Richmond parks seek mobile caterers for five-month summer trial
25 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Richmond Council is inviting mobile caterers to trade in some of the borough's parks and green spaces this summer, as part of a five-month trial designed to test the appetite — quite literally — for food and drink service on green land.
The scheme is open to new and established operators, whether based inside or outside the borough, and successful applicants can trade up to seven days a week with flexible arrangements. There is no requirement to be a Richmond-based business to apply, which broadens the pool considerably.
The council says it is particularly keen to hear from operators who take environmental responsibility seriously — those actively reducing waste, sourcing ingredients responsibly and keeping their carbon footprint low. Traders must be entirely self-sufficient, bringing their own power, water and waste management to each site.
The trial will run at selected park locations, with fees and permitted hours published on the council's trials page. The data gathered will help the council decide whether to make any arrangements permanent.
For food businesses looking to expand their trading footprint this summer, or street food vendors who have been eyeing Richmond's well-visited green spaces, this looks like a timely opportunity. Full details, including how to apply, are on the council's parks catering trial page.