Nah there used to be potato on the breakfast on VTEC but it went at the same time as the Black Pudding was reintroduced.
I do think it was better when there were four rotations rather than two.
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Nah there used to be potato on the breakfast on VTEC but it went at the same time as the Black Pudding was reintroduced.
I do think it was better when there were four rotations rather than two.
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Kite159
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In the end I decided to go for the Lamb and minted potatoes, was quite nice
Although I believe the sandwich choices on Sunday will be Salmon or Egg so I will try and get something before hand
It was much better. I'm guessing it was done to manage costs which is a shame.
In the end I decided to go for the Lamb and minted potatoes, was quite nice
Although I believe the sandwich choices on Sunday will be Salmon or Egg so I will try and get something before hand
No competition between the curry and the lamb. The lamb wins every time, it's probably the most consistent dish (other than breakfast) on the VTEC menus are the moment.
Yeah I'm not a lover of salmon or egg mayo, I'd be visiting somewhere on the way to the station.
Indeed. Still, better than VTWC, where it seems to be the same rotation for weeks on end with no changes!
Three times a year it changes in the West. Just changed last month actually. The evening meal choices are Lancashire hot pot, fish curry and aubergine pasta. Haven't tried the hot pot but the curry has a bit more kick to it compared to EC and the pasta reminds me of Sainsbury's med veg pasta ready meal.
East coast definitely excels daytime that's for sure although the brunch menu is good on the west, I wouldn't mind if EC adopted that as it always seems a bit strange getting a plate of curry at 11:05 when a nice bacon roll or soup and a roll would go down a treat.
I was on the 1845 service from Leeds to London Kings Cross yesterday evening, service was prompt and leaving Leeds a cold drink run soon followed, followed by the food trolley and orders for hot food orders being taken after leaving Wakefield. I ordered the Risotto, which was nice enough, however the presentation left a lot to be desired. I have attached a couple of photos for you to see. The hot drinks trolley also came round half way between Doncaster and Peterborough.
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Butts
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I hope that tasted better than it looks - somewhat reminiscent of feline vomit 
As you polished it off I can only imagine it was edible !!
ps the Muffins are fab
As you polished it off I can only imagine it was edible !!
ps the Muffins are fab
Yes it did not taste that bad.I hope that tasted better than it looks - somewhat reminiscent of feline vomit
As you polished it off I can only imagine it was edible !!
ps the Muffins are fab
Yes they are!
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Took the 8.11 from Doncaster to Newcastle again, what a change from last time, order taken after donny, served after York followed by a toast run, and had extra when they returned through, 2 lots of tea, very polite and helpful
Darlington to London today on the 0828. Tea/Coffee flowing freely, two pieces of toast when asked for and the Grill was lovely. Much improved on the EC breakfast I'd have said but the loss of a potato item is a bit of a shame but the addition of a nice thick slice of black pudding is welcome.
Butts
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Perhaps they should drop the tomato and bring back a potato item
Has anyone ever done an "Oliver Twist" and asked for two eggs or black pudding ? - I wonder what their reaction would be.
Perhaps they should drop the tomato and bring back a potato item
Has anyone ever done an "Oliver Twist" and asked for two eggs or black pudding ? - I wonder what their reaction would be.
Even half the tomato and throw in a hash brown or something would be good.
Never attempted to add or remove things from the breakfast before, not sure what the response would be tbh.
Butts, you will be glad you weren't on the 0800 ex Edinburgh this morning as it was interesting to say the least. No coach M due to a fault and first was busier than normal so service a bit slower.
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Butts
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If you halve the tomato you will only have a quarter as just lately they seem to be doling out halves as standard
Who is going to be the first to do an OT on the BP ?
If you halve the tomato you will only have a quarter as just lately they seem to be doling out halves as standard
Who is going to be the first to do an OT on the BP ?
I had a full one this morning, they must have thought I needed a hand with my five a day.
Butts
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I asked for the breakfast to be served without the black pudding on a trip from Stevenage to Leeds last month but they couldn't cope with that - they had to serve it with everything else and I just left it (even though There were only 2 of us ordering food from Stevenage so the orders were hardly complicated).
Butts
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You cannot be serious.....:roll:
Just as well they are not running a B&B
- where you could have said can I have an extra egg or sausage instead of the BP
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I thought that was your complimentary scotch quota on the way back
Sshhh don't tell everyone
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You cannot be serious.....:roll:
Just as well they are not running a B&B
If they can't cope with just removing something there will be a meltdown at taking things off and putting different things on.
Butts
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Sshhh don't tell everyone
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If they can't cope with just removing something there will be a meltdown at taking things off and putting different things on.
Is it not within the realms of possibility that they could make the First Class Experience even more "Awesome" by moving from a Table de Hote to an A La Carte Breakfast ordering system.
I'll have 2 Eggs, 2 bacon, 2 Black Pudding a Sausage , Mushrooms and a Hash Brown.
With the number of staff they normally have available there is no reason why they couldn't do this especially when it's a bit quieter.
On a more serious note does anyone have any ideas what the service will be like over Christmas & New Year?
In particular I'm thinking Mon 19th & Tue 20th December. Will the service be reduced by then like it has been in recent years or will it be the normal fayre?
In particular I'm thinking Mon 19th & Tue 20th December. Will the service be reduced by then like it has been in recent years or will it be the normal fayre?
Butts
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I suppose it was a bit of a pipedream
Could be a few "dry" services over the X-mas period - quite ironic really.
Blindtraveler
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I would be surprised, given Xnas falls on a Sunday this year if rations are reduced as early as the 199th. Looking at things like advance quotas for my own plans the big getaway seams to be Thursday and Friday of that week so can see a full service running through the week
In previous years it's been the usual offer until the 23rd, then effectively a weekend service from the 24th December-1st January (inclusive).
This year I'd expect it to run 24th-2nd inclusive. So you should get the full service.
I suppose it was a bit of a pipedream
Could be a few "dry" services over the X-mas period - quite ironic really.
Yes it is a bit ironic when you think about it, mind you by the time they have dished up your special cooked to order breakfast with extra toast the bar would be shut anyway
Thanks for the replies, have booked a dinner service on the 19th. Seems rude not to when it's £66.50 and some of the earlier ones are £75. No doubt they will announce tomorrow that it's turkey and stuffing or Wensleydale and chutney sandwiches from the 19th as that's just my luck at the mo.
I think so and in previous years they've done things like bacon rolls on breakfast services as well.
Butts
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Sounds good to me if correct - when you say plus I take it you are referring to the provision not cost
Sounds good to me if correct - when you say plus I take it you are referring to the provision not cost
Indeed.
Tetchytyke
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It has been for the last few years, especially on the days leading up to Christmas. Two years ago I travelled up with t'missus on 23 December (a Tuesday) and they were serving booze.
The dinner trains can be very hit-and-miss at that time of year though, I've seen it a few times where they've ended up serving the All Day Menu.
It's a bit odd because VT usually offer the normal menu (doesn't take much, for most of the afternoon there is no hot food on it) minus alcohol. But this is quite a good deal on food because Weekend First is on offer.
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