Eurostar’s green award and Raymond Blanc anniversary menu

Eurostar has been re-awarded the highest rating of three stars from the SRA, which it first received in 2019. The accolade demands a high standard of sustainability with ingredients that are seasonal, Fairtrade or organic, not air-freighted and sourced from farmers with high environmental and welfare standards. Eurostar has stressed that Blanc’s expertise in this field has played “a significant role” in it re-receiving the award. 

From 10-23 November, nearly 10,000 customers will be served a limited-edition menu in business premier, including some of Blanc’s most popular dishes from his Eurostar menus over the last ten years.

Mains include Charolais beef braised in Irancy wine, Jerusalem artichoke puree, roasted Jerusalem artichoke and shallot. As a digestif, a financier will be served made using honey from Eurostar’s bees, which have been reared by Eurostar colleagues in three beehives. These have been located close to the high-speed line in Kent for the past decade.

Blanc said: “I am very proud of my partnership with Eurostar and all that we have achieved in the last ten years. To be awarded a three-star SRA rating once again is testament to our shared commitment to quality and service, with sustainability at the heart of all of the recipes we bring to the table. Together, we want to ensure that passengers can enjoy local, fresh quality dishes and start their culinary journey in style.”

Research commissioned by Eurostar found 61% of Brits go abroad just for the food. More than half declare themselves as ‘foodies’ and almost a third want to try Michelin-starred restaurants whilst on holiday.