Christmas Entertaining

An iconic show-stopping centrepiece for parties and festive tables. Enjoy Spain's quintessential cured ham, with intensely savoury, nutty sweetness, lingering flavour and truffle notes. Pro or Premium? You decide. Choose between a professional level plastic stand (Pro) or the premium beechwood stand (Premium). Both kits also include a carving knife and a QR to a ham carving tutorial. Find out more about Spanish Ham and how to carve at our Ham School. Full contents list: • Acorn Fed 100% Iberico Senorio Ham • Ham Stand, in either Plastic (Pro) or beechwood & stainless steel (Premium) • Ham Carving knife  

Earthy toffee sweetness of acorns. Savoury undertone. Hints of fruitiness. Lingering intensity. The Brindisa bellota ham is made from pigs of 75% Iberico breed that have fattened up on acorns on the dehesa of Extremadure for 10-12 weeks at the end of their lives. The hams are then expertly cured in Guijuelo, Salamanca for between 30 and 36 months. The ham has a sweet and nutty aroma with an excellent balance between the savoury and nutty elements and a long, complex finish. The ham in this pack has been hand-carved by a master carver.

Both sweet and smoky. Melting texture. 100% natural. Pure indulgence for chorizo lovers. This sliced chorizo is made from the meat of iberico pigs that spent 10-12 weeks fattening on acorns on the dehesa of Extremadura. This sausage is simply seasoned with salt, garlic and mild, smoked pimenton de la Vera, creating a perfect balance between the smokiness of the spice and the rich flavours of the acorn-fed pork.

Fresh flavours, pleasant acidity, mellow sweetness. Smooth, dense texture. Lactic, herbal aromas.  Winner: Silver at the World Cheese Awards 2023 This semi-cured vegetarian Manchego PDO, combines lactic and herbal aromas, the paste is dense and semi hard. The flavours are fresh with a pleasant acidity and a mellow sweetness, typical of ewes’ milk.  Net weight: wedge approx. 250g, quarter approx. 750g, half approx. 1.5kg, whole approx. 3kg

Savoury, tang of island salt air. Paprika-rubbed rind. Chalky centre. Peachy aroma.  Torralba Mahon DOP is the iconic cheese from Menorca with a distinctive square shape and rounded edges. The vibrant, orange coloured rind is created by rubbing it with pimentón and olive oil as it matures. It has a Protected Designation of Origin. The semi-hard, sometimes crumbly texture has a fruity, fresh and creamy aroma complemented by rich, savoury and yoghurty flavours. Approx. 300g wedge, 600g quarter. "Very good flavours rolling round the palate, with sweetness and savoury notes, creamy and fruity on the palate. Good firm texture and full bodied aroma and flavour. This cheese has a creamy mouthfeel and is full of flavour."

A hard and, on occasion, crystalline texture. The aroma is intense, buttery and herbal, the flavour is full and rounded with hints of leather and dried nuts; the aftertaste is clean and long. Net weight: quarter approx. 625g, wedge approx. 240g.

Beautifully creamy & peppery. Complex spice notes with age. Gorgonzola style, from verdant Asturias. Net weight: 500g Quarter, 250g Wedge.

Spain grows more than twice as many olives as the next largest global producer and processes them into olive oil and table olives. There are a huge number of olive varieties amongst which the most popular table varieties include Manzanilla, Verdial and Picual. These Gordal olives are green, crisp and fleshy with a touch of heat from the guindilla chillies in the marinade. Great Taste Award Winner 2020:  "These large, beautifully green olives are tangy and delicious. The brine has a bright, acetic aroma and the piquancy of the peppers fills the air. The flesh is firm, with a notably buttery texture for a pitted olive and the gentle salinity lifts the natural sweetness. The heat from the peppers is gentle but builds into a fiery finish that is long lasting. A delicious easy to eat olive." Also available in a 600g tin and 2kg tin for parties. Or try the new recipe Gordal in a resealable jar - slightly more spice and a clean flavour.   Please be aware the tins are fragile and can experience dents in transit. We will only refund or replace any dented tins if the product has been compromised or the tin is leaking.

Sweet dominates savoury. Earthy, grassy, toasted nuts. Pigs forage in woodlands. The King of hams. Freshly hand-carved by a master carver in our Balham Deli. The Eíriz bellota ham is made from free range pigs of 100% Ibérico breed that have fattened up on acorns on the dehesa of Extremadura for 10-12 weeks. The hams are then expertly cured in Jabugo in Huelva, one of the most famous Ibérico ham curing towns in Spain.  This ham has been cured for 3 years to create intense, complex flavours and aromas. Jamones Eiriz have been producing Ibérico hams in the town of Corteconcepción, situated in the mountains of the Sierra de Aracena, north of Seville, since near the beginning of the 19th century. Their artisan production methods keep things as traditional as possible and create some remarkable hams. For best results, remove from fridge at least 30 minutes before serving. How to enjoy: Place the slices on a warm plate for the fat to melt slightly. Eat the slices with pan de coca Catalan bread or picos de pan. *Please be aware that, depending upon which part of the ham your pack has been carved from, the proportion of delicious acorn fat to lean meat will vary. **Vacuum-packed

The Brindisa bellota shoulder (paleta) is made from pigs of 75% Ibérico breed that have fattened up on acorns on the dehesa of Extremadura for 10-12 weeks at the end of their lives. Expertly cured in Guijuelo, Salamanca for 2 years. Freshly sliced in our Balham Deli. The shoulder (paleta) has more fat than the back leg, giving a remarkable richness to the meat. Sweet, savoury and nutty, it has a lingering aftertaste, intensified by the abundant acorn rich fat. Ideal for sandwiches with crusty bread or pan de coca, tomato and extra virgin olive oil.  For best results, remove from fridge at least 30 minutes before serving. *Please be aware that, depending upon which part of the ham your pack has been carved from, the proportion of delicious acorn fat to lean meat will vary. **Vacuum-packed

Soft, rich, buttery. Remarkable clean sweetness. A regional speciality. From maker Señorío. Freshly sliced in our Balham Deli. Lomo doblado is made from the meat of acorn fed ibérico pigs that have fattened up on the dehesa of south western Spain. The cured loin of de bellota ibérico 100% pigs is considered to be one of the finest pieces of charcuterie produced in Spain. Made from the tenderloin; this artisan product, produced without paprika, is based on a traditional recipe from Extremadura, re-discovered by Señorío de Montanera. The whole loin is folded in half, coated with lard and cured. Señorío de Montanera is a company, based in Badajoz, Extremadura, which was founded by a group of ibérico pig breeders. Their aim was to create a business that would control each step of the process of producing ibérico ham, from birth to the final product. They specialise in the production of DOP, acorn fed hams. A 3-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2024 For best results, remove from fridge at least 30 minutes before serving.  Vacuum-packed

Earthy toffee sweetness of acorns. Savoury undertone. Hints of fruitiness. Lingering intensity. The Brindisa bellota ham is made from pigs of 75% iberico breed that have fattened up on acorns on the dehesa of Extremadura for 10-12 weeks at the end of their lives. The hams are then expertly cured in Guijuelo, Salamanca for between 30 and 36 months The ham has a sweet and nutty aroma with an excellent balance between the savoury and nutty elements and a long, complex finish.  The ham in this pack has been hand-carved by a master carver. 

These Gordal olives are green, crisp and fleshy with a touch of heat from the guindilla chillies in the marinade. Spain grows more than twice as many olives as the next largest global producer and processes them into olive oil and table olives. There are a huge number of olive varieties amongst which the most popular table varieties include Manzanilla, Verdial and Picual. *Please be aware the tins are fragile and can experience dents in transit. We will therefore not refund or replace any dented tins unless the product has been compromised or the tin is leaking.

Tangy with creamy, buttery texture. Mountain blue cheese wrapped in maple leaves. A lot going on. Matured in our Cheese Rooms The Valdeón (Picos de Europa IGP) is a pasteurised blue cheese made from a blend of cow's and goat's milk. This highly recognisable sycamore leaf wrapped cheese, has a creamy and buttery melting texture with lovely mushroomy, nutty and sometimes spicy flavours. It is delicious by itself or used to cook with.  Try our Picos Blue Soufflé recipe. Net weight: approx. 600g quarter, and 300g wedge.  

Embutidos Alejandro buy their pork from a small number of pig farmers, with whom they have worked for many years, producing excellent meat. Their coarse cut, mildly spiced, cured chorizo Magno is one of their iconic products: cured for a minimum of 60 days it is a great chorizo, moist, with an excellent balance of lean and fat and a clean, lingering flavour.

Clean, citrus flavour. Tangy, complex rind. Dense, creamy interior. World class.  This wonderful cheese was created in the 1980's and has won numerous awards all over the world. Made in the Tietar valley in Avila, where there are is exceptional grazing for livestock. The creation of the late Rafael Báez. Although the cheese is made all year round,  production levels vary with the seasons, as only the highest quality milk is selected.  Monte Enebro has an intense lingering flavour with hints of mushroom and pasture flower and a distinct spiciness from the penicillin rind. It pairs wonderfully with zesty, herbaceous wines that have a refreshing acidity, like our Flor de Vetus.  It also complements the saline, dry, and structured qualities of a Fino or Manzanilla; as well as juicy red wines with berry and floral notes, such as our Petit Pittacum. Try it in our restaurants served fried with Alemany orange blossom honey and beetroot crisps.  Learn more about this incredible cheese: watch the video here. Net weight: approx. 200g

Made from the meat of pigs fed on organic cereals, legumes and foraged food, and with minimal use of antibiotics, avoiding chemicals in the food chain. Cured by a specialist family company in Segovia. This cured chorizo is simply seasoned with salt, black pepper and mild paprika, allowing the clean flavour of the organic meat to come clearly through.

Made from the meat of a herd of pigs that range freely on the dehesa of Andalusia, eating grasses and nuts, supplemented, where necessary with organic cereals before being cured by a specialist family company in Segovia. This chorizo is mildly seasoned with sweet paprika to give a touch of warmth.

Coated in lard and rosemary, this Manchego-style cheese has a dense and lightly crunchy texture, with buttery and herbal aromas. It is full flavoured and savoury, with a long and balanced finish. As with most Manchegos, this cheese is traditionally paired with membrillo. It also works very well on its own or as part of a cheeseboard, paired with a dry white wine or a dry sherry. The dairy opened in 1987 with the aim of producing authentic artisan Manchego cheese, in the municipality of Villarejo de Fuentes. The village, located in the heart of La Mancha, has always enjoyed clean air and a climate perfectly suited to the production of this style of cheese. With more than 1,500 square meters, the facilities are in a privileged location, where the sheep graze freely offering the best milk for their cheeses. Their mission has always been the same: the production of quality artisan cheeses using traditional methods and always opting for a sustainable agri-food chain. Net weight: quarter approx 750g, wedge approx 200g.

The Brindisa bellota ham is made from pigs of 75% Ibérico breed that have fattened up on acorns on the dehesa of Extremadura for 10-12 weeks at the end of their lives. The hams are then expertly cured in Guijuelo, Salamanca for between 30 and 36 months. The ham has a sweet and nutty aroma with an excellent balance between the savoury and nutty elements and a long, complex finish. Minimum weight 7kg  Find out more about Spanish Ham and how to carve at our Ham School.

Rich, earthy, hint of bitterness. Cut off top, scoop and share like a Vacherin. Traditional Torta. Winner: Silver at the World Cheese Awards 2023 There is a tradition in south-west Spain, and over the border in Portugal, of making ewes' milk cheeses using cardoon thistle rennet, resulting in  full-bodied cheeses with a soft, sometimes liquid interior. Queserías de Barros makes an excellent example using the milk of the indigenous Merino sheep. The cheese has an earthy aroma and the soft paste is creamy, rich, salty and full flavoured with a hint of bitterness on the finish. Leave it out of the fridge at least for an hour before eating to warm up and enjoy the gooey centre with breadsticks or crudités.  To learn more about this incredible cheese, watch the video here. Net weight: wedge approx 200g

An excellent value bellota ham which is made from Iberico pigs that have fattened up on acorns on the dehesa of Extremadura and are then cured in Guijuelo, Salamanca for 3 years. The ham has a sweet and nutty aroma with an excellent balance between the savoury and nutty elements and a long, complex finish. Pro or Premium? You decide. This set includes either a professional level wooden effect plastic ham stand or the more expensive, premium beechwood and stainless steel stand. Both kits also include a carving knife and a QR to a ham carving tutorial. Find out more about Spanish Ham and how to carve at our Ham School.

Harmonious sweet and savoury notes. Four generations of expertise. Great for picnics. Produced by a company in Guijuelo, Salamanca who have been making iberico hams for more than 100 years. The hams are produced from the meat of outdoor reared, free range Iberico pigs that have fed on natural grasses, cereals and, on occasion, acorns. Cured for 3 years, this is an excellent entry-level Iberico ham with a gently sweet aroma, a well-judged combination of savoury and sweeter notes and a long, clean aftertaste.