In Spain, slicing jamón is a major thing. Professional slicers are hired for weddings, fiestas and other high-profile events to shave paper-thin ribbons of Ibérico ham in front of a crowd. The craft takes years to master, requiring a surgeon's precision to navigate the bone.But the rates reflect the level of skill involved.

Elite carvers typically make up to $70 (£51) an hour and charge upwards of $600 (£438) per event.

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