Haywards was established as a fine dining restaurant in 2013 by Amanda and Jahdre Hayward. In 2019, they were awarded 3 AA Rosettes and, over 10 years, have built a fantastic reputation for their excellent menus, creative, seasonal dishes, and providing service of the highest quality.
Now, the husband and wife team will be focusing on offering bespoke events, catering, private dining, conferencing and a regular schedule of ‘experiences’ to be held at Haywards. These experiences will include Sunday roasts, themed dinners, cooking classes and wine workshops.
Located on the outskirts of the charming market town of Epping and at the very edge of the historic Epping Forest, Haywards is the perfect setting to host your event.
Forthcoming Events
Please email us if you would like further information on any of the below events or would like to make a
reservation: info@haywardsevents.co.uk
N.B. Some events that are fully booked have been removed from the website!
Haywards Sunday Roast – from £65 for 3 courses
The limited menu will include our homemade sourdough bread, amuse bouche, a choice of starter, main course and dessert, with petit fours to finish.
We currently have availability on the following Sundays:
23rd March (roast chicken)
6th April (roast lamb) Limited availability!
4th May (roast pork)
18th May (roast beef)
1st June (roast chicken)
29th June (roast lamb)
Sunday 30th March – Mother’s Day Lunch - Limited availability!
Treat the special lady in your life to a luxurious Mother’s Day lunch, crafted with love and care. Indulge in a beautifully prepared three-course set menu, designed to make this occasion truly unforgettable. Arriving at 1 pm with a welcome drink, followed by Hayward’s signature homemade bread, a delicate amuse-bouche, a pre-dessert, and petit fours—the perfect way to celebrate in style. For an added touch of indulgence, enhance your meal with a carefully selected wine pairing, a cheese course, and a relaxing tea or coffee to finish. £77.50 per person – book now to make Mother’s Day extra special!
Friday 11th April – 4-course April Tasting menu - Limited availability!
Indulge in a meticulously crafted four-course seasonal tasting menu, masterfully prepared by Chef Hayward. Your culinary journey begins with homemade signature homemade bread, and amuse-bouche, and concludes with petit fours. Enhance your experience by opting for our selection of paired wines, a cheese course, tea, and coffee at an additional cost. This event starts at 7 pm.
£75 per person.
Sunday 20th April- Easter Sunday Lunch
On Easter Sunday, indulge in a scrumptious, crafted three-course lunch that begins with a welcome beverage, Hayward's signature bread, and an amuse-bouche. The meal is further enriched with side dishes, pre-dessert, and petit fours to finish. For a heightened experience, you could opt for an exquisite wine pairing, a cheese selection, and finish with tea or coffee. The event starts promptly at 1 pm. £77.50 per person.
Friday 25th April – Best of British Tasting Menu
Following the success of last year's event, we're excited to offer an evening dedicated to celebrating the finest seasonal British produce! The evening begins at 7 pm with an arrival drink, followed by homemade bread, an amuse-bouche, and four carefully crafted dishes featuring the best of British ingredients. The experience also includes a pre-dessert and petit fours, with the option to add wine flights and a cheese course for an additional supplement. £77.50 per person.
Friday 9th May – Spring Soul & Jazz
Back by popular demand, our sensational music evening returns—this time with the incredible Jocee, whose soulful voice will set the perfect tone for an unforgettable night. Indulge in a luxurious three-course set menu, starting at 7 pm with a welcome drink, homemade bread, amuse-bouche, three exquisite courses with sides, a pre-dessert, and petit fours—a feast for both the senses and the soul! For those looking to elevate their experience, wine pairing and an English cheese course are optional. £89.50 per person.
Friday, May 23rd – Chardonnay Wine Dinner
Join us for a luxurious evening of fine wine and exceptional dining as we celebrate International Chardonnay Day! Experience a carefully curated selection of wines showcasing the versatility and elegance of this renowned grape variety. Your evening begins at 7 pm with a welcome glass of Chardonnay, followed by an indulgent three-course menu featuring homemade bread, a delicate amuse-bouche, side dishes, a pre-dessert, and petit fours. For the ultimate experience, enhance your meal with an optional cheese course. £89.50 per person.
Please email us if you would like further information on any of the above events or would like to make a
reservation: info@haywardsevents.co.uk
Services
Over the past decade we have gained a wealth of experience in events and offer high quality bespoke menus for every occasion. We concentrate on using seasonal and local ingredients wherever possible, and serving them to an award winning standard. Our small, friendly team of organisers will work with you to create your perfect event and help you to create unforgettable moments.
We can offer the following:
Catering for any occasion at Haywards or at your chosen location.
Private dining at Haywards for 10-14 guests.
Exclusive hire of Haywards for any occasion, with formal and informal dining options available.
We look forward to working with you and tailoring a proposal exclusively to your requirements.
Weddings, Private Events & Parties
We can cater for up to 50 guests for a sit-down meal at Haywards, or 80 guests for more informal dining.
We offer a bespoke service, with a team of professional staff to take you through every step of planning your special occasion.
We can also cater for you at a location of your choice.
We have a variety of menu options available to include, but not limited to, tasting menus, canapés and grazing tables.
We would be delighted to discuss all of the options with you and assist you in planning your special event.
Corporate
Whether it’s conferencing packages you are looking for or a corporate party, celebration, or product launch, we can help!
We offer four different layouts for conferencing and can accommodate 16 to 50 delegates at Haywards.
Our choice of conferencing packages include our award-winning coffee, homemade treats and snacks, and delicious luncheon grazing tables.
Accommodation
We have a lovely one-bedroom, self-contained apartment on site. This is available to book by the night, or for long term rental. Please contact us for further details or to make a reservation.
Testimonials
“As regular customers of Haywards it seemed only natural that we should hold our wedding reception there. Our expectations although high, were exceeded. The food, service and organisation were out of this world. Our guests, particularly those who had never been to Haywards’s before, were truly impressed and loved the whole day. We are so thankful to Amanda and her team for making our special day so memorable.”
Many thanks
Lesley & David
“I approached Haywards to host my 70th birthday lunch for 40+ guests and a positive relationship was immediately formed.
At our first meeting, their planning, menus, costings, and introduction of contacts for flowers and a cake-maker extraordinaire which were all local people and who worked seamlessly into providing on the day, gave me 100% confidence.
Communication throughout was excellent and on the day the service was faultless.
Guests were welcomed with drinks and throughout the meal, no glass was left empty by their attentive and friendly staff.
The meal was outstanding, a tasting menu with several courses all unique and, from the thank you’ s I received from guests, the descriptions were not just ‘amazing’, ‘delicious’ and ‘ out of this world’ but ‘the chef’s a genius’ and ‘the best fine dining I’ve tasted in Europe’!
I cannot recommend Haywards highly enough. They made turning 70, a delightful and memorable occasion for me!”
Helen Reynolds March 2024
Oh wow what a day! We can’t believe it’s been a year since we had our wedding reception at Haywards! From our arrival drinks right through to the end of the night the team at Haywards were fantastic. All our guests felt so taken care of and had an amazing time! The food, from the warm bread to the moreish desserts was INCREDIBLE! You couldn’t put fault to anything. Amanda and Louise were so helpful answering any questions or requests we had. I really can’t imagine having our special day anywhere else, it was beautiful, intimate and so much fun! Thank you to all the amazing team at Haywards for making our day so special - Alex & Jordan x
I just wanted to say enormous thank you for Saturday. The birthday girl (woman!) was blown away. It was a perfect afternoon, the food was great, the service was wonderful, the venue was everything we needed and so pretty.
Honestly, I couldn’t be happier. Wishing you all lots of luck with this business. You know what you’re doing!
Thanks again, kind regards Eve
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