East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering for America Ground events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in America Ground and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in America Ground
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in America Ground? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Tapas catering in America Ground, made fresh on the day
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For tapas before paella and birthday and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo.
In America Ground, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- America Ground (TN34, TN37, TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in America Ground
America Ground is about 1 mile east of St Leonards, in East Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around America Ground and nearby villages. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from America Ground to Brighton (about 31 miles away).
Parks such as Linton Gardens have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. With the sea within about a mile, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Here we cover the TN34, TN37 and TN35 postcode area. Local streets include Queens Road, Linton Road and Albert Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Hastings Castle (within half a mile east) and Conquest Hospital (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near America Ground include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near America Ground 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 (within half a mile north-east)
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
FAQs for America Ground
Could we have live paella in Linton Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to America Ground for guests?
America Ground has its own station: Hastings station.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in America Ground has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Also near America Ground
What else we do in America Ground
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Label seafood clearly
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Tapas go out to the tables.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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