The Q Train Menu Moves With the Seasons
What to Expect
Cooked onboard and served with care throughout your journey.
Menus shift with the harvests, always spotlighting regional makers and growers.
Optional wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages to complement each course.
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and more options are available with advance notice.
Seasonal Menus
Each season brings a new story to the table. Our five course degustation evolves with the rhythms of the Bellarine, Geelong, and the Otways, and is the same no matter where you’re seated.
Meet the Makers and Growers of the Bellarine
Each season brings a new story to the table. Our five course degustation evolves with the rhythms of the Bellarine, Geelong, and the Otways, and is the same no matter where you’re seated.
Behind the Flavours
Every dish begins in our train’s custom kitchen carriage, one of the few of its kind in Australia. Meet the chefs and crew who bring flavour to life while the countryside rolls by.
Menu FAQs
To help you plan your culinary journey, we’ve answered a few of the most common menu questions.
What if there’s something on the menu I don’t eat?
Yes. Our chefs can tailor our degustation menu to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and lactose-free diets with advance notice.
Due to limited kitchen and storage space on board, we can’t accommodate other dietary preferences or dislikes, and we’re unable to make changes on the day of service. Please let us know your requirements when booking.
Do you cater for vegetarians, vegans, or pescatarians?
Absolutely! Just let us know in advance when booking. Our vegetarian menu is designed to complement the omnivorous journey, using the same seasonal produce and inspiration. Our vegan menu changes with availability, but it follows the same spirit, ensuring everyone shares a similar dining experience.
Will five courses be too much — or not enough?
Our five course journey is designed to feel just right. Portions are carefully planned so you can enjoy every course without feeling overfull. Most guests leave satisfied, but still comfortable enough to enjoy dinner later that evening if they wish.
What our guests are saying
Wonderful
“What a wonderful experience. I had my 60th birthday with my family.
The food was amazing, I am celiac, dairy and low fodmap, nothing was too difficult they just made it happen and my food was very similar to everyone else so I did not feel left out they just adjusted my menu to look the same as or close to everyone else and to fit in with my dietary needs.
I was not sick the next day, which is a plus, what a positive experience. The staff were well educated and knew exactly what they were talking about. What a great experience, highly recommend.”
Leanne Lewis | November 2025 | Google
“What a great experience. Fantastic food, brilliant service, wonderful way to spend an evening.”
Carolyn Oliver | January 2026 | Google
Service was exceptional
“Where do I start….train ride was scenic. Service was exceptional, and the food was fantastic.
Would I do this again you ask??!!!!
Absolutely.”
Ellen DP | January 2026 | Trip Advisor
“The food was lovely. The service was beautiful. It was a lovely way to spend a birthday lunch. I highly recommend – would be a great gift”
Suzanne M | December 2025 | Trip Advisor