Britannic Explorer Debuts Gourmet Journey: A Culinary Voyage Through Britain’s Farm-to-Fork Heritage
(IN SHORT) Ahead of its launch in July 2025, The Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, UK, is unveiling a curated dining experience led by renowned chef Simon Rogan and newly appointed Executive Head Chef Sven-Hanson Britt. Emphasizing Britain’s farm-to-fork movement, the train will offer bespoke afternoon tea, lunch, and dinner menus on three distinct routes, each celebrating regional specialties with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. The culinary offerings include inventive breakfast dishes like fermented barley crumpets with roasted ox marrow and traditional delights such as Lincolnshire smoked eel on toasted rye bread, alongside regional highlights on the Wales and Cornwall routes. Chef Sven’s extensive background in Michelin-starred kitchens and sustainable culinary practices promises to deliver a fresh and environmentally conscious approach to luxury dining on board. Guests will enjoy an immersive culinary journey that marries innovative cuisine with British heritage, all within the elegant setting of the train’s two dining cars. Luxury accommodation packages, starting at £11,000, include a 3‑night itinerary with curated excursions, meals, and beverages, ensuring an extraordinary travel and dining experience.
(PRESS RELEASE) HAMILTON, Bermuda, 2025-Apr-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, UK is set to redefine luxury travel dining with an exceptional culinary experience ahead of its official launch this July 2025. Renowned chef Simon Rogan, a leading light in Britain’s farm-to-fork movement, has crafted bespoke menus that celebrate seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, capturing the diverse culinary heritage of Britain. These tailored afternoon tea, lunch, and dinner menus will be featured across three unique routes, each showcasing the finest regional specialties, while the train’s two elegant dining cars set the stage for an immersive gastronomic journey.
Joining the culinary team on board is the newly appointed Executive Head Chef, Sven-Hanson Britt. With extensive experience in Michelin-starred kitchens and luxury hospitality—from The Ritz London to Blue Hill Farm in New York, and his acclaimed London restaurant, Oxeye—Chef Sven brings his expertise in regenerative agriculture and passion for seasonal produce to the Britannic Explorer. His appointment, handpicked by Simon Rogan, ensures that every dish not only highlights the best of British ingredients but also embodies a fresh, environmentally conscious approach.
The menus have been thoughtfully designed to mirror the landscapes and flavours encountered along the journey. Guests can look forward to innovative breakfast offerings, such as fermented barley crumpets adorned with roasted ox marrow and cave-aged cheddar, as well as ancestral grain pikelets with flax seed and grilled orchard fruits. Throughout the day, traditional British ingredients shine through in creations like Lincolnshire smoked eel on toasted rye and savoury crop-rotation porridge featuring wild mushrooms and seasonal brassicas sourced from local farms.
Each route promises a distinct dining experience. The Wales journey delights with a picnic-style lunch featuring rarebit and leek tart, while the Cornwall route boasts a vibrant coastal barbeque lunch, complete with fresh salads, grilled local delicacies, and classic Cornish summer berries for dessert. Signature dishes, such as a reimagined Corra Linn waffle paired with birch sap-cured Tamworth pork chop, capture the essence of Simon Rogan’s culinary philosophy. Regional afternoon tea offerings further elevate the experience, featuring traditional scones—whether from Cornish recipes or Welsh Bakestones—accompanied by wild bilberries, roasted chicory root, and Somerset-grown walnuts.
“The final phase of refining our dishes for The Britannic Explorer menu has been immensely enjoyable,” comments Chef Simon Rogan. “With Sven’s exceptional culinary prowess and shared passion for seasonal produce, guests will be in the very best hands as they embark on this culinary journey.” Chef Sven-Hanson Britt adds, “I believe that The Britannic Explorer will change the game for luxury sustainable hospitality—not only in travel but in redefining how we experience British cuisine. It is truly unique, blending avant-garde creativity with heritage and opulence.”
Luxury accommodation aboard The Britannic Explorer starts from £11,000 for a double cabin package that includes a 3‑night itinerary, excursions, gourmet meals, and an extensive selection of wine and spirits. For reservations and more details, please contact reservations.bex@belmond.com or visit the designated webpage.
Media contact:
Sabrina Panizza – Divisional Communications Manager, Trains & Cruises
sabrina.panizza@belmond.com
Alexa Withers – Senior Manager, Global Brand Communications
alexa.withers@belmond.com
SOURCE: Belmond
