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Jamotec is a Spanish manufacturer of professional swivel ham stands with its workshop in Villavente (León). Its holders are built from solid stainless steel and beech wood —or entirely in stainless steel in the Luxe range— and leave the factory with a 25-year guarantee. The real difference compared with an ordinary ham holder lies in the swivel head: it lets you reposition the leg without dismantling it, so all four sides of the ham can be carved without the carver having to move around or strain their wrist.

Which Jamotec models you will find at Hiperchef

In the ham holders and ham stands category you will find the Jamotec range sorted by type of use:

  • Swivel tabletop stands: J2, J2 Luxe, JP and JP Luxe. The JP is made from high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), polyamide, stainless steel and treated steel; the J2 Luxe is all stainless steel and is dishwasher safe.
  • Adjustable tilt: J4R and J4R Luxe, whose system lets you lock the ham at different angles depending on the area being carved.
  • Folding travel stands: the F1, which measures 41 x 24 x 14 cm when folded and comes with a carry case, and the J4P and J4P Luxe, which are supplied with a travel bag.
  • Wall-mounted: J1, to be fixed to a wall or partition with the ham held vertically, and J1 Plus and JSP Plus, which can be unhooked and used on a tabletop as well.
  • For hoofless ‘Parma’-style hams: JSP, JSP Luxe and JSP Plus, which hold the leg horizontally.
  • Vertical for tight spaces: J5R and J5R Luxe, which position the ham vertically with a slight tilt and take up very little bar space.
  • Cecina stands: the JC and the JC Luxe, designed for cecina (Spanish cured beef) and boned hams. The JC Luxe can be taken apart and fits slot-in PE 500 polyethylene cutting blocks.

The Jamotec stirrup: two ways of carving with the same stand

The Luxe models, the F1 and the JSP Plus come with the Jamotec stirrup as standard, the part that lets you carve the ham in the classic way or crosswise without changing ham holder. Crosswise carving is the method many professional carvers use to obtain shorter, more even slices from the maza. If your stand is an earlier or entry-level model, the stirrup is sold separately and is compatible with the JP, J2, J4P, J4R, J5R and JSP models.

How to choose the right Jamotec ham holder

The decision comes down to three things: where it will sit, how much carving is done and which cut is being held. For a bar or a kitchen carving every day, the stainless steel Luxe range pays off because it can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher and does not absorb grease. For the home or for occasional use, a JP or a J2 with a beech wood base is more than enough. If the ham is going to be on display in a ham shop or on a buffet, the wall-mounted J1 and JSP Plus free up the worktop. And if the stand travels —catering jobs, trade fairs, professional carvers—, the folding F1 with its carry case takes up the least space. Remember that the ham holder is only half the job: the other half is a good, flexible, well-sharpened ham knife.

Maintenance and guarantee

Models made entirely from stainless steel can be washed by hand with detergent or put in the dishwasher, which makes a real difference in a venue carving high volumes. On models with a beech wood base, the wood is cleaned dry or with a well-wrung damp cloth, never by immersion. The mechanism —swivel and folding— needs no more care than being kept free of grease. Jamotec covers its ham holders with a 25-year guarantee, a term that only makes sense on a product built to last decades in service.

Frequently asked questions about Jamotec ham holders

What guarantee do Jamotec ham holders come with?

Jamotec ham holders come with a 25-year manufacturer's guarantee. They are built from solid stainless steel and beech wood, or entirely in stainless steel in the Luxe range, and they are made in Villavente (León, Spain).

What is the Jamotec stirrup for?

The Jamotec stirrup lets you carve the ham in two ways with the same stand: in the classic way or crosswise. It comes as standard on the Luxe models, on the F1 and on the JSP Plus, and it is also sold separately for the JP, J2, J4P, J4R, J5R and JSP models.

Which Jamotec ham holder should I choose for a bar or a restaurant?

For daily professional use, go for the Luxe range, made entirely from stainless steel and dishwasher safe. If the ham is carved at the bar, the J2 Luxe or the adjustable J4R Luxe are the most convenient; if space is tight, the J5R Luxe holds the leg vertically.

Is there a folding Jamotec ham holder for carrying around?

Yes. The F1 model is both swivel and folding: it measures 41 x 24 x 14 cm when folded and comes with a travel case. The J4P and J4P Luxe models also fold and are supplied with a travel bag.

Which model is suitable for cecina or for boned ham?

The JC and JC Luxe cecina stands are designed to hold cecina (Spanish cured beef) and boned hams. The JC Luxe comes fully apart, fits slot-in PE 500 polyethylene cutting blocks and can be washed in the dishwasher.