I am thinking of going from brussels to london in the eurostar by first class. I would like to know how their food is. ALso, do we get choices? WHat if I am a vegetarian?

When it first started....wonderful! But now ..think airplane meals!<BR><BR>If you are going for the food.pick up a picnic and go 2nd class. Having said that te seats are much better in 1st...but do not count on a gourmet experience!<BR><BR>As far as I know , no veg choice..but then I have never asked as I am a carnivore!

I would be very surprised if they didn't offer a vegetarian option, but as I recall, there was no choice of entrees beyond that. You could contact them via www.eurostar.com and ask.

I've only travelled first class on Eurostar once, and can't remember if there was a vegetarian choice, but I'm sure they do have a vegetarian option. There isn't a proper restaurant car - it's just an airline meal, and I don't think it's worth paying the extra for it (if you're hungry, it's not enough, and if you're not hungry, it's a waste of time). The journey takes less than three hours, so it's much better to go second class and eat a meal in Brussels or London, and have a snack and a drink on the train.

Do yourself a big favor and pack food. The dining car is about 25 euro per person and not worth it..think bad airplane meals.

I've taken Eurostar (Bus and Coach) about a dozen times to Paris and Brussels. The food is very hit-or-miss in 1st class. Sometimes it's really good (and it's always nice to get champagne, which they serve on departure except in the mornings), but sometimes it's downright strange and inedible. I think they've also got something for vegetarians to eat, but it would be worth calling ahead (as you would for a plane trip). <BR><BR>The main reason for considering a first class ticket has to do with comfort and the risk of delays. Sometimes the trains are horribly delayed (an hour is not uncommon; I've suffered a 4 hour delay). You'll be much more comfortable in 1st, and they'll have something for you to eat and there are piles of magazines to read. If you were going to Paris during a peak travel time, I'd strongly recommend 1st (if you could book far enough in advance to get a low fare) - otherwise you risk getting trapped with a bunch of obnoxious teenagers for hours (my last economy trip back from Paris, on a weekend afternoon). It's unlikely you'll find obnoxious teenagers on the Brussels route (although some of the Eurocrats look young enough to be teenagers, and some of them are petulant if they picked the champagne-free trip).<BR><BR>One of the disadvantages of 1st class is that it doesn't get you better check-in privileges (unless you buy a fully flexible, very expensive ticket). My recent trips have been civilized, but I've taken at least 3 trips where the crowd at Waterloo was a nightmare - attributable to late trains, heightened security and badly organized systems. Budget at least 50% more time than they tell you you need to check in at Waterloo (Brussels isn't a problem).

I usually go first (business) class rather than standard (second) class unless it's a last minute trip (and I'm paying, not a client). However, if you do ride in standard class do NOT accept a window seat assignment of seat 22--there's no window! If they try to assign you seat 22, ask for another seat. Also, it's very annoying, in standard class, they bunch everyone together (you can spread out after the train leaves); in business, the computer seating system automatically spreads people throughout the car. <BR>Food wise, the breakfast on the Eurostar is fairly decent and I like the in-seat service. But don't expect great things--it's nothing special. <BR>BTilke (Brussels)