Provenance Kitchen in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, has been named amongst the top 100 in the UK for the best al fresco dining
A Cambridgeshire eatery has been lauded as one of the UK’s top 100 spots for outdoor dining, according to OpenTable.
Provenance Kitchen in Whittlesford, celebrated for its tranquil meadow garden and shaded tent area, is perfect for those sunny days when you want to bask outdoors without braving the full force of the sun.
The venue also boasts a charming courtyard for guests. OpenTable released the list on their website, heralding the return of balmy weather and the joy of eating outside. They sifted through over two million reviews to compile their selection of the nation’s finest.
Provenance Kitchen, established by Kate Holden and Greg Proud in 2019, stands out as Cambridgeshire’s sole representative on this prestigious list. It’s not the first time the restaurant has been recognised; it was recently crowned the best in the county at the 2024 Muddy Stilettos Awards.
With a commitment to local sourcing, many ingredients come from within a five-mile radius. Additionally, ‘The Orchard Barn’ offers a versatile space for weddings and events, reports Cambridgeshire Live.
Kate shared with CambridgeshireLive her enthusiasm for their outdoor offerings: “We’ve got this beautiful stretched tent in our meadow garden that caters for up to about 100 covers which is the perfect space for families, people who want to bring their dogs along, and enjoy eating al fresco.
“We’ve also got our courtyard that we’re developing further, growing lots of salads and vegetables, so people can sit amongst our produce, so that’s going to be our focus really.”
Provenance Kitchen, which began with an airstream and a converted horse box, has been bringing restaurant-quality food to the streets of Cambridge. In 2019, they opened Brix + Mortar, a restaurant in Whittlesford.
The establishment, just a short drive down the M11 from Cambridge, has gained popularity among locals over the past few years. It prides itself on simplicity, cooking locally sourced meats, fish, vegetarian and vegan dishes on a brick-built wood-fired hearth.
The complete list of the top 100 restaurants for outdoor dining in the UK is available on the OpenTable website. For more details, click here.
