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Orce Serrano Hams husband and wife team Iain Macdonald and Gayle Hartley own and run Spain's leading artisan online delicatessen from Andalucia. Carefully retailing some of the world's finest cured hams and charcuterie via mail order throughout Europe.
Duncan Bannatyne showed his support for the delicatessens specialist Serrano hams by revealing 'its got to be the best ham I have tasted'

As Spanish hams go Orce Serrano hams retail the true artisan side of Spain, unique hams available only from small local Spanish producers.
Duncan Bannatyne also continued to explain, 'The ham was absolutely delicious, it was fantastically cured and well packaged, a big thank you to Gayle and Iain.'
Speaking about Duncan Bannatynes comments co - owner Iain Macdonald said, 'It was great to hear Duncan speak about not just the ham but also the curing, each ham is cured in situ here in Andalucia before dispatch from source, so the feedback on that aspect was very encouraging indeed. We work very closely with our producers and we have passed on the positivity which is always appreciated.'
Gayle Hartley continued, 'The business is about local quality artisan produce, passing on comments such as those we have received ensures appreciation of the effort that goes into preparing and curing these products. Feedback always goes right back down line, not just to the producer but also the staff they employ.'
In mid 2007 the Andalucian government backed venture launched its flagship ham - the 'Anejo Especial'
Since then Orce Serrano Hams has quickly gained a reputable presence in the Spanish gourmet market.

The Orce Serrano Hams gourmet range of Serrano and Iberico hams including the acclaimed and explosive 'fire chorizo' can be found by visiting their website the site also provides a comprehensive gourmet guide to Spanish products and an extensive bank of traditional Andalucian recipe ideas.