Richmond Park has 2,500 acres of ancient deer-grazed parkland — and you want lunch worthy of the view. Forget soggy supermarket sandwiches. Here's the local guide to building a proper Indian picnic from the best Indian restaurant near Richmond Park.
The closest premium Indian to Richmond Park
Jaflong Tandoori sits 6 minutes from Richmond Gate and 8 minutes from Petersham Gate. Open since 2008, 4.7★ from 403 Google reviews, halal-sourced, fully nut-free kitchen. The closest sit-down Indian restaurant for a proper pre-walk meal or pack-up picnic.
Best dishes for a Richmond Park picnic
- Lamb Biryani (£14.95) — Eats well warm or cold. Filling, fragrant, no messy gravy.
- Tandoori Mixed Grill (£16.95) — Chicken tikka, seekh, lamb chops, prawns. Two can share.
- Vegetable Samosas + Onion Bhaji — Crisp travels well; perfect grazing food.
- Chicken Tikka skewers — Smoky, easy to eat with fingers.
- Garlic Naan + raita — Wrap leftovers in naan; raita keeps in a sealed pot.
Which Richmond Park gate is closest to Jaflong?
Richmond Gate is the closest entrance — about 6 minutes by car from Jaflong. Petersham Gate is great if you're heading to Pembroke Lodge or the Isabella Plantation. For quieter mornings, Ham Gate is ideal and just 9 minutes away.
Collect or deliver?
For picnics we recommend collection — food travels less, stays hotter, and you save 10% automatically online. Order online 30 minutes before you set off. Group of 10+? Use our catering quoted bespoke.
Halal, nut-free and vegan picnic boxes
Every dish is halal-sourced and prepared in a fully nut-free kitchen — perfect for mixed groups and family picnics. The vegan menu (Chot Poti, Vegetable Biryani, Tarka Dal, Chana Masala) is fully plant-based and clearly labelled.