Provender is a French café bistro on Wanstead High Street, where the kitchen cooks escargots, French onion soup and steak frites with Béarnaise.
About Provender
A French café bistro on Wanstead High Street, where escargots come in garlic, parsley and tarragon butter, the onion soup is finished with Gruyère, and flat iron steak frites arrive with Béarnaise, Roquefort or poivre vert.
The prix fixe follows the market, so its dishes change with what comes in, and the day's menu is posted to the restaurant's Instagram stories. Two or three courses at lunch, Monday to Saturday, and three courses at dinner, Monday to Thursday.
Nearest stations to Provender
- Wanstead 6 min walk
- Snaresbrook 10 min walk
Where is Provender
- Mon–Thu
- 12pm–9.30pm
- Fri, Sat
- 12pm–10pm
- Sun
- 12pm–9pm
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FAQ
How much is the set menu at Provender?
The set menu at Provender is £19.50-£25.50 for 2-3 courses. The price is the same on every day the set menu is served (Mon–Sat), and it is set by Provender directly, not by All Set.
When is the Provender set menu served?
Provender serves its set menu lunch & dinner, between 12pm to 4pm. The set menu runs on the following days: Mon–Sat.
Is the Provender set menu the same food as the à la carte?
Yes. The Provender set menu comes from the same kitchen as the à la carte, using the same ingredients. The set menu offers a tighter selection, typically 2-3 courses, at a flat price.
How do I book the set menu at Provender?
Book directly with Provender via the "Book a table" button above (it links to Provender's own reservation system). On All Set, every booking is direct with the restaurant, and All Set takes no commission.
Does Provender have a Christmas menu in 2026?
Yes. The Christmas Prix Fixe at Provender runs from 16 November to 24 December, at £35 to £42 a head for two or three courses. It is booked through Provender’s own booking page, and December evenings are the first tables to go. Every Christmas set menu in London.
What's on the Christmas menu at Provender?
Starters
- Classic French onion soup, beef jus, Gruyère cheese & croutons
- Trio of salmon, london cured smoked, beetroot cured salmon & potted salmon, pickled cucumber, horseradish cream, crostini
- House terrine, pistachio nuts, pickled heritage beetroot, fig chutney, toasted sourdough
- Goat cheese mousse salad, elderflower poached nashi pear, blackcurrant gel, pumpkin seeds, parmesan crisp
- Lobster raviolo, courgette spaghetti, shellfish bisque, chervil (£4 supplement)
Mains
- Roast fillet of cod, herb crust, crab cake, fennel & sorrel compote, lemon beurre blanc
- Venison haunch cottage pie, braised carrots & parsley root, redcurrant, rosemary
- Twice baked Reblochon soufflé, sauce soubise & datterini tomato salad
- Roast free range bronze turkey, chestnut stuffing, Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, hasselback potato, Christmas spiced gravy
- Beef Wellington, extra fine green beans, toasted almond, Madeira sauce (£6 supplement)
Desserts
- Provender Christmas pudding, brandy custard & roasted pecan nuts
- Bitter 61% chocolate flourless tart, crème fraîche d'Isigny & golden leaf
- Apple strudel, pine nuts, spiced cider syrup & custard
- Sherry trifle "Monsieur Claude", jasmine tea sponge, custard, griottine cherries, chocolate & chantilly
- Selection of 3 artisan cheeses from Buchanans, quince jelly & seeded crackers (£4 supplement)
Read from Provender’s own festive menu, which can change before the season opens.
Last updated: 13 November 2026