Mexican Mobile Catering in St Albans

El Jefe Tex - Mex supplies authentic & delicious Mexican & Tex-Mex food made by a Texan with 30 years in the Mexican food business. They have a large and growing menu with original recipes and a very friendly/fun staff. Their food van is unique too and looks good at any event or party.

What do you need to know from an organiser in order to provide a comprehensive quote?

In order for us to provide a comprehensive quote, we'd need to know how many guests they're planning on accommodating as well as the menu they are looking for. We have the ability to do quite extensive menus but simple menus as well. It's also helpful to know if the venue/party will provide access to water and electricity so we can plan for this if necessary. Lastly, it's always fun to know if there is anything that we can do to make the event extra special.

What advice would you give to a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Find out if they have references. Sample their food at another event if possible. Ask yourself if they offer something unique. Many food truck vendors will essentially deep fry or assemble food they buy at a box store. There is a difference between people who are passionate about the food they are offering and those who are in the business to make a quick buck.

Please tell us a little bit about how and why you started the business.

I love cooking food that people enjoy. We entertain a lot, experiment with food a lot and are always looking for new ingredients and recipes. I've been in the food business off and on for 30 years and am passionate about bringing the recipes and flavours that I grew to love growing up in Texas to the U.K. I also love transforming people's impression of Mexican food which has sadly been given a bad name in the U.K. for years by outfits that have done it poorly. At a time of transition with work, I saw an opportunity to try out my passion and have loved doing so ever since.

Please tell us about a booking you've had through Add to Event, how did it go? Would you recommend us to others?

Add to Event has been a terrific partner in growing my business. They are innovative and iterate to make their product better and better and they save me time advertising, vetting and researching. I've not had a bad customer while using Add to Event and those satisfied customers have always been willing to give me a positive review when I ask them.