Mobile caterers wanted for a five-month trial in Richmond's parks
25 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Richmond Council is inviting mobile food and drink operators to trade in some of the borough's parks and green spaces this summer, as part of a five-month trial designed to test whether permanent pitches would work for residents and visitors alike.
The scheme is open to both new and established caterers, whether based inside or outside the borough. Successful applicants can trade up to seven days a week, with flexible hours available. Operators must be self-sufficient — bringing their own power, water and waste management — and the council says it is particularly keen to hear from businesses with strong environmental credentials: those reducing single-use waste, sourcing responsibly and cutting carbon.
For Barnes residents, the trial is worth watching. Several of the borough's most-used green spaces sit within easy reach, and if the pilot proves popular, it could shape what park visitors find on offer in future summers. Fees and permitted hours of operation are set out on the council's trials page.
Applications are open now. Full details, including which sites are included and how to apply, are at Richmond Council's parks catering trial page.