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Pata Negra Ham On April 6, 2025, the city of Jaén will host the second edition of the Charity Ham Cutters Meeting, aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of ham cutters. At Andrés de Vandelvira Park, the event will begin at noon and welcome over 200 professional ham cutters. The major goal of this event is to collect donations for the ALES Association, a local group that helps children with cancer and their families. The organizers anticipate distributing approximately 5,000 servings of ham to attendees, with each serving priced at around five euros, although the exact amount is yet to be finalized. Óscar Moriana, president of ALES, expressed gratitude towards the professionals and volunteers involved, stating, "We thank the professionals for their involvement in a charitable cause. And also all the volunteers who offer their impeccable work." He emphasized the event’s significance, describing it as "a long-distance race" and a pivotal m...

The Gastrocultural Association Comando Ibérico of Huelva has set a Guinness World Record by making the world's biggest ham dish. This monumental dish, featuring more than half a ton of sliced Iberian ham (Pata Negra), covered an impressive 200 square meters and was the result of hours of meticulous effort by over 80 volunteer ham cutters. The event, held on Avenida de Andalucía in Huelva, began early Saturday morning. By 11:00 a.m., the cutters were hard at work, meticulously arranging slices of the finest Pata Negra, a hallmark of Spain’s culinary heritage. By 2:30 p.m., their masterpiece was complete, showcasing nearly 600 kilograms of ham—a triumph of skill and collaboration. A Community Event for a Cause Upon achieving the record, the massive plate was divided into five-euro portions and sold. Hundreds of Huelva residents eagerly participated, drawn by the opportunity to support a noble cause while savoring the renowned Iberian delicacy. The funds raised were directed to variou...