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:
29th June (roast lamb)
6th July (roast pork)
20th July (roast beef)
10th August (roast chicken)
31st August (roast lamb)
Friday 20th June – Fish & Shellfish Evening
Back by popular demand, our celebration of the sea returns for another unforgettable evening of exquisite flavours. Indulge in a beautifully crafted four-course menu, showcasing the finest fish and shellfish of the season. Your experience begins at 7 pm with a welcome drink, followed by freshly baked bread, a delicate amuse-bouche, four expertly crafted courses, a refreshing pre-dessert, and elegant petit fours. For an enhanced dining experience, add a perfectly paired wine flight, and a cheese course, and finish with tea or coffee. A feast of the finest seafood, expertly prepared. £77.50 per person.
Friday 11th July- July Tasting Menu
Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavour and finesse at our July Tasting Menu. Begin your evening with a refreshing seasonal arrival drink, setting the tone for a beautifully curated four-course tasting menu. This special experience also includes: Homemade bread, a delicate amuse bouche, a pre-dessert treat finishing with petit fours. For those looking to elevate the evening further, indulge in our expertly paired wine flight and a British cheese course available as a supplement. The event starts at 7 pm and is priced at £77.50 pp.
Friday 18th July- Evening of Summer Jazz
Step into summer with an elegant evening of live jazz and seasonal dining. Guests are welcomed at 7 pm with a refreshing arrival drink, followed by a carefully crafted three-course set menu designed to celebrate the flavours of the season. Also included homemade bread, amuse bouche, pre-dessert and petit fours. Optional wine pairings and a British cheese course are available at a supplement. Let smooth jazz set the tone for a relaxed, indulgent night of music and flavour. Priced at £89.50 pp.
Friday 15th August – August Tasting Menu
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of exquisite flavours at our August Tasting Menu! Your experience begins at 7 pm with a refreshing seasonal arrival drink, followed by a beautifully crafted four-course tasting menu. We'll also treat you to homemade bread, a delicate amuse-bouche, a pre-dessert delight, and finishing petit fours. Want to make the evening even more special? Elevate your meal with our expertly paired wine flight and a British cheese course, available as supplements. All this for just £77.50 per person.
Friday 22nd August – Italian Wine dinner
Indulge in a truly luxurious evening of fine Italian wines and exceptional dining with us. Your experience kicks off at 7 pm with a welcome glass, then moves into an exquisite three-course menu, each perfectly paired with a matching Italian wine flight. We'll also treat you to freshly baked homemade bread, a delicate amuse-bouche, delicious side dishes, a delightful pre-dessert, and charming petit fours. For the ultimate indulgence, consider adding an optional cheese course. This exclusive event is £89.50 per person.
Friday 29th August – Chef Hayward's Blind Tasting Menu
Mark your calendars for an evening of culinary mystery: Chef Hayward's Blind Tasting Menu. Your experience begins at 7 pm with a welcome drink, followed by a tantalising five-course menu that includes freshly baked bread, an amuse-bouche, a pre-dessert treat, and finishing petit fours. This unique journey is designed for adventurous palates who enjoy all foods, and unfortunately, we're unable to accommodate specific dietary restrictions for this event. Enhance your meal with an optional wine flight or an additional cheese course. This exclusive experience is priced at £85.00 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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