indicating the following information:
- Approximate budget.
- Preferred quality/type: Iberian bellota, cebo or serrano.
- For how many people?
- Is it for a specific event or to keep at home to eat little by little?
- Is it for you or is it a gift?
- Flavor preferences (intense vs. mild), curing (tender vs. cured), fat (fatty with marbling or leaner).
- What type of jamon are you accustomed to?
- Do you prefer it whole (with bone), boned or sliced?
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