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 £55.00 FOR TWO

Available Tuesday evenings from 6pm-9pm.

CHEFS 8 COURSE TASTING MENU £89.98 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.

Book now to avoid any disappointment. T&Cs apply.

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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

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

Tasting Menu

8 Course Tasting Menu £89.98 for 2

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Amuse Bouche
Gunn’s Hill Sous Vide Egg
Gunn’s Hill Sous Vide Egg, Jerusalem Artichoke Duxelles, Black Lovage
Local Rabbit Torchon
Local Rabbit Torchon, Dates, Rooibos, Goose Liver, Speculaas

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 £39.95

2 courses £35.95

For parties of over 8 people.

Dried Aged Beef Biltong
Dried Aged Beef Biltong, Truffled Vegetable, Ricotta
Brown Crab Frikkadels
Brown Crab Frikkadels, Pickled Turnip, Gochujang Emulsion
Lovage Velouté
Lovage Velouté, Golden Cross, Quail Egg, Sesame

Steak Night

£55.00 for 2

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6oz of 28 Days Aged Beef fillet, spinach and mushroom
6oz of 28 Days Aged Beef fillet, spinach and mushroom, chips or pommes dauphinoise and a 500ml carafe of Malbec

Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day 9 Course Tasting Menu

£89.95 per person

Amuse Bouche
Lobster, Artichoke, Sesame, Yuzu
Pork Cheek, Onion Squash, Goose Liver, Miso

Events

Valentine's Day

An exquisite meal at The Poet is the perfect way to spend Valentine's Day with your significant other. Please click below to view the full menu. We would advise booking well ahead as places fill fast!

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