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Welcome to
THE POET
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 Tuesday - Saturday, Lunch & Dinner
Lohmann Brown Egg
£13.95Lohmann Brown Egg, Kentish Blue, Truffle & Cep Mushroom Veloute (V)Grilled Fillet of Scottish Mackerel
£14.95Grilled Fillet of Scottish Mackerel, Pineapple, Pork Cheek, Kimchi, CoconutNutbourne Tomato
£10.95Nutbourne Tomato, Burrata, Apple & Burnt Leek Dressing (V)
Desserts
Available Tuesday - Saturday, Lunch & Dinner
Chocolate Fondant,
£11.95Chocolate Fondant, Vanilla Ice Cream, Candied Walnut (Please Allow 15 Minutes)Ginger & Treacle Cake
£10.95Ginger & Treacle Cake, Whisky Sauce, Pumpkin Chai Ice CreamVanilla Panna Cotta
£10.95Vanilla Panna Cotta, Blackberry Sorbet, Honeycomb
Sunday Lunch
3 Courses £37.95
2 Courses £31.95
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Lohmann Brown Poached Egg
Lohmann Brown Poached Egg, Wild Mushroom VelouteNutbourne Tomato
Nutbourne Tomato, Truffle Whipped Feta, Apple & Celeriac DressingHeritage Beetroot
Heritage Beetroot, Labneh, Pecan Satay, Grapefruit
Steak Night
Available Tuesday Evenings
Scotch Beef Fillet
Butternut, Baby Leek, Wild Mushroom, Miso & Red Wine Sauce Served with Chips or Pommes Dauphinoise and a 500ml Carafe of Malbec
Party Menu
3 Courses £43.95
2 Courses £35.95
Beef Tomato “Crudo” Aubergine
Beef Tomato “Crudo” Aubergine, Miso, Smoked Cashew NutBraised Beef Shin
Braised Beef Shin, Sirloin, Leek, Shimeji, Dauphinoise, Red Wine JusWhite Chocolate Parfait
White Chocolate Parfait, Yorkshire Rhubarb Sorbet
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!
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!
