Friday, 16 May 2014

Dine in Style - Aboard the Famous Steam Train Puffing Billy

Puffing Billy Railway's iconic Steam & Cuisine Luncheon Train is the perfect way to spend a day – winding your way through the scenic Dandenong Ranges – indulging in a tasty three course lunch or Natter Platter to share, complemented by local Yarra Valley wines.

Aboard Puffing Billy's First Class dining carriages you can share the grandeur and charm of the iconic Victorian steam train journey together with family and friends.

“The Steam and Cuisine Luncheon Train is a great way to travel aboard Puffing Billy and share in the experience with friends and family,” said Puffing Billy Marketing Manager, Nadine Hutchins.

“It departs daily and provides two great menu options: indulge in the three course menu or graze over our Natter Platter – a great meal to share.”

The 'Steam & Cuisine Luncheon Train' departs daily (except Christmas Day) at 12.30pm and takes an hour-long scenic journey to Emerald Lake Park where you can explore the walking trails, view the picturesque Emerald Lake and admire the abundant bird life, before climbing back aboard for the return journey.

The Three Course Menu is priced at $92.00 per adult and $82.00 concession or child – and includes such tasty options as Vegetable Soup entrée served with toasted Turkish bread, succulent baked blue-eye fish accompanied by a garlic cream sauce, and Lemon Curd Shortcake served with lemon coulis for dessert.

The Natter Platter is priced at $70.00 per adult and $63.00 concession or child – and includes an assortment of cured meats, seasonal roasted vegetables, and pate, olives and aioli – with traditional scones for dessert.

Both options include tea and coffee and the return journey train ride which arrives back into Belgrave Station at 3.30pm. A range of beverages including local wines are available for purchase.

STEAM & CUISINE LUNCHEON TRAIN
Three Course Menu

Choice of Entrée
Trio of Dips accompanied by flat bread
Vegetable Soup served with toasted Turkish bread, brushed with garlic oil

Choice of Main
Polle Verde - Free range chicken breast stuffed with sun dried tomato, pine nuts, fetta and spinach, topped with a creamy based sage sauce*
Succulent baked blue-eye fish accompanied by a garlic cream sauce*
Roasted vegetable stack served with tomato passata sauce topped with rocket leaves and tasty cheese
Selection of cold meat platter served with potato salad, caesar salad and a garden salad
*Accompanied by seasonal vegetables

Choice of Dessert
Chocolate Delight finished with fresh cream and a mint leaf garnish
Lemon Curd Shortcake served with lemon coulis and a dollop of fresh cream

Natter Platter
Assortment of cured meats
Smoked Salmon
Seasonal roasted vegetables such as stuffed bell peppers, semi sundried tomatoes, mushrooms and artichoke hearts
Pate, olives and aioli

Selection of cheeses
Assortment of breads and crackers
Seasonal fruit and salad
*Menu items may change subject to seasonal availability

Dessert
Scones with jam and fresh cream

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