If you would like to reserve a table at The Poet, please select Book under the main menu.
Welcome to
THE POET
CHRISTMAS AND SEASONAL MENUS
Welcome! Our Christmas, Christmas Party and New Year's Eve menus are now live - please see our Menus section for a run down of the delights we are offering to ensure you have a spectacular festive season.
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
Gunn’s Hill Hen’s Egg
£12.95Kentish Blue, Truffle & Cep Mushroom Veloute (V)Venison Carpaccio
£14.95Salt Baked Celeriac, Yuzu Kosho, Gari, Truffle Mayo, WatercressGrilled Fillet of Scottish Mackerel
£13.95Pineapple, Pork Cheek, Kimchi, Coconut
Desserts
Available Tuesday - Saturday, Lunch & Dinner
Chocolate Fondant
£9.95Pine Nut Ice Cream, Raspberry (Please Allow 15 Minutes)Walnut Cake
£9.95Orange, Candied Walnut, MascarponeVanilla Panna Cotta
£9.95Raspberry Sorbet, Honeycomb
Sunday Lunch
3 Courses £34.95
2 Courses £29.95
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Smoked Haddock Fishcake
Smoked haddock fishcake, cape malay, fried eggHeritage Beetroot
Heirloom beetroot, labneh, walnut satay, grapefruitSmoked salmon
Smoked salmon, avocado, wasabi mayo, cucumber
Festive Party
3 Courses £39.95
2 Courses £34.95
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Delica Squash
Delica Squash, Pumpkin Seed Hummus, Gougère, SesameSmoked Quail Breast
Confit Leg, Pineapple, Korean BBQ Sauce, KimchiCured Sea Bream
Padron Peppers, Gari, Truffle Mayo, Watercress Oil
Christmas Day
£110 per person
£55 for children under 10 years old
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Gressingham Turkey Breast
Gressingham Turkey Breast, Leg Meat Merguez, Pig in BlanketsGrilled Lemon Sole
Grilled Lemon Sole, Hispi, Morecambe Bay Shrimp & Smoked Butter Sauce.Whole Spiced Roasted Cauliflower
Whole Spiced Roasted Cauliflower, Spiced Dukkah, Pickled Gem Lettuce, Durban Curry Sauce
New Years Eve
6 Course Tasting Menu
£105.00 per person
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Grilled Isle of Wye Tomato
Grilled Isle of Wye Tomato, Cashew Nut, ChimichurriOrkney Scallop
Orkney Scallop, Salt Baked Celeriac, Apple, DashiWood Pigeon
Wood Pigeon, Quince, Bitter Leaf, Beetroot, Green Peppercorn
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!
Gift Vouchers
Coming Soon! Treat your loved ones to a glorious meal at The Poet!
