EMBSAY TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
First-Class Curry and Steam: A Saturday Evening on The Curry Express through the Yorkshire Dales
A 3.5-hour, Saturday-evening dining trip from Bolton Abbey to Embsay featuring a three-course curry by Mastabs, reserved First Class seating, and live music on the return.
First-Class Curry and Steam: A Saturday Evening on The Curry Express through the Yorkshire Dales.
On a Saturday evening the Curry Express threads the low hills and wooded valleys of the Yorkshire Dales, a short steam-hauled run that pairs scenic travel with a carefully prepared three-course curry supplied by Skipton’s Mastabs. The service is presented as First Class: reserved seating, poppadoms and a choice of chicken, lamb or vegetable curry, served at your table as the train travels between Bolton Abbey and Embsay.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three-course curry by Mastabs
A freshly made three-course curry — choice of chicken, lamb or vegetable — pilau rice and a plain naan, with poppadoms included; the food is prepared by Mastabs of Skipton and served at your table aboard the train.
First Class onboard experience
The event is operated as a First Class service with reserved seating and on-train table service, delivering a focused dining experience while the train moves through the Dales.
Steam travel plus live music
The outward and return legs link Bolton Abbey and Embsay by steam, with the curry served onboard at Embsay and live music awaiting passengers back at Bolton Abbey to round out the evening.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
You board at Bolton Abbey, settle into reserved First Class seats and watch the Dales pass as the train eases to Embsay. At Embsay the onboard team brings Mastabs’ three-course curry to your table; after dining you return to Bolton Abbey where live music carries the evening on.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this suits — and who should check restrictions
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a Saturday-evening Dales Dining service; the listed duration for the offering is 3.5 hours.
No special equipment is required; both alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments are available from the on-train bar.
Board at Bolton Abbey Station (BD23 6AF) as the designated meeting and departure point.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Curry Express experience last?
The duration of the trip is 3.5 hours.
Where do I meet for the service?
The meeting location and departure point is Bolton Abbey Station (BD23 6AF).
What food is served onboard?
A freshly made three-course curry from Mastabs, with a choice of chicken, lamb or vegetable curry, pilau rice, plain naan and poppadoms.
Are alcoholic drinks available?
Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments are available from the on-train bar.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not accepted on Dales Dining services; guide dogs are excepted—please contact the railway before booking.
Is seating reserved?
The service is provided as First Class with reserved seating.