LUCA to cook on board the British Pullman train

Ahead of its 10th anniversary this autumn, Clerkenwell restaurant LUCA will begin its celebrations by partnering with British Pullman, a Belmond Train, on a one-off journey on Thursday 4 June.

The Michelin-starred Italian will partner with one of Britain’s most storied trains for an elevated lunch journey through the Kent countryside, complete with a four-course menu.

Starting from London Victoria, guests will enjoy the opulent surroundings of the British Pullman as it travels through the Kent Countryside, turning around once it reaches Dover to return to London. 

LUCA’s Robert Chambers has designed the menu. The day will start with a drinks reception at Victoria, before guests are welcomed on to the train. Members of the LUCA team, including founders Johnny Smith and Daniel Willis, will share insights into the inspiration behind the dishes and the restaurant, tableside throughout the day. 

“We are thrilled to celebrate LUCA’s 10th anniversary year in such a fitting way," says Smith. "The British Pullman is one of those truly iconic British institutions - the kind of setting that makes a meal feel genuinely special. We couldn’t think of a better way to mark a decade of LUCA."

The menu will include LUCA’s signature Roast Orkney scallop with Jerusalem artichoke and nduja, followed by a primi of Salt baked Potato gnocchi, Romana courgette, Mazara prawns & smoked stracciatella.

For secondi will be Hebridean cannon of lamb and braised belly, lemon and rosemary polenta, summer caponata and black olive - a dish that marries British ingredients with Italian sensibility.

The meal will conclude with LUCA’s tiramisu alongside chiacchiere - a carnival staple in Italy - before coffee and Amedei chocolate and honeycomb truffles bring the journey to a close. The food will be paired wines chosen from LUCA’s Italian-focused cellar.

Image: Jethro Marshall for Studio Smith & Willis

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