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How Much Does a Professional Jamón Slicer Earn? [Price Guide]
Is there life—and more importantly, professional jamón slicers—after Florencio Sanchidrián? Absolutely. What there may not be is much money left in your wallet, as the renowned cutter from Castile and León reportedly charges around €4,000 per whole piece. The truth is that this profession requires huge patience and a genuine passion for jamón. At Enrique Tomás, we explain what a professional slicer actually does, how they differ from a master jamonero, and how much they earn. Spoiler alert: you definitely don't need to spend €4,000 to enjoy perfectly sliced jamón at home.
What determines the price of a professional jamón slicer?
Jamón is not just food—it’s art. The master jamonero is the restorer: the artist who cares for the jamón from selecting the pieces, through salting and curing, right up to the cellar. The professional slicer, on the other hand, is the sculptor: the expert who carves this exquisite edible masterpiece so you can enjoy its full flavor. A perfect cut enhances every nuance of flavor.
Experience and technique
The more instinctive the process becomes for the slicer, the better the result and the higher their fee. Securing the ham, making precise cross-cuts, removing fat and oxidized layers, and separating meat from the bone with a small knife are the daily routine of a professional.
Product knowledge
A professional slicer has deep knowledge of different types of jamón. Clearly, jamón ibérico de cebo is not the same as cebo de campo ibérico: the type of cut varies to highlight the specific flavor of each piece.
Quality tools
They always carry their three essential allies: the steel sharpening rod (chaira), the boning knife, and the long jamón knife. These are vital to avoid altering the organoleptic qualities of the piece.
Yield and elegance
From a 5 kg jamón, only just over 2 kg is actually edible. A professional slicer ensures you completely enjoy every gram of those 2 kg, serving it with elegant and visually appealing cuts.
Prices of professional Iberian jamón slicers
At Enrique Tomás, we provide professional slicing services for your parties and special events. All packs include a jamonero stand kit, slicer service, bamboo trays, napkins, setup, service, cleanup, and 2 hours of slicing:
100% Ibérico Bellota Jamón
- Jamonero Stand Kit
- Professional Slicer
- Bamboo trays
- Napkins
- Setup, service & cleanup
- Selected Jamón
- 2h slicing service
€895
+10% VAT
50% Ibérico Breed Bellota Jamón
- Jamonero Stand Kit
- Professional Slicer
- Bamboo trays
- Napkins
- Setup, service & cleanup
- Selected Jamón
- 2h slicing service
€795
+10% VAT
50% Ibérico Breed Cebo de Campo Jamón
- Jamonero Stand Kit
- Professional Slicer
- Bamboo trays
- Napkins
- Setup, service & cleanup
- Selected Jamón
- 2h slicing service
€675
+10% VAT
50% Ibérico Breed Cebo Jamón
- Jamonero Stand Kit
- Professional Slicer
- Bamboo trays
- Napkins
- Setup, service & cleanup
- Selected Jamón
- 2h slicing service
€575
+10% VAT
We also offer hand-slicing or machine-slicing services for all types of products, including Jamón Gran Reserva, Cebo Ibérico, Cebo de Campo Ibérico, and 100% Bellota Ibérico.
Events where jamón ibérico belongs
"Nobody eats jamón just to stop being hungry."
Any celebration is the perfect excuse to include jamón, along with a professional slicer who serves it at its absolute best:
That is the only way to enjoy its full flavor. Freshly sliced jamón is best enjoyed immediately—cut and eaten, straight from knife to table, sometimes even without a plate.
Hire the best professional jamón slicer for your event. Visit our online shop and discover all our products.
