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Some, including the unions, are arguing for catering to be included in the public interest, that's what I'm debating.
No requirement to provide except on the longest journeys to Cornwall where some might need to eat twice if going the whole distance is all that is needed. Put that in an ITT▸ and you might well get higher bids thus less cost on the taxpayer
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« Reply #902 on: February 03, 2015, 19:31:52 » |
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I'm all for the Pullman 'experience' but ^10 for a starter is very expensive!
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« Reply #903 on: February 03, 2015, 20:41:42 » |
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We're talking mid to high end quality and service here. I'd liken it to dining in at least a 4* hotel. Prices compare favourably with that level.
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« Reply #904 on: February 03, 2015, 21:05:27 » |
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New menus were introduced on the lunchtime/evening Pullman services from 26th January.
Oooh!! Scallops for me, the belly pork (as a change from my normal preference of fillet steak - I mean, times are hard, aren't they?) |
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« Reply #905 on: February 03, 2015, 21:57:20 » |
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I'm all for the Pullman 'experience' but ^10 for a starter is very expensive!
I would compare the menu, presentation and service to somewhere like this restaurant. Add on a few pounds for the service being on-board a train and the prices are probably about right. The aforementioned restaurant is somewhere I visited for a work meeting and very much enjoyed the food. Doesn't mean that I'd ever pay that much myself, but it shows the Pullman prices are "about right". |
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« Reply #906 on: February 03, 2015, 22:52:57 » |
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Agree, for the quality of the food and service, the prices compare favourably with other restaurants.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #907 on: February 03, 2015, 22:56:42 » |
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Add on the complimentary first class seats while dining for those that make their way from standard...
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« Reply #908 on: February 03, 2015, 23:09:32 » |
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Oooh!! Scallops for me, the belly pork (as a change from my normal preference of fillet steak - I mean, times are hard, aren't they?)
Exactly what I plan to have tomorrow! Followed by the Apple Crumble with the Cider Brandy infused Rodda's Custard (which is made with Cornish clotted cream and real vanilla).  I'm salivating already.   |
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« Reply #909 on: February 03, 2015, 23:15:38 » |
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« Reply #910 on: February 03, 2015, 23:21:54 » |
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Perambulating Pantophagist?
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« Reply #911 on: February 03, 2015, 23:23:46 » |
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« Reply #912 on: February 05, 2015, 19:32:22 » |
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The new 13:03 from London and 18:03 from Plymouth seem confirmed from March 2nd. London crews, including former Travelling Chefs, have been training/shadowing the West Country crews in preparation.
Meanwhile I learned today that it is hoped to introduce a lunch service from Swansea to London and a return dinner service later in the year.
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« Reply #913 on: February 05, 2015, 20:07:45 » |
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Meanwhile I learned today that it is hoped to introduce a lunch service from Swansea to London and a return dinner service later in the year.
Good to hear that the Pullman is proving successful enough for the quite rapid expansion that is taking place. Bodes well for making good use of the kitchen facilities on the IEP▸ 's. |
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« Reply #914 on: February 06, 2015, 17:54:38 » |
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As planned, I dined on the Pullman on Wednesday 4th February, taking the opportunity to sample items from the new menu. As always the service and quality were top notch. Excellently prepared fare with faultless service. Following my recent poor experience at the hands of FGW▸ staff at Paddington the balance has been redressed a little by the Pullman team. They are a credit to FGW. As I always do with new menu items or ones I'm trying for the first time there has to be the obligatory pictures! If just one of my reports or pictures tempts someone to try the Pullman service for the first time then I've done my job.  Starter. Devon Scallops, grilled in the half shell, with fennel and lemon butter. Main Course. Slow Braised Somerset Pork Belly with white cabbage and wholegrain mustard. Dessert. Spiced Apple Crumble with warm Rodda^s vanilla custard and Shipwreck cider brandy. As I said, all excellent. But the belly pork in particular stood out. Absolutely divine, with fat that melted in the mouth. All washed done with an agreeable white wine from Cornwall, Knightor Trevannion. |
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