Your guide to matching wines (and tunes) with our bold dishes – from curries with a little kick to slow-cooked classics. Simple tips to turn a Kismet night-in into something truly special.
Whether it’s a Tuesday comfort fix or a Saturday-night feast, a tipple of choice – and the right playlist – can turn dinner into a memory.
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Love Wine to help pair their favourite bottles with some of our signature dishes – all hand-prepped right here in Jersey using ingredients from our local heroes: Woodlands Farm, Didier Farm, Three Oaks Vineries, Fungi Delecti, Blanc Pignon, Manor Farm, Home Field, and more, more, more!
From slow-braised cottage pies to fiery jerk ribs and macs that melt hearts, here’s how to sip, savour, and soundtrack your next Kismet night-in.
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Date Night – ❤️❤️❤️♡♡
Movie Night – ❤️❤️❤️❤️♡
Party Plate – ❤️❤️♡♡♡
Cosy Night In – ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
“This one’s all about slowing down. You can’t rush a pie like this - or a glass like that. Serve it hot, take your time, and call it island therapy"
Classic Jersey beef cottage pie with rich slow-cooked filling and buttery Manor Farm mash made with local milk, butter, and Hamptonne egg yolks.
Local Heroes:
A true farm-to-fork dish made with 100% Jersey ingredients. Slow-braised Woodlands beef, Didier vegetables, and creamy Jersey mash topped with local butter, milk, and Hamptonne egg yolks. It’s everything we love about the island – comforting, honest, and full of heart.
Corryton Burge Shiraz, Barossa Aus
– Love Wine Recommend
Tasting Notes: A classic Barossa Shiraz bursting with ripe blackberry, plum and dark cherry flavours, layered with hints of spice, vanilla and gentle oak. Rich, smooth and full-bodied, with soft tannins and a long, warming finish.
Why It Works: Our Cottage Pie is all about rich, savoury comfort. The bold fruit and spice of the Shiraz stand up beautifully to the slow-cooked Jersey beef, while its smooth texture complements the buttery mash. Together they create a warming, satisfying pairing that feels like a hug in a bowl.
Because this pie deserves something nostalgic, warm, and timeless – like a slow dance in the kitchen…
The Kismet Take:
Date Night – ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Movie Night – ❤️❤️❤️❤️♡
Party Plate – ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Cosy Night In – ❤️❤️❤️❤️♡
“This dish has holiday energy - it smells like sunshine and sounds like steel drums. Pair it with good people and loud laughter.”
A Kismet Classic; tender chicken simmered in coconut milk with our aromatic Kismet Sri Lankan spice mix & chilli.
This one moves – coconut, spice, and a little fire in the belly. Close your eyes and you’re at an Ouaisné sunset with your besties.
Local Heroes:
One of our long-time favourites, reimagined from our Ouaisné kitchen days. Fragrant onions, garlic, lemongrass, turmeric, cumin, and coriander blended with coconut milk and Jersey chicken – a creamy, balanced curry that brings tropical warmth to island tables.
Domaine Gayda Sphere Viognier, Pays d’Oc
– Love Wine Recommend
Tasting Notes: A beautifully aromatic Viognier with notes of apricot, peach and citrus blossom, balanced by a touch of honeysuckle and a fresh, rounded finish. Bright, expressive and gently textured, with enough richness to feel indulgent whilst remaining wonderfully refreshing.
Why It Works: Our Sri Lankan Chicken Curry brings together warming spices, creamy coconut and vibrant aromatics. The ripe stone fruit flavours in the Viognier complement the curry’s gentle heat, while its floral character enhances the fragrant spices. The wine’s freshness helps cut through the richness of the coconut, creating a balanced, sunshine-filled pairing that keeps you coming back for another bite… and another sip.
Lively, sun-soaked, and a bit cheeky – the perfect rhythm for a curry that dances.
Date Night – ❤️❤️❤️❤️♡
Movie Night – ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Party Plate – ❤️❤️❤️♡♡
Cosy Night In – ❤️❤️❤️❤️♡
“Comfort food with a guitar solo. Serve it hot, turn it up, and share it with people who get it.”
Creamy four-cheese macaroni folded with slow-cooked Jersey beef brisket and topped with golden panko crumb.
Born to run and built to comfort. If Bruce Springsteen made pasta, this would be his anthem.
Local Heroes:
Our take on an American classic with island roots. Slow-cooked pulled beef brisket folded through silky macaroni with cheddar, gruyère, mozzarella, parmesan, and cream cheese. Finished with a buttery crumb and baked until golden. Indulgence? Always. Regrets? Never.
Chianti Paterna Colli Aretini, Tuscany Italy
– Love Wine Recommend
Tasting Notes: A traditional Tuscan Chianti with vibrant cherry and red berry flavours, subtle notes of dried herbs and spice, and a beautifully balanced finish. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and soft tannins, it’s elegant, food-friendly and wonderfully moreish.
Why It Works: Our Brisket Mac & Cheese is rich, smoky and unapologetically indulgent. The Chianti’s bright acidity cuts through the creamy cheese sauce, while its savoury character complements the slow-cooked beef brisket beautifully. The result is a pairing that feels balanced rather than heavy — comfort food elevated with a little Italian flair.
Big, unapologetic energy. Best enjoyed loud and proud.
Date Night – ❤️❤️❤️♡♡
Movie Night – ❤️❤️❤️❤️♡
Party Plate – ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Cosy Night In – ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
“Proof that plant-based doesn’t mean bland. It’s the kind of bowl that makes you feel good inside and out.”
Smoky ancho chilli with lentils, multi-bean medley, vegetables simmered in tomato and Kismet spices.
Local Heroes:
Built on the same soulful base as our signature beef chilli but powered by plants. Lentils, butter beans, peppers, ancho chilli paste, and Didier vegetables slow-simmered in tomato, cumin, and smoked paprika. It’s rich, nourishing, and full of heart – comfort without compromise.
La Cuna de La Poesia Rose, Rioja Spain
– Love Wine Recommend
Tasting Notes: A vibrant Rioja Rosé bursting with juicy strawberry, raspberry and watermelon notes, balanced by delicate floral aromas and a crisp, refreshing finish. Bright, fruit-forward and beautifully easy-drinking, with just enough structure to pair effortlessly with food.
Why It Works: Our Ancho Lentil Chilli brings smoky warmth, gentle spice and rich savoury depth. The bright berry fruit of the rosé provides a refreshing contrast to the chilli’s smoky character, while its crisp acidity lifts the dish and keeps the palate fresh. It’s a pairing that proves rosé isn’t just for sunny afternoons – it can more than hold its own alongside bold, flavour-packed food.
Because bowls of sunshine remind us of Nic Dinnie serenading us to Ouaisne sunsets…
Date Night – ❤️❤️❤️♡♡
Movie Night – ❤️❤️❤️❤️♡
Party Plate – ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Cosy Night In – ❤️❤️❤️♡♡
“Plates optional. This one’s all about finger-licking flavour and festival energy - food for your inner dancing queen (or king).”
Slow-cooked Slaney beef ribs marinated in Kismet’s fiery jerk BBQ spice and lime.
Slow-cooked Jersey beef ribs marinated in fiery jerk spice and lime. The only jerk worth falling for. Smoky, sticky, and smooth where it counts. These boneless ribs don’t play nice – they play loud, with a side of sunshine and serious flavour.
Local Heroes:
Where Jersey meets Jamaica – beef ribs slow-braised in house-made jerk paste with lime, chilli, and allspice. Sweet, smoky, and deeply spiced with an unapologetic Caribbean soul.
Cotes du Rhone Estezargues Les Oliviers
– Love Wine Recommend
Tasting Notes: A classic Southern Rhône blend offering layers of ripe blackberry, black cherry and plum, alongside notes of wild herbs, cracked pepper and subtle spice. Smooth, generous and full of character, with soft tannins and a rich, warming finish.
Why It Works: Our Jerk Beef Ribs are all about bold flavour – smoky, sticky, sweet, spicy and deeply savoury. The dark fruit and peppery notes in the Côtes du Rhône complement the warming jerk spices beautifully, while its smooth texture stands up to the richness of the slow-cooked beef. The result is a pairing that’s big, bold and made for lingering over with good company.
Dark, hypnotic, and full of fire – this track’s swagger matches the ribs bite for bite. It’s bold, unapologetic, and a little dangerous in all the right ways.
Whether you’re a curry lover, a pie purist, or a mac devotee, there’s a pairing waiting to make your next Kismet night-in unforgettable.
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