Frequently Asked Questions
Discover answers to your questions about Mexican food catering for private events, functions and festivals
From menu options and booking details to service style and dietary needs. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate function, birthday celebration or large-scale festival, our authentic Mexican cuisine delivers bold flavours and memorable experiences every time. We’ve compiled the most asked questions about planning, custom menus, service formats and logistics to help you make confident decisions and ensure your event runs smoothly with flavourful Mexican food your guests will love.
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FAQ: Private Events
How much does Mexican catering cost?
Pricing depends on factors such as guest numbers, location, menu choices, how many hot dishes you choose, service times, etc.
Prices start at £17.00+VAT per person. Please get in touch with details of your event for a tailored quote.
Why not read our Terms Page for more specific information related to Private Events.
What area do you cover?
We’re based between Wiltshire and Hampshire and mostly work within a 100-mile radius. However, we do go further. Mileage is free within the first 50 miles of our base in Hampshire and then it’s £1 per mile after that.
How much notice do I need to give to book?
As much as possible! The sooner you get in touch the better. That being said, if we’re free and we have a minimum of 14-days notice, we will do our best to get you covered. If you’re not sure, get in touch.
Can we customise the menu for our event?
Yes! There are some limits but we like to explore your ideas before laying down any restrictions. Did you see our food & menu page?
What’s the minimum number of guests you will cater?
We don’t typically cater for parties with fewer than 50 guests as pricing tends to be less competitive. If you want to know for sure, get in touch.
What facilities & services are required?
There are a few essentials that we need. They include: Access to potable fresh drinking water, a minimum of three 13a power sockets (the same that you use for a kettle or toaster) and either a kitchen or space to set up our own indoor or outdoor kitchen/marquee. Read more on our Terms Page for the finer technical details.
Do you provide staff, equipment and setup?
Yes! We are fully self sufficient. We will have a team big enough to cover your needs whilst blending seamlessly into the background. We will bring our own catering and cooking equipment and set up quietly and quickly without disturbing you or your guests.
How do you serve your Mexican food?
We’re known for our relaxed, rustic presentation and typically serve our food using high-quality biodegradable disposables. We don’t usually serve on china or provide glassware hire, but we’re happy to help source these through a trusted third-party supplier if required, at an additional cost.
Is your food spicy?
Not by default! All of our dishes are well seasoned to a mild spice. For guests who prefer spicier food, we offer two freshly prepared chilli sauces.
Ready to book Mobile Mexican Food?
Get in touch via email or fill out our contact form
FAQ: Working with us
How long is a festival season?
The festival season typically starts in mid or late May and carries on throughout the summer, finishing around mid-September.
How do I apply to work with Teabag Chihuahua?
Please have a read through our Work For Us page and then complete an Application
What’s the pay?
We pay all team members the same base hourly rate, regardless of age. While UK legislation allows lower rates for younger workers, we believe equal pay for equal work is fairer and reflects the level of responsibility and effort we expect from everyone on shift. Team members with additional experience, specialist skills, or increased responsibility may be offered a higher hourly rate. Supervisory roles are paid at an enhanced rate to reflect their added responsibilities.
First-year team members are paid the standard 21+ National Minimum Wage rate of £12.71 per hour. In addition to this, holiday pay is accrued and paid alongside your hourly wages.
As our busiest trading period runs through the summer, we are unable to accommodate annual leave during this time. Your holiday entitlement is added to each payslip, increasing the effective hourly rate from £12.71 to £14.24 per hour.
Do you pay in cash?
No. Our team are all PAYE employees, with HMRC tax codes and digital pay slips.
Can I choose what festivals I want to go to?
Unfortunately not. The logistics of the business and need to balance skills and/or experience across our team will dictate who goes where. Whilst we do listen to your requests, we cannot guarantee a spot at a specific event or festival.
How much fun can I have?
As much as you like! In fact it’s encouraged… As long as it’s safe and doesn’t affect the reputation of our business and performance at work.
We have spent the last 25 years cultivating a professional reputation. It is essential that we build a team who understands our team principals and Company Charter. Drinking on the job, taking drugs or behaving in a manner that could be deemed unsafe at work, or compromise the reputation of the business, is not tolerated.
Are you inclusive?
Yes! We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from a wide range of people.
Our work takes place at outdoor events and festivals and can be physically demanding. Roles typically involve standing for long periods, moving equipment and working at speed in busy environments, so a good level of fitness and mobility is required.
If you have any questions about whether the role is right for you, please feel free to get in touch.
What kit will I need?
We spend much of our summer working outside and therefore quality outdoor equipment is essential. Providing you’re successful with your application, we will issue a kit-list (just like a school trip!) to make your preparations as easy as possible.
For now, here’s a brief list of things that you will need to bring: Tent, sleeping bag, waterproof jacket, boots and/or wellies, comfortable footwear, plenty of spare socks & underwear, toiletries, medications, torch, a hat or bandana and a can-do attitude!
Ready to apply?
Complete our application form
after you’ve read our Work For Us page
FAQ: Large Events
What kind of throughput can Teabag Chihuahua achieve during busy periods?
We’re prepared for high volume catering while maintaining excellent food quality, high food hygiene standards and personable customer service. We can handle more than 2500 meals a day.
How is pricing structured for large events?
Pricing for large events is structured to reflect the scale and operating costs of each event. This includes factors such as pitch fees or turnover agreements, staffing levels, service hours, power and infrastructure requirements. We regularly work within a range of commercial models and always aim to offer competitive pricing whilst maintaining fast service and food quality.
Are menus and prices adjusted for different audience profiles or event types?
Yes. Menus can be adapted to suit the audience, event format and expected service volumes. For large public events, we focus on proven, high-throughput dishes that deliver speed, consistency, and broad appeal. We have two popular menu’s which we tailor to reflect the demographic of the event while still offering vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-aware options.
Do you provide allergen information on request?
Yes. Allergen information is available on request and clearly displayed in various locations at the front of the unit. Our team is trained to discuss ingredients and allergen considerations with guests. We take allergen awareness very seriously and follow robust procedures to minimise risk during service.
What power supply do you require?
Our units run on ONE 32-amp power supply. We also use LPG in our units.
How much space does your unit require?
Our units require seven meters of frontage and between 10 and 15 meters of back-space, depending on support vehicles, mobile fridges, staff camping arrangements, etc.
Can you operate multiple units at the same event if required?
Absolutely. We deploy multiple units at some of the UK’s largest festivals, including Glastonbury, Download and Boomtown.
Did we miss anything?
If you have more questions, get in touch