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!

FESTIVE MENU

Available from 15th November, our Festive Menu is available for Christmas parties, whether corporate or personal.

Featuring flavours of roast quail, Dorset crab, traditional Christmas pudding and much more, this menu runs until 22nd December. Click below for the full menu.

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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!

Festive Menu

AVAILABLE FROM THE 15TH NOVEMBER UNTIL 22ND DECEMBER 2019

2 courses £ 32.45

3 courses £37.95

Caramelised Cauliflower Soup
Caramelised Cauliflower Soup, Winter Truffle, Brighton Blue Beignets (v)
Roasted Quail Breast
Roasted Quail Breast, Black Pudding, Turnip, Drunken Prune
Dorset Crab Frikkadels
Dorset Crab Frikkadels, Brown Crab Mayo, Nashi Pear, Lime & Coriander

Christmas Day Menu

3 Courses £95.00pp

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Seabass & Crab Ceviche
Seabass & Crab Ceviche, Blood Orange, Avocado, Calamansi
Barbecued Celeriac & Yeast Soup
Barbecued Celeriac & Yeast Soup, Herbed Labneh, Nooch
Anjou Pigeon Breast
Anjou Pigeon Breast, Confit Leg, Salt Baked Beetroot, Fig, Pigeon Jus

A La Carte

Available Tuesday - Saturday, Lunch & Dinner

Heritage Tomato
£9.95
Heritage Tomato, Smoked Burrata, Avocado, Gordel Olive, Basil (V)
Dry Aged Beef Carpaccio
£14.95
Dry Aged Beef Carpaccio, Lobster, Turnip, Truffle Miso Mayo, Gem Lettuce
Cep Velouté
£12.95
Cep Velouté, Hen’s Egg, Brighton Blue Beignets, Winter Truffle (V)

Desserts

Available Tuesday - Saturday, Lunch & Dinner

Dark Chocolate Tart
£9.95
Dark Chocolate Tart, Espresso Martini Ice Cream
Raspberry Souffle
£10.95
Raspberry Souffle, Consomme, Lemon Curd Ice Cream
Pistachio & White Chocolate Mousse
£9.95
Pistachio & White Chocolate Mousse, Kentish Cobnut Ice Cream

Set Menu

3 Courses £25.95

2 Courses £21.95

Available Tuesday - Saturday Lunch & Tuesday - Thursday Dinner

Butternut Tortellini
Butternut Tortellini, Duxelle, Sweetcorn Velouté
BBQ Mackerel
BBQ Mackerel, Rillette, Pickled Beetroot, Ricotta
Braised Shoulder of Venison
Braised Shoulder of Venison, Hispi, Shiitake, Pommes Purée

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
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon, avocado puree, pickled beetroot

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

Events

Festive Menu

Available from 15th November, our Festive Menu is available for Christmas parties, whether corporate or personal.

Featuring flavours of roast quail, Dorset crab, traditional Christmas pudding and much more, this menu runs until 22nd December. Click below for the full menu.

Festive Menu