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Geovany Almanza will teach the secrets of ham carving at the Maspalomas Summer University

Geovany Almanza will teach the secrets of ham carving at the Maspalomas Summer University

Maspalomas24h Friday, June 19, 2026

The talk on ham carving and tasting will be held on Thursday, July 9th, at the Maspalomas Cultural Center

 

La Maspalomas Summer University has organized a talk about 'Ham Carving and Tasting', which will be held Thursday, July 9, in the Maspalomas Cultural Centre, given by Geovany Almanza, World Champion y Spanish Ham Carving Champion in 2025.

 

In this course, attendees will have the opportunity to discover the art of ham carving with a true world reference. Geovany Almanza It will explain the basic concepts for starting to cut and peel a ham, how to properly peel a ham, how to start a ham by the ham hock and shank, how to finish the cut and how to properly preserve it.

 

Those interested in attending this talk, which will be held from 17 to 20 hours, they can go to the registration link (18 Euros) via the web: https://www.universidadveranomaspalomas.org/materias/170/

 

It will be a unique experience for ham lovers, professionals, and enthusiasts who want to refine their technique and knowledge. Attendees will be able to participate in a tasting. 3 qualities of ham to learn about their differences and characteristics: 100% Iberian Ham (Black Label), Iberian Acorn-Fed Ham (Red Label) y Iberian Free Range Ham (Green Label).

 

La Maspalomas Summer University Is organized by the Department of Culture of the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council, the University of Las Palmas and the Cabildo of Gran Canaria.

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