Eurostar introduces new chefs to Eurostar Premier

On 4th November, Eurostar will see an overhaul of its travel classes. Both ex-Eurostar and ex-Thalys (continental) services will adopt the same names.

As far as the Channel Tunnel services are concerned:

• Business Premier becomes Eurostar Premier
• Standard Premier becomes Eurostar Plus
• Standard becomes Eurostar Standard

At the same time, Raymond Blanc is being replaced, after a decade, by a new culinary team in Eurostar Premier.

Eurostar has hired chefs Jérémy Chan (holder of two Michelin stars at London’s Ikoyi) and Jessica Préalpato (a renowned French pastry chef), together with sommelier Honey Spencer.

In terms of the food and drink itself:

Onboard Eurostar, guests will be treated to a culinary journey, which could begin with delightful amuse-bouche of Curried Cauliflower Mousseline. For the main course, they will be able to choose between a hot option, which could include Baked Salmon served with Coconut Rice and Tangy Potatoes, or a cold option, such as Roasted Pumpkin with Honey and Cashew Miso. The meal might be complemented by a rich Colston Bassett Stilton, paired with burnt honey and apple, and conclude with a refreshing Citrus Delight infused with green cardamom.

To elevate the dining experience, a carefully curated selection of wines is available, including Champagne Fleury, which offers a balanced and rounded palate with the depth of Pinot Noir. The red wine selection features Domaine De La Dourbie, Oscar, a light option with a touch of cocoa, and Symbiose, Merlot, with enticing blackcurrant and pepper aromas. White wine enthusiasts can enjoy Château La Mothe Dubourg, a balanced and dry Bordeaux, while rosé lovers will appreciate La Fleur de Julie, an organic Grenache with fresh red fruit aromas. The wine list is refreshed every three months, ensuring a variety of choices. For those who prefer non-alcoholic options, a carefully selected mocktail is also offered, alongside the usual range of beverages.

It isn’t clear what changes, if any, will be seen to the meal in Standard Premier / Eurostar Plus. This is not overseen by the Business Premier / Eurostar Premier catering team.

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How to get Club Eurostar points and lounge access from UK credit cards (April 2025)

Club Eurostar does not have a UK credit card.  However, you can earn Club Eurostar points by converting Membership Rewards points earned from selected UK American Express cards. 

Cards earning Membership Rewards points include:

• American Express Preferred Rewards Gold (review here, apply here) – sign-up bonus of 20,000 Membership Rewards points converts into 1,333 Club Eurostar points. This card is FREE for your first year and also comes with four free airport lounge passes.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 30,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (30,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

• The Platinum Card from American Express (review here, apply here) – sign-up bonus of 50,000 Membership Rewards points converts into 3,333 Club Eurostar points. Card benefits include Eurostar lounge access.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

• American Express Rewards credit card (review here, apply here) – sign-up bonus of 10,000 Membership Rewards points converts into 666 Club Eurostar points. This card is FREE for life.

Membership Rewards points convert at 15:1 into Club Eurostar points.  The cards above all earn 1 Membership Rewards point per £1 spent on your card, so you will get the equivalent of 1 Club Eurostar point for every £15 you spend.

American Express Platinum comes with a great Eurostar benefit – Eurostar lounge access!  

You can enter any Eurostar lounge, irrespective of your ticket type, by showing The Platinum Card at the desk.  No guests are allowed but you can get entry for your partner by issuing them with a free supplementary Amex Platinum card on your account.