Dinner onboard the Belmond British Pullman with Laurent Perrier
Dinner onboard the Belmond British Pullman with Laurent Perrier
Where? A Dinner in association with Champagne brand Laurent-Perrier’ aboard the Belmond British Pullman.
Exactly? We met the historic train at London Victoria Station, starting with a champagne reception at the traditional, luxurious Belmond train station waiting rooms.
Why? I’ve always had a fascination with 1920’s and 30’s, flapper fashions and the golden age of travel. Having grown up watching films and reading books like Murder on the Orient Express, The Great Gatsby, The Talented Mr Ripley and Hercule Poirot it’s a bygone era which to me signifies true romance and an intrepid spirit.
So when luxury champagne house Laurent Perrier asked me if I wanted to experience dinner on board the vintage train, The Belmond British Pullman, I was super excited. It just happened to fall on my birthday too, what a stroke of luck!
Along with its sister trains, the Venice-Simpleon Orient Express and Belmond Royal Scotsman, the Belmond British Pullman is an icon that offers a unique and elegant experience. Transporting guests back to a golden age of travel in opulent surroundings, the evening begins with a Laurent-Perrier champagne reception before travelling to the Kent coast and back during a sumptuous, seven-course seasonal tasting menu.
In addition to the impeccable service and warm welcome from Belmond British Pullman’s expert staff and hosting team, Laurent-Perrier ambassadors were on hand to answer any champagne related questions. They talked us through the finer points of masterfully-crafted champagnes and brought to life stories from its historic past dating back over 200 years.
Keep scrolling to see my vintage experience….
The carriage pulls up to London Victoria and you’re instantly transported to a bygone age of style and decadence.
What to wear on board the Belmond British Pullman?
Well as this is such a quintessentially British experience it would only be right to dress up to the nines. The invite says: dress code – black tie, so it’s a wonderful excuse to bring out the ball gowns, cocktail dresses and dinner jackets to fully immerse yourself in the experience.
Bonnie wears: White beaded floor length gown by Bronx and Banco, bag by YSL.
Bonnie and Charlie at the table enjoying the first (of many) glasses of champagne at the dinner.
We were given a little booklet listing all of the dates, vintages and details of the champagnes we would be tasting during our train journey. Even the canapés had a pairing.
The Belmond British Pullman drives through the beautiful English countryside.
The walkways and decor in the carriages are opulent and luxurious.
Dinner is served. We enjoyed a delectable 5 course menu with the perfect champagne pairings to accompany each course.
Happy birthday to me!!
I don’t know who told them it was my birthday (cough!) but I was happily surprised with this gorgeous little fruit cake to celebrate my big day!
Post dinner the entertainment continues. Here’s me doing a little rendition with the gorgeous and talented Spitfire Sisters!
The piece de resistance, a limited edition rose gold encased Cuvee Rose bottle of Laurent Perrier. How divine!
Good night from the Belmond British Pullman and Laurent Perrier dinner and thank you for inviting me for such a special night. It was a truly memorable experience.
For more info on this event and others of it’s kind, click on this Belmond British Pullman link.
And for more UK based luxury experiences see Bonnie’s stay at The Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quatre Season in Oxfordshire.
Bon voyage xx
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This looks like such an amazing train ride and experience! I’ve never been on a luxury train before but now it needs to be on my travel list. I love your lace dress; it definitely matches the decor. Definitely going to look into this!
First of all, I’d like to express my admiration to your lovely outfit. You look stunning! I’d love to experience dining in such place and seeing your pictures makes me feel that I am actually on the train myself. Happiest bday to you!! God Bless!
I love the 1920’s flapper vibe as well and your white floor length gown is gorgeous. It seems like you got to meet some cool people and its great that you had a good time x
What a fabulous way to spend time on board a train. Your gown looks amazing and the setting and servings of food and drink make it a memorable occasion.
What an amazing experience, a train ride with amazing champagnes, the floral gown was awesome and this looked a fun personal time!
This is so pretty! I recently went to a Swing Dance taster class for the first time so I know what you are talking about when you mention your vintage feels!
Happy Belated Birthday and Good Luck!
oh thank you so much xx
Now that swing dance taster class sounds like a lot of fun but you are right it is a lot of fun to indulge in our vintage fantasies. I quite like the freedom and liberation of the flapper era!
Cool. That’s really cool. Never had that experience. And i love you outfit. Looks good on you.
Belated Happy Birthday Bonnie! I can see that pretty dress suits a pretty lady like you and a classic dinner onboardthe Belmond British Pullman. You two looks gorgeous specially when together. Keep enjoying life and more adventure to come!
love this dress girl!! you look fabulous and looks like such a great time and dinner. I absolutely love the rich decor.
Happy Birthday! And what a way to spend it! This looks so much fun and its great that the dress code is black tie, it makes it all so much more special!
What a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday is such style and luxury. Your dress is beautiful and you you look gorgeous.
Looks like you had an amazingly surprised birthday out there! And your dress looks absolutely gorgeous!
Your dress is incredible, you look amazing. And the food looks really yummy x
Thats super awesome. Kinda reminds me of the luxury trains in Rajasthan in India. Similar jaw dropping luxury and awesomeness!
I love your dress. It looks so beautiful. Looks like you had an amazing time.
This looks like such a wonderful time. Everything about the scenery, the decor inside, your outfit, the food looks so incredible. I would love to experience this one day.
I love that dress! It looks fantastic on you. That sure looks like a luxurious train ride. I hope to have that same experience too.
This looks amazing, would love to do it!!
WOW!! You look absolutely amazing and it looks like you had the best time onboard! I’ve never heard of doing something like that before, I would love to though!
You look fab on that white dress, it complements your figure.
OMG CRAZY! My husband and I saw this train when we were in England… Our friend’s band is called PULLMAN STANDARD so we had to get a pic! Ha! I am having a major flash back right now! Too bad my husband and I did not stay for dinner!
Sounds like you had a fantastic time. I love that white dress. Beautiful!
Your dress is stunning. This looks like a it was a fantastic dinner. I would love to give it a try.
What a cool way to have dinner. That is one fancy train car.
This looks like an elegant fun evening, and i love the old style appeal of it all including the retro microphone.
This looks like its so much fun. You look amazing! I loved reading this.
This looks amazing ! You look fabulous!!! Cheers to your birthday glad you enjoyed it!
Wow, that looks pretty epic, I must admit. How do I manage to get on a gorgeous train and drink champagne? That’s my new question in life. Thanks for sharing the experience!
That dress is amazing! You look so stunning and elegant! Happy birthday and I hope you had a blast!
Happy belated Birthday lady! That dress! Fantastic! Not a bad way to spend a birthday.
Wonderful memories of this luxury experience onboard the Belmond British Pullman!
Such a fun experience! I was nervous about the ring thing too!! it really looks like you’ve stepped back in time. It reminded me of when I lost mine.
Thanks x
I love trains! There is “something” about them* And the Orient Express? A dream come true!