London's River Marathon — finish line at Ham
Great River Race food and catering in Ham & Richmond
The Great River Race runs 21.6 miles up the Thames from Millwall to Ham, Richmond, with the 2026 race on Saturday 12 September and the first boats crossing the start line at 12.45 BST. Crews camp at Thames Young Mariners, and hundreds of spectators watch the finish from Richmond Bridge and the towpath. We are the local Indian kitchen a few minutes away — fast, fairly priced and easy to find, for delivery, collection or a table after the trophies.
21.6
miles, Millwall to Ham
28
bridges along the route
300+
crews, 2,500+ competitors
12.45
first boats away (BST)
Race details published by the Great River Race organisers. Start times depend on the tide — always check greatriverrace.org.uk for the official timetable before you travel.
Four ways to eat with us on race weekend
All food is cooked in our Richmond kitchen at 16 Ashburnham Road, TW10 7NF, which holds a 5-star Food Standards Agency hygiene rating. Meat and poultry are halal-sourced, and the kitchen is naturally nut-free, with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free dishes on every menu — useful when you are feeding a whole crew.
Delivery to the campsite and riverside
Hot Indian food delivered to crews camped at Thames Young Mariners, to Ham Riverside, or to a house or club within our normal delivery area. Free delivery within 10 miles of TW10 7NF; a quoted fee applies between 10 and 20 miles.
Find out moreCrew catering for 20 to 350 people
Buffet packages built for whole crews and support teams — Bronze £25, Silver £35, Gold £45 and Platinum £60 per head. Covered trays for drop-off, or a managed buffet with chafing units, fuel, trestles and clear-down.
Find out moreDine in after the finish
The restaurant kitchen opens at 4pm, which lines up with crews coming off the water at Ham. Walk in or book a table for the evening — a short drive or a river walk from the finish.
Find out moreCollection from our Richmond kitchen
Prefer to pick it up yourself on the way back to the campsite? Collection from 16 Ashburnham Road, Richmond TW10 7NF can be arranged by prior agreement when you place the order.
Find out moreWhere the crowds are, and where we are
The finish is on the stretch of river outside Ham House, with boats craned out at Ham and crews and trailers based around the Thames Young Mariners site. Most crews arrive on the Friday, camp overnight, race in the afternoon and want a proper hot meal by the time the trophies are handed out.
Spectators bunch up on Richmond Bridge and along the towpath between Richmond and Ham as the boats come through — one of the busiest food hours of the year in the town. Our kitchen sits a short drive from both, at 16 Ashburnham Road, Richmond TW10 7NF, so deliveries arrive hot rather than after a cross-London run.
We have watched this race pass our doorstep for years and have fed plenty of the people who take part in and support Ham and Richmond's riverside events, including our long-standing food stall at Ham Fair. If your crew, club or support team is coming back in 2027, tell us the date early and we will hold it.
Race weekend timings
- Catering deliveries from 11am. Order ahead for a set delivery time so it lands when your crew is off the water.
- Restaurant kitchen from 4pm. Dine in or order takeaway and delivery through the evening.
- Free delivery within 10 miles of TW10 7NF, which covers Ham, Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington and Kingston. A quoted fee applies from 10 to 20 miles.
- Group orders: for 20 or more, use a buffet package rather than individual orders — it is cheaper per head and arrives in one drop.