Plan ham packs across several meals, including meals for two

When ham is enjoyed on different occasions, plan by packs and meals rather than one large platter. Start with what you actually want to prepare, then choose suitable formats. Here is an example for two and a simple way to divide an order.

Count occasions before choosing a size

Write down when ham will be served and what else you will eat. For two occasional eaters, compare packs you can allocate across those occasions using their product details. A whole leg also needs a slicing and use plan; household size alone does not decide the format.

A worked example for two

Suppose four separately sealed packs each declare 80 g: a total of 320 g. Assigning one to each of four meals gives 80 g for two people at each occasion, or 40 g each in this division. This is an organisation example, not a quantity every household should follow. Recalculate if pack weight, guests or accompaniments change.

Finish a dinner for two at serving time

Assign a pack to the dinner and decide whether ham is the appetiser or part of the meal. Prepare two small plates or a shared dish, with bread and tomato separately if you like. Assemble the planned amount and replenish if needed. Store unopened packs according to their directions and dates; a closed-pack date does not apply unchanged after opening.

The selection follows the Jamones Paco Heredia catalogue. Editorial photographs illustrate formats; check the collection for current products and their details.

Turn the plan into a purchase

Note which pack belongs to each occasion and check net weight, category and storage before ordering. Browse ham and shoulder packs, selecting ham for this example. Compare other formats under Spanish ham. For one larger gathering, use the separate guide to how many packs to buy.