A Dinner Date with Raymond Blanc On Board the British Pullman

  • July 29, 2013
A Dinner Date with Raymond Blanc On Board the British Pullman
This event launches a series of ‘pop-up' dinners on board Orient-Express' iconic train throughout 2013 and 2014, hosted by some of the UK's most celebrated chefs.

Raymond Blanc's specially created seven course menu, accompanied by the sommelier's choice of fine wines, will be served to just one hundred guests, as they travel in stylish and elegant carriages through the English countryside. This event reunites Raymond Blanc with his onetime apprentice Robbie Gleeson, Executive Head Chef for the UK Day Trains.

Raymond Blanc comments: "The British Pullman is a train known for its very British traditions and heritage - it offers such a fantastic experience and of course I am delighted to be cooking on board alongside Robbie, and meeting guests who will be joining us on this special journey - I hope to make their trip on board as memorable as I can".

Departing from London Victoria at 7pm on November 16th, 2013, champagne and canapés are served as guests board the train with their affable host. Throughout the evening, Raymond will be spending time with guests, sharing his passion, curiosities, and expertises of cooking, as demonstrated in his current hit TV series ‘How to Cook' on BBC2.

With its original 1920s art deco carriages and exceptional personal service by authentic stewards in fine livery, the British Pullman is an exclusive and luxurious dining experience. The train evokes the golden age of travel; allowing guests the opportunity to engage with a period of time when travellers were elegantly dressed and had the time to slow down and enjoy the journey.

Raymond will host a second dinner on sister train The Northern Belle, departing from Manchester on November 2nd, 2013. Further ‘Dinner Dates with…' will be announced shortly. Raymond is also Chef Patron of Orient-Express property, Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons.