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Florencio Sanchidrián: The Maestro of Iberian Ham Brings His Art to Benasque

Iberian Ham Florencio Sanchidrián, recognized by the International Academy of Gastronomy as the international ambassador of Iberian ham, embodies excellence, tradition, and artistry. Known for his unparalleled skills as a ham cutter and his passion for storytelling through food, Sanchidrián will grace Benasque this Saturday with a vertical tasting event organized by Cafeteria La Cumbre. A Global Journey of Ham and Heritage “I have eight passports, all full,” Sanchidrián shares, illustrating the breadth of his international career. Having just returned from Geneva and with plans to head to China in March, his schedule is a testament to the global demand for his craft. Throughout his career, Sanchidrián has served Iberian ham to some of the world’s most prominent figures. From cutting ham at the royal wedding of the current kings of Spain to presenting the first Iberian ham in the United States, his clientele includes Barack Obama, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, George Bush, and Richard Gere...