‘Bechamel and love’: the secret to the best jamon croqueta in the world A 26-year-old chef from Madrid has scooped the coveted prize for the best croquette in Spain. 27 Jan, 2026 @ 12:30 Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News
Meet your new croqueta king: Man in Spain beats a world record after scoffing 237 morsels of the delicacy in less than three hours THE croqueta eating world record has been broken in less than three hours as a Murcian man eats 237 of the Spanish morsels. Valentin Carrasco, 24 Jan, 2024 @ 14:51 Food & Drink·Lead·Other News
International ‘Croqueta’ Day: How the French elite first invented the much-loved potato dish – before Spain went on to master it It’s International Croqueta Day today, but do you know the curious history behind the now emblematic Spanish dish? Paella, jamon, olive oil, croquetas, these are 16 Jan, 2024 @ 11:56 Food & Drink·Lead