Chuparrosa

was born from our love of the spirit of Mexico, passion for food, freedom of travel, simple living, the beauty and tradition of hand craft and artisanal practices, and the desire to connect people and create community.  

 

Currently based out of Portland, Oregon, Chuparrosa brings people together through:

  • authentic Mexican catering (view our catering packages here!)

  • creative event planning (including cultural events, community events, team building, etc..)

  • cooking demonstrations

  • mezcal tastings & bar service

Sign up for our email list or follow us on instagram to see our local pop up schedule. Contact us for more information about our services.

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connecting cultures and creating community through food + CELEBRATION.

We value clean, healthy authentic cooking, beautiful ambient and aesthetic, creating an inclusive community and team for all of our events. We honor our clients as well as our team, and always strive to create the most positive and enjoyable space for all.


Héctor and Elizabeth met while living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.  They quickly discovered they shared a passion for art, design, cooking, creating spaces, community, food, travel...they share a love for the richness of the culture, tradition and artesania of Mexico....they share a desire to create beautiful and interesting objects and spaces, to collaborate in life with all people old and young, to always teach & learn.  Their daughter Xiluen was born in San Miguel.  They have spent the past 9 years between the U.S. and Mexico, creating and building their vision...Chuparrosa.

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Héctor Guerrero: Owner + Chef

 

Héctor Guerrero is from Mexico City.  He is passionate about food, art, music, travel.  Hector is a creator, and loves to share all that he learns and discovers.  He lives a simple and conscientious life, integrating his ideas and experiences between two cultures, bringing both to each other.

 Contact us for more information and dates about supper clubs, trips and classes with Hector Guerrero.

 

Elizabeth Baena: Owner + event planner


 
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Elizabeth Baena is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her experience and studies include conceptual art, interior design, jewelry design, company branding, home accessory design and fabrication. She is passionate about art & craft, traditional hand work, food, creating spaces, ritual, travel. She has spent years living in Mexico where she met Hector. Their daughter Xiluen was born at home in San Miguel de Allende. She loves to connect people and create memorable experiences for others, inspired by Mexico.

You can view Elizabeth's full work/experience portfolio at www.elizabethbaena.com.

 

chupar "to suck" + rosa "rose"

noun

chuparrosa f (plural chuparrosas)

1. (mexico) hummingbird.

aztecs of central mexico recognized the hummingbird as a sort of soul-carrier.

they believed the souls of warriors were carried back to earth in the body of the hummingbird.

hummingbirds ask us to recognize the good stuff.

they remind us to love ourselves enough to go for the very best nectar life offers.

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