A history of railway refreshments

Snack on the Track | A history of railway refreshments

Thursday 15 January 2026 | 17:30-18:30 | £5.00 per person | Booking required

Curly sandwiches and soup too hot to eat; railways of the past didn’t have the best reputation for their catering services. Has it always been this way? This talk explores the history of railway catering from early refreshment rooms and picnic baskets to buffet cars and luxurious expresses.