17/09/2026
What a win.
We couldn’t be happier for Natalia, Jorge and the Entrepeñas family, whose extraordinary Wagyu Beef Ham has been crowned 2026 Supreme Champion at the Great Taste Golden Forks, as well as taking home the Golden Fork from Spain.
This one feels particularly special to us. We have worked with Natalia and her family for many years, and we’ve seen first-hand the passion, craftsmanship and determination behind Entrepeñas.
Now in its third generation and led by women, the family business is based in a tiny mountain village in León, some 1,200 metres above sea level, where it combines generations of tradition with a constant drive to innovate. And while Natalia plays a hugely important role in the business, her brother Jorge has been the driving force behind the development of its remarkable Wagyu cecina.
Businesses like Entrepeñas matter far beyond the exceptional food they produce. They help sustain remote mountain communities, create opportunity and keep skills, traditions and livelihoods alive in places that might otherwise struggle to survive.
So seeing Natalia, Jorge and the family receive the Supreme Champion title on such a huge stage was a very proud moment. And we were delighted that Mevalco’s Sam Sohn-Rethel and Cesar Garcia were there to celebrate with them as part of the winning team.
An incredible achievement for an incredible family and a wonderful moment for León and Spanish gastronomy.