La Cortadora is a California-based live carving service specializing in the art of hand-carved jamón ibérico - Spain's finest cured ham. We bring world-class Iberian ham, expert cortador technique, and genuine Spanish hospitality to weddings, corporate events, winery experiences, and luxury celebrations throughout California, New York, and worldwide.
La Cortadora provides a complete jamón ibérico station experience: a whole leg of aged Iberian ham mounted on a traditional jamonera, hand-carved tableside by an expert cortador over up to three hours. Each setup includes Spanish picos, professional carving equipment, and full coordination with your venue, event planner, or catering team.
The live carving station is both a culinary moment and a visual focal point — guests gather around it, conversations start, and the experience becomes one of the most memorable parts of the event.
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Jamón Ibérico is Spain's most celebrated cured ham, prized for its rich flavor, delicate texture, and complex nutty notes. Produced from Iberian pigs and aged for years, it is considered one of the world's great culinary treasures.
La Cortadora is ideal for weddings, wine tastings, corporate events, private parties, winery events, VIP receptions, private clubs, and luxury celebrations. The live carving station creates an interactive experience that naturally brings guests together.
Every experience includes a whole Jamón Ibérico, Spanish picos, a traditional jamonera (ham stand), professional carving equipment, and up to three hours of live carving service. Additional pairings and enhancements may be added upon request.
Most Jamón Ibérico experiences comfortably serve 80–100 guests as a featured appetizer. Smaller and larger formats are available depending on your event type, guest count, and the jamón iberico selected.
Not much. I regularly work alongside event planners, caterers, wineries, and venues to ensure a seamless setup and guest experience. I'll coordinate any serving needs, setup requirements, and timing details in advance so everything runs smoothly on event day.
La Cortadora is based in San Francisco and serves clients throughout California, including Napa Valley and Sonoma Wine Country, Carmel Valley, and Los Angeles. We also travel regularly to New York and are available for destination celebrations worldwide.
Absolutely. Every event is unique, so I create custom proposals tailored to your vision, venue, and guest count. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering, winery activation, wedding, or large-scale celebration, I can help create an unforgettable experience.
La Cortadora is a specialized service focused entirely on the craft of hand-carved jamón ibérico. Unlike general caterers, we bring expert cortador technique, world-class Spanish ham, and an immersive cultural experience that becomes a centrepiece of your event — not just another food station.
Custom proposals for weddings, wineries, corporate receptions, and private celebrations throughout California and beyond.
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