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As well as Luxury Pullman Dining we are pleased to offer a range of everyday catering options either served onboard your train or from the Station Refreshment Rooms menu.

The 2012 train service affords on-train catering on three of the five daily trips leaving Tenterden at 10:40, 1:15, 3:30 and from Bodiam at 11:40, 2:15 & 4:25. You may depart from either station and opt to have your meal either during a single (50 minutes) or return (1¾ hrs) journey.

ON TRAIN CATERING - must be pre-booked

Same applies as above re on train catering days of operation

Tea or Coffee with a fresh Pastry
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a delicious Danish Pastry served at your table as you steam along the Rother Valley £3.50 per person

Cream Tea
Two warm scones, butter, jam and Rodda's Cornish Clotted Cream. Served at your table with a selection of cakes and tea or coffee. £5.40 per person

Ploughman's Lunch
A traditional Ham & Cheddar Ploughman's Lunch, served with tea or coffee
£6.45 per person.

Children's Party Boxes
Combine the excitement of a trip on a steam train with a special Birthday tea. Children have individual party boxes packed with a selection of food and a drink, whilst adults have the option of a ploughman's lunch or cream tea. It's a real treat for the whole family - because we do all the preparation, as well as the cleaning up!
£3.00 Child, Adult prices as above.

Picnic Hampers
Let us prepare a sumptuous hamper for you and your companions, which will be ready for collection when you arrive at Tenterden Station. Typical content includes: freshly cut sandwich, pork pie, gala pie, crisps or Pringles, Scotch egg, side salad, yoghurt, cheese & biscuits, fresh fruit and a drink. Napkins, cutlery & condiments are also provided. The hamper may be returned to staff at any station.
All this for just £4.50 child, £8.50 adult.

FISH & CHIP SUPPERS

Join our Heritage diesel observation train on one of the Wednesday summer dates for a FISH & CHIP SUPPER. Advance booking is required for these popular services.
Board the train at Tenterden from 6:00pm ready for a 6:30pm departure. Enjoy a glass of wine or a pint of locally brewed beer from the at-seat trolley service as you travel towards Bodiam (additional charge applies). Whether booking online or by telephone, your menu choice will have been confirmed ready to be delivered freshly cooked to coincide with the train's arrival at Northiam Station. There is a short comfort break here before continuing to Bodiam and the return to Tenterden, where arrival is at around 9:15pm. Choose from:
Cod & Chips
Plaice & Chips
Haddock & Chips
Jumbo Sausage (in batter) & Chips
Chicken & Chips
Vegetarian Spring Roll & Chips

Tenterden Town Station Refreshment Rooms

This building was formerly the Maidstone & District Motor Services waiting room at Palace Avenue, Maidstone. Originally erected in 1922, it is reputed to have been Britain's first purpose built bus station. Re-erected at Tenterden Town Station in 1986 & recently refurbished, its Art Deco interior is a pleasant place to enjoy a meal, local ale or some light refreshments. Additional seating is also available outside, from where you may watch the trains arrive & depart. The children's play area is adjacent to the Refreshment Rooms and offers shaded picnic tables.

The Station Refreshment Rooms are accessible to wheelchair users and are open every day that train services operate, from 10am to 4.30pm. Breakfast is generally available from 10am to 11am, whilst lunch is served from 11.30am to 2.30pm. Our menu varies in season, but a typical example of the daily specials may be viewed here.

We are also pleased to make the Station Refreshment Rooms available for private functions on non-operating days throughout the year: please contact us.

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