Mad & Chef • Wanstead

The Menu

Breakfast and brunch by day, tapas, the grill and cocktails from 6pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Day Menu

Breakfast · Brunch · Lunch

Big breakfasts, bennies on toasted muffins, sourdough bruschettas and buttermilk pancakes, plus coffee and homemade cakes at the counter.

Big Breakfast

Gluten-free bread available, £1.50 extra.

Big Breakfast at Mad & Chef

  • Full English

    £12.90

    Smoked bacon, Cumberland sausage, sautéed mushrooms, poached eggs, hash brown, confit tomato, house beans and artisan bread.

    Add home-style chips £3.50

  • Vegetarian V

    £12.90

    Halloumi, poached eggs, vegetarian sausage, spinach tarator, mushrooms, tomato confit, house beans, home-style chips and bread.

    Add hash browns £2

  • Turkish Eggs

    £12.50

    Poached eggs on spinach tarator with house dukkah, herbs, tahini sauce and wood-fired flatbread.

    Add sucuk or halloumi £3

  • Classic Turkish Breakfast

    £13.50

    Full-fat feta, halloumi, free-range eggs, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, sucuk, jam, honey, butter, börek and wood-fired Turkish bread.

  • Wanstead Special V

    £13.90

    Premium avocado, tomatoes with Maldon sea salt, extra-virgin olive oil and aged balsamic, portobello mushrooms with thyme and garlic, poached eggs and French toast with artisan bread.

    Add two rashers of smoked bacon £3

  • Breakfast Bun

    £11.50

    Smoked bacon, Cumberland sausage, hash brown, fried eggs, American cheese and harissa ketchup, with salad and chips.

  • Breakfast Burrito

    £12.50

    A 12" tortilla with scrambled eggs, chives, chorizo, roasted peppers, crushed avocado, spring onions, chillies, parsley, harissa mayo, potato, cheddar and spicy chips.

  • Salmon Breakfast

    £13.90

    Smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, dill, grilled halloumi, avocado, fresh tomato and portobello mushroom with toasted artisan bread.

Vegan Breakfast

  • Vegan Mediterranean VG

    £13.50

    Pomodoro tomato sauce, house beans, mushroom, spinach, avocado, fresh tomato, hummus and falafel. Served with artisan bread.

  • Vegan Medley VG

    £13.50

    Char-grilled Mediterranean vegetables and sun-blushed tomatoes in homemade pomodoro sauce with herbs. Served with artisan bread.

Brunch & Sourdough Bruschettas

Brunch & Sourdough Bruschettas at Mad & Chef

  • Crushed Avocado

    £11.50

    Crushed avocado, parsley, spring onion and crispy mixed salad on wholemeal sourdough. Served with poached eggs.

    Add two rashers of smoked bacon £3

  • Vegetarian Bruschetta V

    £13.90

    Crushed avocado with spring onion, lemon, parsley and chilli, char-grilled marinated Mediterranean vegetables, portobello mushrooms, rustic tomatoes and poached eggs on wholemeal sourdough with feta and pesto.

    Add sweet potato fries £3

  • Bruschetta Bolognese

    £13.50

    Homemade bolognese on sourdough with poached eggs. Served with house salad.

  • Scottish Smoked Salmon Benny

    £13.50

    Smoked salmon, asparagus, poached eggs and hollandaise on wholemeal sourdough with crème cheese, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, chilli and parsley.

  • Menemen / Shakshuka V

    £12.90

    Eggs cooked in a skillet in our pomodoro sauce with peppers, feta and za'atar, served with stone-baked Turkish toast.

    Add sucuk (spicy garlic sausage) or halloumi £3

  • Healthy Salad

    £13.50

    Boiled egg, olives, avocado, feta, grilled chicken and baby leaves with olive oil and pomegranate dressing.

  • Chicken Wrap

    £13.50

    Pan-cooked chicken, red onion, peppers, tomato, crushed avocado and garlic mayo, with spicy potato chips.

  • Köfte Wrap

    £13.50

    Grilled lamb köfte, tomato, onion, parsley, tzatziki and chilli sauce, with spicy potato chips.

  • Falafel Wrap V

    £12.50

    Hummus, tahini sauce, gem lettuce, cucumber, turnips, red onion and homemade chilli sauce, with spicy potato chips.

Bennies

All served on a toasted English muffin with poached eggs and hollandaise.

  • Benedict

    £11

    With honey-roast ham.

  • Florentine V

    £11

    With buttered spinach and garlic.

  • Royal

    £12

    With smoked salmon.

  • Popeye's Royal Treat

    £12.50

    With smoked salmon and spinach.

Eggs & Omelettes

Served with bread.

  • Eggs on Sourdough Toast V

    £8

    Scrambled or poached eggs, butter and strawberry jam.

  • Chorizo Omelette

    £13

    Peppers, onion, tomato and potato, with bread and salad.

  • Honey Roast Ham Omelette

    £12.50

    With cheese, salad and sourdough.

  • Cheese Omelette V

    £12.50

    Cheddar and free-range eggs, with salad and sourdough.

  • Spinach & Cheese Omelette V

    £12.50

    Spinach and cheese with free-range eggs, salad and sourdough.

  • Minced Lamb Omelette

    £13.50

    Lamb mince with free-range eggs, salad and sourdough.

Sandwiches

Served on focaccia with chips.

Sandwiches at Mad & Chef

  • English Sandwich

    £12

    Fried eggs, bacon, cheddar, crushed avocado, fresh tomato and lettuce.

  • Tricolore Sandwich V

    £12

    Mozzarella, avocado, tomato, basil, pesto and rocket.

  • Chicken Club Sandwich

    £12.50

    Grilled chicken, tomato, lettuce, grilled bacon and garlic mayo.

  • Tuna Sandwich

    £12.50

    Tuna, sweetcorn, cucumber, rocket and mayo.

Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes

  • Ba-na-na N

    £12.50

    Caramelised bananas, Nutella, walnuts, crème fraîche and pure Canadian maple syrup.

  • Berry Classic V

    £12.50

    Fresh berries, crème fraîche and Canadian maple syrup.

  • The Ultimate American

    £13.50

    Smoked crispy bacon, Cumberland sausage, scrambled eggs, fresh berries, crème fraîche and maple syrup.

  • French Toast V

    £13

    Brioche with crème fraîche, mixed berries and maple syrup.

Grains, Fruits & Bakery

  • Granola V

    £8

    Natural yoghurt, fresh berries and sun-dried figs with honey.

  • Porridge V

    £8

    Soya milk, banana and fresh berries with cherry jam.

  • Sourdough Bread V

    £3

Add-ons

  • Free-range eggs (2)£3
  • Cumberland sausage (large)£3.50
  • Sucuk£3.50
  • Char-grilled halloumi (2)£3.50
  • Hash browns (2)£2.50
  • Avocado£3.50
  • Chorizo£3.50
  • Home-style potatoes£3.50
  • Vegetarian sausages (2)£3.50
  • Spinach£3.50
  • Smoked bacon (2)£3.50
  • Portobello mushrooms£3.50
  • Smoked salmon£4.50

Evening Menu

Thursday–Saturday, 6pm–10pm

Mediterranean and Spanish tapas to share, lamb and chicken from the grill, seafood, pasta and gourmet burgers.

Mediterranean & Spanish Tapas

Mediterranean & Spanish Tapas at Mad & Chef

  • Soup of the Day

    £8

    With bread and olives.

  • Aceitunas VG

    £6.50

    Mixed olives.

  • Tzatziki V

    £7.50

    With bread.

  • Dolma

    £7.50

    Vine leaves stuffed with rice, onion and herbs.

  • Baba Ganoush V

    £7.50

    With bread.

  • Quinoa Tabbouleh

    £7.50

  • Broad Beans with Olive Oil V

    £8

    Boiled broad beans on yoghurt with parsley, spring onion, dill, garlic and olive oil.

  • Pimientos de Padrón V

    £8

    With toasted bread, balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

  • Falafel VN

    £8

    Hummus, tzatziki, broad beans, potato salad and chilli sauce with stone-baked bread.

  • Buñuelos de Calabacín V

    £8.50

    Courgette fritters with feta, egg, parmesan, spring onion, shallots, garlic and dill, with tzatziki and chilli jam.

  • Shakshuka V

    £7.50

    Deep-fried aubergine marinated with peppers, onion and courgette in tomato sauce.

  • Pan con Tomate V

    £8.50

    Tomato and garlic with grated goat's cheese and olive oil.

  • Pasta Filo con Feta y Espinacas V

    £8.50

    Filo parcels with spinach and creamy feta, with sweet chilli sauce.

  • Gambas al Ajillo

    £11.50

    King prawns sautéed in olive oil with garlic, chilli, shallots and a splash of white wine, finished with herbs.

  • Calamari

    £10.50

    With crispy salad and homemade tartare sauce.

  • Pastel de Salmón

    £10.50

    With salad and homemade tartare sauce.

  • Mitite Köfte

    £9

    Lamb köfte with salad and tzatziki.

  • Hummus Kavurma

    £11

    Diced lamb with pine nuts on hummus, with hot Turkish pide bread.

  • Char-grilled Halloumi V

    £9

    With salad, cherry tomatoes, olives and artisan bread.

  • Pastelito de Carne

    £8.50

    Rolled filo parcels filled with spiced minced lamb. Served with tzatziki.

  • Lubina a la Plancha

    £12.95

    Sea bass fillet with asparagus risotto, balsamic glaze and basil.

  • Pollo al Romesco N

    £10.95

    Chicken marinated in spices and garlic, with romesco sauce and flaked almonds.

  • Solomillo de Cordero

    £13.95

    Lamb fillet with smoked-onion mash, steamed broccoli and gravy.

  • Chuletas de Cordero

    £14.95

    Grilled lamb cutlets with mashed potato, spinach and gravy.

Meat & Poultry

Meat & Poultry at Mad & Chef

  • Mix Grill

    £26for two £49

    Lamb chops, lamb köfte, chicken fillet and lamb fillet with chilli sauce and grilled capia peppers. Served with rice and salad.

  • Lamb Chops

    £24.50

    Cut from the best end and char-grilled, with rice and salad or mash, extra-fine French beans and red wine and thyme gravy.

  • Lamb Fillet

    £21.50

    Char-grilled lamb skewers on stone-baked bread with tzatziki and chilli sauce. Served with rice and house salad.

  • Lamb Köftas

    £18

    Minced lamb köfte with house salad relish, homemade chilli sauce and tzatziki, with rice.

  • Chicken Casserole

    £17.50

    Turkish-style chicken cooked in a stone bowl with melted cheese, served with rice.

  • Chicken Skewers

    £17.50

    Grilled marinated chicken breast on skewers with homemade chilli sauce and tzatziki. Served with rice and salad.

  • Pan-fried Breast of Chicken

    £18.50

    With mushrooms, shallots and a tarragon, white wine and cream sauce, steamed broccoli and oven-roasted potatoes.

  • Pideli Kafta

    £16.95

    Grilled lamb kafta on Turkish stone-baked bread with marinated tomato sauce, yoghurt and glazed butter.

  • Full Meze Platter

    £16.95per person, min. 2

    Hummus, baba ganoush, cacık, bakla, şakşuka, okra, dolma, kısır, börek, falafel, mücver, padrón peppers, chicken skewer and mitite lamb köfte.

Seafood

Seafood at Mad & Chef

  • Salmon Fish Cakes

    £16.50

    With vegetables and tartare sauce.

  • King Prawns

    £21.50

    Sautéed in butter with peppers, shallots, mini tomatoes, chilli, garlic, spring onion, white wine, lemon and parsley. With rice.

  • Sea Bass Fillet

    £21.50600–800g

    With portobello mushroom and asparagus risotto, baby gem, rocket, piccolo cherry tomatoes and red onion.

  • Calamari

    £17.50

    With crispy salad and homemade tartare sauce.

  • Seafood Stew

    £21.50

    Salmon, prawns and mussels with broccoli, French beans and carrot in a spiced tomato sauce, with sourdough.

Pasta

Pasta at Mad & Chef

  • Spaghetti Bolognese

    £15.50

    Minced beef, onion, garlic, tomato and basil.

  • Seafood Linguine

    £17.50

    Calamari, mussels, prawns, salmon and white clams with garlic, onion and tomato sauce.

  • Chicken Milanese

    £17.50

    Chicken schnitzel on buttered spaghetti with steamed broccoli.

  • Chicken Linguine

    £16

    Chicken breast in a creamy tomato and basil sauce.

  • Mantı

    £13.50

    Tiny lamb-filled dumplings topped with garlic yoghurt and tomato sauce, finished with mint butter.

Vegetarian

  • Vegetarian Meze Platter V

    £15

    Hummus, tzatziki, şakşuka, halloumi, muska börek, broad beans, potato salad, falafel and padrón peppers.

  • Mücver V

    £15.50

    Courgette fritters with feta, parmesan, egg, shallots, spring onion, garlic and dill, with tzatziki and sweet tomato and chilli chutney.

  • Falafel V

    £14.50

    Hummus, tzatziki, broad beans, potato salad and chilli sauce with stone-baked bread.

  • Parmigiana di Melanzane VN

    £15.50

    Baked aubergine with fresh tomato and basil sauce, parmesan, mozzarella and breadcrumbs, with bread.

  • Risotto V

    £15.50

    Dry sherry, shallots and thyme with asparagus and porcini, finished with rocket and parmesan.

Large Salads

  • Roasted Beetroot & Butternut Squash VN

    £14.50

    With goat's cheese, walnuts, dukkah and French dressing.

  • Warm Halloumi V

    £15

    With roasted root vegetables, toasted pine kernels, rocket and pomegranate molasses.

  • Avocado Quinoa Salad V

    £15

    Tomato, parsley, red onion, dill, mint, quinoa and avocado with pomegranate sauce, olive oil and sumac. Served with warm artisan bread.

  • Warm Chicken

    £16

    Char-grilled chicken, avocado, goat's cheese, croutons and crispy bacon with Caesar dressing.

  • Tuna Niçoise Salad

    £20.50

    Crisp baby leaves, boiled eggs, baby potatoes and French beans with balsamic glaze.

Gourmet Burgers

All served with hand-cut spicy chips, or sweet potato fries for £2 more.

Gourmet Burgers at Mad & Chef

  • Classic Cheese Burger

    £14.50

    8oz British beef, pickled gherkin, glazed onions, mild mustard mayo and house relish salad.

  • Grilled Chicken Burger

    £14.50

    Chicken breast, gem lettuce, red onion, tomato, harissa mayo and avocado smash.

  • Halloumi Burger V

    £13.50

    Char-grilled marinated Mediterranean vegetables with baba ganoush and basil pesto.

Burger Add-ons

  • Portobello mushrooms£2.50
  • Mature cheddar£2
  • American cheese (2)£2
  • Crushed avocado£2.50
  • Smoked bacon£2.50

Sides

  • Mixed fresh vegetables£7
  • Stem broccoli & garlic£7.50
  • Sweet potato fries£6
  • Greek salad£8.50
  • Spicy potato chips£5
  • Rocket & parmesan£6.50

Drinks

Cocktails · Wine · Beer · Spirits

Sixteen cocktails, a short list of Italian, Spanish and South African wines, Efes on draught and a well-stocked back bar.

Cocktails

Cocktails at Mad & Chef

  • Pornstar Martini

    £11

    Absolut Vanilia, Passoã, passion fruit purée, fresh lime, sugar syrup and a prosecco shot.

  • Espresso Martini

    £11

    Absolut vodka, Kahlúa, freshly brewed espresso and sugar syrup.

  • Purple Rain

    £11

    Vodka, blue curaçao, grenadine, lime juice and soda water or lemonade.

  • Tommy's Margarita

    £11

    Silver tequila, lime juice and sugar syrup.

  • Whiskey Sour

    £11

    Bourbon, lemon juice, sugar syrup and egg white.

  • Strawberry Daiquiri

    £11

    Bacardi, lime juice, strawberry purée and sugar syrup.

  • Negroni Sbagliato

    £11

    Campari, Martini Rosso and prosecco.

  • Cosmopolitan

    £11

    Citron vodka, Cointreau, lime juice and cranberry juice.

  • Amaretto Sour

    £11

    Amaretto, lemon juice, egg white and sugar syrup.

  • From Passion With Love

    £12

    Silver tequila, Passoã, passion fruit purée, sugar syrup and pineapple juice.

  • Very Berry Martini

    £12

    Raspberry vodka, berry liqueur, raspberry and strawberry purée, lemon juice and egg white.

  • Don't Get in the Muddle

    £12

    Hendrick's gin, lime juice, sugar syrup, cucumber and prosecco.

  • Crazy Apple Pie

    £12

    Vodka, apple juice, lime juice, sugar syrup, cinnamon and egg white.

  • Old Fashioned

    £12

    Bourbon, Angostura bitters and sugar.

  • Bloody Mary

    £9

    Absolut vodka, tomato juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and seasoning.

  • Mimosa

    £9

    Fresh orange juice and prosecco.

Wine

White

  • Pinot Grigio, Crescendo £6.50£6.90£26
  • Sauvignon Blanc, Sugarbush Hill £7.50£8.40£27
  • Gavi, Toledana £8£8.40£30
  • Verdejo Rueda, Legaris £8£8.40£30

Red

  • Montepulciano d'Abruzzo £6.50£6.90£26
  • Malbec, Romero Gonzalez £7£7.90£27
  • Merlot, Crescendo £7£7.40£27
  • Rioja Crianza, Don Pavral £8£8.40£30

Rosé

  • Pinot Grigio, Bel Cento £7£7.50£30

Sparkling

  • Prosecco £6.95—£34

Beer

  • Efes Lager (33cl, 5%)£5.50
  • Efes Draught (50cl, 4.5%)£6.50
  • Peroni (33cl, 5.1%)£5.50
  • Alcohol-free (33cl)£5.50

Spirits

Gin

  • Gordon's£8.50
  • Bombay Sapphire£9
  • Hendrick's£9.50
  • Tanqueray No. Ten£9.50
  • Silent Pool£9
  • Sipsmith£9
  • The King of Soho London Dry£9
  • The King of Soho Variorum£9

Vodka

  • Smirnoff£7.50
  • Absolut Vanilia£8.50
  • Absolut Blue£8

Whiskey

  • Woodford Reserve Bourbon£9.50
  • Maker's Mark Bourbon£9.50
  • Glenfiddich Single Malt£9.50
  • Jameson Irish Whiskey£8.50
  • Jack Daniel's£8.50
  • Monkey Shoulder£9.50

Rum

  • Bacardi£7.50
  • Havana Club 7£8
  • Wray & Nephew£9
  • Kraken Spiced£8.50
  • Malibu£7.50

Tequila

  • Silver Tequila£8
  • Gold Tequila£8

Cognac

  • Courvoisier£9
  • Hennessy£9

Liqueurs

  • Selection of fine liqueurs£7

Allergen information

If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please tell a member of our team before placing your order. We are happy to give you detailed allergen information for every dish.

V VegetarianVG VeganN Contains nuts

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