1st Class Service at your seat...dining on the charter train
Who doesn't like the thought of dining aboard a charter train?
We're not talking about the convenience factor here. We've all torn open a sandwich pack and dived into a bag of something or other as we've sat in our seats, going to wherever we are going. Let's be honest, when you travel by timetabled train, it's because you need to, not want to. So, more often than not, grabbing something on the train is for convenience.
This is different altogether. We're talking about taking your time over dinner, perhaps watching the sun go down as you glide onwards. Enjoying lunch with friends over a glass of wine perhaps? Listening to the clink of cutlery and subdued conversation at breakfast as the train soaks up the rail joints. Just being with a loved one in your own little private world...
Ok, we can't guarantee that you can count the telegraph poles at the lineside or the 'clackety-clack' of the rail joints, but you have to admit, there's still an air of romance about dining in convival surroundings on a train...
Our fully equipped kitchens and buffet area can provide you with a wide range of catering options ranging from:
We can do just about anything you want - just tell us what you're after and we'll look at it for you.
By now, you've probably discovered that we are attempting to deliver a theme through our train. The 1970's livery, the modernistic touches and the lack of emphasis on 'wood and brass'! We're not like a Pullman set with it's emphasis on the golden age of rail travel. They do that extremely well, so there's no point in trying to copy them. If we tried to copy that with our vehicles, it wouldn't work at all well.
No, we deliver food which is aligned to the whole theme of the trainset to deliver a consistent customer experience. Before you start worrying, we don't actually do it like it was in the 1970's. Who remembers BR pork pies and Travellers-Fare 'Maxpax' coffee? Happily, we've moved on a little since those days...
Our cuisine is vibrant and rich in colour and flavours. We pay as much attention to the preparation and presentation of the cuisine as we do the service we offer you.
All our dishes are freshly prepared using the finest ingredients available and where possible using local and seasonal produce.
We also carry gluten free and special diets as standard to our catering operation.
We invite you to put forward a catering suggestion and we will provide you with a competitive price proposal.
Rail-Blue Charters has appointed “The Travelling Gourmet” as its onboard catering team for all its dining requirements. The Travelling Gourmet is an independent, high class catering company who aims to provide a level of service which will match, if not exceed our customers expectations. We want your memories to live long after travelling on our special trains. Where possible, we use local suppliers who share a passion for our commitment for providing superb quality products which in turn, The Travelling Gourmet transform into beautifully presented and delightful dishes. No detail is too small to be overlooked and no obstacle too large to overcome. After all, your enjoyment and satisfaction is our top priority.
The Travelling Gourmet has a background in delivering fine dining experiences at large outdoor events and occasions that complement the service delivery Rail-Blue Charters wants to create.
Dinner served at your seat...
Breakfast
Fruit juice service
Grape fruit or orange, cornflakes, muesli or bran flakes
Grill: bacon, egg, sausage, tomato, mushrooms and saute potatoes or smoked salmon and scrambled eggs
Bakery selection: brioche, croissants or warm rolls and preserves selection
Coffee or Tea service
Dinner
Chefs roast tomato soup served with vodka crème fresh Or Roast vegetable terrine
Roast supreme of goosnargh chicken Served with chardonnay cream sauce, Crushed parsley and sage potatoes Glazed carrots and sugar snaps
Drambuie and raspberry cheesecake Served with butterscotch sauce
Cheese board
Coffee service
Festive dinner
Bellini and Canapés
Lobster and Brandy bisque chive crème fraiche
Fillet of Hereford Beef, Pan-fried Foie gras Served with wilted spinach, horseradish and chive mash Caramelised carrots and shallots, Served with an oxtail and port wine jus
Bailey’s chocolate fondant Served with fresh raspberries and clotted cream
Cheese board
Coffee service with English truffles
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