Caledonian Sleeper Breakfast

[luke_oliver]

Hi

Does anybody know how much the supplement is for the breakfast on the caledonian sleeper when you are in a twin berth cabin?

Also, what is in the breakfast and is it worth it?

Thanks

 

[Mojo]

When I went in First class it was a measly microwaved bacon roll in a plastic packet, served with sauce in a sachet, on a tray with a pot of tea, a minute plastic cup of orange juice (if you manage to open it), and a few other bits.

Unless you're in a rush - or it's extremely cheap - I wouldn't bother and would go to McDonalds, a pub, or a local cafe. All customers already get a cup of tea and a shortbread.

 

[High Dyke]

Hi

Does anybody know how much the supplement is for the breakfast on the caledonian sleeper when you are in a twin berth cabin?

Also, what is in the breakfast and is it worth it?

Thanks

Sleeper website doesn't say much.

A complimentary toothbrush kit is available – just ask. In the morning, tea or coffee and shortbread will be delivered to your cabin. A continental breakfast is also available for a small supplement – you can order this when you board the train.

http://www.scotrail.co.uk/caledoniansleeper/leisure.html

 

[Yew]

On my phone so i Can't post a link, but the man in seat 61 has pictures of both.

 

[Essexman]

Last time I used the sleeper (a couple of months ago) they had a proper breakfast (albiet re-heated) which wasn't bad as we trundled across Rannoch Moor.
Mine was included in first class ticket but I think you can buy it for about £4.

 

[amcluesent]

is it worth it?

Nope. Even the Guard warned me to avoid the soggy bacon roll and go for the continental option. Buy a bacon and egg sandwich before boarding.

 

[Peter Mugridge]

Usually when I've come off the Sleeper at Edinburgh I have a breakfast at the Carlton* Highland hotel, a short walk from the station. They get quite a few Sleeper passengers coming in there for breakfast.



*Goes under some other company name these days but everyone still seems to call it the Carlton - probably because the present name isn't very memorable!

 

[High Dyke]

Usually when I've come off the Sleeper at Edinburgh I have a breakfast at the Carlton* Highland hotel, a short walk from the station. They get quite a few Sleeper passengers coming in there for breakfast.

*Goes under some other company name these days but everyone still seems to call it the Carlton - probably because the present name isn't very memorable!

This one? http://www.pumahotels.co.uk/hotels/scotland/barcelo-edinburgh-carlton-hotel

 

[Be3G]

The breakfast options caused a bit of confusion for me when planning to catch the sleeper last year, but I now understand how it all works for standard class passengers. As mentioned previously in this thread, you can pay £4 for a breakfast to be delivered with your wake-up call, but note that standard class passengers only have the choice of the continental breakfast, not the hot option available to first class travellers. The man in seat 61 suggests that the £4 standard class breakfast supplement can get you a hot breakfast, but it cannot.

Having said that though, I thought the continental was pretty good for £4. I can't remember exactly what it contained, but I do remember a hot drink, juice, yogurt, fruit salad (of decent quality), and croissant.

Also, something I haven't seen a mention of anywhere is that if you forego the £4 continental breakfast option, the lounge car actually has a hot breakfast menu in the morning. I can't remember what was on it other than bacon rolls though, which the consensus here suggests aren't very nice though I never tried one.

 

[plymothian]

Breakfast not included for standard class on the Caledonian?!
Makes you realise how much more economical the Night Riviera is considering the shorter distance plus you get a full wash bag supplied complementary as standard, along with complimentary drinks from the buffet.

 

[ainsworth74]

The Night Riviera does rather blow the Caledonian Sleeper out of the water in terms of what you get for your money. Standard class throughout with no sharing, at all, with strangers, complementary wash bag, free hot drinks from the buffet, seats in the buffet for all berth passengers, complementary breakfast in the morning (nothing to write home about but a good snack to start you off) served in your berth.

 

[laird]

Currently the Standard Clas Caledonian Sleeper breakfast options are:

Cup of Tea/Coffee or Orange Juice and a Shortbread Finger = Free
or
Cup of Tea/Coffee or Orange Juice and a Shortbread Finger + Continental Breakfast = £4


Continental Breakfast consists of:
Fruit (Kiwi, Melon, Apple, Orange Segments) pre cut to bite sized pieces
Yoghurt (Rowan Glen)
Croissant (Soggy and Unappealing)


First Class receive either the Contintenal Breakfast or a Cooked Breakfast free of charge (you'll be asked which you prefer on arrival at the train)

The difference between a Continental Breakfast in Standard and First Class is that you will always get an Orange Juice (St. Clements Brand (made by Barrs of Irn Bru fame)) and your tea would come in a tea pot rather than a paper cup.

I've not tried the cooked breakfast but the picture on Seat 61 is out of date as it is no longer just a microwaved roll according to the sleeper car host last week.


Personally I take the continental breakfast, if you want to then buy the hot breakfast items that can be done from the lounge car host. The lounge car does still stock the microwave hot rolls, instant porridge etc. You can just pay for what you want to have in the lounge car.

I'd certainly be interested to know what I'm missing out on by not taking the cooked breakfast in First Class and will try to remember to get a picture of the Continental Breakfast this Saturday morning.

 

[Be3G]

Interesting. I didn't actually want a hot drink with my breakfast (I'm not really that keen on them) but my companion last summer was served one as well as juice with the £4 breakfast; it wasn't an either-or situation.

Oh, also, maybe obvious but I've just remembered that the croissant came with little servings of butter and jam too so it didn't have to be eaten dry. I mention it for the sake of completeness.

 

[Vicpaul]

The orange juice provided to standard and first class is the same ( well it was when I was working there last year )

 

[Peter Mugridge]

This one? http://www.pumahotels.co.uk/hotels/scotland/barcelo-edinburgh-carlton-hotel

Yes, that's it. Barcelo was the name I couldn't remember, but judging from your link it's been sold again now to Puma - a much easier name to remember!

 

[reb0118]

Here is a photo of said sleeper breakfast here:-

 

[CallySleeper]

Here is a photo of said sleeper breakfast here:-

What's in the protein tub on the left?

I think somewhere I still have a Sleeper food menu from last summer which I will try and dig out.

 

[PaxVobiscum]

And a close up of the bacon and egg breakfast option in 1st class before and after opening...

 

[ainsworth74]

Well it's not the greatest looking thing in the world but it does look better than the bacon roll! Would be nice if FGW offered it on their sleepers...

Though the station buffet at Penzance does a nice breakfast

 

[Yew]

Well it's not the greatest looking thing in the world but it does look better than the bacon roll! Would be nice if FGW offered it on their sleepers...

Though the station buffet at Penzance does a nice breakfast

Would be nice if they offered a proper cooked breakfast, I guess the MK2 lounge car isnt as fully equipped as a HST buffet car? (Hiopefully with the commencement of the refurbishment program we will see a MK3 buffet included in the train in future

Also, remember that Scotrail have bargain berth fares, often signiicantly cheaper then the Riviera's minimum fare.

 

[Requeststop]

The Night Riviera does rather blow the Caledonian Sleeper out of the water in terms of what you get for your money. Standard class throughout with no sharing, at all, with strangers, complementary wash bag, free hot drinks from the buffet, seats in the buffet for all berth passengers, complementary breakfast in the morning (nothing to write home about but a good snack to start you off) served in your berth.

Our beloved moderator is right. There is also the addition of the use at Paddington of the first class lounge at Platform 1; a limited but useful bedside TV service if you choose to use it, and duvets instead of sheets and blankets.

I always thought that one of the joys of the Caledonian Sleeper was the porridge and kippers (personally I hate the things) as you passed by Loch Lomond on the way to Fort William. So sad to learn it's now just a carton of orange juice and an inedible bacon roll microblasted to death!

 

[ainsworth74]

Would be nice if they offered a proper cooked breakfast, I guess the MK2 lounge car isnt as fully equipped as a HST buffet car? (Hiopefully with the commencement of the refurbishment program we will see a MK3 buffet included in the train in future

Not sure what the Mk2s are like in terms of equipment, though my understanding is that there isn't much room for kitchen space on the lounge cars. Happy to be corrected. The Mk3 buffets as used by the Night Riviera aren't fully kitted out (I believe) but they certainly could be.

Out of curiosity does anyone know of the Sleepers have ever offered full meals? If they did when did it stop?

Also, remember that Scotrail have bargain berth fares, often signiicantly cheaper then the Riviera's minimum fare.

True though the fares aren't unreasonable and guarantee solo occupancy.

Our beloved moderator is right.

 

[DarloRich]

I have never had a problem with the first class breakfast on the sleeper. It isn't great, but it fills a hole and is warm. The pictures above show you what you get. I dont expect silver service i just want something quick before getting on with my work.

TBH the best bit is a nice cup of tea!

 

[CallySleeper]

And a close up of the bacon and egg breakfast option in 1st class before and after opening...

Absolutely does not look worth it. I much prefer to go for the continental/BYO option. Or this:

 

[ainsworth74]

I think I just had a heart attack just by looking at that...

 

[Be3G]

Here is a photo of said sleeper breakfast here:-

Thanks for the photos. I'm trying to decipher what's in the first class breakfast to the right of the little microwaved fry-up – is it some kind of roll? (I assumed the bacon rolls people are discussing would be instead of the ‘fry-up’, not in addition to it.)

 

[al78]

Here is a photo of said sleeper breakfast here:-

Looks a bit like what you would get on an airline.

 

[reb0118]

Thanks for the photos. I'm trying to decipher what's in the first class breakfast to the right of the little microwaved fry-up – is it some kind of roll?

Yes, a wee bread roll. White or wholemeal.

I often take the "cooked" breakfast home. It is rather delicious between two slices of bread (from Oliphant's the Bakers) & popped into my toasted sandwich maker. You can also use a wholemeal wrap.

It would be better if they served blackeye sausage thus.

 

[Be3G]

I see. Don't think it'd be enough to keep me fuelled properly until lunch time if I had to rush off the train to work or whatnot (a big bowl of porridge is normally the order of the day for me), but I can imagine it does at least prevent someone from starving!

 

[PaxVobiscum]

That looks like what happens when I have the buffet breakfast at a Hilton.