A new series of pop-up evenings aboard Belmond British Pullman will be hosted by an array of award-winning celebrity chefs, together with Executive Head Chef Robbie Gleeson.
The line-up includes household names and will bring cuisine from all over the globe to the 1920s vintage carriages of London’s iconic train, sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
‘Pub food’ to ‘Cuisine Naturelle’
From award-winning proper ‘pub food’ to ‘Cuisine Naturelle’ with the Royal seal of approval; contemporary Indian cuisine to the UK’s youngest Michelin starred chef; the pop-up dinners on board Belmond British Pullman are exclusively for just 100 guests and each evening promises to be a theatrical culinary experience.
“Cooking on board the train is like nothing any chef has ever experienced before – I’m excited about collaborating with all of the chefs that we have invited to join us, and looking forward to working with them to create an unforgettable menu within the constraints of the train’s galley kitchen,” comments Robbie Gleeson, Executive Head Chef.
Raymond Blanc, Vivek Singh, Tom Kerridge…
Following the inaugural pop-up dinner in November 2013, and back through popular demand, Chef Patron Raymond Blanc, OBE, is to return with his team from the critically acclaimed Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire to the Pullman’s galley kitchens on 13th March.
The sumptuous aroma of Indian spices and flavours will take guests on a journey back to India on 8th May with Vivek Singh, Executive Head Chef of The Cinnamon Club, Cinnamon Kitchen and Cinnamon Soho. Bringing a taste of the East with a modern interpretation to the vintage carriages, Vivek is set to craft a menu of authentic Indian dishes with a contemporary twist; drawing inspiration from traditional recipes and pairing spice with matching wines.
Tom Kerridge, Chef Patron of the UK’s only Two Michelin starred public house, The Hand & Flowers, boards the train on 12th July. Tom and his team are set to make a new first by re-creating their pub experience on Belmond British Pullman – becoming the first ‘train publicans’ for the night.
Recognised as the rising star on London’s restaurant scene, Tom Sellers steps aboard with Restaurant Story later this year on 10th October. A protégé of Tom Aikens and Noma, Tom’s culinary vision offers a creative and nostalgic journey through bold British flavours, telling a story along the way.
The host of BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen, James Martin boards the train on 23rd October and showcases dishes from his career spanning over 20 years. His show is a platform for many well-known and up and coming chefs, and a regular slot for many of the names coming aboard this year.
Mosimann’s, tucked away in Belgravia, London, is one of the most prestigious private dining clubs. Its gourmet expertise is a favourite of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge having catered for their wedding and most recently, the team has been supporting the House of Switzerland in Sochi, during the Winter Olympics. Cooking for guests on 13th November, Anton Mosimann’s ethos of ‘Cuisine Naturelle’ is evident in each dish, using only fresh ingredients and avoiding the use of oils, fats and salt.
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About Belmond
Owned and operated by Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., Belmond is a global collection of exceptional hotel and luxury travel adventures in some of the world’s most inspiring and enriching destinations. Established over 30 years ago with the acquisition of Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice, its unique and distinctive portfolio now embraces 45 hotel, rail and river cruise experiences in many of the world’s most celebrated destinations. From city landmarks to intimate resorts, the collection includes Belmond Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg; Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa, Riviera Maya; and Belmond El Encanto, Santa Barbara. Belmond also encompasses safaris, six luxury tourist trains including the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and three river cruises. Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. also operates ‘21’, one of New York’s most storied restaurants.
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