Today we want to share how Luis, one of our customers who has been living in the UK for 4 months, recreated a San Fermín celebration at home with a true Spanish flavor. Beyond the bull runs, the “chupinazo”, and the streets filled with white and red, there is a tradition: sharing through food.
Because San Fermín is not only experienced in the streets. It is also lived at home, around a table where friends and family gather to celebrate summer.
And that table, although inspired by Navarra, has become a reflection of Spanish gastronomy as a whole, and today we want to show you what that tradition looks like.
How to set up your San Fermín table at home with Spanish flavor
The start of the celebration begins with the first cut of ham, but we make it easier for you with our hand-sliced ham formats, which are more convenient to enjoy.
The main star is always ham—whether Iberian or Serrano—but beyond the type or format, what truly matters is the ritual: opening the package or slicing it, sharing it, and starting the conversation.
The flavours that bring everyone together around the table
Once the table is ready, the most intense flavours appear. Products that invite continuous snacking, relaxed conversations, and enjoying good company…
- Manchego cheese, one of the most iconic products of Spanish cuisine, offering a delicious taste to begin this great moment.
- Extra Fuet, the perfect informal snack for this kind of occasion, with its classic and salty flavour making it a unique experience.
- “Longaniza de Payés”, with traditional flavour and a soft texture, as well as “Butifarra”, ideal for sharing in long gatherings.
There are flavours that need no introduction and that simply by being placed on the table slowly disappear among conversations and laughter.
When the toast turns the table into a celebration
At some point during the gathering, the rhythm of the table changes. That moment is the toast.
Cava Brut Reserva brings that festive touch that marks a before and after in the evening. In many summer celebrations, more informal drinks also appear, such as beer or typical summer cocktails:
- Luis chose Cava Brut Reserva Sumarroca for the main toast
- Estrella Damm beer to accompany the atmosphere
- Sangria or “tinto de verano” to extend the night without rushing
At this moment, around the table, food becomes less important and everything turns into celebration.
The ending that is never really the end
The best San Fermín tables never end abruptly. There is always someone saying “one last one”, and the conversation continues with drinks and something to eat.
What are the essential products to have a San Fermín at home with Spanish flavor?
If you want to recreate this experience at home, these are the essentials:
- Iberian or Serrano ham
- Manchego cheese
- Extra fuet
- “Longaniza de payés”
- “Butifarra”
- Cava Brut Reserva
- Lager-style beer
- Sangria or tinto de verano
A combination designed to celebrate the beginning of summer and the magic of San Fermín. In the end, San Fermín is not just a festival in one city: it is a way of celebrating summer.
Where to find these products and many more
At Gastronomic Spain you will find these products and many more to enjoy the beginning of summer, winter, or the mid-season.
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