This is our Fish & Chip train and is our most popular dining train - so popular we plan to increase the number of trains this year! If you'd rather have sausage and chips or a vegetarian option please let us know at the time of booking. The price includes a dessert which is typically ice-cream.

We have evening and lunchtime options available.

Evening Trains

A two-course meal on board our heritage for just £25 per head for food and travel means you can have a great evening out without breaking the bank.

The price includes 2 return trips by train from North Weald to Ongar, hauled by steam or diesel locomotives according to crews and locomotive availability. You can arrive from 6.30pm and the trains leave North Weald at 7pm prompt. On arrival at Ongar your main course will be served at your table. You will get a complimentary soft drink on arrival and you can bring your own alcohol for later. We will provide disposable glasses on request. The evening ends at around 9.15pm when you arrive back at North Weald for the second time.

Lunchtime Trains

The fare of just £25 includes a journey along the whole line our  DMU so you can enjoy a great time, together with a fish and chip picnic lunch at Ongar, and a free non alcoholic drink from our on train bar and an ice-cream dessert.

The fish and chip lunch will be served at 13.15 upon arrival of 12.30 DMU service from North Weald. 

Dates and Booking

Evening Trains

• 31 July
• 8 August
• 22 August
• Come back for future dates

To book, select "Evening Epping Fryer" from the options below. 

Daytime Trains

• 4 July
• 25 July
• 7 August
• 14 August
• 21 August
• 28 August
• 26 September
• 3 October
• 10 October
• 17 October
• 24 October

To book, select, "Lunchtime Epping Fryer" from the options below.