La Cortadora
Caterer
La Cortadora
Based in San Francisco, CA, USA
- Photos
- 34
- Albums
- 3
Average Response Time 12-24 hrs
About La Cortadora
Founded in 2023
La Cortadora delivers a luxury touch with hand-carved Jamón Ibérico, an unforgettable highlight at any event. We create a live Spanish ham carving station featuring one of the finest Jamón Ibéricos in the world, presented on an elegant jamonero and carved on-site to the delight of your guests. It becomes a natural gathering point — an interactive centerpiece that engages, entertains, and elevates any celebration. After honing her craft in Valencia, Spain, Jen Herman is the only registered female Cortadora Profesional de Jamón (ham carver) in the United States. She is known for sourcing world-class Jamón Ibérico and transforming it into a refined culinary activation that celebrates Spanish tradition in a modern, memorable way. With deep expertise, vibrant energy, and a passion for hospitality, Jen has become a sought-after presence at Wine Country events, luxury weddings, VIP receptions, and private clubs from San Francisco to Los Angeles and New York. Each slice becomes a story, and every event becomes unforgettable.
Available In
- San Francisco
Event Albums 2
Pricing Packages
La Cortadora Pricing
- Minimum Spend
- $2,500
Pricing begins at $2,500. Each proposal is tailored to your event and based on Jamón Ibérico classification, guest count, and travel.
Services
Servers
Kosher
Gluten-free
Food Trucks
Virtual Events
Vegetarian & Vegan
Halal
Desserts & Cakes
Bar Services & Beverages
South Asian
FAQs 5
- What exactly is the La Cortadora experience?
- La Cortadora is a premium, hand-carved Jamón Ibérico experience — a live culinary activation that brings Spanish tradition, flavor, and hospitality to your event. It’s interactive, visual, delicious, and creates a natural gathering point for guests.
- Can you create a custom experience for my event?
- Every event is unique, so I create custom proposals shaped to your vision, venue, and guest count. I collaborate with luxury caterers, importers, and hospitality partners to craft interactive culinary moments—and will personally reach out to design an unforgettable experience.
- What types of events do you serve?
- Weddings, VIP receptions, celebrations of life, winery and club activations, corporate events, private dinners, launch parties, polo/golf events, charity galas, and high-touch hospitality gatherings.
- Do you travel for events, and what areas do you serve?
- Yes. La Cortadora is based in San Francisco with frequent events in Wine Country (Napa & Sonoma) and Carmel Valley. I also travel regularly for Los Angeles and New York events and am available for destination experiences nationwide. Travel fees may apply.
- What does the La Cortadora Jamón Ibérico service include?
- Luxury live Jamón Ibérico carving station with Spanish picos — ideal for weddings, VIP receptions, and corporate events. Includes professional cortadora, traditional jamonera setup, certifications, insurance, and complimentary travel within San Francisco.