Event Summary
Booking: Advanced booking is highly recommended, as spaces are limited. Please note the table for two ticket covers two people. All other tickets for this event cover an individual. You will need to know your menu choices to complete your booking. Menu choices for each date are listed at the bottom of this webpage. When you have your menu choices please select the dates and times button or the book now button against the date you wish to travel in the dates and times list on this page.
Accessibility: We are unable to accommodate mobility scooters and wheelchairs on these specials. If you have any accessible requirements, please do give us a call on 01643 704 996.
Dogs: Please note that dogs are not permitted on our Quantock Belle Dining Train
The service operates on the scenic West Somerset Railway between Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton) and Minehead, recreating that wonderful, nostalgic atmosphere of the great days of steam. Our diners enjoy good food and excellent company as the train winds its way through the beautiful Quantock Hills, past the ancient port of Watchet and along the coast to Blue Anchor Bay and through to its conclusion at Minehead.
Whatever the occasion may be – a special anniversary or birthday celebration, a cosy dinner for two, or a Sunday lunch out – we are sure you will find dining on the Quantock Belle a delightful and memorable experience.
This year we will be joined by Chef Sam le Roux.
The Quantock Belle operates on a number of dates and is extremely popular. Advance booking is therefore mandatory. Your fare includes:
- Return travel at your reserved dining table;
- A three-course meal with tea or coffee served during the journey; (when booking your tickets you will need to know the menu for your date of travel. Menus are listed at the bottom of this webpage, select the relevant date to see the menu choices for your day of travel. Once you have decided, please then click book tickets at the top of the webpage).
- Value Added Tax, as applicable.
A comprehensive bar service, including a varied wine list and soft drinks, is provided to your table by our attentive liveried stewards throughout the day and charged towards the end of your return journey.
A vegetarian option (homemade gluten and dairy-free) is available as an alternative to all advertised menus but we must be notified at the time of booking. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know on 01643 704996.
Dessert is served on the return journey to Bishops Lydeard and accompanied by a continuous tea and coffee service.
For our afternoon services, once you have arrived in Minehead, you will then have an hour to explore the seaside town before your return service departs.
Quantock Belle Evening service will run for selected dates in 2024. Menus for each date can be found further down this page, after the dates of available services. Please note that you will need your menu choices at the time of booking, so make sure you have these available when booking.
We are confident you will have a wonderful and memorable day out with us and we look forward to seeing you on "the QB" soon.
Tickets are sold as individual tickets or a guaranteed table for two (price includes a £15 supplement to guarantee your table) the guaranteed table for two ticket covers two people. If you book four tickets, you will be seated together but please note if you purchase less than four, you may be seated with another party unless you purchase the guaranteed table for two option.
Please be aware due to the heritage nature of the stock, we are unable to accommodate mobility scooters and wheelchairs on these services. If you have any accessible requirements, please do give us a call on 01643 704 996.
Please note that no dogs are permitted on this service, with the exception of assistance dogs. Please advise us of this in advance when making your booking.
We recommend arriving 30 minutes before your departure time. This is to ensure you have plenty of time to get seated and settled before your train departs.
DATES & TIMES
Dates & Times |
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Prices (MULTIPLE EVENTS) | |
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| Quantock Belle Guaranteed Table for Two | £175.00 |
| Quantock Belle | £80.00 |
| Quantock Belle Guaranteed Table for Two | £175.00 |
| Quantock Belle | £80.00 |
Menus
Starter
Option 1 - Crab Arancini with spicy sriracha dip (Deep fried balls of rice with a crab filling. Served with a leaf salad.)
Option 2 - Minestrone Soup (Vegetable and pasta soup served with Parmesan cheese and a bread roll.)
Main Course
Option 1 - Braised short rib of beef (Served with potato gratin and seasonal vegetables.
Option 2 - Roasted Seabass with ginger greens (Served with boiled baby potatoes and seasonal vegetables.)
Option 3 - Mushroom Stroganoff (Cream mushrooms served on ribbons of pasta and seasonal vegetables.)
Dessert
Option 1 - Pecan Pie served with caramel sauce and creme fraiche
Option 2 - Apple and blackberry crumble served with custard
Option 3 - Cheese board (3 Somerset cheeses with chutney, celery, grapes and crackers.)
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking
Starter
Option 1 - Asparagus and gruyere feuilletes
Option 2 - Broccoli and cheese soup
Main Course
Option 1 - Crumbed salmon with lemon cream sauce
Option 2 - Lamb chops with honey and grapes
Option 3 - Parisian Peppers with beans, halloumi, capers, and olives
Dessert
Option 1 - Hot Cross Bun and butter pudding
Option 2 - Simnel trifle
Option 3 - Cheese board
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking
Starter
Option 1 - Charred courgette, lemon, and goat’s cheese galette
Option 2 - Ham hock terrine with piccalilli
Main Course
Option 1 - Chicken Supreme with a delicious creamy mustard sauce
Option 2 - Pork Tenderloin with honey garlic sauce
Option 3 - Giant butterbean stew
Dessert
Option 1 - Apple Tarte Tatin
Option 2 - Steamed chocolate pudding
Option 3 - Cheese board
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of bookin
Starter
Option 1 - Chicken liver & brandy pate
Option 2 - Roasted vegetable stack
Main Course
Option 1 - Roast pork loin
Option 2 - Chestnut roast
Both served with all the trimmings (Roast potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, Yorkshire pudding & stuffing)
Dessert
Option 1 - Sticky Toffee Pudding
Option 2 - Lemon Curd Roulade
Option 3 - Cheese board
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking
Starter
Option 1 - Potato, goat’s cheese and spring onion pastries
Option 2 - Cod fishcakes with lime
Main Course
Option 1 - Roasted poussin with oregano, orange, and sherry
Option 2 - Luxury seafood pie
Option 3 - Mushroom Stroganoff
Dessert
Option 1 - Sticky Toffee Pudding
Option2 - Banoffee Pie
Option 3 - Cheese board
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking
Starter
Option 1 - Prawn cocktail with beetroot Marie Rose
Option 2 - Minestrone
Main Course
Option 1 - Roast chicken breast with all the trimmings (Roast potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, Yorkshire pudding & stuffing)
Option 2 - Nut Roast with all the trimmings (Roast potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, Yorkshire pudding & stuffing)
Dessert
Option 1 - Sticky Toffee pudding with custard
Option 2 - Jam Roly Poly with custard
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking
Starter
Option 1 - Chilli squid
Option 2 - Roasted Vegetable Stack
Main Course
Option 1 - Seabass with lemon and caper sauce
Option 2 - Pork loin with herb stuffing
Option 3 - Asparagus and tomato savoury frangipane tart
Dessert
Option 1 - Pecan pie
Option 2 - Panna Cotta with baked rhubarb
Option 3 - Cheese board
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
Starter
Option 1 - Gazpacho
Option 2 - Chicken liver pate
Main Course
Option 1 - Greek stuffed chicken
Option 2 - Spiced neck of lamb fillet baked in phyllo
Option 3 - New potato, pea, and asparagus sformata
Dessert
Option 1 - Fruit Salad and ice cream
Option 2 - Apple crumble with custard
Option 3 - Cheese board
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking
Starter
Option 1 – Guacamole
Option 2 - Sweetcorn soup
Main Course
Option 1 - Chicken Enchiladas
Option 2 - Pibil style pork ribs
Option 3 - Potato Tacos with curd cheese
All served with spicy rice, refried beans and Mexican salad
Dessert
Option 1 - Orange and tequila crème caramel
Option 2 - Mexican corn cake
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking
Starter
Option 1 - Prawn Cocktail
Option 2 - Ham hock terrine
Main Course
Option 1 - Pork tenderloin with mustard sauce, apple, lentils, and herbs aioli
Option 2 - Baked salmon with a herb crumbed crust
Option 3 - Artichoke, spinach, and cheese pie
Dessert
Option 1 - Strawberry pavlova
Option 2 - Lemon Posset
Option 3 - Cheese board
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
Starter
Option 1 – Gazpacho
Option 2 - Chicken liver pate
Main Course
Option 1 - Cold salmon fillets with salad
Option 2 - Vegetarian quiche with Salad
Option 3 - Potato salad, Coleslaw, Tomato salad, pickled beetroot
Dessert
Option 1 - Lemon cheesecake
Option 2 - Strawberry Pavlova
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking
Starter
Option 1 - Smoked salmon terrine
Option 2 - Tony’s carrot soup
Main Course
Option 1 - Crumbed chicken breast with cheese sauce
Option 2 - Slow cooked lamb shanks
Option 3 - Tomato and Manchego tart
Dessert
Option 1 - Sherry trifle
Option 2 - Vanilla cheesecake with chocolate ganache
Option 3 - Cheese board
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking
Starter
Option 1 - Gazpacho with croutons
Option 2 - Smoked salmon mousse
Main Course
Option 1 - Chicken Piccata
Option 2 - Lamb shanks slow cooked in red wine
Option 3 - Summer veg pasta
Dessert
Option 1 - Lemon curd roulade
Option 2 - Maple Panna Cotta
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking
Starter
Option 1 - Gyoza with chilli dip
Option 2 - Goat’s cheese souffle
Main Course
Option 1 - Slow cooked pork belly
Option 2 - Lamp chops with rosemary and garlic butter
Option 3 - Mushroom and celeriac torte
Dessert
Option 1 - Lemon curd roulade
Option 2 - Sticky toffee pudding
Option 3 - Cheese board
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
Starter
Option 1 - Bacon Dumplings in broth
Option 2 - Chäschüechli with greens (Swiss cheese tarts)
Main Course
Option 1 - Chicken Schnitzel
Option 2 - Bratwurst with rosti
Option 3 - Tartiflette (v)
Dessert
Option 1 - Apple Strudel
Option 2 - Swiss plum tart
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking
Starter
Option 1 - Charcuterie platter
Option 2 - Thai fishcakes
Main Course
Option 1 - Hunter’s chicken
Option 2 - Slow cooked beef short rib
Option 3 - Sweet potato gnudi with cavollo nero
Dessert
Option 1 - Chocolate bread and butter pudding
Option 2 - Tiramisu
Option 3 - Cheese board
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
Starter
Option 1 - Crumbed camembert with brandied marmalade
Option 2 - Peppered mackerel pate
Main Course
Option 1 - Pork belly with caramelised apples
Option 2 - Tarragon chicken
Option 3 - Red onion and beer tarte tatin
Dessert
Option 1 - Chocolate mousse
Option 2 - Passionfruit panna cotta
Option 3 - Cheese board
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
Starter
Option 1 - Mackerel pate with melba toast
Option 2 - Baked Camembert with cranberry and orange sauce
Main Course
Option 1 - Duck breast with cherry port sauce
Option 2 - Pork tenderloin with apricot sauce
Option 3 - White bean cassoulet
Dessert
Option 1 - Plum Clafoutis
Option 2 - Apple crumble with custard
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking
Starter
Option 1 - Wild mushroom soup
Option 2 - Goat’s cheese souffle
Main Course
Option 1 - Roast Pork with all the trimmings
Option 2 - Nut Roast
Dessert
Option 1 - Marmalade and whiskey bread and butter pudding
Option 2 - Chocolate and coffee panna cotta
Option 3 - Cheese board
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
Starter
Option 1 - Caramelised onion tarts
Option 2 - Charcuterie platter
Main Course
Option 1 - Beef bourguignon
Option 2 - Pork Tenderloin with mustard sauce
Option 3 - Vegetarian Moussaka
Dessert
Option 1 - Berry Meringue roulade
Option 2 - Caramel Cheesecake
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
Starter
Option 1 - Goat’s cheese and caramelised red onion tarts
Option 2 - Tempura prawns
Main Course
Option 1 - Braised lamb shanks
Option 2 - Roasted salmon with pesto sauce
Option 3 - Mushroom wellington
Dessert
Option 1 - Poached pears
Option 2 - Sticky toffee pudding
Option 3 - Cheese board
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.
Starter
Option 1 - Sausage stuffed red peppers
Option 2 - Caprese salad
Main Course
Option 1 - Grilled cod with artichoke caponata
Option 2 - Lasagna
Option 3 - Porcini Orzott
Dessert
Option 1 - Tiramisu
Option 2 - Salted caramel and Bailey’s tiramisu
Coffee/Tea and petit fours
All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.
Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can.
Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking
Ticket Options
Quantock Belle Guaranteed Table for Two
£175.00
Quantock Belle
£80.00
Quantock Belle Guaranteed Table for Two
£175.00
DATES & TIMES
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