Spanish Charcuterie

About Us

Company Statement

VA Origins is a UK-based importer and distributor of finished food products from independent manufacturers in Europe and Latin America.

Through our Casa Gourmet platform, we represent established producer brands and manage their import, warehousing, and distribution within the United Kingdom. We do not operate manufacturing facilities and we do not process or transform products. Our role is commercial distribution and market development for partner brands.

We work directly with each manufacturer to ensure consistent supply, regulatory compliance, and efficient delivery to UK food service distributors and retailers.

Natural Origins

Andean Grains

VA Origins distributes quinoa and Andean grains produced by Natural Origins, an independent Peruvian manufacturer and exporter specializing in ancient grains from the Andes region. The portfolio includes white, red, black, and tricolour quinoa, as well as chia, canihua, and amaranth.

All grains are processed, cleaned, and packed in Peru by Natural Origins in accordance with their production and quality systems. VA Origins acts as the UK importer and wholesale distributor, ensuring regulatory compliance, logistics coordination, and supply continuity for UK customers. We do not cultivate, process, or manufacture these grains; we represent the manufacturer and distribute finished products within the UK market.

  • White Quinoa

  • Red Quinoa

  • Black Quinoa

  • Tricoloured Quinoa

  • Chia

  • Canihua

  • Amaranth

Kulkao

Cacao

VA Origins distributes fine flavour cacao and chocolate products manufactured by Kulkao, an independent Peruvian cacao producer. Kulkao manufactures cacao couverture and related cacao derivatives using Peruvian-origin beans known for their flavour profile and quality.

Production, formulation, and processing are carried out entirely in Peru by Kulkao. VA Origins imports the finished products into the UK and manages wholesale distribution to food manufacturers, food service operators, and specialty distributors. Our role is limited to importation, brand representation, and commercial distribution; we do not manufacture, refine, or transform cacao products.

 

 

  • Fine Flavour Peruvian Cacao

Villa Andina

Dried Fruits & Superfoods

VA Origins distributes dried fruits and superfood products manufactured by VA Superfoods, a Peruvian producer specializing in dried fruit and Andean superfood ingredients. The range includes finished, packed products produced in Peru under the manufacturer’s own operational and quality standards.

 

VA Origins serves as the UK importer and distributor, coordinating logistics, storage, and wholesale supply to UK customers. Manufacturing, processing, and packaging activities take place in Peru at the producer’s facilities. VA Origins does not operate production facilities and does not engage in manufacturing activities; our function is distribution and market representation.

 

  • Dried Mango

  • Dried Banana

Brands we Distribute

Navarra de Embutidos

Spanish Charcuterie

VA Origins is the UK distributor for Navarra de Embutidos, an independent Spanish manufacturer specializing in traditional charcuterie products. Navarra de Embutidos produces a wide range of cured meats in Spain, including sweet and spicy chorizo varieties, sarta and vela formats, serrano ham, Iberico ham, sliced selections, and tapas assortments.

All products are manufactured and packed in Spain by Navarra de Embutidos under their own production standards and quality controls. VA Origins manages UK importation, regulatory compliance, warehousing, and wholesale distribution to food service distributors, retailers, and specialty food operators. We do not manufacture or process these products; our role is commercial representation and distribution within the UK market.

  • Chorizo

  • Serrano Ham

  • Iberico Ham

  • Tapas Mix

Chorizo

Sweet Cooking Chorizo (1kg)

Air cured during 4 days with special paprika and fresh garlic from the north of Spain, used for cooking & delicious recipes.

Sweet Cooking Chorizo (4 units)

Air cured during 4 days with special paprika and fresh garlic from the north of Spain, used for cooking & delicious recipes.

Spicy Cooking Chorizo (250gr)

Air cured with special spicy paprika and fresh garlic from the north of Spain, used for cooking & delicious recipes.

Sweet Cooking Chorizo (250gr)

Air cured with special sweet paprika and fresh garlic from the north of Spain, used for cooking & delicious recipes.

Sarta Chorizo (250gr)

Air cured sausage with paprika from the north of Spain, in the shape of a horseshoe, with a flavour and thickness to cut into bite size pieces ready to eat, ideal for tapas.

Diced Sarta Chorizo (500gr)

Air cured with paprika from the north of Spain and diced into topping pieces ready to eat, for example cold in salads, or cooking with pastas & pizzas, or to make your own sauces.

Vela Chorizo (1.6Kg)

Air cured with paprika from the north of Spain for more than 3 weeks, using the best meats in a long thick sausage format ready to eat, ideal for slicing for tapas, sandwiches, snacks and picnics.

Diced Vela Chorizo (1.6Kg)

Air cured with paprika from the north of Spain for more than 3 weeks, using the best meats diced into topping pieces ready to eat, for example cold in salads, or cooking with pastas & pizzas, or to make your own sauces.

Sliced Vela Chorizo (500gr)

Air cured with paprika from the north of Spain for more than 3 weeks, using the best meats in a long thick sausage format already sliced ready to eat, ideal for slicing for tapas, sandwiches, snacks and picnics.

Serrano Ham & Tapas Mix

Sliced Serrano Ham
(100gr, 500gr)

Air cured for a minimum of 10 months, with low fat content using the best quality meat with a beautiful flavour, ready sliced to eat on its own and to serve on a tapas board.

Tapas Mix Sliced Ham &
Salchichon & Chorizo (120gr)

A wonderful platter ready to open and serve with a selection of each tapas product; sliced Serrano jamon, chorizo & salchichon from La Rioja region.

Sliced Pepperoni (1kg)

Air cured sausage with local salt, coriander, and anise flavour already sliced and typical in Spanish & Italian gastronomy, ready to eat, for example on a tapas board, in salads, or cooking with pastas & pizzas.

Fine Flavour
Peruvian Cacao

70% coverture from the ancient native criollo cacao varieties from the Amazon Rainforest.

Why Choose VA Origins
& Casa Gourmet

  • Tino Garcia's experience and connections in the Spanish manufacturing sector.

  • Commitment to authenticity and quality.

  • Aligned with our client’s passion for quality.

Westminster Kingsway College Sponsorship

  • Leading culinary school of cooking in the UK.

  • Recipes development support.

  • New product testing.

Contact Information

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Tino Garcia

Daniel Martinto

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