Welcome to
THE POET

About Us

The Poet offers an informal yet refined dining experience in the heart of the Kent countryside. Set in a charismatic 16^th 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.

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!

A warm welcome awaits diners from front of house manager and co-owner Andy Urbanek and his team. We look forward to seeing you!

MIDWEEK TREATS

STEAK & CARAFE OF MALBEC £44.95 FOR TWO

Available Tuesday evenings from 6pm-9pm.

CHEFS 8 COURSE TASTING MENU £79.95 FOR TWO

Available Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 6pm-9pm.

Minimum 24 hour notice required for Tasting Menu bookings. Simply book a table and quote "Tasting Menu", then arrive, sit down & relax while we serve you our culinary poetry.

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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

Wild Mushroom & Truffle Veloute
£8.95
Wild mushroom & truffle veloute, crispy Tunworth, poached hens egg, parmesan
Heirloom Heritage Tomato
£8.95
Heirloom heritage tomato, burrata, aubergine, green olive tapenade
Venison Carpaccio
£13.95
Venison carpaccio, lobster, truffle mayo, turnip, pumpernickel

Desserts

Available Tuesday - Saturday, Lunch & Dinner

Spiced Quince Souffle
£9.95
Spiced quince souffle, brandy custard, hazelnut ice cream (please allow 20 minutes)
Cinnamon & Orange Panna Cotta
£8.95
Cinnamon & orange panna cotta, blood orange sorbet
Apple Tart Tatin
£8.95
Apple tart tatin, cinnamon ice cream

Tasting Menu

8 course tasting menu

Wednesday & Thursday evening, 6pm-9pm

£79.95 for two

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Amuse Bouche
Creedy Carver Duck
Fermented cherries, Lavash
Gunn Hill Hen’s Egg
Field mushroom, treacle, spring peas, Parmesan

Set Menu

3 Courses £22.95

2 Courses £19.95

Available Tuesday - Saturday Lunch & Tuesday - Thursday Dinner

Mushroom & Truffle Veloute
Mushroom & truffle veloute, cheese croquette
Smoked Salmon & Pickled Beetroot
Smoked salmon, pickled beetroot, horseradish cream
Old Spot Pork Loin
Old spot pork loin, red cabbage, pommes puree, blackberry jus

Sunday Lunch

3 Courses £28.95

2 Courses £24.95

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Smoked Haddock Fishcake
Smoked haddock fishcake, curried tartare, fried egg
Heirloom Heritage Tomato
Heirloom heritage tomato, mozzarella, aubergine, green olive tapenade
Jumbo Quail Breast
Jumbo quail breast, confit leg, poached plum, raspberry vinegar jus

Party Menu

3 courses £37.95

2 courses £29.95

For parties of over 8 people.

Smoked Heritage Beetroot
Smoked heritage beetroot, burrata, chestnut, carrot & Banyul
Wild Rabbit Shoulder Raviolo
Wild rabbit shoulder raviolo, confit garlic, celeriac & kale velouté
BBQ Mackerel
BBQ mackerel, mooli, beef tomato, avocado, Vietnamese dressing