If you would like to reserve a table at The Poet, please select Book under the main menu.
Welcome to
THE POET
LOCKDOWN UPDATE
Welcome back! We're glad to have you back in the building and out in our garden once more. Please observe our guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit.
Reservation
Book your table
Please either reserve a table through our online booking service below. Or call us on 01892 722416.
Please advise us of any dietary requirements 24 hours prior to dining with us. Many thanks!
MENUS
Please note, our menus change seasonally. Below are sample menus which may vary from what we are serving on the day of your visit.
Please advise us of any dietary requirements 24 hours prior to dining with us. Many thanks!
A La Carte
Available Monday - Saturday, Lunch & Dinner
Gunn’s Hill Hen’s Egg
£12.95Gunn’s Hill Hen’s Egg, Shiitake, St Michael’s Blue, Wild Garlic Veloute (V)Beef Carpaccio & Lobster
£14.95Beef Carpaccio, Lobster, Yuzu Kosho, Gari, Truffle Mayo, WatercressScallop & Pork Belly
£12.95Scallop, Pineapple, Pork Belly, Coconut
Desserts
Available Monday - Saturday, Lunch & Dinner
Chocolate Fondant
£9.95Chocolate Fondant, Speculaas Ice Cream, RaspberryOlive Oil Cake
£9.95Olive Oil Cake, Orange, Candied Pistachio, MascarponeVanilla Panna Cotta
£9.95Vanilla Panna Cotta, Fermented Rhubarb Sorbet, Honeycomb
Sunday Lunch
3 Courses £28.95
2 Courses £24.95
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Smoked Haddock Fishcake
Smoked haddock fishcake, curried tartare, fried eggHeirloom Heritage Tomato
Heirloom heritage tomato, mozzarella, aubergine, green olive tapenadeSmoked salmon
Smoked salmon, avocado puree, pickled beetroot
About Us
The Poet offers an informal yet refined dining experience in the heart of the Kent countryside. Set in a charismatic 16th century building, diners can expect food of the highest standards, made using the finest local and seasonal produce and lovingly prepared by a small team of chefs led by co-owner Petrus Madutlela.
In addition to the food, we offer a selection of fine wines, quirky cocktails, and have a collection of over 70 craft gins available.
BEHIND THE NAME
World War I poet Siegfried Sassoon lived in Matfield and is the inspiration behind our name. Sassoon was awarded the Military Cross for "conspicuous gallantry" and later won acclaim for his writing. We're pretty sure he would have loved our food too!
Your Safety
Dear Guests,
Thank you for your continued support.
With our reopening in April 2021 has come the need for new procedures, to keep both our guests and the Poet team safe. We will guide you through these changes during your visit.
• UPDATE: We request that diners wear a face mask upon entry until sat a table, and would please wear one at all times when not sat at their table (ie when visiting restrooms etc).
• We strongly advise you to pre book your table. Due to restricted numbers, we are unlikely to
be able to accommodate walk ins.
• We understand that you may need to cancel, please call to let us know.
• We are only accepting payment by card
Join Our Team
We're always on the look out for up and coming talent in the industry here at The Poet. Currently we're looking for two friendly and professional waiters/waitresses! Permanent and part time positions available, applicants must be over 18 and have previous front of house experience.
We’re also looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our team of chefs.
Please send a CV via email to info@thepoetatmatfield.co.uk for more details. We look forward to hearing from you!
Gift Vouchers
Coming Soon! Treat your loved ones to a glorious meal at The Poet!
