Authentic

World cuisines

Real impact, delivered

Treat your guests to delicious world food made by hidden gems from all around the world in your neighbourhood.

Dine and discover

We are a catering marketplace for authentic world cuisines—prepared by those who know them best.

With Hey! Food is Ready, you can order food from around the world for your event, made by talented local chefs.

What are you looking for?

London corporate event catering.
London private party catering.

Trusted by event planners from

Barclays catering
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Diverse food.

Inspired by culture.

Feast your eyes on our cuisines from all around the world! Our diverse range of cooks bring a variety of dishes inspired by culture, tradition and generational recipes.

A variety of Greek dishes including a meat casserole with potatoes and herbs, a slice of baked lasagna, a Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, and feta cheese, and a roasted meat dish garnished with greens.
A variety of traditional Thai dishes served in colorful bowls and plates on a wooden table, with the text 'Flavourful Thai Food' overlaid.
Sliced sushi rolls with rice, seaweed, vegetables, and fish on a wooden serving tray. Traditional Korean food.
An assortment of Ukrainian foods on various plates and bowls including stuffed cabbage rolls, boiled dumplings, pickled vegetables, beet borscht, shredded cabbage, sliced ham, a doughnut, and two shot glasses, with text overlay saying "Tasty Ukrainian Food."
Assorted Indian dishes including rice, curry, naan bread, chutneys, and side dishes, arranged on a table with the text 'Authentic Indian Food' overlayed.

What we offer…

We can cater for different group numbers and venues. Here are some examples of what we could offer…

Individual Lunch Boxes

Finger Food Buffet

Tray of honey roasted pork buns with bun tops placed on top of the pork filling, garnished with lettuce, cilantro, and shredded carrots, secured with bamboo picks.
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Cultural Food

Canapés

A table with assorted Asian-inspired appetizers including sushi rolls with seaweed and rice, spring rolls garnished with greens, and small baked or fried items with dipping sauce, decorated with greenery, a vase with flowers, and a framed sign reading "The world on a plate."
Multiple takeout containers filled with rice topped with a chicken and potato stew garnished with chopped herbs.
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How it works

Discover

Click the "Order Now" button and enter your postcode, number of guests, and total budget. We'll then suggest available chefs who fit your requirements.

Fill the form

Choose two to three chefs whose menus best suit your needs. Simply complete the form with all your requirements.

Book

We will work with you to craft a menu which meets your needs within your budget. We can organise delivery for you so all you need to do is sit back and enjoy the company of your guests.

Extraordinary cooks & stories

Impact

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beyond the kitchen

At the heart of Hey! Food is Ready is a community dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, while enabling local food economies to grow and thrive. We want to explore alternative options to mainstream cuisine types by offering more variety from a diverse range of food vendors in local areas.

Connecting with communities across the UK, we have supported immigrants, refugees, carers, stay-at-home parents, retirees or anyone who loves cooking to monetise their cooking skills. Join our mission to empower cooks, one plate at a time.

Read more about our work here…

Why we’re different

We’re more than just a catering provider. All of our cooks are carefully selected, chosen from people from diverse cultural backgrounds across the UK to showcase their culturally-inspired recipes. By using our service, you can…

Celebrate Diversity 🥳

Order authentic meals from our cooks around the world to celebrate diversity and inclusion through food.

Unique Cooks 🧑‍🍳

Choose from a diverse range of cooks, with a variety of dishes inspired by culture, tradition and generational recipes.

Support Local 💪

Help generate a positive social impact in your local community by ordering from cooks near you.

Our happy customers

“Great communication and an amazing range of food/cuisine options. The organisation's ethos is admirable and it's great to hear the stories of the chefs who have cooked the food.”

———Julia, Tuspark

“I was genuinely surprised by how amazing the food tastes, it tasted just like food from home. The spice proportion, the flavours even texture! I went for third rounds at an event.”

———Alosh, Cricketqube

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Food hygiene is always our top priority. We ensure that all the cooks on our platform:

  • Pass the industry standard food hygiene tests and hold a hygiene certificate of Level 2 or more.

  • Achieve a 4 or 5 food hygiene rating issued by their local authority or at least be ‘awaiting inspection’.

  • Be fully protected by product liability insurance.

Need some inspiration for your upcoming event?

We will be happy to help guide you through our delicious cuisines, made with fresh ingredients and delivered on your timetable. Contact us today to learn more!

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