Spanish Tapas Party

Tarta de Santiago is the iconic product of this Galician city, popular with pilgrims for over a thousand years. Composed of a pastry case filled with almond paste, the most recognisable characteristic of the cake is the cross of St James in sugar on its surface. Rich, dense and moist, a delicious hand-made cake.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 chilies in the marinade. *Please be aware the 2kg olive tins are fragile and can experience dents in transit. We will therefore not refund or replace any dented tins unless olives have been compromised or the tin is leaking.

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

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

Rich and savoury. Crisp on the outside. Creamy bechamel inside. A fantastic tapa. Croquetas are a typically Spanish finger food, great for parties, made from bechamel - rather than potato like the French croquettes. Crisp and golden brown bites these ones have cubes of iberico ham with a savoury and satisfying flavour. Our frozen croquetas are a convenient way to enjoy this classic tapa without compromising on flavour and texture. They are to be deep fried from frozen for 4 min., although you can leave portions in the fridge defrosting but by doing this they will fry faster and will be much creamier.   *Brindisa will take all due care to package this item in a way to keep it frozen for up to 24 hours, and goods must be unpacked immediately upon delivery. If you are based in one of the delivery areas where we can’t guarantee next day delivery, please consult our Customer Service team for advice. Items that have defrosted in transit may be treated as fresh, with a reduced shelf life.

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

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 90 days it is a great chorizo, moist, with an excellent balance of lean and fat and a clean, lingering flavour. Approximately 1.3kg