Santa Fe, NM · ZIP 87505

Posa's Tamale Factory & Restaurant

Wedding Caterer

+1 505-820-7672

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Standalone profile

The Menuevents on the kitchen's roster

I. Corporate events on their site
II. Wedding catering on their site
III. Cuisine-specific menus on their site
IV. Staffed events on their site
V. Drop-off catering not verified
VI. Menu planning on their site

Standing Servicepractice overview

Posa's Tamale Factory & Restaurant provides catering in Santa Fe from 1514 Rodeo Rd, with options for corporate events, weddings, cuisine-specific menus, staffed events, and menu planning. The business also offers takeout, shipping, and handmade tamales made from a family recipe. Call +1 505-820-7672 or visit the website to discuss event needs.

At Posa's Tamale Factory & Restaurant, catering is available for corporate events, wedding celebrations, cuisine-specific menus, staffed events, and menu planning.

The Santa Fe business operates from 1514 Rodeo Rd and centers its food offering on tamales and New Mexican meals.

Its menu also includes breakfast burritos, enchiladas, and fajitas, giving event planners several formats to consider when planning a gathering.

Posa's tamales are described as 100% handmade in the factory using a treasured family recipe.

The business has been serving Santa Fe since 1955 and continues to offer products to restaurants and markets throughout Northern New Mexico, with customers in surrounding states.

Additional services include takeout, shipping, and gift cards.

For event planning, contact the team at +1 505-820-7672 or through santafetamales.com to confirm menu choices, staffing, timing, and delivery arrangements for the specific occasion.

House Notesfrom the kitchen's own page

Tamale Factory & Restaurant has been featured in both the NY Times and the Santa Fe New Mexican. (Posa’s) Tamale Factory & Restaurant continues to offer their products to local restaurants and markets throughout Nor
From their site

Mise en Placebooking facts

Phone+1 505-820-7672
Sitesantafetamales.com
Kitchen base1514 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505, United States
SpecialtyWedding Caterer

Regional Planningdetails to verify for this event

Local requirements and venue rules can vary in Santa Fe, NM. Before booking, ask the caterer and venue which permits, insurance documents, kitchen-access rules, delivery windows, alcohol-service requirements, taxes, and fees apply to this specific event. Treat the written proposal and current local guidance as the source of truth.

Consider Before You Callfive questions to bring to the booking

What's the minimum headcount for a corporate booking, and is there a separate weekday vs. weekend rate?
How far in advance do weddings book up, and is a tasting offered before the contract is signed?
What's the server-to-guest ratio you staff at, and is bar service an additional package?
What is included in the per-head price — appetizers, dessert, non-alcoholic drinks, gratuity, taxes?
Do you carry a current health-department permit and a certificate of insurance the venue can request?

Table Questionsfrequent asks at the booking

How is catering priced — per head or per dish?: Pricing formats differ by caterer and event. Ask for a written proposal that identifies food, beverages, staffing, rentals, delivery, setup, taxes, fees, and any optional upgrades as separate line items.
How far ahead should the kitchen be booked?: Availability depends on the date, guest count, menu, staffing needs, and venue. Contact the caterer with those details and ask for the reservation deadline, deposit terms, and final headcount date in writing.
Drop-off versus full-service — what is the practical difference?: Do not rely on the label alone. Ask exactly who delivers, sets up, serves, clears, handles beverages, supplies equipment, and coordinates with the venue, then compare that written scope across proposals.
How is the menu tasting handled?: Ask whether a tasting is available, what it includes, what it costs, who may attend, and whether changes made afterward will alter the quote. The caterer's written tasting policy should control.
What is the difference between a wedding caterer and a regular caterer?: Directory categories describe public listing signals, not a guarantee of current scope. Ask about recent events similar to yours, the service timeline, staffing plan, venue coordination, and what is included in the contract.
Tipping and service charges — how do they work?: Ask the caterer to define every service charge, administrative fee, gratuity, and optional tip in the written quote. Do not assume one line item is distributed to staff unless the contract says so.