Media Release: Guest chef joins Golden Eagle Luxury Trains from Istanbul to Paris

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has announced the limited engagement of a celebrated guest chef onboard their upcoming journey from Istanbul to Paris on 5 September. The new tour which launched earlier this year offers guests a deeper focus on food and wine as it travels through six European countries, including a private tour and tasting at a family-owned champagne house in France's Champagne region and culminating in a grand arrival into Paris.

Renowned British Chef Joseph Rawlins will join the team aboard the private Golden Eagle Danube Express further enhancing the superb dining experience Golden Eagle are known for. A graduate of Gordon Ramsay's Tante Marie Culinary Academy with a Cordon Bleu Diploma, Rawlins trained at Artichoke and spent seven years in Paris under the mentorship of Guillaume Delage, protégé of Pierre Gagnaire.

Chef Rawlins is known for his commitment to using seasonal ingredients that, in his words, “taste like they should.” This philosophy will be brought to life on board, with exclusive menus that combine classic French sophistication with the vibrant flavours of local European produce.

“We're absolutely thrilled to welcome Joseph Rawlins, Head Chef and owner of the acclaimed La Popote restaurant for this special culinary adventure His passion and expertise in French cuisine will bring a distinctive elegance to our existing dining experiences. This includes our exclusive 8-course gala dinner onboard which draws inspiration from local ingredients and flavours along the journey. As a family-owned business, we're proud to support like-minded local artisans,” said Golden Eagle Managing Director, Natasha Baker.

The September departure will also feature an exclusive dessert masterclass onboard by Golden Eagle Head Pastry Chef Rebeka Krupa. Guests can don their apron, learn the secrets behind the stunning dishes Rebeka crafts in the kitchen on wheels and how to recreate them.

Limited spaces available. Golden Eagle Luxury Trains packages are fully inclusive of private ensuite rail accommodation, all exquisite meals and drinks, personal cabin attendant service, fully guided off-train excursions, all gratuities and transfers, plus premium hotels pre and post tour and a UK registered medical doctor on board.

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