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I cater to parties of all sizes and personalize menus to fit your needs.
A popular option for a private event for about 20/50 guests includes a large paella and an assortment of tapas, such as hand-carved Jamon Iberico, gourmet Spanish cheese, tortilla and gazpacho.
I also hand-carve Jamon Iberico live, a perfect addition to your wedding or private event. And there is always the option to add your favorite tapas to your Jamon Iberico for a perfectly delightful taste of Spain.
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Menu Private Events
Main course
Paella. The world famous dish from Spain. Authentic Seafood Paella, Vegetarian Paella or Chistorra Paella.
Tapas
Tortilla Española. This classic is never missing in the tapas bar, the thick Spanish potato omelet. Tortilla with shrimp is also an option.
Gazpacho. A classic of Spanish Cuisine. It’s a cold soup served in a glass made of raw, blended vegetables.
Pinchos de Chorizo al Vino. Chorizo skewers slow cooked in red wine with caramelized onions.
Mojama. Premium dry-cured tuna loin served with olive oil and almonds.
Aceitunas. Olive medley (Cornicabra, Zorzaleña, Cuquillo, Verdial and Gordal varieties) from Spain and the famous olives stuffed with anchovies.
And of course! hand-carved Jamon Iberico during the event. 100% Iberian and acorn fed. Cured for 4 years.
Cheese:
Manchego. The classic Spanish cheese, with a soft but decisive taste, from La Mancha, cured for 3 months (authentic Manchego)
Murcia al Vino. Creamy goodness with a touch of salt and a hint of fruity wine flavor. Goat.
Tetilla. In Spanish its name translates literally to “little breast”, this soft cheese from Galicia will melt in your mouth.
Idiazabal (Vasco) From the Basque Country, this cheese has a sharp, strong taste, cured for 2 months.
Cabrales. This famous, Northern Spanish blue cheese has a tangy sharp taste!
Seafood Conserves:
Boquerones. White anchovies fillets from the Cantabrian Sea north of Galicia marinated in vinegar.
Mussels. Big mussels from Galicia marinated in picked sauce.
Pulpo a la Gallega. Soft cooked octopus made with Pimenton and olive oil. Preserved in premium olive oil.
Anchovies in olive oil.
Dessert:
Tortas de Aceite. Sweet crispy bread made with olive oil and anise.
And more to choose…
My services
As Maestro Jamonero Cortador (Master Ham Carver) based in Chicago, with years of experience in Spain and years in the US, I use a centuries old technique rarely found in the U.S. to hand-carve Jamón Ibérico at your party, wedding or event, providing a beautiful and unique live performance, which pleases the eyes as your mouth begins to water.
Offering catering services for Private, Wedding and Corporate events in the U.S. since 2017
Jamón Ibérico de Bellota Catering.
I will provide Jamón Ibérico de Bellota, the highest quality of Iberian Ham, which I hand-carve fresh during your event. A perfect addition to your wedding or event.
Ideal for parties of 20-90 people. Can serve from 4 to 1000 people.
Paella & Tapas Catering.
The world-famous Paella and/or a buffet of authentic Tapas from Spain, such as a selection of cheeses, charcuterie, chorizos al vino, gazpacho, tortilla Española, boquerones…
Ideal for parties of 20/50 people. Can serve from 8 to 100 people.
Corporate Delivery Catering.
Drop-Offs to your office, home or event space at the agreed time. Two options available, individual meals or buffet style “Paella and Tapas’.
Call 424 653 4900 or email info@pedroliebana.com for more details and to book my services.
Contact
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Pedro Liébana, Master Ham Carver
Email info@pedroliebana.com
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Phone 424 653 4900
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The artisanal production process
Iberian pigs pasture in an ecological paradise beneath large oak trees in the mild Mediterranean climate four different areas of South Eastern Spain: Extremadura, Guijuelo in Salamanca, Jabugo in Huelva and Los Pedroches in Cordoba. The pigs lead a healthy live style, getting plenty of exercise and choosing the sweetest acorns to eat from 40 oaks (5 acres) each pig. This breed of pigs is known as pata-negra because of the distinctive black color of their hooves.
Producing the cured ham of the Iberian pig, known as Jamón Ibérico or Jamón Pata Negra, is a lengthy and complex artisanal process can take up to 4 years.
First, the ham is cured according to a traditional technique, buried between layers of salt for a period of up to one month. This process conserves the meat and enhances taste without using any artificial preservatives.
Second, the ham is stored in cold storage for about 90 days at a special temperature so that the salt distributes equally through all of the parts of the ham.
Finally, when the ham has reached maturity, the drying or “bodega” stage starts. This is when we hang the jamón from the ceiling of the bodega in order to dry it according to a centuries old tradition. The jamón must rest in this hanging fashion for up to 36 months, depending on the variety to be produced, so that the fat is distributed between the muscle fibers to obtain its unique texture, taste and aroma.
Three different qualities of jamón are produced depending on the lifestyle of the pigs and the length of the production process.
The pig’s diet is the key to ensure the quality of the Jamón Ibérico.
De cebo. This jamón is produced using the meat of pigs that live in intensive livestock farms, eating selected legumes and cereals.
De cebo de campo. This jamón is produced using the meat of pigs that live in semi-liberty in farms and open pastures, eating selected legumes and cereals for most of their lives, and then are fed acorns during the fattening stage.
De Bellota. This jamón is produced from the meat of the happiest and healthiest pig! These pigs roam freely in oak forests during their whole lives, getting plenty of exercise, which ensures the perfect fat-to-meat ratio. During the acorn season in the fall, the pigs eat the sweetest acorns (bellota) that fall to the forest floor. This is the highest quality Iberian ham product by far.
For your enjoyment, we provide top-notch Jamón Ibérico de Bellota!
Why is hand-carving Jamón Ibérico important?
Machine-slicing Jamón alters the flavor, adding a metallic taste, numbs the aroma and causes loss of the properties that make it so special.
It takes an expert who masters the art of slicing jamón by hand in order to fully appreciate this savory meat at its full potential.
Using a special knife and a centuries old technique, I slice the jamón to preserve its qualities, and enhance its taste and aroma.
The freshly cut slices will melt in your mouth, delighting your taste buds.
When is properly sliced by hand, each part of the leg must be cut in its own unique way. Only by respecting this tradition can you taste the four district flavors that each part of the jamón will offer: maza (marbled), babilla/contramaza (drier), jarrete/codillo (slightly sweet) and punta (the saltier lower part).
Watching an expert maestro jamonero carve a jamón is a beautiful and unique performance, which pleases the eyes as your mouth begins to water.
Incredible, but true… Jamón Ibérico is good for you!
The Iberian pig’s lifestyle and diet, munching on acorns rich in oleic acid, is what makes Jamón Ibérico de Bellota such a healthy meat option.
Studies have found that the fats present in Jamón Ibérico de Bellota actually have beneficial health effects, similar to those of olive oil, a healthy fat that increases your good (HDL) cholesterol while reducing your bad (LDL) cholesterol. This is why Spaniards have nicknamed the Iberian pig “olives with legs”
Jamón Ibérico de Bellota is also rich in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, and vitamins B1, B6, B12, all beneficial for the brain and nervous system. It is a great addition to a high-protein diet, with less cholesterol than turkey, and 100 grams of providing 33% of our daily protein intake for less than 250 calories! It is one of the healthiest meats in the world.
Plus, its delicious, so what are you waiting for?
