Grazing Board

Concentrated sweetness. Rich grape varietal, intensified by sun-drying. Artisan drying & selection. ‘Pasas de Málaga (moscatel raisins) are under the protected designation of origin (PDO) of Málaga, which guarantees their quality and traditional production. Traditionally sun-dried moscatel grapes from Axarquía in Málaga, Spain. This is an autumnal product produced for the Christmas market, and traditionally served with a cheese board.

Acorn-rich, smoky. Lean shoulder meat, coarsely chopped. Generous flavour, slice and impact. Freshly sliced in our Balham Deli. This is a regional variant of the chorizo made using large pieces of acorn fed ibérico meat from the Dehesas of Extremadura, SW Spain. It is made with large pieces of lean meat, combined with sufficient fat to give it a pleasing texture, and seasoned with mild smoked paprika. The flavour is rich, nutty and intense with a pleasing note of warm smokiness. *Vacuum-packed

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.

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

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

One of the commonest accompaniments to cheese, ham and charcuterie in many Spanish bars and restaurants is the simple breadstick, often made using olive oil. The shape may vary, but they all provide a textural contrast to the meats or cheeses. These little pointed breadsticks are crisp and crunchy.

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

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

Tortas Gaviño have been making our olive oil biscuits for years and we recently decided to switch to their branding. The packaging may have changed but the biscuits are exactly the same taste and quality. The olive oil torta, a flat, unleavened biscuit, was first invented several hundred years ago to provide an easily portable snack for stagecoach passengers passing through the city of Seville. Now made in several different flavours, the biscuit with rosemary is herby, crisp and flaky and is excellent eaten with cheese. Contains 6 tortas per pack

These baby sized gherkins or pepinillos are marinated in vinegar with mustard seeds, silverskin onions and black peppercorns. The perfect accompaniment to our ranges of cheeses, charcuterie and pates. Small and crunchy, they marry perfectly with pate, strong cheeses such as Manchego and cured meats. They also form a key ingredient in tartare sauce.

Bakeries in Galicia have long made products that would last on board ships. Dried biscuits containing very little water were amongst the foods which were taken on most voyages. These traditional biscuits are still made, but now primarily to taste good. The butter in the recipe gives a lovely richness to the crisp biscuit.

Creamy pate scented with thyme and black pepper. Rich wild boar with the taste of pork crackling.     This is a new range of three rich and delicate pates:  Venison paté with a touch of Mediterranean herbs, wild boar paté, smooth textured and meaty with a hint of mountain thyme and partridge lightly gamey with a well-balanced flavour.

Guindilla peppers are sharp and piquant and are normally eaten as a tapa with other encurtidos. These pickles are the perfect accompaniment to our ranges of cheeses, charcuterie and pates. They also make an excellent pizza topping, a brilliant addition to a cheese sandwich or bring a refreshing piquancy to rich foods such as a terrine or a plate of charcuterie. Also delicious with Navarrico black beans.

A traditional, coarse cut, pork pate from the Pyrenees which is in the shape of a small loaf of bread. Firm textured and with a full flavoured, garlic infused taste, it is excellent eaten on sourdough bread toast with some crisp, sharp cornichons and full flavoured red wine.

Smooth, mousse pate. A hearty taste of wild partridge with creamy chicken liver, spices and brandy. Part of a range of three rich and delicate pates, which pair perfectly with Perello pickles (there's a tongue twister!). Venison paté with a touch of Mediterranean herbs, wild boar paté, smooth textured and meaty with a hint of mountain thyme and partridge lightly gamey with a well-balanced flavour.

Bakeries in Galicia have long made products that would last on board of ships. Dried biscuits containing very little water were amongst the foods which were taken on most voyages. These traditional biscuits are still made, but now primarily to taste good. Round and crunchy, these biscuits have a mild taste of olive oil.

Pickled in vinegar infused with oregano and tarragon, this garlic has a full and savoury sweetness. These classic Spanish encurtidos (pickles) can complement everything from canapes to cocktails, or simply be eaten with a cold beer or a glass of wine. Serve it as a tapa alongside olives and anchovies for a simple, classic snack, or use it to add flavour and texture to pasta sauces, antipasti platters and sautéed vegetables or a stir fry.

These Gordal olives are green, crisp and fleshy with a touch of heat from the guindilla chillies in the marinade. With a different recipe from our tinned variety, these Gordal olives have a slightly cleaner flavour with a pleasant acidity and come in a resealable jar. These Gordal olives have a firm texture and a rich taste with a lovely balance between oiliness and acidity. An intense and juicy flavour bursts from these huge olives.   The Gordal Reina (Queen) variety comes from Sevilla in Andalucía. They are grown in Alcalá de Guadaira, Utrera and Los Palicios and are harvested between September and October. Serving suggestion: They are delicious when eaten straight from the jar. For a quick and tasty snack, stuff them with orange segments and marinate with olive oil and herbs like oregano.

Smooth creamy pate. Rich with oregano, brandy. With the full flavour of wild, not farmed, venison. Part of a range of three rich and delicate pates, which pair perfectly with Perello pickles (there's a tongue twister!). Venison paté with a touch of Mediterranean herbs, wild boar paté, smooth textured and meaty with a hint of mountain thyme and partridge lightly gamey with a well-balanced flavour.

Freshly sliced in our Balham Deli. This DOP Extremadura ibérico de bellota ham is made from animals raised in Extremadura that have fattened on acorns for 10 -12 weeks on the local dehesa and have then been cured in Badajoz for more than 3 years. 100% ibérico. The end result is a ham with an intense savoury aroma, a complex flavour that combines sweet nuttiness with a salty depth and has a long, lingering aftertaste. 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 sliced from, the proportion of delicious acorn fat to lean meat will vary. **Vacuum-packed

These delicious berries, the fruit of the caper bush, have a floral sharpness which pairs particularly well with fish, from scallops to sea bass. Not quite as sharp as a caper, they are also great addition to a charcuterie or cheese board.  Blend them with lemon and garlic to make a dipping sauce for or substitute them for an olive to make a Dirty Martini. Why not try them in Giovanna Ryan's Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Meaty, savoury flavours. Hints of toasted nuts. An open textured "session" Manchego. Matured in our Cheese Rooms. Winner: Gold at the World Cheese Awards 2023 A classic full-flavoured artisan Manchego with lanolin and spicy notes, and a meaty and savoury depth all in a harmonious balance. Ideal served with membrillo or date and walnut wheel and a glass of medium bodied red such as Tempranillo or a glass of Oloroso or Palo Cortado sherry. Net weight:  wedge approx. 240g; half approx. 1.5kg; whole approx. 3kg

Handmade bakes, traditional in Andalucía. Endlessly versatile and perfect for grazing boards. Regañás are a traditional cracker from Andalucía. Ubiquitous in southern Spanish culture, they often grace tables instead of fresh bread. They are made with extra virgin olive oil and sesame and are shaped and cut by hand. Originally, these crackers were distributed among ship crews, who were often confined for long periods of time, and this was a long shelf life product to carry with them. Perfect for hummus or roasted aubergine dip.

Hand-shaped and cut olive oil bakes with mild smoked paprika. Great on a sharing platter. Regañás are a traditional cracker from Andalucía. Ubiquitous in southern Spanish culture, they often grace tables instead of fresh bread. They are made with extra virgin olive oil and sesame and are shaped and cut by hand. Originally, these crackers were distributed among ship crews, who were often confined for long periods of time, and this was a long shelf life product to carry with them. Ideal with a sour cream dip or sardine pate. A 1-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2025 Note from the judges: "Visually, these are stunning and appetising. Super crunchy on the palate with a hint of charring and delicate notes of smoked paprika wafting through. Well seasoned and portioned, we enjoyed these."