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THE
BUSINESS
 The
idea behind Orce Serrano Hams has now been realised with
many happy customers but how exactly did it come about?
On
our viewing visit to the area we sampled a taste of hams
produced in the local villages as well as other cured meats.
To be sure of going ahead with our life changing re-location
we had to be sure of the primary things that were important
to us. One of these important factors was and is food. We
had heard about the famous Serrano Ham previously but had
never sampled the real thing, when we did, almost immediately
Orce Serrano was born. Friends and family came to visit
and the results of our Serrano ham tapas spoke volumes,
everyone loved it.
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"a
company which has sourced some of the best hams
on the bone in the region" |
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We
were in a unique location with rural Andalucia on the doorstep
along with her many fine artisan foods so we decided to
give lovers of Mediterranean food the opportunity to enjoy
this in their own homes. The town Mayor and local bank manager
recognised the Orce Serrano vision and assisted in the set
up of the business. Also local suppliers have accommodated
Orce Serrano and have proved to be a valuable source of
information. The backing of the Junta de Andalucia
(Andalucian government) was obtained in January 2006 so
with Orce Serrano fully registered we were ready.
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The
vision:
To supply authentic high quality Spanish foods to the
UK and Europe.
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The
aim:
To deliver real Spain to your door for your enjoyment.
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The
method:
Sourcing quality recognised suppliers and obtaining
the backing from government bodies to ensure the highest
of standards and practice.
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"delicious
recipes to alleviate the winter blues with some
Spanish sunshine" |
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We
believe that our products are some of the very best available
however we also believe that a pro-active business is paramount
to success - this is key as you, the customer shape Orce
Serrano Hams for the future. Customer service is our top
priority and we always welcome feedback and suggestions.
"Some
of the hottest chorizo around" ~ Daily Telegraph
"Perfect
gourmet gifts" ~ BBC Good Food
"Ham
Busters! On a mission - to introduce delicious, sweet
Serrano ham to British tastebuds" ~ Spain Magazine
"Business
Matters, in love with Spain and the produce of the land"
~ Living Spain
"Heat
up your BBQ with the Orce Fire Chorizo" ~ Shortlist
Magazine
"Family
caves in to live the dream" ~ Hexham Courant
"An
impressive selection of regional delicacies"
~ Food & Travel Magazine
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you love Serrano hams and Spanish charcuterie take
a look at www.orceserranohams.com. It's a small family
business run by two Brits, Iain Macdonald and Gayle
Hartley, based in Andalucia. We tried their Orce Fire
Chorizo which certainly lives up to its name with
an intense fiery heat (but milder ones are available).
Great with a cold beer but even better added to dishes
like roast chicken (push slices under the skin before
roasting) and baked cod." ~ Eat In Magazine |
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"Delicious!
Specialist foods across the UK and Europe."
~ Sunday Sun
"Comprehensive
deli site selling great quality hams, plus other
Spanish produce" ~ Delicious!
Magazine
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