September 14, 2025 | Lunch

The Oriënt Dining Express returns!
On Sunday, September 14, Belgium’s most romantic train will run again. Our steam locomotive will haul the train while you enjoy a delicious lunch on board, catered by Jurgen Kookt.

Please note that this event is not suitable for babies and children under the age of 12.
We kindly ask that all children remain seated and supervised by an adult throughout the journey.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Arrival (with guided tour): 11h00
Arrival (without guided tour): 12h00
Train departure & service of the first course: 12h30
Estimated return time: 15h00

Adress: Stationsplein 8, 9990 Maldegem

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EVENT DETAILS

Date
September 14, 2025
Price
starting from €117/person
Reservations
Book here

Menu

Aperitif

4 canapés
Pulled pork // Mexican style // corn cream // tortilla
Green curry crémeux // herb couscous // sea bass tartare
Celeriac mousse // smoked duck // walnut // orange
Prawn bisque // piquillo // cognac

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Starter

Quail “mushroom toast”
Nut bread toast // sautéed mushrooms
warm foam of black garlic // fresh herbs

Warm accompaniment: pan-seared quail fillet
&
Bread // truffle butter

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Main course

Pan-seared duck breast on the skin
textures of butternut // savoy cabbage // smoked bacon
“Aigre-doux” jus with honey and blue plum

including a second serving: Salpicon of the thighs

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Dessert

Saint-Honoré “popcorn”
Choux pastry // popcorn mousse // chocolate // salted caramel

Drinks are included

RATES

WR4250
4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
€124 per person*€137 per person*€160 per person*
FIRST-CLASS K1AD
4 PERSONS3 PERSONS2 PERSONS
€117 per person*€127 per person*€145 per person*
*(Admission ticket includes and reserved seat, VAT included)

Online reservATION

You can secure your booking and make the payment right away.
Online reservations will open automatically at least three months before the journey date.

Cancellations made up to two weeks before the journey will receive a full refund.

If you wish to book for a group of 9 or more, please contact us by email at info@stoomtreinmaldegem.be.

By clicking ‘Book now’, you confirm that you agree to our terms and conditions
Voordat u op ‘Reserveer nu’ klikt, bevestigt u dat u akkoord gaat met onze terms and conditions.

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OUR CARRIAGES

There are two types of carriages to choose from.

♢ WR4250 (WAGON-LITS RESTAURANT FROM THE ORIËNT EXPRESS)

♢ K1AD (FIRST-CLASS CARRIAGE WITH UNIQUE INTERIOR BY HENRY VAN DE VELDE)

NEW!


Would you like to learn more about our Oriënt Dining Express and the dedicated team behind it?
Sign up now for a complimentary guided tour just before the journey starts. One of our volunteers will welcome you and share insights into the historic carriages as well as the authentic steam locomotive that will carry you. Afterwards, we’mm take a peek inside the museum shed, where many more historic carriages and locomotives are housed.

How? When making your reservation, you can select an additional ‘experience’ called ‘Geleide rondleiding’. Please note that it is normal for the screen to display ‘Niet op voorraad’.

Practical information: You are expected to arrive one houre before the departure of the journey.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where does the train depart from and where does it arrive?

The Oriënt Dining Express departs from and returns to Maldegem station | Stationsplein 8, 9990 Maldegem.

Is parking available?

There is ample parking nearby, ensuring a relaxed and worry-free start to your journey.

What’s included in the price?
  • The full menu as listed on the event page
  • Drinks during the journey
  • Your train ticket
  • A contribution toward the preservation of our heritage railway station.
Can you accommodate special dietary requirements, such as vegetarian or vegan options?

The kitchen facilities on board are limited, so please inform us well in advance if you have any special requests. Unfortunately, we’re unable to make changes on the day of your journey.

Are there facilities for young children or people with reduces mobility?

Due to the historic nature of the Oriënt Dining Express, we unforunately cannot accommodate pushchairs or wheelchairs on board. There are also no facilities for feeding or caring for young children during the journey.

Are pets allowed on the Oriënt Dining Express?

We love animals, and they are welcome on our regular trains. However, due to the delicate interior of our dining carriages, pets are not permitted on board of the Oriënt Dining Express.

Discover the Oriënt Dining Express

The Oriënt Dining Express takes you back to the golden age of express trains in the 1960s and 1970s, when dining carriages of the Compagnie Internationale des Wagon-Lits were a daily sight on major routes and international services.

All guests are server the same menu – something that is no longer common today. The dedicated team of volunteers at Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo goes above and beyond to offer you an authentic culinary experience on board.

The Oriënt Dining Express is organised by our heritage railway society to support its ongoing work in restoring, maintaining, and operating its entire collection. Every aspect of the Oriënt Dining Express – from preparation to service – is carried out by passionate volunteers.

Your own exlusive Oriënt Dining Express?

Looking for a truly unique setting for a business lunch, birthday celebration, wedding, or gathering with friends? Why not host your very own Oriënt Dining Express? We create a besproke experience entirely tailored to your wishes, ensuring a journey to remember.

In addition to our historic carriages, our entire heritage site is also available for larger events and occasions.

Please feel free to contact us for more information about possibilities, capacities, and pricing.