Master Ham Carver · Seville, Spain

Juan Manuel
Díaz Romero

The art of carving Jamón Ibérico de Bellota — master ham carving since the 1990s

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Juan Manuel Díaz Romero

A lifetime dedicated to the art of the knife

Born in 1977 in Seville, Juan Manuel Díaz Romero discovered his calling in the 1990s — the ancient art of carving Jamón Ibérico de Bellota. What began as a young man’s passion for Spanish culinary tradition evolved into a lifelong pursuit of perfection.

For over three decades, he has performed on the world stage — from exclusive events in Europe and North America to masterclasses in China and South Korea. As an accredited trainer for over 15 years, he has shaped the next generation of cortadores across continents.

30+
Years Experience
35+
Countries
15+
Years Training

Elevate your event with the finest Iberian experience

Live Carving at Events

Live Carving at Events

A captivating live performance for your guests — weddings, galas, product launches, private dinners, or any occasion that demands the extraordinary.

From €300 / per event
Courses & Workshops

Courses & Workshops

Hands-on training from beginner to professional level. Each course is tailored to the student’s goals, from discovering the craft to mastering advanced techniques.

From €250 / per person
Corporate Events & Team Building

Corporate Events & Team Building

A unique experience combining culture, precision, and gastronomy. Perfect for retreats, brand activations, and client hospitality. Customizable for groups of any size.

From €500 / per event
Online Masterclasses

Online Masterclasses

Learn from anywhere in the world. Interactive virtual sessions covering everything from selecting the right ham to mastering the perfect slice.

€200 — €1,000 / per session

How much ham do I need?

Tell us how many guests and what kind of occasion. We calculate hams, carving time, how many carvers you need and how long Juan Manuel will be on site in total.

whole hams
kg sliced
carvers
hours of carving

Time on site – not just the carving
  • Setting up before the guests arrive: unpacking, ham stand, knives, station
  • Carving and serving during the event
  • Afterwards: cleaning, packing up, leaving the space tidy
  • Total time on site

Juan Manuel's fee: From €300 per event · travel and the ham itself not included

Where to find Juan Manuel

1-9
SEPTEMBER 2026

Stockholm, Sweden

Private events and restaurants

Live Carving
18-20
SEPTEMBER 2026

Seville, Spain

Private events

Live Carving
7-8
OCTOBER 2026

Madrid, Spain

Private events

Live Carving
13-14
NOVEMBER 2026

Paris, France

Wedding

Live Carving

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