Train journeys are magical. The scenic beauty and nature throughout the journey set us calm. The joy of spending time with family and friends on a train is unbeatable. And food is one of the exciting aspects of a train journey. How can a journey be fulfilled without your favorite foods and snacks? Eating food together and sharing foods are our cultural values. It is one of the best experiences to look forward to during a train journey.
Going on a journey needs a lot of planning. From the transportation to food, everything has to be in place. A family trip or an excursion with friends involves a lot of people. Cooking and carrying extra baggage of food for a big group of people may not be the most feasible option. The food available in the train pantry cars are unhygienic and the food options are limited.
This is where online train food service comes to power. You can now book a meal on the train online using Zoop, a railway food app. Be it individual orders or bulk food orders for a group of people, it can now be done online. You can pre-book your meal in advance to avoid last minute confusion. Pre-booking your food can save you a lot of time. You can focus on the other parts of your journey, while we take care of your food arrangements. Be rest assured, your order will get delivered to your berth/seat on the respective day of your journey.
IRCTC E-catering
With the advancement in technology, the Indian Railways (IRCTC) decided to go digital and hosted their food services online. Ever since IRCTC came into picture, there has been a great improvement in food quality. Since it was challenging to cater to the needs of a larger audience, IRCTC partnered with multiple online food delivery aggregators to streamline their business.
Zoop is one of the aggregators and it is an authorized food service in trains approved by IRCTC e-catering. There are multiple restaurants and cloud kitchens working under Zoop to deliver a wide range of cuisines. All the restaurant food partners are approved by IRCTC and certified by FSSAI. The quality of food and hygiene is maintained as per the standards of FSSAI.
Passengers can enjoy the comfort of food service in trains by using the railway food app. The experience is hassle-free and the process is super simple. Your order gets delivered straight to your seats.
Let us see how exactly you can place a food order online and pre-book a meal in advance for your train journey. The process is straightforward and below is a step-by-step guide for booking your online train food.
How to order food online on the train?
You can order your meal online in three different ways.
- You can book your meal through Zoop’s website.
- By using the mobile application.
- You can also order your food by calling +91 8010802222.
Steps involved in ordering your food online
You can order food on the train by following the below steps:
- Open the official website of Zoop or download the Zoop app from the Google Play store.
- Enter your ten-digit PNR number.
- Choose the train station where you want your food to be delivered.
- Select a restaurant of your choice and add your favorite foods to the cart.
- Confirm your order.
- Pay online (Debit/Credit card, Internet banking/ Paytm/ UPI) or at the time of delivery.
Alternatively, you can also book food on the train via call. The respective team members will get in touch with you to place your order.
Steps involved in booking a meal via call
- Call us at +91 8010802222 or IRCTC call center number 1323.
- Enquire the food options available for your preferred train station.
- Provide your ten-digit PNR number to assist you by checking your train status.
- Choose the food of your choice and the support team member will place an order on your behalf.
- You will receive a confirmation message immediately once the order is placed.
And Voila! Your railway food order has been placed. Your order will be delivered to your berth/seat when the train reaches the selected station.
Group Order
You can also order food on the train for a large group of people. Zoop has delivered bulk food orders for school groups, college, marriage parties, official tours, and a lot more. You can avail the best discounts and offers when you make a bulk food order. The main difference between a regular order and a bulk order is that the bulk orders have to be placed at least 24 hours before the journey date. Zoop has provided food for more than 500 passengers in a single order. Thalis, Briyani, Combos are some of the most preferred food items for a bulk order.
Follow the below steps to place your bulk/group order:
- Visit our website or call us at +91 8010802222. The customer team will contact you with the best offers and discounts.
- On the website click the ‘Group Order’ icon.
- Fill up the online form with the details (PNR number, No.of.Passengers, Contact number, Journey date, Preferred food type).
- Choose the food delivery station from the list provided.
- Select the restaurants from the list shared as per your food preferences.
- Place your order from the menu card of the selected restaurant.
- Apply discounts and offers on your order if any.
- Pay a minimum of 30% in advance and balance at the time of delivery on the train.
And that’s it. You can enjoy the food with your group of friends or family.
Zoop aims at providing quality meals at affordable rates. Explore the restaurants and menu options to experience a different variety of cuisines and flavors. This can be a great way to enjoy different regional foods. Your favorite food is a few clicks away. Order your food and leave the rest to us. With the simplified ordering process, you can now pre-book your meal at ease for the next journey.