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Paella Catering in America Ground
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across America Ground and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering for America Ground events
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
About our paella catering in America Ground
Paella is generous food: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. For staff parties and work lunches and retirement and leaving parties, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and black rice and more.
A place like America Ground frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- America Ground (TN34, TN37, TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Around midsummer it stays light in America Ground until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in America Ground
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Mention any other courses or food
- Confirm allergies by email
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
What affects the price in America Ground
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
America Ground: your questions answered
Is America Ground close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook near the sea around America Ground?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including America Ground.
Occasions we cook for in America Ground
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Here are some of the events we cook for in America Ground and East Sussex:
- Company summer parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
America Ground: venues, travel and local tips
America Ground is about 1 mile east of St Leonards, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in America Ground will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. America Ground is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from America Ground to Brighton (about 31 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as University School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Hastings station is in America Ground itself. America Ground is within about a mile of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cook at events all over TN34, TN37 and TN35. From Queens Road, Linton Road and Albert Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Belmont (1 mile north-east), Hastings Old Town (1 mile east), Rock-a-Nore (1 mile east), Blacklands (1 mile north) and St Leonards (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles west), Hailsham (14 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (less than half a mile east) and Conquest Hospital (2.1 miles north). The countryside around America Ground includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles west) and William Parker Sports College (1.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Yates's pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff