I want to highly recommend the 'dining with Distinction' company, had a lovely meal on the East Lancashire railway steam trip from bury. I am a coeliac and need gluten free food I really worry about events like this but I had to risk it as it was special birthday treat for my dad. They gave me a sticker on my seat and each meal brought to me separately, nothing served from the shared trays! Really good quality food too. I got a Yorkshire pudding! Nicest one I've had out. Bread roll was delicious soft and didn't collapse when I buttered it. Food excellent quality fresh, hot and tasty. Brownie as usual but extremely tasty. Again nicest one I've had out. I'd taken back up sandwich and snacks and didn't need anything! Staff were very clued up and carefull. They do loads of dining events on this line and I'd definitely recommend going if you're a steam fan, or just after something different, beautiful views...
Read moreWhat an authentic experience! We booked the Lancastrian Lunch for our family of 4 for my Dad’s 80th birthday. The 3 hour trip just flew by in the most memorable way! From arriving and being shown to our First class seats (they are all 1st class by the way) , a glass of fizz already on the table, a substantial 3 course meal with friendly and attentive staff, to the gentle ride through the lovely Bury/Ramsbottom countryside, it was all perfect! My Dad was allowed up into the engine to see the stoking and have a chat with the driver. This was actually the highlight for him, so a huge...
Read moreIt’s the first time we have been on this , had it bought us for our 50th anniversary, and I must say what an absolute amazing evening we had, the food was absolutely amazing, the staff so so polite & friendly, the whole experience was fantastic, so relaxing while you eat and take in the country side , all the staff were brilliant, but must say Michelle was absolutely amazing, she took us into the main steam engine, to see how they worked , I’d certainly recommend this to everyone, I’d certainly go again without...
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